Christmas in Wales

Dust off the winter cobwebs with a festive stroll at Bodnant Garden. There’s a walk for everyone with the short accessible winter garden trail, or a longer route around Furnace Hill. Both are perfect for walking off those delicious treats from the tea-rooms - from hot chocolate with all the trimmings to tasty festive bakes, there's plenty to choose from.

Step inside Chirk Castle and enjoy beautifully decorated Christmas trees, each themed around a different festive tradition. Celebrate old traditions and uncover new ones – it’s sure to get you feeling festive. Outside, explore 480-acres of parkland and follow the Percy the Park Keeper family trail through the crisp winter garden.

Join Percy the Park Keeper on a winter adventure trail, take a stroll around the garden or 1200-acre estate, warm up with a hot drink or festive treat, and be inspired by the natural decorations of swags, wreaths and garlands created by a talented team of volunteers. There’s plenty to get you feeling festive at Erddig this Christmas.

Discover that real Christmas feeling as you warm yourself by the fire in Penryn Castle’s Victorian Kitchen, where the smell of festive baked treats fills the air and traditional decorations adorn the walls. Then stretch your legs on a walk around the picturesque estate or treat your little ones to a world of adventure on the Percy the Park Keeper's winter trail.

On weekends, wrap up warm, strap on your walking boots, and explore the beautiful grounds at Plas Newydd with their breath-taking views out to Snowdonia. Enjoy natural decorations, festive bush craft, winter afternoon teas and a winter adventure on the Percy the Park Keeper family trail.

Beat the winter blues with a woodland walk at Llanerchaeron. If you’re exploring with little ones, enjoy a winter adventure on the Percy the Park Keeper family trail, or if you’re feeling creative join one of the craft workshops. From card and wreath making, to a walk and talk drawing workshop, there are plenty of Christmas activities to enjoy.

Step into Christmas and explore the State Rooms at Powis Castle. Discover traditional and non-traditional decorations, twinkling trees, and the winter wonderland themed Long Gallery. If you’re visiting with little ones spot the festive mice in each room and catch a glimpse of Father Christmas as he takes a walk through the castle or wintery gardens.

Step into Newton House at Dinefwr and explore beautiful decorations, roaring fires and plenty of festive cheer. Don’t miss the magnificent Creatures of Dinefwr tree which takes pride of place in the Entrance Hall. Outside, enjoy wild walks through the ancient woodlands and roam the glittering parkland in the company of winter wildlife.

Skip the hectic High Street and step into nature with a stroll through Dyffryn Gardens. Follow the self-guided winter walk to discover all the garden's seasonal highlights, and young explorers can join Percy the Park Keeper and friends on a winter adventure. Afterwards stop by the shop for a spot of Christmas shopping, or warm up with a hot drink and a festive treat in the Café.

The trees are up, stockings hung, and a traditional Tredegar House Christmas awaits you – but watch out for Mr Scrooge with his faded night gown and furrowed frown as you explore! Don’t miss the 12 days of Christmas trail, Percy the Park Keeper’s winter adventure trail, craft in the Orangery and the joyous sound of musicians playing Christmas carols.

Enjoy the gift of giving by donating to the Wrexham foodbank in Erddig’s reverse grotto; Father Christmas will be waiting to thank you every weekend from 4 December. Food donations are welcome on weekdays too, but Father Christmas won’t be there to thank you.

'Tis the season for giving. Give back to the community this Christmas by making a donation to the Oswestry and Borders Foodbank. Food donations are welcome on weekdays, but Father Christmas will be there to thank you at weekends, 10.30am-3.30pm.

Visiting Father Christmas is one of the family experiences that makes the festive period so magical. Meet him in his grotto at Dinefwr on Sunday 5, 12 and 19 December, where he’ll be waiting to say hello to all the well-behaved children (booking essential).

From ornate decorations to Christmas Eve games, fine festive foods and gifts that’ll leave loved ones smiling from ear to ear – we’ve got everything you need to make the holidays extra special this year.

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