Things To Do in North Wales in October
Are you planning a trip to North Wales in October?
It might be getting a little chiller around these parts, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t think about booking a stay here.
To tempt you over to North Wales next month there are a handful of truly big, international events that are bound to pique the interest of the whole family. There’s an opportunity to see some high-octane rally racing all around the North Wales area, when the World Rally Championship comes to Wales and a popular Welsh tourist town is due to be flooded with international food stalls…
UK Pro Surf Tour @ Surf Snowdonia
The first event of it’s kind taking place in the UK, this event is absolutely free and offers the chance to watch some of the biggest names in UK Surfing compete for points in a Tour that will be concluding in Newquay at the end of November. The event will have three classes: U18s, featuring Junior World No. 4 Ellie Turner, Women’s, with Welsh champion Emily Williams and Open, where British champ Jobe Harriss will be hoping to impress a huge crowd of onlookers.
Where? Surf Snowdonia, Conway Rd, Dolgarrog, Conwy LL32 8QE
When? Monday 24th October. All Day, Free Entry.
Dayinsure Wales Rally GB
The 12th and final European round of the World Rally Championship takes place in North Wales this year, over three days of competitions. The event itself will see rally drivers from all around the world tear up the roads and lanes of North Wales in a bid to clinch precious points in the overall World Championship standings. Local boy Elfyn Evans will be back on home soil and hoping to improve on his already solid season, he sit in 6th place so far, just two points behind Spanish driver Dani Sordo.
Where? All over North Wales (see map for details).
When? Thursday 26th October – Sunday 29th October 2017. From 8am, prices vary.
Porth Eirias 10k 2017
North Wales has some of the most stunning coastal scenery in Great Britain and what better way to enjoy it than a brisk jog dressed as a witch?
The annual Porth Eirias 10K will be starting and finishing at the Bryn William Restaurant in Colwyn Bay. Suitable for ages 15+ this competitive event will be chip timed, so that runners can get an accurate readout of their time. The course is flat with only a couple of hills to challenge runners, so the times should be quick, unless your Halloween fancy dress happens to slow you down!
Full race day services will be provided to runners, there’ll be an opportunity to win prizes for the best dressed and all competitors will receive a high-quality medal for their efforts. Even though the distance is short, it will still pay off to do some training.
Where? Bryn Williams Restaurant, Colwyn Bay
When? Saturday 28th October 2017. Registration opens at 8am. Race starts at 10am, race fee is £12 per adult.
Gwledd Conwy Feast
One of the most affordable festivals in Wales, the Conwy Feast costs only £9 for an Adult’s Day Pass or £28 for a Weekend Family Pass (2 Adults + 3 Children). For this annual Food, Drink and Art’s festival, Conwy’s streets are packed to the brim with foods stalls (both local and international), art installations, cooking demonstrations and tasting events. There’s live music galore in the evenings at the Music Marque, with the option for evening revellers to just gain access for just the evening (£5 for Friday, Sunday and £7 for Sunday. £10 for the Weekend).
With a whole range of art workshops, activities for kids and art shows to see, you could easily spend a whole weekend in Conwy – you’re not likely to see the town busier at any point in the year.
Where? Conwy
When? Evening, Friday 27th October – Sunday 29th October 2017. Tickets can be purchased here.