Snowdonia Christmas Getaway North Wales
A Christmas/New Year’s Eve getaway in Snowdonia North Wales is a world away from Christmas market crowds and commercial pressures. For a festive season slowdown, come to our our beautiful and tranquil location in Snowdonia / Eryri.
Escape to the wild open spaces of Eryri/Snowdonia National Park in our Christmas glamping, camping and holiday cottage accommodation. Refuel in the cosy pubs and cafes of Dolgellau and Barmouth after hiking and biking in pristine landscapes. Relax in your peaceful Snowdonia holiday cottage, heated shepherd’s hut or snuggle up in your own camper van.
Book Your Christmas Getaway
Book your Snowdonia Christmas Getaway
Festive places to eat and drink in Dolgellau and Barmouth
The Torrent, Dolgellau – A wonderful Christmas display of lights and trees outside, and a warm welcome inside this traditional Welsh pub popular with locals and visitors. Enjoy a pint of local craft ale or hearty evening meal.
The George III, Penmaenpool – Hike here from Graig Wen in about an hour and half along the stunning Mawddach Estuary Trail (just under 4 miles). Time it right and hop on an early evening bus back or book a cab. The bar and dining room have wonderful estuary views and food is served lunchtime and evenings. Special Menu available for Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve Party.
The Last Inn, Barmouth – Wander across Barmouth Bridge with fabulous views for a mulled wine or meal at this super festive pub on the harbour.
Festive season events in North Wales
An underground Christmas Fair? Only in Wales! From illuminated forests and tractor runs to festive steam trains, there’s events throughout December.
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th December – Food and Craft Fair at Portmeirion , the extraordinary Italianate village and gardens
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December – Underground Christmas Fair in Llanfair Slate Cavern. Shop for Welsh cheese aged in these slate caverns which also host a Welsh Male Voice Choir and Santa’s grotto,
From Saturday 7th December until Christmas Eve – Talyllyn Steam Railway runs Tinsel and Turkey Specials and Santa Trains. Advance Booking Essential
From Saturday 7th December until New Year’s Day – Ffestiniog Steam Railway will run festive services through the mountains. Advance booking Essential
From 22 November until Christmas Eve – Adventures for adults and kids in the Festive Forest or the ZipMas Underground Grotto at Zipworld – both less than an hour from Graig Wen holiday accommodation.
Sunday 14th December – Barmouth Seafront Santa Dash
Sunday 15th December – Christmas Tractor run from Dolgellau to Barmouth
Sunday 22 December – Christmas Tractor Run from Tywyn seafront along the coast to Fairbourne. Starts 5pm. Last year over 60 massive tractors were decked out in lights by local farmers. It’s quite a sight seeing them roar through local villages to raise money for local charities.
Book Your Christmas Getaway
Book your Snowdonia Christmas Getaway
Christmas shopping in Dolgellau and Barmouth
The handsome historic buildings of Dolgellau are decked with festive lights and surrounded by the mountains and dark night skies. Shop for essentials like local cheeses, meat and drinks in stores showcasing local produce. You can pre-order high quality Welsh meat and turkeys. Dip into quirky independent shops for vintage finds and hand crafted gifts.
Dolgellau has a couple of mouth watering bakeries and cafes serving the most amazing cakes and festive lunches.
In Barmouth, the Christmas lights sparkle around the harbour and high street. Shop for affordable art works in one of a couple of small galleries or smart homewares in a stylishly converted chapel. Finish off with festive fish and chips by the beach.
Croeso – welcome at Christmas holiday accommodation in North Wales
You’ll find a warm welcome in our Snowdonia self-catering Christmas cottages which are decorated with Christmas trees.
For Christmas and New Year’s Eve you can choose from our Snowdonia holiday cottages, cosy Shepherd’s Hut and our two heated quarry wagons. The campsite is open for just a few vans with hardstandings and electric hook ups. Winter is a wonderful time to see why Eryri/Snowdonia is one of the few International Dark Skies Reserves – on a clear, crisp night you can sit and star-gaze from our communal camp fire in the woods.
A magical experience you won’t forget, –
just one of the reasons it’s the perfect Christmas glamping break North Wales has to offer.
Save on Your Christmas Getaway
15% Discount on glamping for multi night stay over Christmas and New Year’s Eve