Gwynedd is a scenic mountainous county in north-west Wales encompassing Snowdonia National Park, historic castles, and a strong Welsh-speaking community, offering a rich blend of nature, culture, and history.
25 Oct, 22 Nov…
A self-guided 10k trail run from Aberdaron to Porth Meudwy, completed as two loops, with the option to run just the first 5k loop. Participants receive a briefing before setting off along coastal paths and public roads.
Porth y Swnt in Aberdaron offers a visitor centre with cultural and natural exhibitions about the Llŷn Peninsula, combined with coastal walks and beach access. The site provides accessible facilities including a level car park and accessible toilets, and hosts seasonal activities such as kayaking.
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.
24 Oct
Meet illustrator and author Rowynn Ellis and author Mhara Starling to hear about their work, creative process and Welsh folklore. Visitors can watch an illustration demonstration, design a mythical creature and chat over a free cup of tea or coffee.
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.
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.
24 Oct
Author Carys Haf Glyn reads from her new book about a red squirrel who loves music, with the possibility of some dancing. The event takes place at Plas Newydd House and Garden.
Plas Newydd is a historic Neo-Classical country house in Anglesey set within Grade I listed gardens and parkland, offering visitors both indoor museum experiences and outdoor scenic walks with views over the Menai Strait and Snowdonia. The house features significant art, including the largest mural by Rex Whistler, and a military museum. The estate also contains prehistoric burial chambers and extensive historic buildings, and is managed by the National Trust.
24 Oct, 29–31 Oct
Visitors can make Calan Gaeaf-themed crafts and create shadow-puppet characters to perform their own story.
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.
24–25 Oct, 28–29 Oct…
A family outdoor Calan Gaeaf event at Plas yn Rhiw, featuring a trail of creatures inspired by Welsh folklore, a protective-charm craft activity, and hands-on activities themed around the harvest and Halloween traditions.
Plas yn Rhiw is a historic early 17th-century Tudor/Georgian manor house with terraced gardens and extensive woodland located in Gwynedd, Wales. Visitors can explore both the carefully restored indoor manor and the outdoor gardens and woodlands with scenic coastal views, embodying centuries of Welsh history.
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.
24 Oct–1 Nov
Visitors can explore drawing equipment at Plas Newydd and create their own artwork, taking inspiration from Rex Whistler’s paintings and the surrounding views as part of the Big Draw Festival.
24 Oct–1 Nov
A Calan Gaeaf event celebrating autumn and Welsh harvest traditions, with a trail through the gardens and woods, harvest-themed displays and activities. Printmaking sessions and storytelling also take place on specified dates.
Bangor is a historic cathedral city in Gwynedd, Wales, known for its ancient cathedral, university, and scenic location on the Menai Strait. Visitors can explore both indoor cultural attractions like the cathedral and arts centre, as well as outdoor highlights including Garth Pier and coastal walks.
31 Oct
Celebrate Calan Gaeaf with a storyteller sharing entertainment inspired by Welsh folklore, and make shadow-puppet characters to act out a story. Visitors can also explore Aberconwy House and its history.
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.
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.
11 Oct, 18 Oct…
A free weekly 2 km junior parkrun for children aged 4 to 14, who can run, jog or walk the course at their own pace. The route consists of two loops through the gardens, starting at the top and finishing by the house.
Bryn Celli Ddu is a Neolithic chambered tomb on Anglesey featuring a stone passage, burial chamber, and unique features such as a blueschist pillar and the 'Pattern Stone'. The site offers both indoor experiences inside the mound and outdoor exploration of ancient henge remains and surrounding landscape. It is open to the public for free and is significant for its archaeological and astronomical alignments.
29 Oct
A relaxed, informal Welsh-language drop-in session for speakers of all levels to practise conversation and learn about Nos Galan Gaeaf traditions. Attendees can listen and speak Welsh in a session hosted with Menter Iaith.
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.
31 Aug
Set off on a globe-trotting adventure this summer as you follow a family trail through Bodnant Garden, discovering fascinating plants from around the world. Collect stamps in your passport, create brass rubbings, and enjoy interactive pitstops as you journey across the continents without leaving North Wales. The event features sporty challenges like croquet, archery, and skittles, storytelling sessions, themed crafts, and bug hunts on selected days, making it ideal for spending time together in nature.
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.
Conwy Town Walls offer visitors a chance to walk along one of Europe's most complete medieval town walls, encircling the historic town with 21 towers and gateways. The outdoor experience includes stunning views of Conwy Castle, the estuary, and Snowdonia, but involves strenuous walking with steep steps and uneven surfaces. Entry is free, but dogs are not allowed due to safety concerns on the narrow walls.
29 Oct
Create autumn-inspired prints from fallen leaves using gelli printing in a drop-in workshop with local artist Jŵls Williams.
Penrhyn Castle is a grand 19th-century country house in Wales built in the Neo-Norman style, featuring historic interiors, extensive grounds, and an important art collection. It offers a combination of indoor and outdoor experiences including exhibitions on its historical ties to slavery and the slate industry, and a former railway museum.
6 Sep
Annual lecture by historian Hedd ap Emlyn on the history of the Bible in the 18th and 19th centuries, held at St Tudclud Church, Penmachno. The lecture explores editions of the Bible, their distribution, sales, advertising and binding, delivered in Welsh. Booking is essential and there is a £5 admission fee.
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant is a small historic house museum in North Wales, known as the birthplace of William Morgan, the first translator of the Bible into Welsh. Visitors can explore the restored 16th-century cottage and view a unique collection of Welsh Bibles.
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.
24 Oct–8 Nov
A spooky monster-hunt trail around Bodnant Garden, where visitors can play games and complete tasks inspired by Welsh mythical creatures and Calan Gaeaf traditions. The trail features stories by local author and illustrator Rowynn Ellis.
31 Aug
Summer of Play at Penrhyn Castle and Garden is an outdoor event featuring five different play zones with games and activities for families to enjoy together, including badminton, engineering challenges, and picnic area games. It offers a variety of ways to be competitive, creative, energetic, or relaxed in a natural setting during summer.
Penrhyn Castle is a vast neo-Norman castle in Gwynedd with rich interiors, extensive gardens, and parkland. Visitors can explore the opulent interiors, Victorian kitchens, woodland play areas, and enjoy on-site cafés and a shop. The site tells the history of the Pennant family and the local slate industry, with family-friendly outdoor trails and themed exhibitions.
12–13 Sep
Cadw Open Doors 2026 at Bodnant Garden is part of an annual festival celebrating Wales's rich heritage and culture, offering free entry to Bodnant Garden on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026 with activities and events throughout the month. Normal admission charges to the garden apply, but booking is not needed.
31 Oct
Visitors can follow a Halloween trail and take part in spooky badge-making and other craft activities.
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.
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.
31 Oct–1 Nov
Visitors explore the spooky castle to find four Halloween characters and solve a puzzle, with the possibility of a treat.
7–31 Oct (another 22 days)
An exhibition at Plas Newydd explores the 5th Marquess of Anglesey’s identity through clothing, theatrical costume and fancy dress. It includes five costumes worn in the film Madfabulous, displayed in a part of the house not previously included on the visitor route.
10 Oct, 12 Oct…
Join a red squirrel ranger for a guided walk through Dairy Wood to learn about the red squirrels living at Plas Newydd, with the chance to spot them along the way.
Bryn Celli Ddu Chambered Tomb is a famous Neolithic prehistoric site on Anglesey featuring an ancient chambered tomb beneath a large mound and an earlier henge enclosure. Visitors can explore the outdoor monument and witness the unique summer solstice light alignment along the tomb's passage. Guided tours are available seasonally from May to August.
5–6 Sep
Drysau Agored | Open Doors is a free event at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant on Saturday and Sunday, 5 and 6 September 2026, featuring talks on the history, garden, and cultural significance of the site. It is part of an annual festival celebrating Wales's rich heritage and culture with free entry and activities at historic sites across Wales.
Plasglasgwm is a rare intact 16th-century Welsh farm holding offering historical house tours, self-catering accommodations including unique glamping options, and an on-site coffee shop. Visitors can explore the restored house, outbuildings, and grounds, with services available by appointment.
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.
Conwy Suspension Bridge is a historic and architecturally significant pedestrian suspension bridge in Conwy, Wales, built by Thomas Telford in the 19th century and now managed by the National Trust. It offers visitors a chance to experience one of the earliest suspension bridges in the world adjacent to Conwy Castle.
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.
7–31 Oct (another 22 days)
Quarrymen from the National Slate Museum demonstrate the craft of splitting and dressing slate in the Stable Block at Penrhyn Castle. Demonstrations take place several times daily.
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.
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.
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.
Bodysgallen Hall is a Grade I listed 17th-century manor house near Conwy, Wales, with medieval origins as a defensive tower. It features historic terraced gardens in Dutch style, woodland surroundings, and offers both indoor historic interiors and outdoor garden experiences as a National Trust property and hotel.
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.
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.
29 Oct
A talk by local folklorist and Welsh Witch Mhara Starling explores the traditions, folklore and magic of Calan Gaeaf, the Welsh festival marking the darker half of the year. The talk will be predominantly in Welsh.
RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve is a transformed wetland habitat offering visitors nature trails, bird watching from hides, and a natural play area. It features accessible facilities including flat trails, a coffee shop with local food options, and family-friendly activities in a serene outdoor setting.
30–31 Oct
Storyteller Mair Tomos Ifans shares Welsh folklore and seasonal Calan Gaeaf tales in the Grand Hall, with sessions in English and Welsh in the morning and afternoon.
Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens on the Isle of Anglesey offers restored scenic gardens with unique features such as a walled garden, secluded valley, river and waterfalls, attracting plant enthusiasts with unusual plants and extensive hydrangea varieties.