With summer coming to an end you might be wondering if there’s any point in visiting Llandudno during the autumn time? The answer is yes! Whether you are local or visiting on holiday, check out these great trips and events that are on this autumn for you and the whole family to enjoy.
Welsh National Opera – Migrations
During October and November, you can enjoy performances by the Welsh National Opera. The theme for this year is ‘Migrations’. You will find something for every Opera fan with the variety of events on offer. For more information, please visit the Venue Cymru website.
The Elvis Years
Are you a big Elvis fan? Well, you are in luck. This October The Elvis Years Musical is showing in Venue Cymru. This outstanding musical production brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’.
This glittering two-hour production features nostalgic film footage, over twelve costume changes, and classic hits including That’s Alright Mama, Suspicious Minds, It’s Now or Never, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, If I Can Dream, and so many more. Don’t miss out on this spectacular show!
Strictly Ballroom Musical
Do you love all things Strictly? You won’t want to miss this! Strictly Ballroom Musical arrives in Llandudno, directed by Craig Revel Horwood himself. Based on Baz Luhrmann’s award-winning film, this musical stars Kevin Clifton from Strictly Come Dancing and Maisie Smith from Eastenders.
Bodnant Gardens
Soak up the beautiful colours of autumn at Bodnant Gardens. Bodnant Garden consists of many gardens in one, surrounded by the rugged Carneddau mountains. Plants have been brought far and wide over the last 150 years to provide year-round colour on grand terraces, intimate corners, manicured lawns, and verdant woodlands.
At Bodnant Garden, autumn rivals even the brightest colours of summer with crimson, amber and gold displays between trees, shrubs, ripening fruit, and late flowering plants.
MOSTYN Art Gallery
MOSTYN Art Gallery in Llandudno is the perfect day out when the weather isn’t on your side. In October you can enjoy a major solo exhibition by Cerith Wyn Evans, the most widely established and internationally recognised Welsh artist working today. This exhibition at MOSTYN is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a major presentation of place-responsive, new and adaptive of
works, and it will include sculpture, installation, light work, sound work and moving images.
BRC Cambrian Rally
As one of the most well-known rallies in the UK, the Cambrian rally is now in its 66th year. Although the event is held in world-class forest stages, the championship is crowned on the seafront of Llandudno, at the finish line!
Penderyn Distillery Tours
If you are a whiskey lover and are visiting Llandudno this Autumn, then the Penderyn Distillery is definitely worth visiting. There are tours available seven days a week. During the tour, visitors can see the exhibition area, the distillery hall, the building, and make their way to the bar for a few tastings. Miniatures are also available
for drivers. Penderyn’s Masterclass takes place over the weekend and is a 2.5-hour experience, which teaches the ins and outs of whiskey making, Penderyn’s history, and also how to nose Whiskey.
Llandudno Firework Display
We all love watching fireworks light up the night sky as they shoot across creating various shapes and colours. This October you won’t want to miss out on Llandudnos spectacular Firework Display. This year’s event is scheduled to be held on Thursday 27th October 2022 at 19:30pm from North Shore Beach. You can watch the fabulous fireworks from the Promendae or you can get amazing views up on the Great Orme. This event is a great evening out for all to enjoy!
You won’t regret booking your next trip to Llandudno this autumn! In spite of the colder weather, there are still plenty of things to do and see. Additionally, Llandudno is much quieter during these months, so you’ll be able to enjoy the best of it without too many people around.
