Automatic car Christmas trip

🎅 Why North Wales is perfect for a Christmas road-trip

If you’re in Wigan whilst visiting family, North Wales is an easy and magical location to visit whilst hiring a automatic car.

In December many of its towns and countryside spots transform into cozy, festive wonderlands.

Whether you want cheerful markets, winter light-trails, seaside charm, or cosy nights in mountain villages.

Plus, with an Automatic hire car it’s easy to hop from one town to another, making a proper mini-Christmas road-trip out of it.

Manorafon hosts a Christmas Light Trail, with sparkling displays, giant lighted trees, a snowman, and a magical atmosphere. Manorafon Farm Park+1
There’s also festive entertainment: a “Christmas Circus” show, seasonal characters, and a chance to meet Santa in his grotto. Manorafon Farm Park+1
A great option for a family-friendly, relaxed Christmas outing — think lights, laughs, and mulled drinks.

On 6th December 2025, Llandudno hosts its traditional Christmas Parade — a festive procession along the front featuring Father Christmas and local fun.
The same day, there’s a 5 km “Santa Dash” along the promenade — you can walk, jog or run, and every participant gets a Santa suit and a medal.
Llandudno’s seaside vibe — winter sea views + festive lights — stay overnight with friends/family.

Ruthin — on 29th November 2025 the town holds its Christmas Extravaganza: roughly 100 stalls. A lovely mix of small-town charm and big festive vibes.
Beaumaris (on the isle of Anglesey) gets into a festive mood early. Expect handmade gifts, local produce, and a cosy, community-market feel. Menai Holidays
Portmeirion, the pastel-coloured, village-style resort in Snowdonia, hosts a Food & Craft Christmas Fair (5th–7th December 2025).
These towns offer a lovely mix: historic architecture, festive markets, local Welsh culture.

For a proper relaxing break, consider a short stay at Warner’s Bodelwyddan Castle — they are offering a “Turkey and Tinsel” festive break with a cosy castle setting, meals, entertainment and parkland views. A good option if you want to combine visiting family with a treat for yourselves. Boundless
Alternatively — if you prefer rural tranquillity — staying somewhere in the Snowdonia / coastal-North Wales area can be a perfect way to hit pause during the busy season: wrap up warm, sit by a fire, and enjoy a slower, calmer pace.

Since you’re hiring an automatic, make sure to book early — December weekends are busy, and demand rises with festive travel.
Plan your route ahead: North Wales has lots to offer but roads can be narrow / rural, especially around Snowdonia — buffer time between events.
Mix & match: Combine a “big event” day (like a light trail, parade or market) with a quieter “explore town / coast / countryside” day for balance.
Check tickets & opening times — many markets or events run just on specific dates.
Make time for cosy meals or a stay — part of the magic of a winter trip is not just what you see, but where you rest, eat and relax after a chilly day.

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