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5 Things You Shouldn’t Miss in … Porthmadog

From scenic train journeys to handmade pottery and Welsh craft beer, here are 5 things you shouldn’t miss in Porthmadog.

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Holiday cottages near steam trains

Full steam ahead! We know that many of our visitors are drawn to the highly evocative experience of exploring our landscapes by heritage railway

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Snowdonia Experiences To Make you Happy This Christmas
 

Stress Free Christmas Shopping on Pen Llyn

Beat the high street blues and support some fab independent shops with stress free Christmas shopping on and around Pen Llyn

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Exploring the rainforests of Snowdonia
 

Wild Isles in North Wales

The British Isles is home to some of the most diverse landscapes on Earth. Channel your inner Attenborough and explore the rainforests of North Wales

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Here’s our pick of North Wales’ most scenic golf courses

Crazy for golf? Here’s our pick of some of North Wales’ most scenic courses

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mountain railway, steam train
 

Explore Eryri’s outstanding mountain scenery by heritage railway

Explore Eryri’s outstanding mountain scenery by heritage railway. Steam trains and stunning landscape views are a match made in heaven

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beddgelert
 

Things to do in Beddgelert

Beddgelert is a gorgeous mountain village towards the west of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. At the confluence of the Afon Colwyn and the Afon Glaslyn, it is surrounded by dramatic landscapes. Here’s a selection of our favourite things to do in Beddgelert.

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Where is the best real ale pub in North Wales?
 

Our favourite real ale pubs in North Wales

Where is your favourite real ale pub in North Wales? Finding a great pint can be a serious – and tasty – endeavour

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Porthmadog
 

Things to do in Porthmadog

A popular harbour town on Snowdonia’s west coast, Porthmadog is a great location for all ages and holiday preferences – there are just so many great things to do both in the town and on the doorstep. Here’s a selection of our favourite things to do in Porthmadog.

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Exploring North Wales on the Cambrian Coast Railway

North Wales is proper train country, where chugging along and taking in epic landscapes weaves a bit of magic into your soul

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harlech
 

Things to do in Harlech

Harlech is a charming historic Welsh coastal town on the edge of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in North Wales. It is a place of guts, quirk, and rather epic, timeless beauty. Sitting proud on a hillside looking out to sea, Harlech is flanked by the majestic mountains of Eryri to the east, with Cardigan Bay and the Irish Sea to the west. Here’s a selection of our favourite things to do in Harlech.

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10% Discount off July stays at Seaside Cottage
 

10% Discount off July stays at Seaside Cottage

Book to stay at this seaside cottage in July and you will receive 10% discount! Ty-Gwyn is situated in the cute little village of Borth-Y-Gest, just minutes drive from the bustling town of Porthmadog.

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Pizza Voucher for Siop y Garreg at Traditional Country Cottage
 

Pizza Voucher for Siop y Garreg at Traditional Country Cottage

Now this is a great foodie offer for one of our favourite places. A pizza voucher for Siop y Garreg, an amazing shop and cafe that make the best pizzas!!

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Autumn Activities in North Wales
 

Autumn Activities in North Wales

With the summer months behind us, now is the time to look forward to sunny autumn mornings, beautiful forest walks, and snuggling up

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Exploring the rainforests of Snowdonia
 

Exploring the rainforests of Eryri (Snowdonia)

How about exploring a lush rainforest on your next holiday? Head to the wilds of North Wales and the rainforests of Eryri (Snowdonia)…

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Rhiwgoch – a holiday cottage where you can really let off steam
 

Rhiwgoch – a holiday cottage where you can really let off steam

This handsome Snowdonia farmhouse comes with big mountain views and a steam train running through the garden. It could only be in North Wales

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The Year Of Discovery North Wales
 

The Year Of Discovery North Wales

2019 is the Year Of Discovery for Wales. Following on from the Years of Adventure, Legend and Sea, this year is the year to make your own discovery in Wales.

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Secret Mountains Series. Cnicht
 

Secret Mountains Series. Cnicht

Take on Cnicht – aka the Welsh Matterhorn – for breathtaking mountain scenery and one of Snowdonia’s best 360-degree summit panoramas

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10% Discount At Ty Gwyn
 

10% Discount At Ty-Gwyn

The owners of Ty-Gywn are offering guests a 10% discount on 7 nights or more in Sept or Oct if booked before the end of June.

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Holiday Cottage With Fantastic Views Near Fairy Glen
 

TOP 5 RIVERS TO EXPLORE IN NORTH WALES

Here in North Wales our mountains and lakes are known throughout the world but it is the rivers that might be new to many. To give you an idea of what’s on offer, here are the Top 5 Rivers To Explore In North Wales…   AFON GLASLYN The Glaslyn river flows through the village of Beddgelert, one of the most beautiful villages in Snowdonia. The walk along the river is truly stunning, taking you past Gelerts Grave and into the village itself where you will find traditional craft shops, cafes and of course the famous Glaslyn Ices where they offer some of the best ice-cream in Snowdonia. A mile south of Beddgelert in Nantmor is the Aberglaslyn Pass, a narrow gorge in the river known for its outstanding beauty.   AFON TYWERWYN The National Whitewater Centre is based on the River Tywerwyn. As the rapids are damn controlled, you can be ensured of having consistent water…

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