The ideal place for Christmas: a tiny British village invites you to a fairy tale

The village of Betws-y-Coed, a small and picturesque village nestled in a beautiful valley, is famous for its history and natural beauty. During the Christmas season, Betws-y-Coed comes to life.

The locals decorate their homes, and the village is immersed in the atmosphere of festivals and festive hikes. If you are staying in the UK in winter, it is a great option to spend your winter vacation away from the hustle and bustle in the tiny village of Betws-y-Coed, writes myLondon.

This village has become the best in the rating of The Travel magazine. It is also known as the gateway to the magnificent Snowdonia National Park.

The village is located in a picturesque valley where the Llugwy and Lledr rivers flow into the Conwy River. The Llugwy River flows through the village and is crossed by the unique stone bridge Pont y Pair. This place looks like a winter fairy tale, especially if it snows. Recently, Betws-y-Coed has been gaining popularity among vacationers. There are many picturesque forests, ice waterfalls, and parks with numerous medieval monuments.

Other interesting attractions include a charming miniature railway through the Conwy Valley and a railroad museum in the village filled with the magic of Christmas toys. If you are interested, the miniature trains operate daily from 10:30 to 16:00.

To spend the night, just check out the offers on Booking.com. The town has a variety of hotels, including bed and breakfasts and hotels, where everyone will find a vacation option to suit their taste.

Getting there

The journey from London will take about 5 hours by car and just over four hours using several trains from Euston. Betws-y-Coed railway station is part of the Conwy Valley line. Remember that trains carry passengers approximately every three hours in each direction - from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno and back.