WHAT’S ON NORTH WALES
Catch the Santa express to Llangollen Santa is making a special visit to the Llangollen Railway between 5th and 24th December. Climb aboard a beautifully decorated steam train in Llangollen and enjoy a drink and a seasonal sweet treat before you steam through the beautiful Dee Valley to Lapland, where your Christmas adventure awaits. Jump off the train to see Santa in his grotto and receive a special gift from Santa’s elves,
who will amaze you with their magic tricks. Then pop into the café for a warm drink before the train heads back to Llangollen. Tickets cost £20 for adults and children over the age of one, and each party will reserve a private compartment on the train. For more information, including train times and how to book tickets, visit www.llangollen-railway.co.uk.
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14th November, Ben Norris: A Short Tour Of The Heart, Theatr Clwyd, Mold Fusing spokenword and music with his trademark storytelling panache, writerperformer Ben Norris – the former Theatr Clwyd writerin-residence – shares stories of lockdown, heartbreak and going home. 7.30pm. From £10. www.theatrclwyd.com
15th November, Mountain Scrambling, Crib Lem Spur, Bangor Join a guided climb to summit of Carnedd Dafydd via the Crib Lem Spur. This grade-one scramble is one of the best-kept secrets in Snowdonia. The climb lasts five to seven hours. £40. www. summittosavour.co.uk/diary
Whether you’re looking for a special gift or simply something unique, the Craft Fair at Oriel Ynys Môn, Anglesey, is perfect for all your Christmas shopping needs. The fair, which runs from 14th November to 24th December, brings together a range of artists and craftspeople. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday. www.kyffinwilliams.info
Festive cheer at GreenWood Park
Getting festive underground
Gifts from Wales and the borders
The elves are busy tinkering away on the final preparations for festive fun at GreenWood Family Park. Things may be a little different from years gone by, but children can still enjoy a visit to Santa’s grotto, get creative with some Christmas crafts and spend some quality family time together. To find out more, visit www. greenwoodfamilypark.co.uk.
Meet Father Christmas in a setting like no other at Llechwedd Deep Mine in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Descend 500ft on Europe’s steepest cable railway on a memorable journey to meet Santa! The grotto is open from 28th November to 24th December, and carriages cost £50 – each family will have their own. www.llechwedd.co.uk
For its seasonal showcase, Mostyn gallery shop in Llandudno has selected some of the very best craftspeople and artists working in Wales and the Borders. From woodwork to knitwear, enamelling to glassware and prints to contemporary items, there’s bound to be something you’ll love. The showcase is on sale from 7th November. www.mostyn.org
Christmas comes to Caernarfon special Christmas Extravaganza Weekends will see artisans and craftspeople selling their beautiful products. There will also be Christmas lantern craft sessions, mulled wine and tasty food, as well as the Snowdonia Donkeys. And why not enjoy some late-night shopping in the runup to Christmas? On Thursday nights in December the store
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Handmade treasures at Oriel Ynys Môn
Head to Fron Goch Garden Centre in Caernarfon to get into the festive spirit this December. The garden centre has lots of inspiring displays, a real tree forest, a festive Santa Express and a family-sized snow globe. Each weekend from 7th December,
WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF
will be open until 8pm for family and friends nights, with the restaurant serving a delicious Christmas carvery between 5pm and 7pm. For more details, visit www. frongoch-gardencentre.co.uk.
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19th & 26th November, Festive Ladies’ Nights, Fron Goch Garden Centre, Caernarfon A relaxed evening of shopping, food and music. Enjoy a glass of prosecco, a delicious homemade festive carvery, a fresh filter coffee and a trio of desserts. £27 per person. www.frongochgardencentre.co.uk
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24th November, Book Club, Coffee V, Llandudno Join Pam for some literary chat at the Coffee V Book Club on the last Tuesday of every month. Current book details can be found in the coffee shop window, or message the Coffee V Facebook page for further details. 6.30pm-8pm.
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25th & 26th November and 2nd & 3rd December, Wreath Making Masterclass, Fron Goch Garden Centre, Caernarfon Wrap up warm to spend a festive morning learning how to create a traditional, decorative Christmas wreath using a variety of foliage, lights and festive decorations. The course will be held outdoors, under a canopy, with social distancing measures in place. £35 per person. 10am-11.30am. www. frongoch-gardencentre.co.uk
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