Last updated: 11 November 2024
Plan your festive season in Deeside with our itinerary guide. Discover all the top holiday events and activities. Whether you're a Deeside regular or a once-in-a-lifetime visitor, this guide maximizes your festive potential.
Popular this season, the ICE SKATING AT WINTER WONDERLAND offers a charming outdoor rink surrounded by twinkling lights and festive music, perfect for all ages. For a dazzling display, the BUTE PARK LIGHTS UP FOR CHRISTMAS features stunning light installations that transform the park into a winter wonderland. And don't forget, the CARDIFF CHRISTMAS MARKET is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing local crafts and seasonal treats. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Deeside Holiday Light Displays
Chester Zoo Lanterns
- What to Expect
- Synchronized light and sound show with interactive animal puppets.
- Description
- Journey through vibrant lands at Chester Zoo, featuring life-sized animal lanterns, glowing tunnels, and festive treats. Encounter costumed characters and new animal puppets, including energetic meerkats and playful snow leopards, all set to an incredible soundscape of festive songs.
- Where
- Chester | More Info : Chester Zoo Lanterns
Bolesworth Christmas
- What to Expect
- Dazzling winter illuminations and real ice skating rink.
- Description
- Bolesworth Christmas features an iconic festive lights trail, a 240sqm real ice skating rink, Santa's Grotto, and a huge fairground with rides and attractions for all ages. The event also includes festive food and drink options, an Alpine Lodge, and Rudolph's Rest where visitors can meet Santa's reindeer.
- Where
- Tattenhall | More Info : Bolesworth Christmas
Deeside Holiday Markets and Shopping
Beaumaris Artisans’ Christmas markets
- What to Expect
- Local artisans showcase handmade gifts and seasonal treats.
- Description
- The Beaumaris Artisans’ Christmas markets offer a vibrant and colourful celebration of local craftsmanship, featuring handmade gifts, seasonal treats, and unique shopping experiences.
- Where
- Beaumaris | More Info : Beaumaris Artisans’ Christmas markets
Christmas Market at Aber Falls Distillery
- What to Expect
- Local artisans showcase their wares in a picturesque distillery setting.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Aber Falls Distillery features local food, drink, and crafts, offering a delightful selection of seasonal items and artisanal goods.
- Where
- Aber Falls | More Info : Christmas Market at Aber Falls Distillery
Portmeirion Food & Craft Fair
- What to Expect
- Showcase of local Welsh produce and crafts.
- Description
- The Portmeirion Food & Craft Fair is a family-friendly event celebrating diverse local food and crafts. It features artisan stalls exhibiting the best Welsh produce, along with a full programme of entertainment to suit every taste.
- Where
- Portmeirion | More Info : Portmeirion Food & Craft Fair
Llandudno Christmas Extravaganza
- What to Expect
- Showcases local talent and crafts within a picturesque coastal town.
- Description
- A vibrant celebration featuring various stalls, local artisans, and entertainment that captures the seasonal spirit. Visitors can wander through charming streets lined with festive lights, and enjoy delicious seasonal treats while soaking in the atmosphere. Live performances and community activities create a lively backdrop for holiday shopping and celebration.
- Where
- Llandudno | More Info : Llandudno Christmas Extravaganza
Deeside Other Holiday Activities
Conwy Medieval Christmas
- What to Expect
- Medieval-themed parade with torchlit procession and sword fighting.
- Description
- Conwy Medieval Christmas is a medieval-themed event featuring a torchlit procession, musicians, sword fighting, and hot chestnuts. The evening includes a parade of knights and ladies, creating a unique and immersive holiday experience.
- Where
- Conwy | More Info : Conwy Medieval Christmas
Zipmas at ZipWorld
- What to Expect
- Underground Christmas grotto experience with cable railway and festive activities.
- Description
- At ZipWorld, Zipmas offers a unique Christmas experience where you venture deep underground aboard a special cable railway to explore three enchanting chambers, including Santa's Workshop and his cosy Grotto. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate or mulled wine, a mince pie, and decorate your own Welsh slate bauble. Meet Santa and his elves, and participate in activities like Grotto Golf.
- Where
- Blaenau Ffestiniog | More Info : Zipmas at ZipWorld
Christmas at Gulliver’s Theme Park
- What to Expect
- Interactive Santa's Grotto with gift selection.
- Description
- Gulliver's World Resort in Warrington offers a variety of Christmas activities, including visits to Santa's Grotto where children can choose their own gifts, festive train rides, and numerous holiday-themed rides and attractions.
- Where
- Warrington | More Info : Christmas at Gulliver’s Theme Park
Chirk Castle Christmas
- What to Expect
- Unique festive decorations and activities within a historic castle setting.
- Description
- Explore beautifully decorated State Rooms at Chirk Castle, featuring a fierce dragon and majestic wolves. Enjoy festive food and drink, and meet Father Christmas in the Reverse Grotto. Discover hidden stars on a winter walk through the castle's parkland.
- Where
- Chirk | More Info : Chirk Castle Christmas