Our list of exciting Christmas events in North Wales is sure to get you excited for the festive season…
Reindeer Safari, Mold
Postcode: CH7 4SQ
Drive time from Dinlle:1hr 37 mins
Running from November 27 until Christmas Eve , the safari, which can be taken in the day or night, will be an immersive drive-through experience that will include a drive-in theatre show and over 1.3km of enchanted Christmas lighting trails surrounded by paddocks of gorgeous reindeer herds, stunning countryside views, magical woodland, a hidden elf village with drive-thru toy workshop and meet Father Christmas himself, with a gift for every child – all from the warmth and safety of your car.
Visit Website here.
Aladdin Panto at Venue Cymru
Postcode: LL30 1BB
Drive time from Dinlle: 1 hour
The Venue Cymru panto is back and bigger than ever before. A hilarious family friendly pantomime to make everyone’s wishes come true this festive season. Running from 11th December- 2nd January.
Book your tickets here.
Zipmas at Christmas
Postcode: LL41 3NB
Drive time from Dinlle: 50 Mins
NEW for 2021! Zip World have revealed they will be running their Zipmas event from their Llechwedd site in Snowdonia.
The event will be an underground grotto running from Monday, November 29 to Christmas Eve. Experience includes a train into the mine, meeting Santa, A gift from Santa and a bauble crafting experience plus much more!
Click here for more info.
Enchanted Lodge at GreenWood Family Park
Postcode: LL56 4QN
Drive time from Dinlle: 25 Mins
Saturday 27th November – Sunday 19th December 2021
This Christmas, Greenwood Park is hosting a magical festive experience for the whole family! This two-hour experience includes an extraordinary festive show, a home-cooked festive feast and even some arts and crafts with some mischievous elves. This is a Christmas activity in North Wales not to be missed!
Plus the main man himself, Father Christmas will be on hand with a sack full of golden tickets for the toy factory! Book your tickets now with prices at £15 per child and £7 per adult. More information can be found on their website.
Click here to visit website.
Santa Trains at Welsh Highland Railway
Postcode: LL55 2PH
Drive time from Dinlle: 20 Mins
The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways are offering a variety of seasonal activities this winter. If the idea of seeing Santa on a steam train piques your interest, then this is the event for you. You’ll be able to meet Santa himself in his Christmas Carriage Grotto at Porthmadog Harbour Station or join him aboard a Welsh Highland Railway!
Hop on one of the many ‘Santa Trains’ running throughout December to make the most of this fun festive treat – the kids will love it (taking children along is, of course, optional!). Your journey will begin from Caernarfon, where you will collect a Christmas Hamper before sitting back and enjoying the beauty of Snowdonia National Park– what’s not to love! For more information and to book your tickets, check out the Welsh Highland Railway Santa Trains.
Click here to visit website.
Christmas at Bodnant Gardens
Postcode: LL28 5RE
Drive time from Dinlle: 1 Hour
Visit the gorgeous Bodnant Gardens this December and take part in Percy the Park Keeper’s Winter Wander Trail, with some fun winter activities along the way. A world of adventure awaits as you help Percy and his friends give nature a helping hand.
After exploring the trail, warm up with some festive food at the Pavilion and Magnolia Tearooms. Bodnant Gardens are also offering Festive Afternoon Teas every day in December (excluding December 24-26). Christmas is such a magical time, make sure you head down to Bodnant Gardens to celebrate.
Local Christmas Markets
Fancy visiting a local Christmas market? Caernarfon’s Christmas Markets will be going ahead on December 5th and 6th from 10am until 4pm. In addition to this, the Royal Oak in Betws-Y-Coed will be hosting another local market on 4th and 5th December. And finally, Menai Bridge Artisan Market on the 5th December from 10am. Perfect place to pick up some unique gifts and admire the work of local craftspeople.
Experience a traditional Christmas at Penrhyn Castle
Postcode: LL57 4HT
drive time from Dinlle: 40 Mins
Leave the commercial side of Christmas behind and visit Penrhyn Castle, near Bangor, for some traditional festive fun. Come join the festivities in the Victorian Kitchens at Penrhyn Castle. Open on weekends from the 27th of November leading up to Christmas, a visit is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Visit the website here.
