Things to do in Llandudno on the May Day Bank Holiday, 2025

Now in its fourth decade, the Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza transforms the town into a bustling, colourful celebration of the Victorian era.
The event runs across the whole Bank Holiday weekend (usually Saturday to Monday) and offers a huge range of activities and entertainment for all ages:

🚂 Street Parades

• Each day kicks off with a grand parade featuring steam-powered vehicles, historic cars, marching bands, street performers, and participants in full Victorian costume.

• It’s lively, colourful, and family-friendly — great for photographs and soaking up the atmosphere.

🎠 Traditional Funfair

• Vintage fairground rides like gallopers (carousels), helter-skelters, swingboats, and early mechanical rides are set up around town.

• Many of the rides are restored antiques, offering an authentic Victorian funfair experience.

🎩 Street Performers and Entertainment

• Jugglers, stilt-walkers, fire-breathers, and costumed actors roam the streets, creating a festival atmosphere.

• There are also scheduled performances from brass bands, barrel organ players, Penny Farthing cyclists, and living history reenactors.

🛍 Victorian Market Stalls

• Dozens of traditional market stalls line the streets selling everything from local crafts and artisan food to retro toys and Victorian memorabilia.

👒 Dress-Up and Family Fun

• Visitors are encouraged (but not required) to dress up in Victorian costume, and there are often prizes for the best-dressed adults and children.

• Many local shops, cafés, and restaurants also get into the spirit with themed decorations and special menus.

🏰 Location and Layout

• The Extravaganza spreads throughout the town centre, from the Promenade to Madoc Street and Mostyn Street.

• Plenty of road closures are in place to create a safe, pedestrian-friendly environment.