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Calan Gaeaf at Chirk Castle and Garden 2026
Pick up a trail guide at Chirk Castle’s ticket office and explore Welsh folklore through garden activities.
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Plan your visit →Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle at Chirk Castle and Garden 2026
Chirk Castle’s after-dark Calan Gaeaf experience is recommended for ages fourteen and over, with performers, lighting and sound effects bringing Welsh folklore to life. Tickets cost £10 and booking is essential. The route climbs from Home Farm towards the castle and includes areas with limited access; contact the venue about assistance before booking. Dogs are not permitted.
Plan your visit →Calan Gaeaf at Erddig Hall and Garden 2026
Discover Welsh seasonal folklore on family trails through Erddig’s house and garden. Start at visitor reception to find out which activities are running that day; the wider programme includes crafts and marshmallow toasting. Some activities take place outdoors, so dress for the weather. Check access information for the house before visiting. Normal admission applies.
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About this event
Pick up a trail guide at Chirk Castle’s ticket office and explore Welsh folklore through garden activities. The Calan Gaeaf trail is designed for families to move, look and play together at their own pace. It uses accessible paths where possible, but check individual requirements before travelling. Dress for an outdoor autumn visit. Normal admission applies.
Plan your visit
- Event dates
- 17 October – 1 November 2026
- Venue
- Chirk Castle and Garden
- Address
- Chirk Castle, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5AF
- Opening times
- 17 Oct–1 Nov 2026; 10:00 – 17:00
- Suitable for
- A family activity suitable for children.
- Accessibility
- Activities will be positioned around the garden route, with the trail designed to make use of accessible paths wherever possible.
- Admission
- Paid entry
- Setting
- Outdoors
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Listings within 20 miles of Calan Gaeaf at Chirk Castle and Garden 2026. Distances are straight-line estimates; check the actual journey.
Places to stay near Calan Gaeaf at Chirk Castle and Garden 2026
- The Wynnstay Hotel OswestryOswestry · 5.6 miles
- Oddfellows ChesterChester · 19.2 miles
- The Chester GrosvenorChester · 19.4 miles
Places to eat near Calan Gaeaf at Chirk Castle and Garden 2026
- The Wilfred Owen OswestryOswestry · 5.4 miles
- The Highwayman OswestryOswestry · 6.0 miles
- The Architect ChesterChester · 19.1 miles
Attractions near Calan Gaeaf at Chirk Castle and Garden 2026
- Llangollen RailwayLlangollen · 4.4 miles
- Park Hall Countryside ExperienceOswestry · 4.5 miles
- Welshpool and Llanfair Light RailwayWelshpool · 19.3 miles
Events near Calan Gaeaf at Chirk Castle and Garden 2026
- Calan Gaeaf: After dark at Chirk Castle at Chirk Castle and Garden 2026Chirk · 0.0 miles
- Calan Gaeaf at Erddig Hall and Garden 2026Erddig · 7.1 miles
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