Halloween at Plas Mawr with Ceridwen Theatre Company
31 Oct
Visitors join the Master of Plas Mawr and his household as they prepare for a Halloween party, meeting historical characters who share local folklore and Elizabethan Welsh superstitions.
Near Conwy Castle
Castell Conwy is a magnificent medieval fortress in Wales, offering visitors extensive outdoor exploration of its well-preserved battlements, royal apartments, and town walls. Visitors can climb restored towers and enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding town and mountains. It is a significant historic site built by King Edward I and is part of a World Heritage Site.
Located in Conwy
Conwy is a historic walled market town in Wales famous for its medieval castle, town walls, suspension bridge, and preserved Elizabethan architecture, offering rich cultural heritage and picturesque riverside views.
Mini Pumpkin Decorating
24 Oct–1 Nov
Visitors choose a mini pumpkin at Chepstow Castle and decorate it with pens, stickers and gemstones to take home as a Halloween decoration.
Brother Thomas the Cellarer
17 Oct (next Saturday)
Meet Brother Thomas, a Cistercian monk at Tintern Abbey, and learn about the daily routines, duties, hygiene, meals and religious services of the abbey’s monks.
2 miles from Tintern Abbey
Tintern Abbey is a ruined medieval Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, located beside the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales. Its impressive gothic ruins are a popular outdoor tourist attraction rich in history and celebrated in art and literature. Visitors can explore historic ruins with scenic riverside views and learn about its cultural and industrial past.
Spooky Halloween
31 Oct
Explore a spooky Halloween trail around Beaumaris Castle, meet resident witches in the craft room and make scary crafts to take home. Halloween chocolate prizes are available after the trail while stocks last.
Near Beaumaris Castle
Beaumaris Castle is a large medieval fortress on Anglesey, known for its nearly perfect symmetry and extensive defensive structures, including four rings of walls and a water-filled moat. Though never completed, it remains a striking example of Edward I's military architecture and is part of a designated World Heritage Site.
Halloween Fun
31 Oct
Visitors can follow a Halloween trail and take part in spooky badge-making and other craft activities.
Near Harlech Castle
Castell Harlech is a spectacular Edward I coastal castle in North Wales set on a rocky crag with classic defensive walls and a unique floating footbridge entrance. Visitors can explore historic battlements, enjoy scenic views of Snowdonia, visit an on-site exhibition, and access amenities including a gift shop and café.
Located in Harlech
Harlech is a picturesque seaside resort in Gwynedd, Wales, known for its historic medieval castle, scenic coastal beach, and unique steep residential street. It offers cultural heritage, outdoor activities, and Welsh language traditions within Snowdonia National Park.
Castell Caernarfon Tours
15 Oct, 29 Oct
A 45-minute introductory walking tour led by the site’s custodians explores the history and stories of Castell Caernarfon, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Near Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle is a medieval fortress in Gwynedd, Wales, built largely in the late 13th century by Edward I as an administrative center and symbol of authority. It features extensive high medieval fortifications, polygonal towers, and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle is a major historic attraction with significant outdoor exploration of its walls and towers.
Located in Caernarfon
Caernarfon is a royal town and community in Gwynedd, Wales, known for its medieval castle and town walls, rich history, and vibrant cultural and food festivals. Located on the Menai Strait opposite Anglesey, it offers a walkable historic centre with museums, shopping, and dining.
Halloween
24 Oct–1 Nov
A Halloween event at Caerphilly Castle featuring a children’s quest with a prize, medieval medicine activities, creepy crafts, bubbles and face-painting on selected days.
Near Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly Castle is a large medieval concentric castle in Wales, known for its significant water defenses including artificial lakes and moats. It is the largest castle in Wales and among the largest in the UK, featuring historic gatehouses, a Great Hall, and notable ruins, managed by Cadw as a tourist attraction.
Located in Caerphilly
Caerphilly is a historic market town in South Wales known for its large medieval castle, cultural festivals including a cheese festival, and proximity to Cardiff with good rail and bus connections.
Children's Activity Days
29 Oct
Children can take part in interactive activities at Strata Florida, exploring the medieval abbey, Cistercian monks, Mynachlog Fawr Farmhouse, archaeology and the environmental impact of a nearby lead mine. Activities can be delivered in Welsh or English.
Near Strata Florida Abbey
Strata Florida Abbey is a historic ruin of a former Cistercian monastery founded in 1164 near Pontrhydfendigaid, Wales. Visitors can explore the extensive outdoor ruins including a Romanesque archway, and visit a small museum displaying medieval artifacts, all set in a protected scheduled ancient monument site with rich Welsh heritage.
Spooky Halloween Tours
26–27 Oct
A child-friendly spooky tour of Castell Conwy, featuring tales of friendly castle ghosts, medieval life and the castle’s creepy secrets. Tours last about 30 minutes and start at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm.
Near Plas Mawr
Plas Mawr is a Grade I listed Elizabethan townhouse in Conwy, North Wales, built between 1576 and 1585. It features rich Renaissance architectural details, original plasterwork with heraldic emblems, restored formal gardens, and serves as a museum with exhibition displays showcasing the social and architectural history of the period.
Castell Coch’s Creepy Quest
24 Oct–1 Nov
A family-friendly Halloween event at Castell Coch featuring a nine-day creepy quest with prizes. Face-painting and creepy crafts are also available on 31 October and 1 November.
Near Castell Coch
Castell Coch is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle in Tongwynlais, Wales, built atop medieval ruins and featuring lavish Victorian interiors designed by William Burges. Visitors can explore the castle's historic rooms and surrounding beech woodland, a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest, with opportunities for walking and nearby golf. The castle is managed by Cadw and open to the public, offering a distinctive blend of indoor architectural grandeur and outdoor natural beauty.
Live History – In Time Unlimited
27–30 Oct
Set during the construction of Castell Conwy in 1283, this interactive live experience invites visitors to meet historical characters and complete missions, tasks and puzzles as they try out for a role in the new stronghold.
Near Aberconwy House
Aberconwy House is a 15th century medieval merchant's house in Conwy, Wales, notable as one of the oldest dateable houses in the country. It is a Grade I listed building managed by the National Trust and operates as a museum showcasing timber-framed vernacular architecture.
Tretower’s Winter Market
14–15 Nov
Tretower’s annual winter market features local designers and makers selling handmade arts and crafts in the medieval house.
Near Tretower Court
Tretower Castle is a Grade I-listed ruined castle in Powys, Wales, featuring a 12th-century motte and bailey design with a prominent 13th-century cylindrical keep and stone bailey walls with towers. Visitors can explore the historic ruins set in a triangular plan, reflecting its medieval military origins.
Halloween Trail
31 Oct
Visitors can follow a Halloween trail at Laugharne Castle, searching for missing letters to complete a Halloween word and collect a prize.
Near Laugharne Castle
Laugharne Castle in Wales is a historic Norman and Tudor castle ruin located on the River Tâf estuary, notable for its medieval military architecture and links to key historic events including the English Civil War.
Monstrous Myths of the Roman Baths
24 Oct–1 Nov
Visitors can follow tracks around the Roman Baths to discover which mythical creatures are hiding there.
Near Caerleon Roman Baths
Caerleon Roman Baths offer a unique historical experience with remains of a Roman fortress including baths, barracks, and an amphitheatre. Visitors can explore indoor exhibitions and extensive outdoor ruins with accessible facilities and educational resources suitable for families and school groups.
Christmas Carol Concert
2 Dec
An annual Christmas carol concert featuring Choirs for Good takes place at St Mary's Church, followed by refreshments and a welcome in Y Beudy.
Falconry at the Abbey
10–11 Oct (this weekend)
See birds of prey in flight at Tintern Abbey and learn about their lives and the role of falconry in Tudor times. Visitors can also have their photo taken with the birds.
Seasonal Scents: Medieval Christmas Decoration Workshop
5–6 Dec
Discover how Christmas was celebrated in medieval times and how scents were used, including the stories of local and imported ingredients. Make a scented decoration to take home.
2 miles from Offa's Dyke
Offa's Dyke is a historic three mile section of an earthwork boundary along the Anglo-Welsh border featuring wooded trails and scenic views, including the Devil's Pulpit overlooking Tintern Abbey. It is part of a National Trail popular with walkers, with free entry and parking available nearby, though the walk involves uneven and steep terrain.
Meet the Marchers
17–18 Oct (next weekend)
The Marcher Stuarts present what day-to-day life was like in the 17th century, answering visitors’ questions and offering advice on topics such as dining etiquette and keeping gunpowder dry.
Late Night Christmas Shopping in Harlech
28 Nov
A candlelit Christmas parade led by Santa and carollers, accompanied by late-night Christmas shopping. The event takes place at the visitor centre while the castle is closed.
2 miles from Glyn Cywarch
Glyn Cywarch is a seventeenth-century Grade II*-listed gentry house in Snowdonia National Park, combining Renaissance architectural features with regional traditions. Visitors can tour the ground floor interiors and extensive gardens, experiencing exceptional historic craftsmanship and the estate's rich history.
Halloween Trail
26 Oct–1 Nov
Visitors can follow a spooky Halloween question hunt around Kidwelly Castle, searching for hidden questions and answering them to earn a prize. Incorrect answers may lead to a fictional encounter with the ghost of Gwenllian.
Near Kidwelly Castle
Kidwelly Castle is a well-preserved Norman ruined castle in Carmarthenshire, Wales, with a square inner bailey, round towers, and a semi-circular outer curtain wall. It offers a historical outdoor experience overlooking the River Gwendraeth and has been featured in films such as Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Halloween Fun: Spooky Stories and Creative Crafts
29–31 Oct
Spooky Halloween Week at Blaenafon Ironworks features storytelling about Welsh legends, folklore and ghost stories, along with creative crafts.
Near Blaenavon Ironworks
Blaenafon Ironworks is a historic industrial site showcasing the remains of blast furnaces, foundry, and worker cottages that played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution with engaging exhibitions and outdoor exploration. Visitors can learn about the ironworks' impact on the world and explore both indoor exhibits and extensive outdoor industrial ruins, plus enjoy amenities like a gift shop and refreshments.
Located in Blaenavon
Blaenavon is a historic Welsh town famous for its industrial heritage as part of the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site. It offers museums like Big Pit National Coal Museum, historic ironworks, and scenic walking opportunities in a picturesque setting.
Spooky Halloween Trail
31 Oct
A Halloween event at Denbigh Castle featuring a spooky trail and creepy crafts. Visitors are encouraged to wear costumes, and face painting and Halloween chocolate prizes are also available.
Near Denbigh Friary
Denbigh Friary is the ruins of a 14th-century Carmelite monastery located in the valley of the River Clwyd near Denbigh, Wales, featuring historic medieval architectural remains such as choir and nave walls.
Trick or Treat Trail
31 Oct–1 Nov
Visitors explore the spooky castle to find four Halloween characters and solve a puzzle, with the possibility of a treat.
Near Caernarfon town walls
Caernarfon town walls are a remarkably intact medieval defensive circuit around the town of Caernarfon in North Wales, built from 1283 to 1292 alongside Caernarfon Castle. Visitors can explore the 734-meter long walls with eight towers and two gatehouses, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site managed by Cadw.
Let’s Discover… Medicine in the North Pole
21–22 Nov
Meet Dr Frost, the North Pole’s chief medical officer, and hear about the health challenges Father Christmas faces on his sleigh journeys, including altitude sickness and the effects of festive treats. The event also covers how Santa keeps warm.
Near Chepstow Castle
Chepstow Castle is a largely intact medieval stone castle located in Chepstow, Wales, notable as Britain's oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification. Visitors can explore extensive outdoor ruins including multiple baileys, battlements, and historic towers, set dramatically above the River Wye cliffs. The castle played significant historical roles from the Norman era through the English Civil War and today serves as a popular heritage site managed by Cadw.
Located in Chepstow
Chepstow is a historic market town in Monmouthshire, Wales, known for its Norman castle overlooking the River Wye, picturesque riverside, cultural festivals, and as a gateway to the Wye Valley area.
Spooky Trail
30–31 Oct
Visitors can search around Tretower’s spooky house for the witch’s lost things, with a sweet treat as a reward.