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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 

2025 - Events in and around Harlech

July Events

Harlech Town Tours 

July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 21st, 28th

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Discover Harlech’s Secrets This Summer

History, legends, and a few surprises…
Join local tour guide Siân Roberts for Not Just the Castle, but from Branwen to the Beatles and Beyond, a captivating walk through Harlech’s rich past.

Monday & Thursdays in July  at 11am: July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 21st & 28th
📍Meet by the horse statue near the castle
👣 1 to 1.5 hours | Some steep streets
🎟️ £10 adults | £5 kids | Not suitable for under 5s

Maes Y Neuadd

5th July 2025

5pm

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Maes Y Neuadd Cheese and Wine Tasting Evening

Expect to try a selection of delicious local cheeses paired with beautiful wines to compliment and enhance each flavour - all set against the stunning backdrop of the historic Maes Y Neuadd house and gardens. 

Price: £35 per person   (over 18's only)

Book now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/maesyneuadd/1699912

Harlech Castle 

26th July

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Storytelling, Myths and Legends

Come and hear tales straight from the mouths of fearsome giants, lost gods, sleeping knights, dragons, bards of the realm and, if you are lucky, you may even encounter Cymru’s shy and all-too-often mischievous faery folk known as the Tylwyth Teg.

Find out more

August  Events

Harlech Castle 

2, 9, 16th August

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Storytelling, Myths and Legends

Come and hear tales straight from the mouths of fearsome giants, lost gods, sleeping knights, dragons, bards of the realm and, if you are lucky, you may even encounter Cymru’s shy and all-too-often mischievous faery folk known as the Tylwyth Teg.

Find out more

Harlech Town Tours 

August 11th, 18th, 27th

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Discover Harlech’s Secrets This Summer

History, legends, and a few surprises…
Join local tour guide Siân Roberts for Not Just the Castle, but from Branwen to the Beatles and Beyond, a captivating walk through Harlech’s rich past.

Mondays & Wednesdays: 11th, 18th, 27th 
📍Meet by the horse statue near the castle
👣 1 to 1.5 hours | Some steep streets
🎟️ £10 adults | £5 kids | Not suitable for under 5s

Harlech Castle 

23rd - 25th Aug

11-4pm

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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 archery displays, falconry talks and the chance to learn some medieval life skills.

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September Events

Harlech Castle

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Harlech Castle

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

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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

December

Llanfair Slate Caverns

22nd & 23rd November

9.30 - 4pm

Entry £5

Llanfair Slate Cavern Christmas Fair

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!

2026 January Events

Harlech Castle

No Events Listed yet in January  2025 but check back soon

May Events 2026

Harlech Castle 

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Plantagenets 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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Half Term Fun 

Head to Llanfair Slate Caverns this Bank Holiday weekend for a fun-filled family day out! Watch a live slate-splitting demonstration by an experienced craftsman. Let the kids get creative with slate coaster decorating. Enjoy face painting and more surprises throughout the day

The on-site café will be open all day, serving hearty breakfasts, tasty lunches, and a tempting selection of homemade cakes.

Perfect for families, adventurers, and anyone looking to experience a piece of Welsh heritage in a stunning setting.

RNLI Boathouse Barmouth

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Boathouse Rocks

From midday at the RNLI boathouse: enjoy non-stop live music from local bands and musicians, with refreshments available. All proceeds will support the RNLI

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