Inspiration
Portmeirion voucher at Grade II* Listed Farmhouse on the Llyn Peninsula
Stay at the stunning Grade II* Listed Farmhouse on the Llyn Peninsula in December and receive a voucher for the famous Portmeirion!
A day out at Portmeirion â the perfect day trip in North Wales
A day out at Portmeirion â the perfect day trip in North Wales. Portmeirion is a much-loved Italianate-style fantasy village near Porthmadog, North Wales.
Shop Local For Christmas In Snowdonia
Shop local is a subject close to our hearts. We have lots of fantastic local shops and incredible brands to offer. Here is our guide to shop local for Christmas in Snowdonia âŚ
Exploring Cymru â take a road trip on the Wales Way
Exploring Cymru â take a road trip on the Wales Way to discover magnificent landscapes, friendly locals and some surprising hidden gems.
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.
Motherâs Day Snowdonia Style
We love to spoil our mums on Motherâs Day. A day to thank her.. and to butter her up for some babysitting! Hereâs our guide to Motherâs Day Snowdonia Style.
Down Time in Snowdonia
Downtime in Snowdonia. Here are some different ways and new practises that will help you relax and recharge your batteries in beautiful Snowdonia.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS 2017 | NORTH WALES
There is nothing like a good Christmas market to get you into the swing of things for the festive season. Showcasing local arts and crafts they are always great places to pick up some out of the ordinary Christmas presents whilst sipping one or two mulled wines and eating mince pies! Here are the Christmas Markets 2017 not to be missed… LLANDUDNO CHRISTMAS FAYRE 16 â 19 NOVEMBER 2017 Heralded as the âQueen of Welsh resortsâ Llandudno is the biggest Christmas market with over 165 stalls lining the town centre. It’s a Dickensian themed market which adds to the charm of the event and this year the World Bara Brith Championships will be held here! PORTMIERION FOOD AND CRAFT FAIR 1 â 3 DECEMBER 2017 My personal favourite, set in the stunning Italianate village. Portmeirion hosts a range of exhibitors specialising in local produce, music and cooking demonstrations that will inspire your Christmas feast.…
Christmas Markets In North Wales | 2016
It’s hard to believe that we are only 6 weekends away from Christmas making it time to start putting things in the diary. In my experience, there is nothing better than a Christmas Market to get you into the spirit of things – with all that great food, mulled wine, local crafts and music, you cannot fail to get into the festive swing. Here are my Top Christmas Markets in North Wales | 2016: LLANDUDNO CHRISTMAS FAYRE 17TH – 20TH NOVEMBER With 165 stalls, this is one of the bigger markets . A Dickensian theme runs throughout the 4-day event held in this quintessential Victorian seaside town. Lots of local crafts, food and drink. ABERSOCH CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 25th – 26th NOVEMBER This fair takes place throughout the village of Abersoch and has become quite a big event in the calendar. A very family orientated weekend makes this a really great event. PORTMEIRION FOOD…
TOP 5 | BEAUTIFUL GARDENS OF SNOWDONIA
A beautiful garden never fails to impress whether or not you are into gardening. There are a few notable gardens in snowdonia that are worth visiting and if you are partial to a bit of horticulture, then they are a must! Each season offers something different and they are a perfect distraction any time of the year. Here are our top 5 beautiful gardens of Snowdonia: BODNANT GARDEN | CONWY Owned by the National Trust and set over 80 acres, Bodnant Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in the UK. There is a wide range of interesting and beautiful plants from all over the world, particularly China, North America, Europe and Japan that are suited to the Welsh climate and soil. PORTMEIRION | PENRHYDEUDRAETH The magical village created by Clough Williams Ellis in the 1920’s is spectacular in its self, but along side it are a formal garden within the village as…
Festival No 6 Countdown...
“Welcome to a festival like no other, a bespoke banquet of music, arts and culture in the most stunning festival setting in the world.” It’s in the Daily Mailâs top 10 UK Festivals as well as being voted Best Festival and Most Unique Festival Site in 2014 and its 4th year is set to be better than the last. Portmierion is a very magical place in its own right, but with Festival No 6 in town that magic goes to another level. Belle and Sebastian, James Bay and Grace Jones are included in a lineup of over 500 music artists. Festival goers can also enjoy a ‘conversation with Steve Coogan’ or a Q&A session with award winning director Asif Kapadia and producer Mark Ronson following a screening of their award winning film ‘Amy’. Illuminated bands, parades and carnivals fill this most inspiring of venues with life and colour. Secret raves, pop up parties, foraging expeditions, children’s storytelling and stand up paddle boarding means…
PORTMEIRION FESTIVAL NO 6
Portmeirion Festival No 6 is coming to Snowdonia for the third year running and is set to be the best yet. The festival has made the Daily Mailâs the top 10 UK Festivals as well as being voted Best New Festival and Best Small Festival. It is magical â hard not to be when the location is Portmeirion Village in North Wales. Clough Williams-Ellis created this little piece of the âItalian rivieraâ in wales during the earlier part of the 1900 – a true visionary. A visit here transports you to a fantasy world of beautiful buildings and gardens. So what is it all about? They say its an intimate, bespoke weekend of music, arts and cultureâŚ.it doesnât disappoint. This year sees the likes of the Pet Shop Boys, Kellis, Beck and Nineh Cherry take to centre stage and the DJ line up is pretty good too with legendary Laurent Garnier, nordic disco king Todd Terje,…
