Clwyd is a historic and picturesque preserved county in northeast Wales with rich heritage, coastal resorts, and scenic landscapes.
16 Oct (next Friday)
A hands-on autumn wreath-making workshop led by floral artist Kris of Floverly. Participants use seasonal foliage, natural materials and decorative elements to create a wreath to take home.
Bodnant Garden is a large National Trust hillside garden in Conwy, Wales, renowned for its extensive plant collections, historic terraces, woodland areas, and the longest Laburnum arch in the UK. Visitors can explore formal gardens, riverside areas, and woodland with a variety of rare plants and trees.
9 Oct, 14 Oct…
Spooky Speke is an adults-only Halloween event at Speke Hall, beginning with tea or coffee and a sweet treat before a torchlight tour of the house and stories about its former inhabitants.
17 Oct (next Saturday)
A performance of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Jekyll and Hyde, presented by Don’t Go Into the Cellar. Attendees can have tea or coffee and a sweet treat before watching the show in Speke Hall’s Great Hall.
12 Oct–8 Nov (next week)
Visitors follow an outdoor trail around the grounds of Speke Hall, completing five activities to discover a magic word and reunite the Sorceress of Speke with her lost animal familiars.
Speke Hall is a Grade I listed Tudor manor house in Liverpool, renowned for its historic timber-framed architecture, ancient yew trees, and scenic views over the Mersey estuary. Owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors both indoor exploration of historic rooms and outdoor gardens with walking paths.
17 Oct–1 Nov
A family trail through Chirk Castle’s garden exploring Welsh folklore and stories connected with the castle and surrounding area. Visitors can follow the route at their own pace and take part in interactive activity stations.
Chirk Castle is a historic Grade I listed castle and stately home in north-east Wales, built in 1295 and managed by the National Trust. Visitors can explore both the castle interiors and extensive formal gardens and parkland surrounding the site. The estate also features notable landscape elements such as Offa's Dyke and has historic significance dating back to the Marcher Lords and English Civil War periods.
10 Oct–12 Nov (next week)
Stranger Folk is an outdoor interactive adventure at Speke Hall, played using a free app and inspired by British folklore. Families with children aged 7–12 can explore a story featuring goblins, boggarts and other strange creatures.
20 Forthlin Road is the childhood home of Paul McCartney in Liverpool, preserved by the National Trust as the birthplace of the Beatles. Visitors can explore the historic house where early Beatles songs were composed and rehearsed.
15 Oct (next Thursday)
Create an autumn floral table centrepiece using seasonal flowers and foliage inspired by Bodnant Garden. A floral artist guides participants through the activity, and they can take their finished centrepiece home.
7 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)
An exhibition of a community-created textile artwork following the Afon Conwy from its source on the Migneint to the sea. Made from panels created by local people, including schoolchildren, the scroll celebrates the river, its communities, landscapes and wildlife.
17 Oct–1 Nov
Follow family-friendly trails through Erddig’s historic house and garden to discover Welsh folklore and seasonal traditions. Seasonal crafts and marshmallow toasting are also offered during the event.
Erddig is a historic country house and estate in Wrexham, Wales, featuring a unique collection of servant memorabilia, 18th-century furniture, and extensive formal gardens. Visitors can explore both the house interiors and the landscaped outdoor parklands including remnants of Norman and medieval earthworks. The estate provides a distinctive insight into the life of an 18th-century Welsh country squire and his household, with on-site amenities including a café and activities suitable for children.
12 Oct (next Monday)
A seasonal guided walk at Bodnant Garden explores autumn foliage and colour, with practical ideas and inspiration for bringing autumn interest into your own garden.
17 Oct, 21 Oct
Join fungi expert David Winnard for a guided autumn walk through Bodnant Garden, learning how to identify fungi and about their role in nature and local habitats.