Automatic Car Christmas Trip
🎅 Why North Wales is perfect for a Christmas road-trip
If you’re in Wigan whilst visiting family needing an Automatic Car Christmas Trip, try North Wales which is an easy to get too, and magical location to visit. In December many towns and countryside spots transform into cosy, festive wonderlands. Whether you want cheerful markets, winter light-trails, seaside charm, or cosy nights in mountain villages.
Why not have an Automatic Car Christmas Trip through us at Easihire, it makes it easy to hop from one town to another, making a proper mini-Christmas road-trip out of it.
✨ Festive Highlights: What to See & Do
Manorafon Farm Park (near Abergele)
- 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.
Llandudno – Parade, Santa Dash & Festive Seafront Fun
- 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.
Historic towns & Markets: Ruthin, Beaumaris, & Portmeirion
- 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.
If you fancy a getaway: Castle & Country-house Christmas Stay
- 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.
🛣️ Tips for a Smooth Christmas Road-Trip from Wigan in your Automatic hire car
- 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.
Contact the team on 01942 778899