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Christmas markets and festive events in North Wales 2026
Christmas markets, craft fairs, light switch-ons and festive days out across North Wales and just over the border, in date order. Checked 19 October 2026 and updated as more are announced.Quick answer
Llandudno Christmas Extravaganza is cancelled for 2026. The Victorian-themed fair on Mostyn Street, usually in late November, is not running this year. We will update this page if anything replaces it.
Christmas markets and fairs, in date order
| Dates | Event | Times and price |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov to 22 Dec | Chester Christmas Market Wooden chalets on Town Hall Square, just over the border. | Daily. Free entry. |
| Weekend of 19 to 23 Nov | Conwy @ Christmas Festive market in a marquee on Conwy Quay, LL32 8BB. Listings disagree on the exact dates, so check before you travel. | 10am to 5pm. Free entry. |
| Thu 26 Nov | Hawarden Christmas lights switch-on | 6.30pm. Free. |
| 26 to 29 Nov | Wrexham Victorian Christmas Market Announced by the organiser on social media; we are waiting for full details. | To be confirmed. |
| Sat 28 Nov | Harlech late night shopping Festive evening in the town below Harlech Castle. | 4pm to 7.30pm. |
| Sat 28 Nov and Sat 5 Dec | Pensychnant Christmas fairs Craft fairs at Pensychnant, Sychnant Pass near Conwy. | 10am to 4pm. |
| 28 Nov to 20 Dec | Erddig reverse grotto National Trust, near Wrexham. Late evenings 14 to 17 Dec, 4pm to 7pm. | 11am to 3pm. Normal admission. |
| Sun 29 Nov | Bodnant Welsh Food Christmas Extravaganza Food and gift stalls at Bodnant Welsh Food, Tal-y-Cafn. | 11am to 3pm. Free. |
| 4 to 6 Dec | Portmeirion Christmas Food and Craft Fair The Italianate village dressed for Christmas. | 9.30am to 5.30pm. |
Festive days out
Lights, lanterns and Christmas trails
Chester Zoo LanternsIlluminated trail around the zoo after dark, 13 November to 3 January. Book timed tickets ahead.
Chester Cathedral Christmas Tree FestivalDozens of decorated trees inside the cathedral, 25 November to 3 January.
Erddig at ChristmasThe National Trust house near Wrexham has a reverse grotto, where children give a gift for others, from 28 November.
Santa trainsBala Lake Railway runs Santa specials on 12 and 13 December. Other heritage lines run them too, and they sell out early.
Live listings
Christmas events coming up
Pulled live from our events listings, so new events appear here as soon as they are added.- 7Nov
Sat 7 Nov, 10amChristmas Build a Bear at Fron GochFron Goch Garden Centre, CaernarfonA hands-on festive session in the Cwt Coffi where children choose, stuff and personalise their own bear to take home. - 7Nov
Sat 7 Nov, 11amSanta’s Sleigh VR Ride and Festive Hunt at Fron GochFron Goch Garden Centre, CaernarfonA festive virtual reality sleigh ride at Fron Goch Garden Centre, plus a Christmas Hunt with DASH around the plant area. - 8Nov
Sun 8 Nov, 10amBauble Craft with Chloe King at Fron GochFron Goch Garden Centre, CaernarfonDrop-in sessions in the Cwt Coffi where Chloe King turns children's hand or foot prints into personalised Christmas baubles and plates, such as reindeers, Santa and penguins. - 11Nov
Wed 11 NovChristmas Preview Evening at Bodnant Welsh FoodBodnant Welsh Food, ConwyChristmas comes to the farm shop at Bodnant Welsh Food: an evening of tasters, offers and festive fun. - 13Nov
Fri 13 Nov to Sun 3 Jan 2027Lanterns and Light at Chester ZooChester ZooChester Zoo's winter light trail returns with walk-through illuminations including glowing jellyfish, fibre-optic tunnels and floating feathers, plus animal puppet characters,... - 14NovSat 14 Nov, 2pmEnchanted Wreath Workshop / Gweithdy Torch HudolusRSPB South Stack Cliffs Reserve, HolyheadJoin us for a cosy fantasy-inspired wreath making workshop where you can create a door to your own fantasy world, great to add to your home decor.
- 16Nov
Mon 16 Nov, 7pmThat’ll Be ChristmasVenue Cymru, LlandudnoLive at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Box office: 01492 872000. - 18Nov
Wed 18 Nov to Tue 22 DecChester Christmas Market 2026Town Hall Square, ChesterChester's Christmas Market fills Town Hall Square on Northgate Street from Wednesday 18 November to Tuesday 22 December 2026. - 19Nov
Thu 19 NovThursday Late Night Christmas Shopping at Fron GochFron Goch Garden Centre, CaernarfonEvery Thursday in the run-up to Christmas, Fron Goch Garden Centre stays open until 8pm for its annual Christmas evening shopping, with the centre open for gifts and festive shopping. - 19Nov
Thu 19 Nov to Sun 22 NovConwy @ Christmas: Festive Fair on Conwy HarbourConwy QuayA festive winter fair on Conwy's historic harbour, on the promenade below the castle. Free entry, open 10am to 5pm each day. - 19Nov
Thu 19 Nov, 5pmLadies Night at Fron GochFron Goch Garden Centre, CaernarfonAn evening of Christmas shopping, dining, prosecco and festive fun at Fron Goch Garden Centre. - 20Nov
Fri 20 Nov to Thu 24 DecZipmas 2026 at Zip World LlechweddZip World Llechwedd, Blaenau FfestiniogA Christmas adventure underground: ride the cable railway into a Victorian slate mine for projection shows, elves, slate bauble decorating and Santa's underground grotto.
See more eventsListings from North Wales Events. Check with the venue before you travel.
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