What's On in North Wales

Anglesey Festival of Running

Including the Anglesey Marathon, this fun day for all the family takes place on Sunday 26th September. MORE

Half Term Events at Penrhyn Castle

Victorian Play Days, Wartime Penrhyn and Penrhyn Goes Batty! Lots of additional activities for younger visitors throughout half term at Penrhyn Castle. MORE

Conwy Feast

Take part in one of Wales' best food festivals 23-24 October MORE

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Booking a holiday in Wales? Here are a few of the events that are going on in the area for you to enjoy during your visit. Please call the office if you would like to know more about local information and attractions or visit our Explore North Wales section in our website.

Events in September

Guided walks, free entry into Penrhyn Castle and Bodnant Gardens and if you are feeling really energetic you can take part in the Anglesey Festival of Running...

29/09/10 Watercolour Masterclass, Bodnant Gardens

Under the guidance of artist Tina Holley, you will hone your skills on this 3 hour course for intermediate/advanced level artists. The Garden will provide you with a wealth of inspiration and amazing subjects to capture on canvas. Find out more...

26/09/10 Anglesey Festival of Running 2010

The 2010 Anglesey Festival of Running, including the Anglesey Marathon, will take place at the Anglesey showground in Gwalchmai on Sunday, September 26th. Find out more...

16/09/10 Rediscover the Lleyn - National Trust Boat Trips

Experience the Lleyn from the sea on one of the National Trust's exclusive boat trips. Find out more...

13/09/10 Conwy Honey Fair

Visit the 700 year old charter fair, founded by Edward 1st, held in Conwy High Street and Lancaster Square every September. Honey stalls, crafts, plants and local produce. Local beekeepers sell about a tonne of their honey by lunchtime! Find out more...

12/09/10 Displays of Falcons and Flying Demonstrations, Bodnant Gardens

This popular audience-participative event is not to be missed! Come along and experience for yourself the thrill of flying and retrieving a Siberian Great Grey Owl or a beautiful Harris Hawk. Find out more...

11/09/10 Heritage Open Day - Free Admission to Penrhyn Castle & Bodnant Gardens

Penrhyn Castle and Bodnant Gardens will be open to the public free of charge to support the annual Heritage Open Day. Find out more...

11/09/10 Coast Along for Water Aid, Anglesey Coastal Footpath

Walk a section of the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path and help transform the lives of people without water or sanitation. The scenery is spectacular, the heritage rich and varied, the beaches and coves are inviting, the cliffs inspiring – all in all a great day out! Find out more...

10/09/10 - 26/09/10 Art Trail - North Wales' Biggest Open Studio Event

Art Trail, North Wales' biggest Open Studio Event, invites you to visit artists at work in their studios this September.

Now in its fifth year, this free annual event is spread right across North Wales with 125 studios taking part. It is a unique chance for visitors to experience this normally hidden world and get to chat to the artists and crafts people about their creative process. Find out more...

09/09/10 Gardening Demonstration at Bodnant Gardens

How does the professional do it! Find out in this 2 hour practical demonstration on propogation with an expert member of the gardening team Find out more...

Events in October

North Wales is a food lovers delight this month, with not one, but two food festivals to tantalize your tastebuds and lots of activities and events to keep younger visitors entertained throughout Half Term.

31/10/10 Spooky Tales at Aberconwy House, Conwy

Listen to tales of spooky goings on in Conwy and Aberconwy House Find out more...

30/10/10 Snowdonia Marathon 2010

Annual international Snowdonia race to raise money for local charities on the 30th of October. Find out more...

30/10/10 Hallowe’en Trains in Snowdonia

Join in the Hallowe'en fun on the railways of North Wales! Find out more...

25/10/10 - 31/10/10 Snail Trail Week, Bodnant Garden

Sitting above the River Conwy, Bodnant Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in the UK, spanning some 80 acres. Young visitors can search for giant snails hiding in the garden and on Oct 31st they can search for spooky ghosts who will help them solve the Hallowe’en puzzle. Find out more...

25/10/10 - 29/10/10 Half Term Events at Penrhyn Castle

This enormous 19th-century castle sits between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, crammed with fascinating items, such as a one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria. Large gardens to explore, an adventure playground and the model railway and dolls’ museums in the stable block will entertain young and old alike. The timetable of events throughout October half term include Victorian Play Day, Wartime Penrhyn and Penrhyn Goes Batty! Find out more...

25/10/10 - 29/10/10 Court Case Renactments at Beaumaris Gaol & Courthouse

Watch re-enactments of two Victorian court cases: Sarah Owen, a servant maid accused of stealing small items from her mistress and the Crigyll Robbers’ Case, 1740 which turned out to be a bit of a farce! Find out more...

25/10/10 - 29/10/10 Half Term Activities at Coed y Brenin

Home to some of the finest mountain biking in the UK and a newly opened family route. There are also a number of family walking trails, a magnificent tiered children’s play area, bike hire and a stunning café with views to die for! For half term, visitors can find out why trees change colour on the self-led trail and on Oct 26th 5-11 year olds can make a witches broom. Find out more...

23/10/10 - 27/10/10 Half Term Fun at Plas Newydd

Visit Plas Newydd this half term and take part in the exciting half term activities, including a special performance by Mr Bimbamboozle! Find out more...

23/10/10 - 24/10/10 Conwy Feast

Take part in one of Wales' best food festivals, visit the magnificent Conwy castle and take a tour of a rather wonderful wildlife reserve all for a £5 entry fee. Find out more...

17/10/10 Wildlife Bike Ride - Llangefni to Malltraeth

Join RSPB officers on a cycle ride along Lon Las Cefni observing the wildlife along the way. Find out more...

09/10/10 - 10/10/10 Anglesey Oyster & Welsh Produce Festival

9-10 October sees Anglesey’s 13th Oyster & Welsh Produce Festival taking place in Trearddur Bay. With two marquees – one for a Food Fair which will host demonstrations from local and celebrity chefs and one for local crafts/entertainment, this really is a fabulous event not to be missed. Find out more...

02/10/10 Saddle up! Enjoy Anglesey on horseback!

Experience this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on horseback. Find out more...

Events in November

In addition to some great firework displays there are also a host of other great events - Galeri and Venue Cymru both have a great line up this month!

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