If you have a medieval costume hanging in your wardrobe or a suit of armour in storage now would be a great time to start finding it out! The medieval town of Conwy will be hosting a magnificent torch lit parade and late “knight” shopping event on Friday 7th December. The procession will take in the whole of the town and is the perfect way to spend a night if you are staying in a bed and breakfast in Conwy
Get Your Christmas Shopping Done in Style
The Late Knight Shopping event provides the perfect opportunity to get your last minute Christmas shopping completed so that you can relax and enjoy the rest of the festive season. There are a number of quaint shops selling everything from handmade luxury chocolates, fine wines, a traditional toyshop and a butcher’s shop that sells some of the best cuts of meat in Wales. If you are looking for a unique and memorable Christmas gift for a loved one you will definitely find it in Conwy! After all the shopping you can take it easy by sipping tea and eating delicious cakes at one of the many tea shops in the town or drink a well-earned pint at one of the friendly local taverns.
Memories to Treasure
Children and adults alike will appreciate the torch lit parade and it is going to be a great occasion to take photographs in the shadows of the imposing Conwy Castle. The torchlit parade will be led by a jester named “Jack Pudding” followed by armoured knights and their ladies brandishing blazing torches. At the end of the parade a hog roast is sure to tantalise the taste buds and warm you up during the cold weather. The parade begins at 6:45pm from Castle Square and proceeds towards Lancaster Square and along Castle Street and back to Castle Square again where the hog roast will be taking place.
Why not make a Day of it?
The Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno is only a few miles away and offers the perfect opportunity for some more Christmas shopping. If you fancy journeying into the Conwy Valley you can visit the idyllic village of Betwys-Y-Coed which offers visitors the chance to experience Welsh Culture and hear the Welsh Language. You can reach Conwy easily by car by following the A55. The town is on the mainline train network for the North Wales Coast.