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The region is set for a pretty rare occurrence - a sunny Bank Holiday weekend.

And if you fancy getting out and about in the sunshine, there's plenty going on all across the region to make the most of the long weekend.

Whether you've got kids to entertain or you fancy doing something fun over the weekend, there's loads going on in and around the region.

If you're local or just visiting, it's the last bank holiday of the year, so be sure to spend it wisely.

Take a look at some of the great events and activities happening in North Wales over the August bank holiday 2019:

Rhyl Airshow

(Image: Denbighshire Council)

Take a seat on the seafront and enjoy a show packed full of aerial acrobatics and stunning displays over the course of a whole weekend.

Taking place in the area around the Rhyl Events Arena, this extravaganza of aeronautics is sure to wow, regardless of age.

And it's a special treat for visitors this year as the RAF Eurofighter Typhoon display team will be making their debut appearance in place of the Red Arrows.

They will also feature alongside the Lancaster Bomber, Spitfire and Hurricane along with the Tucano.

The line –up also includes Team Raven – a formation aerobatic display team flying 5 Van’s RV8 aircraft from Wales, high energy aerobatics from Steve Carver and The Royal Logistic Corps Silver Stars Army Parachute Display Team.

Rhyl seafront and Events Arena. August 24 and 25. £Free

Picnic with a porpoise

Enjoy a relaxing sea watch with your picnic at this prime location for porpoises and sea birds. Information on recent sightings will be available, plus help with identification from Eve Grayson, North Wales Wildlife Trust's Living Seas Engagement Officer. Meet behind the Bull Bay Hotel. Free to take part but donations encourages.



Bull Bay, LL68 9SH - August 24 - from 5pm - 7pm

Children's foam party

(Image: Manorafon Farm Park)

Cool off and keep the kids entertained in a single trip. Head over to Manorafon, not only for the usual farm attractions and activities, but this bank holiday there will be Children’s foam Parties throughout the day.

The foam arena is set within the mini beach area, where children can also build sand castles and dodge water sprinklers whilst parents can sit back and enjoy the summertime tunes. All included with usual admission price.

Manorafon Farm Park, Abergele - August 24, 25 & 26 - 10am - 5pm

Prestatyn Rocks

It's the annual Prestatyn Rocks family music festival. There's a line up of live music, and aside from the musical performances, visitors can expect to see children’s entertainment including rides and games, stalls providing activities and crafts and of course food and drink outlets

Free entry, just head to the Cookhouse Car Park on the High Street,

The Cookhouse Prestatyn - August 24 - 12 noon - 9pm

Kids’ History Festival GRAND FINALE: Medieval Festival 10-year Anniversary

Cadw’s Kids’ History Festival will officially close at Beaumaris Castle on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary celebrations of the site’s annual Medieval Festival.

The final event promises two jam-packed days of unmissable activities, family-friendly experiences and interactive performances — including battle re-enactments, weaponry demonstrations, jester workshops, medieval food tasting, music, dance and even an opportunity to build a castle out of Lego.

Visitors will be able to discover what life was like at Beaumaris during the Middle Ages as leatherworkers spinners, weavers and blacksmiths showcase their impressive skills inside an on-site medieval village.

(Image: Cadw)

Meanwhile, birds of prey displays, food stalls, arts and crafts workshops and a colourful dragon parade will be available for visitors to enjoy across the two-day celebration — which will come-to a close with a gigantic tournament between hundreds of medieval knights in the spectacular Castle grounds. Normal site admission fees apply.

Beaumaris Castle - August 24 - 25 - 10am - 5pm

Tywyn Live

Enjoy a full day of fun and live music on the seafront in Tywyn this bank holiday.

With a two stages of live entertainment, music, live DJ's, fair ground rides, a licensed bar plus plenty of food and craft stalls on offer throughout the day.

The fun day will finish with a huge fireworks display right on the promenade. No charge to attend but donations welcome.

Tywyn seafront - August 25 - 12 noon - 11pm

Diwrnod Agored/ Farm Open Day ar Aberdaron

Learn how farming benefits nature with a day full of fun activities. including; a farm walk, art workshop with local artist Kim Atkinson, a fun dog Show, children’s activities plus refreshments. All free of charge. Hosted by the Tir a Mor Llyn - Land and Sea Partnership and National Trust Wales. Parking is at the small car park at the top of the lane to Porth Meudwy - or you can walk along the Wales Coast Path from Aberdaron or use the Llyn Coast bus to get there.

Fferm Cwrt, Aberdaron - August 26 - 11am - 5pm

Wind in the Willows outdoor theatre

Join Ratty, Mole, Badger and the unstoppable Mr Toad as Attic Door arrive into town with their acclaimed production of Wind in the Willows. This band of merry friends will take you on an hour long open-air adventure from the sleepy Riverside, to the Chaos of Toad Hall, featuring songs, puppets and lots to join in and laugh along with, it’s the perfect treat for all the family.

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show.

Tickets are free, but limited, and need to be booked via Eventbrite here. Normal entry fee to the park applies upon entry.

Greenfield Valley Museum Heritage Park - August 24 - 11am-4pm.

The Denbigh Show

The Denbigh Show is an outdoor traditional family event held in the town filled with a range of activities and displays to suit all age groups from pre-school to pensioners. With live music throughout the day, workshops, arena events and static displays, pet show, horse events, classic cars and show favourites such as Punch and Judy there's plenty going on.

The Flower Show is staged in a grand marquee full of all kinds of flowers, fruit and vegetables, paintings, handicraft and much more with over 60 cups and trophies for the winners. Adults £7, concessions £5 and under 16s go free.

Lon Felin Field, Ystrad Road, Denbigh LL16 4RH - August 24 - from 11am

Thundersport GB Championship

It's round six of the Thundersport GB Championship and some of the finest motorcycles are coming to North Wales for a weekend of racing action. Amazing circuit, amazing views, amazing racing. Join the excitement at the Anglesey track.

Anglesey Circuit / Trac Môn - August 24 - 26

Pond dipping - but only for the grown ups

Pond dipping isn't just for the kids. Grab a net and rediscover your natural curiosity, as you delve into the ponds at RSPB Conwy to explore the complex food chain beneath the water’s surface.Booking essential - call 01492 581025.

RSPB Conwy - August 25 from 2pm to £3.30pm . Price: £3.00 members, £4.00 non-members.

August Mini Gala

(Image: Roy Broomhead)

The entire home fleet of engines (subject to availability) will be taking part in a mini steam gala at the Bala Lake Railway with an intensive passenger timetable and a chance to have a go yourself with their Driver for a Fiver.

There will also be some freight services between Llanuwchlyn and Llangower using slate wagons from their extensive historic collection - and will be undertaking a special shunting manoeuvre to allow two passengers trains to pass while the freight is also at the station.

More information, ticket prices and timetables for the weekend can be found here .

Bala Lake Railway - August 25 - 26 - from 10am.

Mile End Mill Paranormal Investigation

Found just outside Llangollen the mill, built in 1830, has since had many uses and is currently being used buy two canoe and white water rafting companies. The mill has never before been publicly investigated and UBS are now the inhouse team with exclusive rights to this great location.

Steeped in history and paranormal activity it's a hotbed for investigation with access to all areas, including the cafe. During the event, you will be taking part in the normal experiments that are expected on an investigation from Table Tipping, Human Pendulum, Spirit Boards, Mirror Scrying and more, plus a vast array of equipment on the night.

Mile End Mill, Llangollen - August 24 - 8pm - 2am

Lifeboat Station Open Day

(Image: Nicholas Leach/RNLI)

It's the annual station open day at Criccieth this weekend. Visitors will experience a lifeboat launch ans several displays alongside colleagues from other emergency services. There will be food, music and entertainment throughout the day. Swim Safe Wales will also be offering swim safe classes for the public.

Criccieth Lifeboat Station - August 24 - 10am - 4pm

Live Music at Lligwy Beach

Head to the Lligwy Beach Cafe for a weekend of live music with some amazing covers and original material. Saturday will see Miv, Kev and Dave play live alongside young musician Tom Rogowski in the tipi.

Sunday will see the return of Jethro Tull tribute act Cold Flame to round off the season at Lligwy.

Lligwy Beach Cafe - August 25 & 26

Big Sunday Funday

The Rotary Club of Wrexham Glyndwr's 3rd annual Fun Day takes place this bank holiday weekend.

Featuring a HUGE "Tug of War" arena where teams can battle it out to be crowned Wrexham champions!!



There will also be live music including Michael Jackson tribute show, Live music, face painting, lots of stalls, Bouncy castle, Trampolines, Bouncy slides, Hook a duck, Fairground rides, TV character photo-ops and stalls with lots of fun things to do. All proceeds to raised are for local non-profit charities and go back into the local community. In memory of Denise Caldecott.

Heol Kenyon playing fields, Johnstown - August 25 - 12 noon - 8pm

The Anglesey Hussars

Over the Bank Holiday weekend the Anglesey Hussars will be entertaining the troops of visitors with artillery displays, cannon firing and even see the odd skirmish. Accompanied children are welcome. Dogs on leads are welcome. Please note that there will be some loud noises during some of the displays. Dogs and small children need to be supervised at all times. Booking not needed.

Normal National Trust admission charges apply.

Plas Newydd House & Gardens - August 24 - 26 - 11am - 3.30pm

The Big Beat Summer Party

(Image: The Big Beat)

Head over to Tŷ Pawb for an evening of Summer live music entertainment from one of the UK's leading cover bands. There will be live music, a late DJ, food and drink plus a fully stocked late bar. Summer fancy dress welcomed. Over 16s only.

Tŷ Pawb Wrexham - August 25 - doors 7pm ends 1am.

The Moveable Feast North Wales

Food, drink, local crafts stalls and some fabulous live music. Head over to Amlwch for what organisers promise to be the biggest ever celebration of North Wales food and drink. Fun for all the family, eat, drink, live music and entertainment. With more stalls, some great new veggie and vegan options, local produce, local breweries, local distilleries, local craft stalls and great local live music.

This is an event for all the family, including your 4 legged friends who are very welcome as long as they are kept on a lead. Adults £3, children under 12 go free.

Amlwch Town Centre, August 24 - 12 noon - 9.30pm

Dyserth Duck Race

It's time for the annual Dyserth Duck Race, which marks the 39th year of the event.

The first race starts at 12pm but stalls will open from 10.30am. There will be a bouncy castle, face-painting, stocks, games, tombola, bric-a-brac and a bbq. All money raised will go to local charities. It's £1 per duck entered.

Dyserth Waterfall - August 25 - from 10.30am

Go on a dog walk

The Y Ring monthly pub walk is back and this time they are heading on a circular to Rhosybol approx 4.5 mile walk. Complimentary sausage/bacon baps to stast the day off followed by the walk. And if you've built up enough of an appetite you can stay for the Sunday Carvery afterwards.

Meet at 10am in the pub.



Y Ring Pub, Anglesey - August 25 - 10am - 2pm

Music on the promenade

Pull up a deckchair and enjoy the sounds of the Llandudno Town Band at the North Shore bandstand in Llandudno. This is a tradition that has been going on for well over a century, with bands performing on the seafront since 1910.

The band are very proud to carry on this tradition, and hope the fact that it is free will encourage people to come and listen, even if it's not usually their 'panad o de'.

Traditional red-and-white deckchairs are provided by the group.

The band perform every Sunday and Monday evening from 7.30pm on the North Shore bandstand in Llandudno, until August Bank Holiday (inclusive), meaning this will be your last chance to catch them this summer.

Llandudno North Shore Bandstand - August 25 & 26 from 7.30pm

Summer Break Wrestling

Britannia Wrestling Promotions and Alpha:Gen wrestling presents 'Summer Break' at Prestatyn Ffrith Beach Arena. This weekend, the best of British Wrestling Superstars will return to Prestatyn Ffrith Park/Ffrith Beach Arena for what organisers promise to be yet another explosive evening of spills and thrills.

The event will see the return of the highly popular JJ Webb as he takes on a fellow Pinfall Wrestling colleague who will be making his Alpha:Gen debut. To reserve your tickets in advance call/text 07713566658.

Prestatyn Ffrith Beach Arena - August 25 - doors from 7.30pm

The Princes Retinue – A Medieval Re-enactment

(Image: Cadw)

The Princes Retinue will be in residence at Denbigh Castle, transporting visitors back in time with a range of exciting living history displays. Normal admission fees apply.

Denbigh Castle - August 25 & 26 - 10am - 4pm

Dog Show and Fun Day

Family fun day and dog show, with stalls, food, raffles and games , a bouncy castle and more.

Entries for classes will take place from 10-11am so any participants will need to arrive with enough time to enter into classes. Rosettes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in every class - £2 per class entry.

All proceeds from this event will go to paw prints to freedom rescue - a charity that runs solely on volunteers from around the world to save innocent dogs and cats from being slaughtered.

Free entry but donations welcome.

Madyn Field, Almwch - August 25 - 11am - 4pm

Bank Holiday Beach Party

(Image: Kris Humphreys)

Grab your shorts and sunglasses and get ready for a bank holiday beach party. With beach balls, palm trees, ice lollies - And there may even be a sandpit! £5 on the door before midnight. Drinks from £2.50 and all summer cocktails are 2 for 1. Free admission before 11.30pm if you wear shorts and shades. Over 18s only and ID may be required.

Broadway Boulevard, Llandudno - August 25 - doors 10.30pm

Full Moon UV Party featuring Joel Corry

Close down the summer with the ultimate UV party and special guest DJ Joel Corry coming in with a live DJ set to make sure the summer party is one you'll never forget. Free entry and 50% off drinks before 11pm.

ATIK Wrexham - August 25 - 10pm - 4am

TV Wales Rock and Pop Festival

TVWales presents its 7th international Rock and Pop free Music Festival on Llandudno Promenade featuring emerging recording artists from the UK and USA, the cream of North Wales talent and some of the best cover bands in the North West. Free entry.

Llandudno Promenade - August 24 - 26 - 12 noon to 6pm