Things To Do in North Wales in November

by · October 19, 2017

Come see what North Wales has to offer this November!

Winter might be well and truly with us now, but that’s no reason to delay your next trip to North Wales.

As always, there’s a whole host of cultural events taking place this November, offering intrepid visitors a chance to tackle a dual discipline woodland race and see some of the best choirs in the area perform their hearts out. It’s best to book tickets well in advance for these events, as they’re usually in high demand, the same goes for booking accommodation.

North Wales Choral Festival

This locally funded event has been running for nearly thirty years now and shows no sign of letting up. Over the course of three days, dozens of choral groups flood the resort town of Llandudno to perform to an eager audience and compete for cash prizes. There are six categories in the cash-prize competition including: Barbershop style, Just for Fun and Youth – as well as the traditional Mens and Ladies groups.

It’s not just about the competition though, there’s also a chance for kids and adults alike to get involved with workshops that are held throughout the weekend. This annual event offers families a wonderful opportunity to experience the seaside town of Llandudno whilst also immersing themselves in the a choral tradition that goes back decades.

Where? Venue Cymru, Llandudno

When? Saturday 4th November – Monday 6th November 2017. Tickets and Day Passes can be purchased from their website here.

Christmas Craft Fayre and Coffee Morning

Get into the Christmas spirit early this year and support a good cause by popping into the Springfield Hotel and Health Club for a slice of cake and a cup of coffee. All proceeds of this one-off coffee morning will be going to support Walk the Walk, a Breast Cancer Charity that raises awareness for the disease and donates money to related causes.

Although it might seem a little early to start your Christmas shopping, this coffee morning is a great chance to pick up some one of a kind gifts, as there’s sure to be a good variety of arts and crafts stalls on show, offering a chance for eager beavers to get a head start on their gift buying and find something truly unique.

Where? Springfield Hotel and Health Club, Holywell

When? Saturday 11th November 2017. 10:30am-12:30pm. Free Admission.

Coed y Brenin Trail Duathlon

For the active amongst us there are always plenty of challenges set around the gorgeous Welsh countryside to take part in and the Coey Y Brenin Trail Duathlon is a great example of one event has both of these components in spades. Two routes (Full and Sprint) take intrepid entrants through breathtaking woodland trails, but don’t expect the going to be easy!

A 28km mountain bike ride, with some seriously steep inclines, is book-ended by a 9km and 5km run, making the Full route a challenge not to be sniffed at. The Sprint route cuts the distance in half, but don’t expect the pace of the pack to lessen. You can enter as either a solo racer (£39.95) or a team (£49.95) – obviously, it goes without saying that this is an event that requires a considerable amount of training.

Where? Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre, Snowdonia National Park

When? Sunday 12th November 2017. Apply here for a spot.

Llandudno Christmas Festival

If you’ve not got into the Christmas spirit by late November, then a trip to Llandudno’s stunning Christmas Festival should change all that. This is one of the most popular events of it’s kind in Wales and for good reason as the popular seaside town is packed to the rafters with arts, crafts stalls and entertainment. Over 130 stalls are set up during this wonderfully Dickensian festival which also features a Santa’s Grotto and local food tastings.

Food offerings this year come from a whole host of local producers, expect to see handmade chocolates from Anglesey Farmhouse, Big Hand Brewing Co. and Cusan Wels Liquor – make sure to have your designated driver in place as there’ll be enough festive cheer on offer to tranquillise a herd of reindeers!

Where? Llandudno

When? Thursday 16th November to Sunday 19th November 2017