What’s on
A stunning backdrop
Experience the best of North Wales at Parc Padarn, the stunning location of year-round events. More than just a breathtaking country park, we also work with partners to allow them to host their events within the park.
This year’s lineup has something to entertain every age. Browse our calendar and discover how you can experience the best of the park. Please note that the accessibility of the park can be affected during events, so if in doubt, contact the event hosts with any queries.
Welsh Winter Swim
With views of frost topped Mount Snowdon, The Welsh Winter Swim is an outdoor swimming gala with multiple fun events, suitable for hardcore ice swimmers AND those just dipping their toes into cold water swimming.
Ultra Trail Snowdonia
A feast of technical trails through mythical landscapes, UTS is part of the UTMB® World Series — ‘Beautiful beyond belief. Savage beyond reason’.
The car parks at Gilfach Ddu and Dolbadarn are likely to be at capacity for most of the weekend
Slateman Triathlon
The Slateman Triathlon is the most Iconic Adventure Triathlon in Wales.
All Parc Padarn car parks will be much busier than usual and are likely to be at near capacity or at capacity from mid-morning to late afternoon.
Dragon Boat Festival
Get ready for the ultimate team day out. This is a great day out for friends, family, community groups and anyone who is up for some fun. Registration is £250 per team with a £1,000 minimum sponsorship per team.
Car parks at Y Glyn are likely to be at capacity for most of the day.
Snowdon Push
The Push is Back Up’s toughest, most exhilarating fundraising challenge. Teams will take on Yr Wyddfa mountain and raise funds for The Backup Trust.
Dolbadarn Car Park is likely to be at capacity all day
The Big Welsh Swim
The Big Welsh swim involves lengths of the lake, with a choice of 5 different distances to take. With some of Snowdonia’s most stunning scenery, including the beautiful woodland, a historic castle, and the old slate quarries that tower above the valley.
The car parks at Gilfach Ddu and Dolbadarn are likely to be at capacity from very early morning until mid-afernoon
Yr Wyddfa Snowdon24
Starting and finishing at the foot of this iconic mountain, your challenge is to ascend and descend Yr Wyddfa as many times as possible in 24 hours.
The car parks at Gilfach Ddu and Dolbadarn are likely to be at capacity for most of the day.
Snowdon Trail Marathon
The incredible routes explore the trails, gorgeous panoramic views and tough climbs that make Eryri National Park so popular, there surely can’t be a more striking trail marathon route in the UK!
The car parks at Gilfach Ddu and Dolbadarn are likely to be at capacity for most of the day.
Ras Yr Wyddfa
This is one of Europe’s toughest endurance challenges. The 10-mile race involves running from the edge of Lake Padarn in the village of Llanberis to the highest summit in Wales and England and back down. Ready for a challenge?
The car parks at Gilfach Ddu and Dolbadarn are likely to be at capacity for most of the day.