Things to do in Blaenau Ffestiniog in December

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December is a less popular time to visit Blaenau Ffestiniog. The weather is usually cold and slightly windy, with temperatures ranging from 40—46°F (4—8°C).

Blaenau Ffestiniog has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your December trip to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to December. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Blaenau Ffestiniog in December. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout December, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Blaenau Ffestiniog in December

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Holidays in Blaenau Ffestiniog in December
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  • Christmas Eve (December 24)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
  • Boxing Day (December 26)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31)
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Weather in Blaenau Ffestiniog in December

Temperatures on an average day in Blaenau Ffestiniog in December

The average temperature in Blaenau Ffestiniog in December for a typical day ranges from a high of 46°F (8°C) to a low of 40°F (4°C). Some would describe the temperature to be cold. The general area may also feel slightly windy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Blaenau Ffestiniog, July, has days with highs of 64°F (18°C) and lows of 53°F (12°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 43°F (6°C) and lows of 36°F (2°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Blaenau Ffestiniog in December based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in December
46°F
highs
40°F
lows

General weather summary

Cold, slightly windy
Feels like
56%
Chance of rain
0.210 in
Amount
19.9 mph
Wind speed
94%
Humidity
7.7 hrs
Daylight length
8:19 AM
Sunrise
4:00 PM
Sunset
24%
Cloud cover
Jacket, rain coat and rain boots
What to wear
What to wear in December
With an average high of 46°F (8°C) and a low of 40°F (4°C), it generally feels cold and slightly windy. There might also be a moderate chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something warm like a jacket and top it off with a rain coat and rain boots
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Best attractions for Blaenau Ffestiniog in December

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Blaenau Ffestiniog has to offer for travelers in December, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Blaenau Ffestiniog that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Blaenau Ffestiniog for December.
Zip World Llechwedd
1. Zip World Llechwedd
4.7
(6258)
Tours
Adventure sports center
Ancient rock quarry offering underground mine tours, workshops, history exhibits & on-site dining.
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We did 2 activities, Titan and Deep Mine experience, both were fabulous for different reasons. Titan gave an 8 year old the thrill and he loved every minute. The Deep Mine Tour was enjoyable and informative for 3 generations. Greg our guide, was friendly, engaging and catered for all ages, he was also showed patience and went at the slowest persons speed. The tour gave an insight on how the Mine used to be and the screen shows were particularly interesting. Greg was full of knowledge and willingly answered questions and included the group as much as possible. I would highly recommend going to Zip World as it caters for all ages and has something for everyone. Thanks again Greg for making our tour so enjoyable.
Super fun! Did both the deep mine tour (excellent guide even though it was a large group) and the Caverns. Just be sure to wear water proof clothing and good grip shoes. The deep tour was excellent and our guide was super informational. The caverns was not what I expected at all, very tough, very scary, such a thrill!!
Recently visited here on my first solo holiday and booked to do the deep mine tour. Pre booked parking so getting in and parking was easy. There was a very long queue to get checked in but granted it was the summer holidays so this was to be expected. The lady that guided the tour was lovely (didn’t catch her name unfortunately but she had reddish hair) and even recommended a local walk for me to do after my visit to Zip World.. which I did and it was beautiful! Highly recommend.
Absolutely amazing family experience. Autistic son loved the zip line and the bounce below. Highly recommend to anyone. Will be back to do more of their experiences.
We went on the mine tour and we all came away very impressed. Very modern and effective tour with a mix of technology and knowledgeable tour guides. Much better than other mine tours we've been on where you listen to a device as you walk around.
Booked myself on the deep mine history tour... which was absolutely amazing! The guide has been working on site for 12 years, and has deep intergenerational links to slate mining and this particular site where his great grandfather worked. The light animations were brilliant too! I was really touched by the whole tour.
Amazing, adrenaline fuelled, friendly staff and beautiful scenery. Vending machine was asking £6 for an oasis drink plus 89p service charge! More reasonable prices at the cafe. Lots of space to picnic and onsite pizza restaurant. Not really enough staff to approach to ask random questions unless you queue up at the entry again. Memories made and all had a great day zip lining, with ages from 12 - 75 in our group of 8 people and deep cave exploration.
We visited Zip World Llechwedd in 2023 for my son's birthday. After checking online, we made sure he was 1.8m tall before booking everything in advance online. We drove over from Essex the day before and stayed overnight locally. We booked two adventures - Titan (a zip wire experience that passes over the Llechwedd Slate Quarry), and Caverns (a via ferrata inside the mine featuring a steel cable, metal rungs, ladders, suspension bridges, and 13 zip wires, all fixed to the rock face). All the staff were really friendly and made sure we were confident and safe before beginning each adventure. The activities, split up by lunch in the cafe, took us the best part of the day. So when we were given a voucher discounting a third adventure, we had to come back the next day for Bounce Below. In my opinion, Zip World has to be the market leader in providing these adventures. Each experience is unique and personal. Down to the jar of dog treats by the till and the gift shop selling slate products from the mine.
Zip World Llechwedd
2. Zip World Llechwedd
4.7
(6259)
Tours
Adventure sports center
Ancient rock quarry offering underground mine tours, workshops, history exhibits & on-site dining.
Slide 1 of 8
We did 2 activities, Titan and Deep Mine experience, both were fabulous for different reasons. Titan gave an 8 year old the thrill and he loved every minute. The Deep Mine Tour was enjoyable and informative for 3 generations. Greg our guide, was friendly, engaging and catered for all ages, he was also showed patience and went at the slowest persons speed. The tour gave an insight on how the Mine used to be and the screen shows were particularly interesting. Greg was full of knowledge and willingly answered questions and included the group as much as possible. I would highly recommend going to Zip World as it caters for all ages and has something for everyone. Thanks again Greg for making our tour so enjoyable.
Super fun! Did both the deep mine tour (excellent guide even though it was a large group) and the Caverns. Just be sure to wear water proof clothing and good grip shoes. The deep tour was excellent and our guide was super informational. The caverns was not what I expected at all, very tough, very scary, such a thrill!!
Recently visited here on my first solo holiday and booked to do the deep mine tour. Pre booked parking so getting in and parking was easy. There was a very long queue to get checked in but granted it was the summer holidays so this was to be expected. The lady that guided the tour was lovely (didn’t catch her name unfortunately but she had reddish hair) and even recommended a local walk for me to do after my visit to Zip World.. which I did and it was beautiful! Highly recommend.
Absolutely amazing family experience. Autistic son loved the zip line and the bounce below. Highly recommend to anyone. Will be back to do more of their experiences.
We went on the mine tour and we all came away very impressed. Very modern and effective tour with a mix of technology and knowledgeable tour guides. Much better than other mine tours we've been on where you listen to a device as you walk around.
Booked myself on the deep mine history tour... which was absolutely amazing! The guide has been working on site for 12 years, and has deep intergenerational links to slate mining and this particular site where his great grandfather worked. The light animations were brilliant too! I was really touched by the whole tour.
Amazing, adrenaline fuelled, friendly staff and beautiful scenery. Vending machine was asking £6 for an oasis drink plus 89p service charge! More reasonable prices at the cafe. Lots of space to picnic and onsite pizza restaurant. Not really enough staff to approach to ask random questions unless you queue up at the entry again. Memories made and all had a great day zip lining, with ages from 12 - 75 in our group of 8 people and deep cave exploration.
We visited Zip World Llechwedd in 2023 for my son's birthday. After checking online, we made sure he was 1.8m tall before booking everything in advance online. We drove over from Essex the day before and stayed overnight locally. We booked two adventures - Titan (a zip wire experience that passes over the Llechwedd Slate Quarry), and Caverns (a via ferrata inside the mine featuring a steel cable, metal rungs, ladders, suspension bridges, and 13 zip wires, all fixed to the rock face). All the staff were really friendly and made sure we were confident and safe before beginning each adventure. The activities, split up by lunch in the cafe, took us the best part of the day. So when we were given a voucher discounting a third adventure, we had to come back the next day for Bounce Below. In my opinion, Zip World has to be the market leader in providing these adventures. Each experience is unique and personal. Down to the jar of dog treats by the till and the gift shop selling slate products from the mine.
Zip World Llechwedd
3. Zip World Llechwedd
4.7
(6259)
Tours
Adventure sports center
Ancient rock quarry offering underground mine tours, workshops, history exhibits & on-site dining.
Slide 1 of 8
We did 2 activities, Titan and Deep Mine experience, both were fabulous for different reasons. Titan gave an 8 year old the thrill and he loved every minute. The Deep Mine Tour was enjoyable and informative for 3 generations. Greg our guide, was friendly, engaging and catered for all ages, he was also showed patience and went at the slowest persons speed. The tour gave an insight on how the Mine used to be and the screen shows were particularly interesting. Greg was full of knowledge and willingly answered questions and included the group as much as possible. I would highly recommend going to Zip World as it caters for all ages and has something for everyone. Thanks again Greg for making our tour so enjoyable.
Super fun! Did both the deep mine tour (excellent guide even though it was a large group) and the Caverns. Just be sure to wear water proof clothing and good grip shoes. The deep tour was excellent and our guide was super informational. The caverns was not what I expected at all, very tough, very scary, such a thrill!!
Recently visited here on my first solo holiday and booked to do the deep mine tour. Pre booked parking so getting in and parking was easy. There was a very long queue to get checked in but granted it was the summer holidays so this was to be expected. The lady that guided the tour was lovely (didn’t catch her name unfortunately but she had reddish hair) and even recommended a local walk for me to do after my visit to Zip World.. which I did and it was beautiful! Highly recommend.
Absolutely amazing family experience. Autistic son loved the zip line and the bounce below. Highly recommend to anyone. Will be back to do more of their experiences.
We went on the mine tour and we all came away very impressed. Very modern and effective tour with a mix of technology and knowledgeable tour guides. Much better than other mine tours we've been on where you listen to a device as you walk around.
Booked myself on the deep mine history tour... which was absolutely amazing! The guide has been working on site for 12 years, and has deep intergenerational links to slate mining and this particular site where his great grandfather worked. The light animations were brilliant too! I was really touched by the whole tour.
Amazing, adrenaline fuelled, friendly staff and beautiful scenery. Vending machine was asking £6 for an oasis drink plus 89p service charge! More reasonable prices at the cafe. Lots of space to picnic and onsite pizza restaurant. Not really enough staff to approach to ask random questions unless you queue up at the entry again. Memories made and all had a great day zip lining, with ages from 12 - 75 in our group of 8 people and deep cave exploration.
We visited Zip World Llechwedd in 2023 for my son's birthday. After checking online, we made sure he was 1.8m tall before booking everything in advance online. We drove over from Essex the day before and stayed overnight locally. We booked two adventures - Titan (a zip wire experience that passes over the Llechwedd Slate Quarry), and Caverns (a via ferrata inside the mine featuring a steel cable, metal rungs, ladders, suspension bridges, and 13 zip wires, all fixed to the rock face). All the staff were really friendly and made sure we were confident and safe before beginning each adventure. The activities, split up by lunch in the cafe, took us the best part of the day. So when we were given a voucher discounting a third adventure, we had to come back the next day for Bounce Below. In my opinion, Zip World has to be the market leader in providing these adventures. Each experience is unique and personal. Down to the jar of dog treats by the till and the gift shop selling slate products from the mine.
Cellb
4. Cellb
4.6
(172)
Restaurant
Live music venue
Laid-back hostel in a former police station offering warm dorms, a cafe/bar & a cinema.
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I stayed in Cellb for a night in June while travelling around north-west Wales. The owners were very helpful and communicative, and accommodating when I had problems getting the code for the door thanks to technical issues on my side. The place itself is clean, comfortable, and has a nice vibe - they obviously do a lot of good things with the building as well as the hostel, and the rooms are comfortable, there is a living room and a kitchen available as well. Also, the showers are good. The location is brilliant, right up against the mountains at the edge of the town. And Blaenau Ffestiniog itself is a gorgeous place - the mountains, the town, the people, the whole feeling of the place. I wouldn't hesitate the recommend Blaenau Ffestiniog or Cellb. Diolch yn fawr iawn i chi!
Brilliant service by the young lads behind the bar. Pizza was fantastic, cool venue. Would love to see a gig there.
I have stayed in a lot of youth hostels and i have to say the staff were friendly and helpful. They were very informative about what to do in the area. The bedrooms are tastefully decorated are very warm. Facilities were good but the bathrooms are mostly small and the kitchen was good but could do with a freezer. It is value for money for a backpacker that wants to explore the area.
One of the loveliest hostels I've ever stayed in, and I travelled around the world for 18 months! The rooms are just so nicely decorated and could have everything you could need, including lights for each bunk and a full length mirror! The decor is modern, too. Excellent kitchen for cooking and a great snug area to chill out in. The owners are extremely welcoming and kind, too.
I enjoyed this hostel alot. It was quiet, easy to get too and there was easy parking. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hostel is in a great spot for walking. There is plenty of mountain scenery. The main thing was it was very quiet, comfortable. I would definitely come here again and recommend it for solo travellers.
Totally affordable and clean rooms and the hostel itself had a few large common spaces to hangout in and a bar! Fantastic and friendly staff who gave us tips for our road trip the next day! Would recommend if you are staying over in Snowdonia!
Excellent place to stay. Relatively cheap hostel to stay in. Right in the heart of town. A couple min from zip world and the slate quarry. I recommend this place. The beds were comfy and the hostel was quiet. There is a kitchen with fridge and microwave. Good bathrooms and s good place to stay.
The staff were great, and it was a lovely place. But....I spent £11 on tagliatelle and sea bass main course. It was the size of a small starter. If that. 3 mouthfuls and it was gone. I like good food, and I'll happily pay for good food. But half a fillet of sea bass and one spoonful of pasta was not what I'd consider any type of meal. On the plate it was literally the size of a very small toddler portion. Had it not been a celebration meal I would never have accepted that empty plate without complaint and I'd have given them the price of a meal, aimed at a not very hungry and very tiny child.
It's a small world
5. It's a small world
4.7
(46)
Toy museum
Sights & Landmarks
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Way more than a miniature golf course! Models are amazing, lots of love has been put into them, and they have all been on the track or in the air! Slot racing on the electric track is a lot of fun, and the electric train is awesome!
Amazing place. So much love time and effort all in one place!!! Mike the owner is a great guy, made us feel so welcome!! Open sat and Sunday till Easter holiday , then opened 6 days a week , closed mondays except bank holidays. Defo worth a visit!!! Google and other places don't have correct opening times so worth checking in advance.
We visited ZipWorld earlier, but this place was the highlight of the day and the attraction we are still talking about after our holiday is over! We spent over an hour and had the most amazing time. There is a mini golf, which looked fun, but we tried the scalextric tracks. There are, I think four, a Daytona high-speed oval track, a six-car F1 track and two challenging time-trial rally tracks. The whole family had so much fun and got to race on all of them. You get your lap times from a computer system that tracks your speed and position. There's also a huge collection of racing cars and memorabilia. It's so well done and I could look at the models for hours. We were the only visitors when we were there. The owner said the steam trains come less often now to Blaenau, so come and visit if you possibly can. Perfect for a wet half-day in Eryri. Great value. Check the opening times online, but it was open when it said it would be shut, so ask on social if you're not sure. Very close to the Ffestiniog car park. Don't miss this.
A super friendly host, with several 'hands on' tracks custom tracks from 2 player to 6 player. A superb indoor/outdoor model railway and you can even race scale boats. The 8 hole miniature golf course is a real challenge too. A must for all the family whether rain or sun.
Absolutely top rate place. Mike the owner was super helpful and friendly. Several different scalextric layouts and a mini golf course. Both my sons loved it ! Even the dog was welcome though he was terrible at crazy golf!
Well worth a visit. The owner turned the speed down on the slot cars so my 3 and 6 year old could play with ease. Very impressive.
An amazing place to visit for slot car fans and any one else. Fantastic experience and owner is a real gent. The entire family from 60 to 3 years enjoyed the experience.
Great little find. The effort the owner has gone to is amazing, you can see he is very passionate about what he does! I had great fun beating my Husband at skaletrix! Would defo recommend.
Plas Tan y Bwlch
6. Plas Tan y Bwlch
4.5
(115)
Permanently Closed
Lodge
Nature & Parks
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My husband and I have stayed here twice. This is one of our favorite places in Wales, it provides a restful and relaxing location. Lots of places to walk and enjoy the scenery and some history. The staff have always been professional and helpful, and the breakfasts are tasty and filling. Don’t come here expecting a posh b&b. But it is clean and restful.
Perfect for a lazy weekend with stunning views, but also perfect for a backpacking holiday or a spiritual retreat with a waterfall on the grounds to clear the mind. Although it says buffet breakfast the food was virtually from pan to plate, with friendly staff throughout the hotel.
Beautiful views and scenery with lovely walks. Love the Beautiful old buildings. We live locally & recently found this place since Covid. We love visiting here with the whole family & have picnics in the gardens. Very very friendly staff. Haven't stayed yet, but my wife & I will be staying for our next anniversary, looking forward to it.
Spent the bank holiday weekend here. Beautiful architecture, nice clean room, breakfast is great. The real 5star rating goes to the receptionist who was very friendly and approachable. Had good knowledge of the local area which helped a lot. The scenery and the garden were very nice a peaceful as well.
Amazing location, very picturesque! The hotel has lots of character and accompanied by stunning views. Marion at reception was lovely too very helpful and kind! Clean room and good value for money. Near to Snowdonia.. Definitely would stay again! Thank you for a lovely stay.
We booked into accommodation for a nights stay. (Yesterday 16th August). Two hours into our stay we were informed from family members that our grandchild had been rushed into intensive care at Manchester children’s hospital. We cannot thank your member of staff Jackie (on reception) enough who went above and beyond customer service. She was amazing and couldn’t do enough to help us. She is an absolute credit to your hotel and is fantastic at her job. Kind caring and compassionate. We will be returning to your hotel and hopefully enjoy a nights stay. Please thank Jackie as she was so so so kind to us.
This hotel is in a beautiful location and the staff are fantastic. The rooms are shabby and dated but they are clearly doing work. They are clean and comfortable which is the main thing. Breakfast was great and overall enjoyed our stay.
This mansion is an excelent spot in Wales to spend one or more nights. The house, what remember more to a castle than a big house is loaded of history. The ambient inside the common areas of the venue gives a feeling of being in a castle in the 18th century. Staff is lovely and very kind and very supportive. I had a problem with booking and they help me with that providing a solution and resolving the problems. The rooms are correct and probably the only mention is the size, they are quite tight, what might be not enough for longer stays. (We only checked one room so I am also assuming they have more options and types. And something that needs to be mention is the gardens around the house... anyone stayin here should take a time to walk around those fantastic gardens!! I would recomend it with no doubt.

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