Events in Harlech
Get involved in local events in and around Harlech. Become a knight of Harlech castle or go on a beach clean... even a little wine tasting... the choice is yours
Get Ready for 2025 - Events
January Events
No Events Listed yet in January 2025 but check back soon
May Events
Harlech Castle
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Plantagenet's at Castell Harlech
The thrilling tournament of fully armoured knights in battle, horse and warfare, a demonstration of horse and accoutrements, the precision archery displays, graceful dances and accomplished musicians all providing a non-stop tour of medieval life inside Castell Harlech.
LLanfair Slate Caverns
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Hwyl hanner tymor/ Half term fun!
Learn about the skill of slate splitting and dressing, slate decorating and other arts and crafts for the children, take part in a cheese hunt and receive a prize, listen to the cornett being played. Enjoy a discounted entry ticket to the Farm park following your visit.
June Events
No Events Listed yet in June 2025 but check back soon
July Events
Harlech Castle
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Wanted: children to train as loyal knights of Castell Harlech!
Do you have what it takes to be a successful knight? Full training given; report to Castell Harlech.
Every Tuesday during the school holidays.
Barmouth Beach
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Kite Festival
Barmouth Kite Festival (6th & 7th July) is flying in support of the Lifeboat Institute this year and they will be giving water safety information out, and raising funds throughout this festival. Kite flyers from around the UK and Europe will be displaying colourful kites of all shapes and sizes on the beach by the Lifeboat Station
August Events
Harlech Castle
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Bank holiday fun with the Ardudwy Knights!
What was it like to live in Castell Harlech in the 13th Century?
Step back in time and watch the Ardudwy knights: with weaponry demonstrations and combat displays.
You do not need to book tickets for this event.
September Events
Harlech Castle
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Harlech Castle - Open Doors Tours. Free Entry
Join guide, Siân Roberts, and discover the stories behind the stones of Harlech Castle. Travel in time from the days before the building to the 21st century, and find out who and what have made this castle so famous and so worthy of being part of a World Heritage site.
Tours will be at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
November Events
High St Harlech
30th Nov
5.30pm
Light Up Harlech & Late Night Shopping - 30th Nov
Join us for an evening of festive fun. Join our candlelit parade led by Santa from the castle at 5.30pm. Buy handmade gifts from local craft stalls and late night shopping on the High St until 7pm
Craft Fair in St Tanwg's Church from 1pm
Creative gifts and cards workshops in St Tanwg's Church 2 - 4pm
December Events
Llanfair Slate Caverns
7th & 8th
December
9.30 - 4pm
Entry £5
Christmas Fair & Santa's Grotto
Visit us on the 7th & 8th December for our annual underground Christmas Fair. Wander through the caverns and choose some amazing presents from a range local suppliers offering a wide range of unique gifts and the best of Welsh Food & Drink. Join in with Christmas carols, mulled wine plus entry includes a festive mince pie!
Santa's grotto must be booked in advance - come and have as chat with santa recieve a free gift plus a a slate decoration!