Holiday parks in Snowdonia are not just for summer. October is fast approaching and we are now deep into autumn. The land presents us with some amazing sights this season. If you have ever thought UK holiday parks were only worthwhile in the warmer months you have be missing out on some of the most breath taking sights in North Wales. Snowdonia delivers a multitude of colourful fruits, berries and leaves every autumn. The trees and plants turn from flat green to a rainbow of autumnal colours across the landscape. Your views are filled up with hundreds of different hues of red, orange and gold. The native wildlife is out and about making the most of the falling fruits and seeds so it is a great time of year for spotting the creatures of Snowdonia. It is a time of late sunrises and early sunsets. It is not a strain to get up with the dawn and stay up for one of the most spectacular sights in nature. Snowdonia sunrises will fill the sky with frosted pink mornings and her sunsets create bleeding red evenings. Make the most of autumn and get up early for walks in Snowdonia. This is a time of harvest in the Northern hemisphere and therefore great events across North Wales.

Holiday parks in Snowdonia offer a window to this ancient, mysterious and beautiful landscape. Out in the Snowdonia wilds you can experience the best of the North Wales. The misty mountains arrive and dew fall lines the forest foliage near the best holiday parks in Snowdonia.

If you stay in holiday parks in Snowdonia this October you will also be near the best events in the region. In addition to all this gorgeous scenery autumn brings a host of fantastic events to the area. Saturday the 5th of October brings the Abersoch Half Marathon starting at 10am. This race begins in the centre of town and heads out towards the harbour incorporating some of the best scenes of the town and surrounding nature.  There are great views for the participants and spectators. There will also be an additional race prior to the half marathon suitable for young runners.

If sport is not your cup of tea then try the Gwyn Owen River Festival starting on the 4th of October and ending on the 6th. This wonderful local event includes art, photography, films, music and poetry. There will also be performing choirs, dancing; plenty of delicious food and you can even attend in fancy dress. The 12th of October will bring a brand new producers market to Bala features cakes, sponges, homemade fudge and pies, locally produced goat’s cheese from Pwllheli, honey from Arthog, free range pork and even locally made cards. It is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in local Welsh culture during your holiday.

If you want to find out about Snowdonia’s rich steam history while staying in the best holiday parks in the area then head to the Welsh Highland Railway. Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways are bringing you Vintage Weekend on the 11th of October until the 13th. Enjoy a taste of the mid 1800s and find out about the effect of steam and slate on the lands of Snowdonia this October.