In December 2019, Solva transformed into a Living Advent Calendar.
Each night, from 1 to 24 December, at least one decorated window was revealed from 5 to 10pm. The windows then stayed alight every evening until Christmas Eve and beyond. Maps were available to people and each night’s window featured on our Blog below.
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24 December
Our final window, as Santa heads off on his sleigh at 21 Glanhafan. Off to bed early now…
Thank you everyone who participated with their windows. What a wonderful sight they’ve been!
23 December
The only window to get 2 blog posts, but we couldn’t resist showing you what happens when Santa and his favourite reindeer get started on the bubbly a little too early! Hope they get an early night – they’ve a busy night tomorrow…
23 December
When we said ‘living’, we didn’t think that people would take it that literally! Head down to Bryn Y Môr to see Santa and his favourite reindeer in residence in the window.
22 December
Pen Dinas on St Brides View brings the whole house alive with a light display – here’s the window.
21 December
Nadolig Llawen from Tŷ Sol Vo, St Brides View.
20 December
Spot the snowman at the Royal George pub!
20 December
A forest on a starry night, up on high the Old School House, 4 Pen Yr Aber.
19 December
A lovely display of flowers (from St Davids Flowers no less!) at Walmer House, 2 Portland Square.
18 December
A beautiful rocking horse and snowflakes at 8 Portland Square.
18 December
Tinsel and a tree at The Durham, Pen Yr Aber.
17 December
A festive menagerie at Bryn Teg, 3 St Brides View.
16 December
Santa had better stop here!
16 December
Nautical escapades at Cartrefle, 7 High Street.
16 December
Santa’s on his way at River Cottage, 4 New Street.
15 December
A winter wonderland at 2 Chapel Lane.
14 December
A serene scene at the Landings, Maes Y Forwen.
14 December
A heavenly host at Pen Rhyn, St Brides View.
13 December
A lovely nativity scene at Tŷ Twt, Whitchurch Road.
12 December
This fella’s visible all the way down Prendergast at Bryn Yr Afon.
11 December
A caring Christmas at the Haven, 19 Glanhafan.
10 December
A window of birds at Bryn Haf, 12 Glanhafan.
10 December
A star on high at 34 Bryn Seion.
9 December
Starry, starry night at Haroldston House in the High Street.
9 December
A bunch of holly at 15 Panteg Road.
8 December
A very happy snowman at 8 Pen Yr Aber.
8 December
Who said an octopus couldn’t be festive?! Great display at 1 Anchor Down.
8 December
(Almost) full-size reindeer at Ael Y Bryn, 3 Panteg Road
7 December
Stunning stained glass at 36 Bryn Seion.
7 December
3 wise men following a star at Windcroft on Panteg Road.
6 December
A still photo doesn’t do no. 5 justice – go see for yourselves at Nant Yr Ardd, Panteg Road!
5 December
Spot the penguins at 5 Panteg Road!
4 December
MamGu Welshcakes sparkling on Main Street.
4 December
A gorgeous winter scene in 21 Glanhafan.
4 December
Sparkling Solva’s first Christmas tree courtesy of the Harbour Inn.
4 December
A festive show, as well as showing off their beautiful stained glass, from Window on Wales.
4 December
Simon Swinfield’s gallery window sets sail.
4 December
A special guest has popped into the Ship Inn for a pint!
December 3
A trio of boats at 3 Pwll Melin.
December 3
A double display at the Fold, Glanhafan.
2 December
An exquisite, winter, village scheme at 45a Bryn Seion.
1 December
Solva Memorial Hall in upper Solva featuring decorations made by Friday Club under Nadia’s expert guidance.
1 December
46 High Street showing some love on day 1.
