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
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
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
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.
August Events
Harlech Castle
2, 9, 16th August
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.
Harlech Town Tours
August 11th, 18th, 27th
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
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.
September Events
Harlech Castle
TBC
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
22nd & 23rd November
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!
2026 January Events
No Events Listed yet in January 2025 but check back soon
May Events 2026
Harlech Castle
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
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
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