Attractions In July
July Attractions
Wednesday 1st Head Gardener's Walk
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Bodnant GdnsConwy Tour this stunning Garden with our knowledgeable Head Gardener, learn about our magnificent plant and tree collections, hear about the projects being undertaken, and pick up helpful tips and ideas for your own garden. Maximum 15 persons.
Wed 1st to Wed 8th Conwy’s Walking Week
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Conwy. You are never far from a great walk in Conwy!!
Wed 1st to Sunday 26th Art North Wales
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Bangor. Exhibition of works by local art group.
Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th - 21st North Wales Bluegrass Music Festival
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Conwy Three days of bluegrass concerts in Conwy Civic Hall and marquees with an international line up of American, Czech, Italian, Irish and British Bluegrass .
From Friday 3rd July - Oswestry Summer Music Festival Oswestry - A change to the format of Oswestry Music Live, this year Oswestry is playing host to a Summer of Music with events taking place at various venues around town.
Friday 3rd July Summer Evening Strolls
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Chirk Castle. Start your summer weekends with a relaxing evening stroll through Chirk Castles beautiful gardens, savouring the wonderful fragrance of summer flowers and roses. Treat yourself to a delicious supper in the tea-rooms or just indulge in fresh strawberries and cream as you stroll.
Saturday 4th Shrewsbury Green Fair
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Shrewsbury - A massive celebration of all things green, with live music, organic food, gardening tips, solar power, farmers market, children’s activities, arts and crafts all under one roof. 10.00am – 4.00pm.
Saturday 4th Ian Jones Exhibition
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Wrexham Local artist exhibiting at Erddig for the first time. This exhibition is called "People and Places" inspired by his travels across Europe.Saturday 4th to Sunday 5th Children’s Festival
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Wrexham. Come along to Erddig for a weekend of activity for all the family. Follow the trail around the property, listen to story telling, have a go at archery, watch the magic in the garden and there will also be traditional children's games. Find out about the Erddig Wildlife Club, become a Nature Detective! Much more.
Saturday 4th Herbs in the Victorian Kitchens
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Bangor Explore the use of herbs in Victorian cooking.Saturday 4th to Sunday 5th Children’s Festival
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Wrexham. Come along to Erddig for a weekend of activity for all the family. Follow the trail around the property, listen to story telling, have a go at archery, watch the magic in the garden and there will also be traditional children's games. Find out about the Erddig Wildlife Club, become a Nature Detective! Much more.
Saturday 4th Victorian Music
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Ruthin. Period music played by Peter Bill on traditional instruments such as the hurdy gurdy, dulcimer and cittern.
Saturday 4th to Sunday 5th Body Soul and Conflict
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Denbigh. The Triangle of Life in Medieval Wales (venue 2 north).
Saturday 4th
Murder Mystery
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Llangollen
Saturday 4th to Sunday 5th Body Soul and Conflict
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Rhuddlan. The Triangle of Life in Medieval Wales (venue 2 north).
Sunday 5th -Music in the House
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Conwy Music in the House - Live music in the house.
Sunday 5th Glyndwr Farmers Market
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Corwen
Sunday 5th Llwybr Llyn Alwen Trail Cerrigydrudion
This is a new trail around Llyn Alwen with fine views over the lake and over to Snowdonia. We will be following the south side of the lake, up onto the moorland and returning the same way. The surface is slate dust and there are some steep ascents but these should be fine with a strong, well-charged battery! Length and nature of walk: 3 hours(6 . he surface is slate dust and there are some steep ascents. Meeting point: Llyn Alwen car park, Cerrigydrudion SH 956 530 Facilities: Bring tea or coffee for a picnic on site. Be prepared for poor weather.
Sunday 5th Conwy Valley Vehicle Rally
Llanwrst. Perfect for rally enthusiasts. This classic car and motorcycle rally leaves Llanrwst, then heads to Llandudno with a detour to Betws-y-Coed.
Tuesday 7th to Sunday 12th - International Musical Eisteddfod
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Llangollen - The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is a world-renowned festival of music, song and dance. Barbara Dickson is this year’s star performer
Wednesday 8th to Sunday 16th August - Day Out with Thomas
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Llangollen. Thomas or one of his friends will run “Brake Van Rides” up and down platform 2, whilst other friends will shuttle a train from to and from Glyndyfrdwy.
Wednesday 8th to Monday 20th Frank Bower Exhibition.
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Bangor. Exhibition of ceramics by the local artist.
Friday 10th to Sunday 12th - Wakestock 2009
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Abersoch. Europes largest Wakeboard Music Festival.
Friday 10th to Monday 13th - Wenlock Olympian Games
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Much Wenlock. It was in 1850 that the first ever 'Olympian' Games were held in Much Wenlock and they are still held in each year, attracting athletes from all across the UK. The brainchild of Dr William Penny Brookes, now acknowledged as the Founding Father of the modern Olympic Games.
Saturday 11th Plas Newydd Garden Tours
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LlangollenGuided walk with head gardener Gary Lovelock.
Saturday 11th to Sunday 12th Oswestry Food Festival
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Oswestry.Local Food Festival with events taking place around the town at various venues.
Saturday 11th to Sunday 12th Rhug Craft Fayre
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Corwen Rug`s 3rd annual Craft Fayre with crafts and stalls in a beautiful rural setting.Sunday 12th Glyndwr Farmers Market
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Corwen
Saturday 11th to Sunday 12th Denbigh Gwaenynog Country Show
Gwaenynog Hall Denbigh 19th show in the grounds of Gwaenynog Hall on the A543 - a show for the whole family. All proceeds from the weekend are donated to local charities. Vintage vehicles & machinery, children's amusements, muzzle loading, birds of prey, band, horses and sheepdog herding, Earl of Stamford Morris Team and stalls. Lots going on in the ring daily. Free Parking.
Saturday 11th to Sunday 12th The Wirral Show
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New Brighton One of the largest free shows in the North West with arenadisplays, stalls and funfair. The Dips, New Brighton 10am-5pm.
Sunday 12th Evening Opera in the Garden - 'The Barber of Seville'
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Bodnant Gdns. Conwy. Rossini's opera 'The Barber of Seville' will be performed by the Garden Opera Company, in English with piano and small chamber ensemble accompaniment. For this outdoor evening, bring your garden chairs or rugs, a picnic and a bottle of bubbly, and enjoy a cultural feast of wonderful Opera under the stars on the Front Lawn surrounded by the beauty of the Garden
Saturday 11th to Sunday 12th - Oswestry Food Festival
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Oswestry. Local Food Festival with events taking place around the town at various venues.
Saturday 11th to Sunday 12th - The Wirral Show
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New Brighton. One of the largest free shows in the North West with arena displays, stalls and funfair. The Dips, New Brighton 10am-5pm.
Saturday 18th to Friday 4th September Welsh Highland Railway Summer Steam Spectacular
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Porthmadog. Steam trains are running every day through the holidays. Join us for a ride through the Snowdonia countryside, as well as chance to visit the engine sheds. Our regular steam locomotives may be joined by a surprise visitor. There‘s a double steam spectacular from the end of July when steam trains return to the Cambrian Coast main line between Machynlleth, Barmouth & Porthmadog. Passengers on "The Cambrian" can also get a third off a ride on the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway. Simply come to our shop and show your ticket from the main line train.Friday 17th to Saturday 18th Bayfest – Cemaes Bay Rock Concert
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Cemaes baySaturday 18th -National Garden Scheme Open Day
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Chirk. Meet the Head Gardener when Chirk Castle's award winning gardens open in support of other leading cancer charities. Guided garden tours throughout the day.
Saturday 18th to Friday 4th September Welsh Highland Railway Summer Steam Spectacular
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Porthmadog. Steam trains are running every day through the holidays. Join us for a ride through the Snowdonia countryside, as well as chance to visit the engine sheds. Our regular steam locomotives may be joined by a surprise visitor. There‘s a double steam spectacular from the end of July when steam trains return to the Cambrian Coast main line between Machynlleth, Barmouth & Porthmadog. Passengers on "The Cambrian" can also get a third off a ride on the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway. Simply come to our shop and show your ticket from the main line train.
Saturday 18th Gwyl Caernarfon Festival
Caernarfon.Live music in the open air.
Saturday 18th National Garden Scheme Open Day
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Anglesey. Revenue raised from the open day is used to fund the training of careership gardeners at National Trust properties throughout the UK.
Saturday 18th International Snowdon Race
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Llanberis. One of Europe’s toughest endurance challenges, the 10-mile race involves running from the edge of Lake Padarn in the village of Llanberis to the highest summit in Wales and England and back down.
Saturday 18th A Midsummer Nights Dream Live Theatre
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Wrexham. The Quantum theatre company bring Shakespeare's classic love story to the Rose Garden.
Saturday 18th Gwyl Caernarfon Festival
Caernarfon.Live music in the open air.
Sunday 19th Glyndwr Farmers Market
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Corwen
Sunday 19th to Monday 27th EuroTwenty20 Tournament
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Holywell
Sunday 19th to Saturday 25th Conwy Classical Music Festival
Conwy A celebration of classical music with lunchtime and evening concerts featuring prominent musicians from Wales and beyond.
Thursday 23rd Beauty and the Beast Fun Day
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Bangor. Games, trails & crafts. With Mr Bimbamboozle.
Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th The Likes of Us
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Llandudno. Join Llandudno Youth Music Theatre as they present the first performance in Wales of this wonderful musical. If you enjoy the shows of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice don’t miss this opportunity to be in one of the first audiences this year to see The Likes of Us at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. This lost gem was the first show they wrote together over 40 years ago. It never made the West End stage and received its world premiere in 2005 at the Sydmonton Festival. The Likes Of Us tells the story of the life of Dr Thomas Barnardo and his evangelical, entrepreneurial and philanthropic crusades to rescue children living on the streets. A musical that has existed for 40 years hidden away from view, The Likes of Us is an Oliver!-esque musical that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th Welsh National Horse Driving Trial
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Wrexham This is the second year for the only National horse driving trials to be held in Wales. We are expecting over 90 competitors this year ranging from single ponies to horse teams (four in hand).
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th North Wales Boat Show
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Bangor North Wales Boat Show will be the next biggest boating event in Wales. Last year it its sister event The South Wales Boat Show in Margam Park attracted over 12, 000 visitors to the event with over 178 exhibitors. The show covers the whole marine industry and is delighted to provide loads of great family attractions including the famous free come and try on the lake where they hope to put over 1500 children out on the water. Its a great Family day Out.
Friday 24th to Saturday 25th Prestatyn Flower Show
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Prestatyn. Held at Vicarage Gardens. The show comprises of various exhibits including vegetables, herbs, floral art, crafts, woodwork photography and classic cars.
Saturday 25th Summer Holiday Family Fun Days
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Wrexham Something happening every day this summer holiday. Making things and playing with Victorian toys. Plus learn about how Victorian people lived at Erddig.Saturday 25th to Sunday 26th July Civil War Re-enactment
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Bodnant GdnsConwy Located in The Park at stunning Bodnant Garden, go back in time to find out what life was like in the seventeenth century! Join us for this spectacular 2 day weekend event of living history featuring authentic tented encampments, military displays of pike and musket, a battle re-enactment with musket and cannon fire, and historical figures to talk to about life in the mid 1600s. Pike, Musket, Drums & Colours display in the mornings from 10.30am, with the battle re-enactment at 2pm each day.
Saturday 25th to Sunday 26th Medieval Entertainment
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Rhuddlan Begun in 1277, this was the second of King Edward I's great Welsh fortifications. A protected river dock forms one side of the defences of this concentrically planned castle, dominated by a distinctive diamond-shaped inner ward.Sunday 26th - Wirral Historic Vehicle Rally
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Wirral.One of Wirral's most popular vintage and classic car gatherings. A calvalcade of historic cars tour Wirral, lunch stop at Carr Farm, Meols, finish at Port Sunlight Village. Details 0151 666 3188
Sunday 26th The Ingenious Inventor
Bersham Heritage Centre & Ironworks Wrexham John Wilkinson, the Iron Made inventor, changed history with his inventions.
Sunday 26th Glyndwr Farmers Market
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CorwenSunday 26th Llandudno Fun Day Llandudno This Llandudno tradition has all the old favourites. Fairground rides, market stalls, donkey races and show-jumping.
Tuesday 28th Menai Association Summer Fair
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Anglesey A 'Circus' themed day with circus skills, traditional stalls, games, creative craft workshops and entertainment from Mr Bimbamboozle.Wednesday 29th July Displays of Falcons and Flying Demonstrations
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Bodnant GdnsConwy Our popular audience-participative event is not to be missed! Come along and experience for yourself the thrill of flying and retrieving a Siberian Great Grey Owl or a beautiful Harris Hawk. Talk to the falconers and learn more about these wonderful birds of prey.
Thursday 30th July Archery Demonstration
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Bodnant GdnsConwy See the art of Archery demonstrated by the experts, and then why not Have-a-go-with-a-Bow yourself - great fun for all ages. £2 for 6 arrows.
Thursday 30th Mad Hatter's Tea Party
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Chirk Castle Join the Mad Hatter and all his friends for an afternoon full of 'Adventures in Wonderland'.Follow the white rabbits childrens trail, face painting and children's entertainer. Enjoy a game of croquet or have fun with the giant sized games in the garden. Sample the Queen of Hearts jam tarts and pink lemonade.
Thursday 30th Cowboys & Indians Fun Day