Christmas Markets & Festive Events

Liz Stack
5 days ago
2 min read

Updated: 7 hours ago

❄️🎄The festive season is here! 🎉 Discover the magic of Christmas with wonderful markets and seasonal events, all within easy reach of The Old Mill Holiday Cottages in Flintshire, North Wales. Enjoy twinkling lights, festive treats, and unforgettable winter experiences all easily accessible from The Old Mill.

Chester Christmas Markets

runs from 19 November to 22 December 2025

Chester Winter Watch Parade

Dates: 4 December 2025 & 11 December 2025
Time: Both parades start at 7:00 PM

What to Expect: Medieval-style pageantry featuring: Karamba Samba Band (as ghosts/ghouls), Lord of Misrule, cooks, dragons, angels, fire skeletons, Ice Queens, Jack Frost, Tree of Life, giant Santa & Snowman.

Chester Zoo Lanterns & Light Event

From 14 November to 3 January
ticketed event

Lanterns & Light is Chester Zoo’s annual festive light trail. For 2025, it runs from 14 November to 3 January. The evening trail runs from 16:30 to 20:00

Colwyn Bay Christmas Market

Eirias Stadium, Colwyn Bay

7 Dec 2025

Over 80 stalls, Christmas gifts, food, music, mulled wine, tombola, Santas grotto.

🎄 Christmas Events at Gwyrch Castle

Ticked events:

Step into a world of festive magic and wonder at Gwrych Castle this Christmas. This journey through the castle and its grounds, enjoying the beautiful lights and settings is sure to add magic to your Christmas!

Light Trail
The Ghost of Christmas
Carol-Oke & Jingle Bingo
Grinch’s Grotto
Christmas Market

6 & 7 Dec, 13 & 14 Dec, 19–23 Dec

Mold Christmas Market

7 December 2025, from 10:00 to ~16:30.
There will be 100+ stalls across the town – in the outdoor street, the indoor market, and Daniel Owen Centre
Events also happening inside the indoor market - Including visit Father Christmas inside a giant snow globe! ❄️

Reindeer Lodge Festival,
Mold (Leeswood, CH7 4SB)
Ticked event

21 Nov – 24 Dec 2025. This is an immersive Christmas event: light trails, elf village, Father Christmas grotto, reindeer, crafts, food & drink

Ruthin Christmas Extravaganza organised by Ruthin Artisan Markets CIC.
Date for 2025: 29 November 2025, starting 10:00 am

One of the largest handmade Christmas markets in North & Mid Wales!
Over 150 stalls of handmade arts, crafts, food & drink—ideal for unique gifts and festive shopping.

We hope you find this a useful guide! 🎄

Our well equipped and cosy country cottages, are located in the picturesque grounds of our historic mill, in Flintshire, North Wales, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Our cottages are ideal for couples or small families - Perfectly located for adventure or relaxation, book early for 2026 to secure your ideal North Wales getaway.

Want to find out more? Please take a look at our website The Old Mill Holiday Cottages

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