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North Wales Destination to DiscoverWhy not choose North Wales as your next destination to visit

hy not choose North Wales as your nextdestination to visit. It makes a bigimpression with its spectacular viewsand unparalleled beauty, with its range

of diverse attractions, good quality hotels, conferenceand meeting venues and of course a warm Welshwelcome – we have it all here in North Wales.

The culture and identity of North Wales has beeninfluenced by the legends, myths and magic that areassociated with almost every lake, hill, mountain andvillage throughout the region.

Why not take a walk on the wild side at the WelshMountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay covering an area of 37acres. Home to a variety of animals, many of whichare parts of the European Breeding Programmes, suchas Sumatran tigers and snow leopards. The WelshMountain Zoo is making an increasingly importantcontribution to the conservation and education workof zoos, nationally and world-wide.

Or why not visit the private village resort ofPortmeirion on the coast of Snowdonia. It was builtfrom 1925 to 1976 by architect Clough Williams-Ellis ina variety of architectural styles. Surround the villageare 70 acres of sub-tropical woodland gardens.Portmeirion welcomes groups all year round for dayvisits, lunches and overnight stays.

Step back in time to uncover the secrets of slate andthe people who quarried it at the National SlateMuseum, Llanberis with slate splitting demonstration.A visit around the waterwheel and quarrymen’s

houses will give you an authentic taste of what homelife was like during buoyant and leaner times.

With emphasis on sustainability the Centre forAlternative Technology (CAT) at Machynlleth is a must.With seven acres of hands-on displays, examples ofenvironmentally responsible building, renewable energyand organic gardens, there is something for everyone.

...so why not bring your group on a quest to find out more about our region.

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A visit to MOSTYN is a must as itis Wales' foremost contemporaryart gallery, situated in traditionalseaside resort of Llandudno.

For the more adventurous whynot visit Surf Snowdonia, a 400metre surf lagoon roughly thesize of six football pitches andexperience the adrenalin thrillsand spills, SUP safaris andkayaking. Or why not relax in theglass fronted Café Bar that sitsright on the edge of theWavegarden Lagoon.

North Wales is small enough toexplore, yet varied enough to visitagain and again.

Contents Welcome / Croeso 02-03

Heritage on the Move 04-05

Walking in North Wales 06

Legends of Old & Symbols of Wales 07

Food Heaven 08-09

Plan It 10

Festivals 11

Accommodation 12-16

Attractions 17-25

Refreshment Stops 26

Meet in North Wales 27

Out & About 28

Coach Parking 29

Making the Grade 30

How to Get Here 31

If you’re a group organiser, GroupsNorth Wales can provide freeexpert advice about travelling toNorth Wales. Contact a member ofour team for information aboutitineraries, familiarisation visits, orhow to get to North Wales.

We look forward to welcoming youand your groups to North Wales!

Phone 01492 539058Email [email protected]

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Moelfre Seawatch

Surf Snowdonia

Offa’s Dyke (Top) Festivals (Middle Left) South Stack (Middle Right) Menai Bridge (Bottom)


Discover...Our HeritageOur trams and trains are just as spectacular above ground


he Great Orme Tram,Llandudno is the only cable-pulled tramway on Britishroads and a very scenic way

to reach the top – a must when visitingthe Victorian resort of Llandudno.One of just three in the world. Thetrams are named after saints. By thetime you reach the 600ft Ormesummit, you’ll feel heavenly too.

There are also great incentives forgroup visits at our railways too with Llangollen Railway in the North Eastand Ffestiniog and Welsh HighlandRailways in the North West. All canarrange memorable journeys withlunches, afternoon teas or visit duringone of the special weekends from RailAles to Victorian Weekends andMurder Mysteries - what a great wayto add variety to a tour.

North Wales is underground too. Atram ride deep into The SlateCaverns at Blaenau Ffestiniog is onlythe start of an incredible half-milejourney underground to a huge caveand a subterranean lake. It is a livingcelebration of this most Welsh ofWelsh industries. Take your group ona deep mine tour – the caverns arelike one big time machine. Experiencethe sights and sounds of late 19thcentury mining conditions with acombination of leading-edgetechnology and traditional storytellingto bring the miners’ stories to life. Or if you fancy something a bitdifferent what about a thrilling guidedadventure in a 4x4 military truck? –the new quarry explorer is an off road adventure that will take youright into the heard of Llechwedd’sman-made mountains.

The stream in the sky

Exhilarating and exciting are notwords you normally associate with a canal, but you will atPontcysyllte Aqueduct.

They call it ‘the stream in the sky’for a reason and here’s why: it’s 126ft high and 1,007ft long,with 19 stone arches carrying the Llangollen canal - and manyintrepid visitors - high across the River Dee.

You can walk it (use the handrail!)or take a leisurely barge trip, andfeel like you’re floating on air.

(Right) Canal boat crossing the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

Snowdon Mountain Railway

Let Snowdon Mountain Railway take you on thejourney of a lifetime to the rooftop of Wales.Snowdon, at 1085m, dominates the landscape of theSnowdonia National Park.

From the first views of the waterfall plunging into thegorge below at the start of the journey, to thebreath-taking sights over the sheer edge of RockyValley, every moment is memorable.

Climbing to the summit.

Great Orme TramFfestiniog and Welsh

Highland RailwayThe Slate Caverns

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North Wales is home to three of Wales’ fiveAreas of Outstanding Natural Beautyincluding the Lleyn Peninsula, the ClwydianRange and the Isle of Anglesey.

Snowdonia National Park is an InternationalDark Sky reserve, only the tenth place in theWorld to gain this status.

The longest running Punch and Judy show inthe world is the one on Llandudno’spromenade – running for over 150 years.

There are 6 cities in Wales, 2 of which are inNorth Wales – Bangor and St Asaph.

North Wales is home to two of the threeUNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales. Theseare Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and canal and,collectively, the Edwardian castles and townwalls of the region which comprise those atCaernarfon, Beaumaris, Conwy and Harlech.

It was in Llandudno that CL Dodgson (alsoknown as Lewis Carroll) created and set Alicein Wonderland.

Discover... Facts

Did you know?

Helen Willetts

Meteorologist was bornin Upper Colwyn Bay

Mike Peters

Singer-Musician was born in Prestatyn

Mark Hughes

Footballer/Managerborn in Ruabon

Rhys Ifans

Actor born in Ruthin

Aled Jones

Singer and Broadcasterborn in Bangor

Jade Jones

Taekwondo Champion born in Bodelwyddan

Carol Vorderman

Was raised in Prestatynfrom the age of 3


Discover... A Taste of Wales

It’s LanguageThe native language of Wales, Welsh, is spoken by three-quarters of a million people – most in Wales, but also inEngland, the USA, Canada and Argentina.

Bore daGood morning

Dydd daGood day

Prynhawn daGood afternoon

Noswaith ddaGood evening

HwylCheers

DiolchThanks

CroesoWelcome

AberRivermouth

AfonRiver

BrynHill

EglwysChurch

LlynLake

PontBridge

MôrSea

PentreVillage

TrefTown

IeYes

NaNo

Mabinogion

Wales has a rich heritage of magical and mystical tales includingthe Mabinogion (a famous collection of stories taken from medievalWelsh manuscripts and were compiled in the 12th and 13thcenturies.) They describe the lives and the heroic and magicalachievements of a group of interrelated characters and recountthe encounters between the mortal and underworlds. These fablesembrace aspects of a pagan era and the medieval world of theArthurian age; there is also the famous myths and legends ofGelert, Rhys a Meinir, Prince Madoc and profiles of famous bardsand writers to name a few.

Seven Wonders of Wales

(Saith Rhyfeddod Cymru in Welsh) is a traditional list of notablelandmarks in North Wales, commemorated in an anonymouslywritten rhyme in the late 18th ot early 19th century by an EnglishVisitor to North Wales:

Pistyll Rhaeadr and Wrexham steeple,

Snowdon's mountain without its people,

Overton yew trees, St Winefride's well,

Llangollen bridge and Gresford bells.

The WelshLovespoon

A handcrafted gift made of asolid block of wood, the traditionof a male admirer crafting alovespoon for a young womanindicated to the woman’s familythat he was skilled and capablewith his hands. The oldestexisting lovespoon in Walesdates back to 1667. Each specificcarving on the spoon issymbolic, from the eternal loveof the Celtic knot, to the twistedstem indicating togetherness.

The Leek

The leek is the national emblemof Wales. According to legendthe patron Saint of Wales StDavid on the eve of the battleagainst the Saxons advisedWelsh soldiers to wear leeks in their caps so as to easily distinguishfriend from foe.

Daffodil

The daffodil is the nationalflower of Wales and is asymbol of our patron saint,David, (Dewi Sant in Welsh)and of rebirth andfaithfulness because theybloom every year even after theharshest winters. St David’s Dayis celebrated in Wales on the 1st ofMarch each year.

Eisted

dfod

The Harp

The harp is the only traditionalinstrument in Wales with an unbrokenhistory up to the present day. It is alsothe instrument most often cited inWelsh literature through the ages.

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DiscoverOur FoodThey say we are what we eat... which explains why we’re a happy lot here in North Wales.

ur fruit and veg are as fresh as the air. Our meatand dairy as healthy as the grass our herdschew on. Food has rarely tasted this good!

But like all good hosts, we like to share. There are justso many great local flavours to tickle the taste buds.Why not come and visit and see for yourself.

Llaeth y Llan

At Llaeth Y Llan / Village Dairy theRoberts family have been producingsuperb award winning yogurt fromtheir family farm in the heart ofNorth Wales countryside since the80’s making all sorts of tastyflavours in all kinds of sizes!

www.villagedairy.co.uk

Patchwork Pate

Patchwork Pate is a successful andgrowing company, producing itsfine foods still using locallyproduced ingredients whereverpossible. Each product is skilfullycooked with an eye for perfectionto create that traditional taste forPatchwork’s growing number ofdiscerning customers. An awardwining Welsh food company, run byfoodies for foodies. If you're afterdelicious or unusual pate you'vecome to the right place!

www.patchwork-pate.co.uk

Hawarden EstateFarm Shop

Hawarden Estate Farm Shop is anaward winning shop in Flintshire,North Wales set within thebeautiful Hawarden Estate CastleGrounds. With acres of fruit trees,vegetable fields and pigs andchickens, we source our foodlocally or from suppliers we trustto bring us the best.

www.hawardenestate.co.uk

Anglesey Sea Salt

Anglesey Sea Salt is an award-winning Saltcote and VisitorCentre and a first for Anglesey,Wales and the UK. It lies on thebanks of the Menai Strait in anArea of Outstanding NaturalBeauty. Why not offer your groupa ‘behind the scenes’ one-of-a-kindtour which is recommended foranyone interested in salt’s place inour history, culture, food and inwhat makes Halen Môn Sea Saltthe world’s finest seasoning.

www.halenmon.com

Aberffraw Biscuits

Aberffraw Biscuit Co was foundedby husband and wife team Jamesand Natasha Shepherd in 2013 andnow their North Wales-basedbusiness is going from strength tostrength. Aberffraw biscuits are anancient Welsh shortbread pressedwith a scallop shell and said to beBritain’s oldest biscuit.

www.aberffrawbiscuits.com

Baravelli’s Chocolate

Baravelli's are Wales' first Bean toBar Artisan Chocolatier based inConwy, producing hand-madechocolate, truffle making coursesand taster evenings. Husband andwife team Emma and MarkBaravelli have been hand craftingdelicious chocolate for 10 yearsbut have quickly been recognisedas crafting something very specialwith a tally of over 30 prestigiousfood awards.

www.baravellis.com

Henllan Bread

A family run bakery in DenbighNorth Wales, producing Bread,Cake & Morning goods for North,Mid Wales & Merseyside. Exportersof Cake to the Middle East and theUSA. Having opened the firstbakery in 1908, it could be saidthat the Moore family know a thingor two about baking. HenllanBakery is still situated on thesame site it was in 1975, but hasbeen greatly extended.

www.henllanbread.co.uk

Traditional Welsh CakesWelsh cakes, also Welshcakes or pics,are traditional in Wales. They havebeen popular since the late 19thCentury with the addition of fat, sugarand dried fruit to a longer standingrecipe for flat-bread baked on agriddle. Cooking on a bakestone orgriddle has been common practicethroughout Wales for centuries. Theart of a good Welsh cake is to cookthem quickly on both sides so thatthey stay moist in the centre, but takecare not to burn them!

Shopping List

225g self raising flour Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 large egg beaten 75g caster sugar 110g butter, lard or margarine 75g mixed currants and sultanas

Sieve the flour, salt and spice into amixing bowl. Then with your fingers,rub in the butter, lard or margarineuntil the mixture looks crumbly. Addthe sugar and dried fruit. Pour in thebeaten egg adding milk if it seems alittle dry and stir to make soft dough.Roll out the dough on a lightly flouredwork surface to approximately 5mmthick. Cut into discs with a 4-5cmcutter. Grease a flat griddle pan orheavy frying pan lightly buttered andplace over a medium heat. Bake theWelsh cakes on the griddle, turningonce, until golden brown on both sidesbut still a little soft in the middle. Dustwith caster sugar while still hot.


Discover Micro Breweriesand Vineyards

Food & Drink FestivalsHere are just a few……

Real Ale Trail, Flintshire | April & September

www.realaletrailflintshire.co.uk

Wrexham Food & Drink Festival | May

wrexhamfoodfest.wordpress.com

Beaumaris Food Festival | September

www.beaumarisfoodfestival.co.uk

Mold Food & Drink Festival | September

www.moldfoodfestival.co.uk

Denbigh Beer Festival | September

www.denbighbeerfestival.org

Llangollen Hamper | October

www.llangollenfoodfestival.com

Gwledd Conwy Feast | October

www.conwyfeast.co.uk

Llandudno Christmas FayreFood Drink and Craft Festival | November

www.llandudnochristmasfayre.co.uk

Portmeirion Food & Craft Fair | December

www.portmeirion-village.com

o what can you expect from a North Wales micro-brewery? Well, you can almost certainly expect arepresentation of North Wales In there. Water in North Wales is pretty unique - and Welsh water is of course aconsistent theme with ales and beers. No two ales are ever the same, so expect something different, whilst

quality is assured in every drop.

Experience a unique guided vineyard tour followed by some wine tasting, or how about a tour of a brewery to tryyour hand at brewing, this can be done at a number of micro brewery’s. Test your own flavours and pick up a fewcrates at the end.

Conwy Brewery

Conwy Brewery produce a rangeof cask & bottle conditionedales suitable for all tastes &occasions. They use softwater from the mountainsof Snowdonia, malts fromBairds' of Lincolnshire &hops from around theworld.

Gwinllan ConwyVineyard

Gwinllan Conwy is a WelshVineyard founded by wineenthusiasts Colin and CharlotteBennett, offering a uniquevineyard experience with thestunning backdrop of theSnowdonia National Park.

www.gwinllanconwy.co.uk

Great Orme Brewery

Brewers of Cask and Bottled Ale and the Homeof Snowdon Craft Lager.

Pant Du

Pant Du Vineyard and Orchard issituated on the stunning slopesof the Nantlle Valley, Snowdonia,North Wales and has beenplanted on the south facingglacial slopes of the valley.Come and visit us and see ourvines and orchard for yourself inthis scenic part of North Wales.

www.pantdu.co.uk

Snowdonia Distillery

Craft distillery in the beautifulfoothills of Snowdonia. Home toForager's Gin. Handcrafted inthe foothills of Snowdonia,Forager’s gin uses the finesthand-foraged, native, botanicalsto North Wales, along with thepurest Welsh mountain waters.Their award winning craft gin, isdistilled in two expressions:Forager’s Yellow Label Gin andForager’s Black Label Gin.

www.foragersgin.co.uk

Aberfalls Distillery

Aber Falls Distillery is located inAbergwyngregyn, hometo the famous waterfalls,Alongside premium singlemalt whiskey production,they have created arange of premiumliqueurs, inspired bybeautiful Welshsurroundings.

Wild Horse Brewery

Wild Horse Brewing Company isa small craft brewery located inLlandudno, North Wales –established in 2015. We're allabout fresh, modern anddelicious craft beer which is whywe mill our grain onsite, freshlyfor each brew.

www.wildhorsebrewing.co.uk

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As a region, North Wales has more breweries

and vineyards than ever before. The surge is

only recent, but welcomed.

Purple Moose Brewery

Y Bragdy Mws Piws / The Purple Moose Brewery is a ’40 year barrel’ micro-brewery based in the historic harbour town of Porthmadog, close the mountains of Snowdonia.

www.purplemoose.co.ukwww.aberfallsdistillery.com

www.greatormebrewery.co.ukwww.conwybrewery.co.uk


Facebook FortiesFestival Phone 01978 292015www.focuswales.com www.festivalofdiscovery.wales www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk

Colwyn Bay 1940s Festival

A nostalgic mix of music, dance,entertainment, spitfire, militaryvehicles, battles, skirmishes, foodand 40’s epherma can be seen atColwyn Bay 1940s festival.

April

Focus Wales

FOCUS Wales is an annual multi-venue festival taking place inWrexham showcasing 200+ bands,fill a variety of spaces and musicvenues, using 20 stages, andhosting a full schedule of events.

May

Festival of Discovery

An event being built on the threethemes of adventure, culture andthe great outdoors.

June

Llangollen Eisteddfod

Six days of the best music and folkdance, and the whole world in oneplace! Each year around 4,000performers and as many as 50,000visitors converge on this beautifulsmall Welsh town and itsInternational Pavilion.

July

www.eisteddfod.wales www.llawn.org www.conwyfeast.co.uk www.snowdoniawalkingfestival.co.uk

National Eisteddfod

Held during the first week of Augustevery year, the National Eisteddfod is acelebration of the culture andlanguage in Wales travelling from placeto place, alternating between Northand South Wales, this year arrivingat Llanrwst in the Conwy Valley.

August

Llandudno Arts Weekend

LLAWN is a free arts festival thatcelebrates and explores Llandudnothrough art, artefact, sound,comedy, performance andparticipation.

September

Gwledd Conwy Feast

An unforgettable celebration offood, drink, art and music fromWales. The medieval walled town ofConwy and spectacular quaysideplay host to the largest food festivalin North Wales.

October

Snowdonia WalkingFestival

A weekend of professionally ledwalks suitable for everyone in theheart of Snowdonia.

November

Discover Our FestivalsFestivals and events in North Wales are variedfrom traditional to cultural, music to walkingfestivals, there really is something for everyone.


Phone 01492 650851www.conwybeekeepers.org.uk

Phone 07401 010122 www.victorian-extravaganza.com

Phone 07788598991 www.prestatyncarshow.blogspot.co.uk

www.gardensnorthwales.com

www.northwaleschoralfestival.comPhone 01766 772390www.portmeirion-village.com

Phone 01978 292015facebook underneaththearches

Phone 01407 720072 www.angleseyshow.org.uk

Phone 01745 584508 www.nwimf.com

Phone 01978 860111www.llangollenfoodfestival.com

Conwy Seed Fair

• Conwy

March

VictorianExtravaganza

• Llandudno

April

Classic Car Show

• Prestatyn

May

www.gonorthwales.co.uk

Snowdrop Days

• Various locations acrossNorth Wales

February

Festival of Gardens

• North Wales

June

North Wales Choral Festival

• Llandudno

November

Portmeirion Food & Craft Festival

• Penrhyndeudraeth

December Theatres

Venue Cymru u LlandudnoPhone 01492 872000www.venuecymru.co.uk

Pontio u BangorPhone 01248 382828www.pontio.co.uk

Galeri u CaernarfonPhone 01286 685250www.galericaernarfon.com

Pavilion Theatre u RhylPhone 01745 330000 www.rhylpavilion.co.uk

Theatr Clwyd u MoldPhone 01352 701521 www.theatrclwyd.com

Stiwt Theatre u WrexhamPhone 01978 841300www.stiwt.com

This is a selection only of the varied events taking place throughout the year in North Wales. For further information on events taking place please visitwww.gonorthwales.co.uk

Underneath the Arches

• Wrexham

July

Anglesey Agricultural Show

• Anglesey

August

International Music Festival

• St Asaph

September

Hamper LlangollenFood Festival

• Llangollen

October

Plan it


Down the Conwy Valley

ravel to the nearby Bodnant Garden, one of the mostbeautiful gardens in the UK, spanning some 80 acressituated above the River Conwy and famous for its

amazing plant collection and spring flowers.

Whilst visiting why not take a look around the Welsh CraftStudios and gift shop.

Depart Bodnant Garden and travel to the nearby Bodnant WelshFood Centre at Tal y Cafn. Set in the heart of the Conwy Valleyand surrounded by the stunning scenery of Snowdonia,Bodnant’s multi-award-winning Welsh Food Centre provides amemorable visit.

Depart Bodnant Garden by continuing along the A470 towardsTal y Cafn crossing over the bridge on the right hand side to SurfSnowdonia at Dolgarrog the World’s first-inland surfing lagoon,the size of 6 football pitches which has been built on a derelictindustrial site which was once home to an aluminium factory.

Surf Snowdonia sits just a few metres away from the banks ofthe River Conwy and is close to a Site of Special ScientificInterest (SSSI). It’s also a focal point for the village of Dolgarrog.

Finish the day by boarding the Great Orme Tramway – anengineering marvel of its age, which is still the only cable –hauled tramway still operating on British public roads.

Discover North Wales North Wales is bursting at the seams with things for groups to do.

So where do you start with planning an itinerary. Here are a few suggestions to help you along the way...

Surf Snowdonia

Bodnant Garden

Great Orme Tramway


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The Gateway to Wales

See Llangollen and the Dee Valley at its bestby enjoying the views from LlangollenRailway Station by boarding a heritage trainfor a picturesque journey to Carrog.

Following your train journey why not stepaboard the “Thomas Telford” (motorised boat)

for a scenic cruise over the PontcysyllteAqueduct – “Stream in the Sky”.

The aqueduct towers 126 feet above the RiverDee. Enjoy light refreshments on board plus arunning commentary along the way.

Arrive at Chirk Castle to explore thismagnificent Marcher fortress completed in1310. Elegant state rooms, elaborateplasterwork, Adam style furniture, tapestriesand portraits, formal gardens and 18thcentury parkland.

For those who are interested in the outdoorsthere are many walking trails around thefascinating 480 acre parkland to enjoy.

Snowdonia

Travel through the Conwy Valley towards PlasTan y Bwlch, a Snowdonia National Parkenvironmental studies centre that occupies asuperb position overlooking the valley of theriver Dwyryd.

The Centre aims to provide courses which areof interest to all lovers of the countryside andcan offer accommodation for up to 60 people.They also have garden for all season whichhosts a variety of rhododendrons and azaleasin spring.

Enjoy tea/coffee before departing for your trainjourney from Plas Tan y Bwlch Stationtravelling down the valley to Ffestiniog Railway,the world's oldest narrow gauge railway withalmost 200 years of history.

The 2ft gauge Ffestiniog Railway opened in1836 to carry slate from the mountains to thesea by gravity, with horses pulling emptywagons back up to the quarry.

Head for Portmeirion which is located on aprivate peninsula on the coast of Snowdonia.The village has shops, cafes, restaurants,gardens and beaches and is open all year.

The village was built by Welsh architect SirClough Williams-Ellis from 1925 to 1972 andwas used as the location for the 1960’s cultTV series The Prisoner.

Conwy Castle

Ffestiniog Railway

Portmeirion


North Wales has so much to offer withgreat accommodation and range ofactivities and attractions.

Why not experience our luxury, traditional, seasideand town-centre hotels - perfect for groups of all sizes.

Some of our smaller hotels could be ideal for thatspecial interest group too.

Taste our activities and attractions to suit all types ofgroups. Whether it’s visiting elegant historic housesand gardens, seeking out the best adrenalin activitieson offer, visiting industrial sites or simply walking,relaxing and enjoying the flora and fauna in the Areasof Outstanding Natural Beauty.

There really is something for everyone here in North Wales.


Chateau RhianfaNestled away in Anglesey with breath taking views overlookingSnowdonia, our stunning Grade 2 listed French style; stunning chateauis full of enchanting stories and unforgettable surprises.

Dream the night away in one of our 30 stylish bedrooms.Chateau is located near all of Anglesey’s attractions

OpenAll year

Net Group RatesB & B £250 pr.pnDinner B&B £320 pr.pn

No. of bedrooms En- suite bedrooms 29Doubles 30, Twins 3, Family 2

Special Breaks offered January BluesGroup Packages

• Driver Incentives• Commission offered to group buyers

• Evening Entertainment can be arranged

Glyn Garth, MENAI BRIDGE, Ynys Mon, LL59 5NUPhone 01248 880090 Email [email protected] www.chateaurhianfa.com

Menai Bridge

The Management CentreThe Management Centre is graded as Visit Wales 4 Star GuestAccommodation and offers 56 en-suite guest bedrooms that haveachieved the Visit Wales Business Class Gold Standard.

OpenAll year

Net Group RatesB&B from £46.00 pp,pn Dinner B&B from £66.00 pp,pn

No. of bedrooms 56 En-suite:Doubles 39, Twins 4, Singles 7Family 1, Executive 3, Disabled 2

• Commission to Travel Agents• Driver Incentives• Commission offered to Group Buyers

College Road, BANGOR, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG Phone 01248 365900 Email [email protected]

Bangor Guest Accommodation |

Hotel |


Royal Victoria Hotel SnowdoniaSituated in the Snowdonia National Park, at the foot of Snowdonwithin 30 acres of gardens and woodlands. We are ideally located forgroups to explore Llanberis and North Wales.

All bedrooms en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, television,hairdryer, telephone.

• We also welcome meal stops and coffee stops• On-site coach parking for residential groups• No single supplement - first 4 single rooms• All inclusive packages - November to March• Evening Entertainment - Monday to Thursday from May to Sept

OpenAll year

Net Group RatesB&B from £32.50 pp,pnDinner B&B from £45 pp,pn

No. of bedrooms 104Doubles 45; Twins 35; Singles 14; Family 10

Special Breaks offered Winter Specials, All InclusivePackages, Christmas Breaks, New Year Breaks, EasterPackages, Dance Groups,

Walking Groups, Team Building

• Commission paid to travel agents• Driver incentives• Commission offered to GroupBuyers

• Evening Entertainment

LLANBERIS, Gwynedd, LL55 4TY Phone 01286 870253 Email [email protected] www.theroyalvictoria.co.uk

Llanberis

Celtic Royal HotelSituated on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, in the historicalwalled town of Caernarfon.

This deluxe Hotel offers 110 chic en-suite bedrooms, Fine-Dining, StylishConference Facilities hosting 300 delegates, Leisure Club, 16mtr pool.Near Medieval Welsh Castles, Gardens and Golf Clubs. Newly refurbishedRestaurant & Ballroom.

Superb venue for Group Travel, Special Interest Tours, Team BuildingIncentives and Dance Groups. Located within easy reach of Manchesterand Liverpool airports, Bangor train station and Holyhead ferryport.

• Dance floor – 2100sq feet • Evening Entertainment on request

OpenAll year

Net Group RatesB&B from £38 pp,pnDinner B&B from £46 pp,pnFull Board from £51 pp,pn

No. of bedrooms 110Doubles/Twins 51; Family 59

Special Breaks offered Winter Warmers, Dance Groups,Christmas & New Year Packages,Renunions, Easter Packages,Country & Western Packages

• Commission to Travel Agent• Driver Incentives• Conference enquiries welcome

Bangor Street, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL55 1AY Phone 01286 674477 Email [email protected] www.celtic-royal.co.uk

Caernarfon Hotel |

Hotel |


Waterloo Hotel

An ideal base for discovering the endlessarray of what beautiful North Wales andits coast has to offer.

Private dining and conferencing available.All guests receive complimentary use ofleisure facilities.

• Driver incentives• Evening entertainment

on request

Open All year(except Dec 23rd-26th)

Net Group RatesBed & Breakfast from £57.50 pp,pnDinner B&B from £77.50 pp,pn

No. of bedrooms Ensuite bedrooms 4524 Double • 23Double/Twins

Holyhead Road, BETWS Y COED, LL24 0ARPhone 01690 710411 Email [email protected]

Betws-Y-Coed

St George’s Hotel

St Georges Hotel offers some of the finestviews across the Bay of Llandudno.

Within a 2 minute walk of the town centre and stumbling distance of the promenade and beach.

• January - reduced rates• Commission paid to

travel agents 10%• Driver Incentives 20 paying rooms• Commission offered to

group buyers• Evening Entertainment

can be arranged

Open All year

Net Group RatesB&B £65.00 pp,pnDinner B&B £90.00 pp,pnFull board £110 pp,pn

No. of bedrooms Ensuite bedrooms 81Doubles 41, Twins 43, Singles 5, Family 6

The Promenade, LLANDUDNO, Conwy, LL30 2LGPhone 01492 877544Email [email protected]

www.stgeorgeswales.co.uk

Llandudno

Dunoon HotelBest Hotel North Wales, National Tourism Awards 2018AA Silver Star Hotel, AA Two Rosettes, Visit Wales Gold Award, Great Rail Journeys, Best Food UK and Ireland 2015, Best Service UK and Ireland 2014,

The Dunoon is a splendidly old-fashioned Victorian gem awashwith period character and elegance, slightly formal butnevertheless intimate and friendly.

The hotel is celebrated for personal and attentive service,quietly imaginative and extremely tasty food as well aswonderful attention to detail and appreciation of theunderstated luxuries that separate the grand from the bland.

AA 3 Silver Star, Two Rosette (82% Merit rating), Evening entertainment

OpenMarch - December

Net Group RatesB&B from £55.00 pp,pn;Dinner B&B from £66.00 pp,pn

No. of bedrooms 48 En-suite:Doubles 16, Twins 17,Singles 11, Family 4

Special Breaks offered Theatre breaksWinter warmers

• Driver Incentives• Commission to Group Organisers

• Commission paid to Travel Agents

Gloddaeth Street, LLANDUDNO, Conwy, LL30 2DWPhone 01492 860787 Email [email protected] www.dunoonhotel.co.uk

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VISIT ∙ EVENTS ∙ STAYWorld renowned eco visitor centre

Group accommodation

Sustainability team building packages

Licensed wedding venue

Award winning eco conference facilities

DISCOVER MORE FOR GROUPS IN LLANDUDNO

Groups welcome at this beautiful Victorian seafront hotel, centrally

located with easy access to the town centre. Open daily for freshly made

morning coffee, lunches, afternoon teas and evening meals.

The 4 star Llandudno Bay Hotel brings stylish, boutique-style

accommodation to this beloved Welsh resort. Open daily for freshly

made morning coffee, lunches, afternoon teas and evening meals.

For group booking enquiries, please contact our central reservations team on 01492 422 060 or [email protected].

To find out more about other hotels in the group please visit www.gianthospitality.com

01492 877 218

Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LE

www.queenshotelllandudno.co.uk

01492 555 400

Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1BE

www.llandudnobayhotel.com

• Coach parking on site

• Evening entertainment

• Ramp access

• Two lifts

• Free Wi-fi access

• Ramp access

• Lift

• Free Wi-fi access throughout

• Fenton’s Restaurant and Bar

open daily

• Private rooms for

conferences and events

• Open all year

• 83 en-suite bedrooms

• Special breaks offered

• Driver incentive available

• Private rooms available for

dining, conferences and

events

• Open all year

• 61 en-suite bedrooms

• Driver incentive available


Ffestiniog RailwayHarbour Station, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9NFCentral Station, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3ES

Our narrow-gauge steam trains have climbed through the beautiful Valeof Ffestiniog between Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog for 150 years- yet have modern, comfortable carriages with light refreshments andon-train toilets for convenience. This scenic railway is ideal as part of acircular coach tour of Snowdonia with one-way trips (taking around 75minutes) available from either end of the railway.

Nearest Mainline Railway Station Porthmadog 0.5 miles Blaenau Ffestiniog 0 miles

Welsh Highland RailwaySt Helens Road, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2YDHarbour Station, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF

This spectacular railway runs for 25 miles from coast to coast acrossthe foothills of Snowdon - between Caernarfon on the banks of theMenai Strait and Porthmadog in Cardigan Bay. On-train refreshmentsenable (pre-booked) morning coffee, a light lunch or afternoon tea to beincluded in your itinerary. A one-way trip takes two and a half hours,with shorter journeys available.

Nearest Mainline Railway Station Bangor 9 miles Porthmadog 0.5 miles

Harbour Station, PORTHMADOG, Gwynedd, LL49 9NFPhone 01766 516024 Email [email protected] www.festrail.co.uk

Both railways have on-train catering which may be pre-booked for groups.There are small gift shops at Caernarfon and Blaenau Ffestiniog, with themain shop and Spooner's award-winning café & bar being situated atHarbour Station - the joint terminus - in Porthmadog.

Net Group RatesPlease visit our website or contact us on the details below.

Opening Times Daily April to October plus selected days during the winter period. Seetimetable for full details of train times and services.

The Slate Caverns The Llechwedd Deep Mine is a family friendly tour whichtakes you 500ft underground on Britain’s steepest cablerailway. Where our friendly guides, dressed in Victorianminers’ costume take you on an unforgettable journeythrough chambers that were literally dug by hand. The Quarry Explorer is an off road adventure that willtake you right into the heart of Llechwedd’s man-made mountains. Travelling in a military 4 x 4 truckyou’ll drive up high to the top of the quarry and intosome of the massive craters that were made by blasting the topsoff our hundred-year-old caverns.You’ll learn more about how this amazing landscape was formed,and why it is now the subject of a UNESCO World Heritage Statusbid. You’ll take in views of North Wales like no other and have theopportunity to snap some great photographs.

Groups pricing Discounted rates available for group bookings

With groups £12.50 each foreither the Llechwedd Deep Mineor Quarry Explorer. The QuarryExplorer is reduced to £10 perperson should you do theLlechwedd Deep Mine.

Discounted special short toursfor 20 minutes available

Open All year except ChristmasDay, Boxing Day and New Year’s DayGroups The Slate Caverns is anexcellent Group attraction. Offering discounted rates andcomplimentary Welsh Slate Cavern Aged Cheddar samples for our group visitors.For further detail [email protected]

BLAENAU FFESTINIOG, Gwynedd, LL41 3NBPhone 01766 830306 Email [email protected]

Blaenau Ffestiniog

Spectacular views

Amazing effects


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Play, Explore, Discover & Stay

Planning a group visit to Snowdonia?Set against a backdrop of outstanding natural beauty, explore medieval castles and elegant parks and gardens.

Visit galleries and museums, learn about myths and legends or go deep underground to discover our mining past.

Take a train journey through the mountains or get active outdoors in Snowdonia National Park.

Find North Wales’ best attractions www.snowdonia-attractions.com


Welsh Mountain Zoo

Go Wild in Wales for a great day out in afriendly caring conservation zoo in lovelygarden surroundings.

Spend a perfect day at the National Zoo ofWales in the company of rare and endangeredanimals from around the world including snowleopards, monkeys and sea lions.

Special Events: See website for details

OpenAll year except Christmas Day

Opening TimesOpen Daily from 9.30am.Please see website for lastadmission and closingtimes.

*Net Groups RatesAdults £11; Children £7.90

Prices apply for groups over15+. *Please see websitefor further details

Driver incentive

Old Highway, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5UYPhone 01492 532938Email [email protected]

Colwyn Bay

MOSTYN

MOSTYN is Wales’ foremost contemporaryart gallery, situated in the traditionalseaside town of Llandudno.

Six galleries, merging traditional and modernarchitecture, present exhibitions by artistsand makers from Wales and around the world.With friendly staff, activities for all ages, anda lovely shop and café, there's something foreveryone. We offer free short and informaltours for groups. Please book ahead forgroups of 10 or more. All spaces are fullyaccessible for wheelchairs or buggies.

OpenTuesday - Sunday all yearround, except ChristmasDay, Boxing Day and NewYear's Day.

Opening Times10.30am - 4.00pm

Admission is free

For exhibitions and eventssee website for detailswww.mostyn.org

12 Vaughan Street, Llandudno, Conwy LL30 1ABPhone 01492 879201 Email [email protected]

Llandudno

National Slate Museum

Situated under towering slate mountains inthe Victorian Engineering workshops ofDinorwig Slate Quarry the museum tells thestory of the slate industry in Wales.Groups can see an introductory film beforeenjoying a live slate-splitting demonstrationwith our quarry craftsmen. Also Quarrymen’sHouses, Waterwheel, shop and café. GuidedWalks and talks available for groups.Conference/meeting rooms available for smallgroups of 10 – 30 people.

Open All year Opening TimesEaster – October: daily 10am – 5pmNovember – Mar;Sunday – Friday, 10am – 4pmLast admission 1 hour before closingBooking essential for GroupsFree AdmissionCosts apply for additionalguided walks and talksNearest Railway Station: Bangor (9 mile)

Driver IncentiveComplimentary refreshments available

Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4TYPhone 02920 573700Email [email protected]

Llanberis


Parking

On-site Catering

Toilet on site

Menu featuring Welsh Produce

School Parties

Other languages spoken

Welsh entertainment

Access Statement Available

Play Area

Picnic site/Area

No single room supplement

Wifi

Education/study area/room

All Weather Facilities

Free coach parking

Pre-booking preferred

Restaurant Licensed

Warmest welcome

Staff are smartly and professionallypresented. All rooms are en-suite,and the restaurant or dining room isopen to residents and non-residents.

Visit Wales Star Grades applyto all serviced accommodationand the emphasis is on quality.

Excellent

Very Good quality

Good quality

Making the grade

Tailor made tour for groups

There is just so much to see, do andtalk about when you visit NorthWales, why not sit back and let one ofour fully qualified Guides take you ona tailor made tour of your choice...

...make a good experience great

For more information please contact thegroup travel line on 01492 531731 oremail [email protected]

Isle of Anglesey

Snowdonia Mountains & Coast

Coastal

North Wales Borderlands


Walking in

reas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) are areas across Britain wherethe landscape needs protecting. We have 3 destinations in North Wales;

Clwydian Range and Dee Valley, Llyn and Anglesey. It really is no surprise that the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley secured theArea of Outstanding Natural Beauty status. The first encounter many people have of the range is when driving through a smallpart of it on the A55. The encounter is short, but memorable – and it really is the tip of the iceberg. Exploring the range is anincredible experience, the rolling hills, untouched countryside and stunning views make for an unforgettable experience. A quarterof the Llyn Peninsula’s dynamic coastline is a recognised Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The coastline is a favourite amongwalkers who can explore it all thanks to the Welsh Coast Path. Along the network of paths you’ll discover stunning scenery, naturereserves and unique dune systems.

Almost all of Anglesey’s 125 mile coastline is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Within the designated Area of OutstandingNatural Beauty are three stretches of Anglesey’s heritage coast. Along the island’s coastline, you’ll discover everything from cliffsto nature reserves. The marine life is in abundance, and the Welsh Coast Path surrounds the island – giving walkers complete access.

North Wales

Walk the coastThe Wales Coast Path is 870 miles in total of which 340 miles are inNorth Wales. The good news is that you don’t have to be a committedwalker to enjoy our dramatic and varied coastline. You can explore thepath in sections from North East Wales/Chester border to SouthernSnowdonia not forgetting the Isle of Anglesey. Stopping off en-route atone of our historical sites or to learn about the area’s wildlife andseascape makes the journey both interesting and enjoyable, not tomention a café stop or two.

www.walescoastpath.gov.uk

Offa’s DykeBe inspired by the stunning views of Snowdonia, the Clwydian Rangeand the Dee Valley. Soak up the history of ancient hill forts, castles and abbeys. This iconic route runs for 177 miles (285km) through thebreathtaking borderlands of Wales & England.

The National Trails follows a spectacular dyke that the King Offaconstructed in the 8th Century to divide his Kingdom of Mercia fromrival regions. In North Wales it climbs the hill from Prestatyn andfollows the Clwydian Range, officially designated an Area of OutstandingNatural Beauty. It passes Iron Age hill forts along the way. It crossesLlandegla Forest and moors before crossing the Dee Valley alongPontcysyllte Aqueduct and heading south via Chirk Castle.

There are countless opportunities for circular walks along its route.Most groups large or small walk the Offa’s Dyke path in stages and there’s no better place to start that challenging journey than North Wales.

www.offasdyke.org.uk

Pilgrim’s WayA walking route of over 135 miles/218kms from Basingwerk in North EastWales to Bardsey Island in the North West. Discover the ancient historyof Wales hidden in the hillsides or visit a mighty waterfall, rushing streamsand holy wells enjoying the wealth of wild flowers and bird life. You caneither follow the Coast Path with its stunning views, choosing the historicroute through Bangor and Caernarfon or the inspirational landscapesroute through Snowdonia. Read the poetry inspired by the landscape ofWales through the ages – including Gerard Manley Hopkins at St Beuno’s inTremeirchion, the Welsh poets celebrated in Llansannan church and RSThomas at Aberdaron. Places of interest on or near the route include StWinefride’s Well, Holywell; St Asaph Cathedral; Hafodunos Hall, a Gothicrevival house located near the village of Llangernyw; Stone Circles on thehillside high above the town of Penmaenmawr; Bangor Cathedral; StBeuno’s Church, Clynnog Fawr and many more. You can walk the Pilgrim’sWay in stages (25 in total) or plan the whole journey over 10 to 15 days.

www.pilgrims-way-north-wales.org

Mary Jones WalkIn 1800, when she was 15 years old, Mary Jones saved what little moneyshe had for six years to afford to buy a bible and walked barefoot fromLlanfihangel-y-Pennant across valleys and around mountains to Bala. By following this linear route, you will walk 28 miles through thespectacular countryside of the old county of Meirionydd, from anenchanting valley at the foot of Cadair Idris, Llanfihangel-y-Pennant tothe shores of Llyn Tegid, Bala. You will cross public paths and pathsused with the permission of the landowner, over mountain pastures andthrough woodlands, along old romantic lanes, country roads and shortunavoidable sections on the main road.

www.bydmaryjonesworld.org.uk

For more inspiration of gardens to visit in North Wales please visit www.gardensnorthwales.com26

We not only have houses and gardens, we have specialist nurseries too. So you could say it's the perfect mix of gardens, convivial hospitality and shopping.Just make some room in your suitcase.

Natural and Dramatic

North Wales is famous for its gardens.Visit during spring, summer and autumnthere is always something on show whilstsome gardens contain plants rarely seenelsewhere in the British Isles.

The majority of gardens are open tovisitor’s right through until autumn (someinto winter) but others will vary fromgarden to garden and some may only beopen by appointment, so please checkbefore you visit.

Our Back Yard

We like to think our back yard is a bitspecial. Just look what’s in it.

Walled gardens at Erddig. Organicgardens at Plas Brondanw. Some of themhave picked up an award or two, likeBodnant. And all of them are interesting,whether or not you know your laburnumfrom your busy lizzy. And if you don’t, younever know, one visit could be all theinspiration you need to make a beeline foryour nearest garden centre.

Garden Centres -everything you need for the garden

You don’t have to drive far to find a gardencentre in North Wales. And they’re not justplaces to buy plants. They’re great placesto pick up information, too. Chances arethe staff are garden buffs, so you can graba sneaky trick-of-the-trade or two. And getadvice on which garden supplies to choose.Things like compost, plant feed and tools.And most importantly, what to plant andwhere to plant it.

Specialist Nurseries - outof the ordinary

Never content with following the herd, welike to do things differently. Which wouldexplain why specialist nurseries aresprouting up all over. Bonsai, alpines,eucalyptus.

You name it. Grow yourself a specialistgarden like no other.

Bodrhyddan Hall

Caerau Uchaf Gardens, Bala

Gardens If you're a lover of all things green, a garden package is justabout the perfect way to stop over and see our best bits.


Golf Passes

Any 3 courses from £79

You’ll sacrifice nothing in quality. We believe the Golf in North Wales is whatthe game should be about – challenge andconviviality, achievement and enjoyment,good competition and great fun. Whateveryour standard of golf you'll find courses toenjoy in North Wales.

Do you need some inspiration to help youplan your next golf break? Why not contact us and speak to ourdedicated golf team for a bespoke package for your golf group or society.Enquire and book early to get the best tee times and rooms!

Call 01492 531731 or visit ourwww.golfnorthwales.co.uk £70 for 3 rounds of golf

Golf offers available Play 6 courses for £100Any 5 courses only £89

It’s often said that North Wales offers the best value green fees in Europe.

• Rhyl • St Melyd• Rhuddlan

• Conwy • Maesdu• North Wales • Abergele• Penmaenmawr

North East Wales Coast Golf Pass

Golf Coast North Wales

What’s the catch? There isn’t one!

• Northop • Mold • Old Padeswood • Hawarden • Holywell • Padeswood & Buckley

• Royal St Davids • Abersoch• Nefyn & District • Porthmadog • Pwllheli

• Anglesey • Baron Hill • Bull Bay • Holyhead • Henllys • Storws Wen

Gateway to Wales Golf Pass

SnowdoniaGolf Coast

Isle of AngleseyGolf Coast Pass

For more information on other places to stop please contact the group travel line on: 01492 539058 www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk28

Refreshment Stops

Royal Victoria Hotel

The Padarn and Victoria restaurants offer avariety of menus which are accompanied bycarefully selected wines. During spring andsummer, why not enjoy afternoon tea or alight snack in the Conservatory or theDolbadarn Lounge with views of Snowdonia.

Phone 01286 870253www.theroyalvictoria.co.uk

Llanberis

We have highlighted a smallselection of venues with greatfacilities and coach parking forgroups of all sizes - so why notstretch your legs and have a break.

The Slate Caverns

With free parking why not stop off atLlechwedd for a fresh cup of tea, coffee anddelicious cakes in the Emporium. Or have ahot meal in the Caverns Café with optionsincluding soup and traditional Lobscows – aWelsh stew the miners would have eatenunderground.

Phone 01766 830306www.theslatecaverns.co.uk

Blaenau Ffestiniog

Celtic Royal

The Celtic Royal hotel offers a fine diningrestaurant providing Mediterranean inspiredmenus as well as a modern, stylish baroffering a wide range of delicious locallysourced food plus a well stocked bar.

Phone 01286 674477 www.celtic-royal.co.uk

Caernarfon

Chateau Rhianfa

Nestled away in Anglesey with breath-takingviews looking across Snowdonia, our stunningGrade ll-listed French-styled Chateau is full ofstories and surprises, where exiting thingshappen every day. Come and see for yourself,escape from everyday life even if you’re righthere on our doorstep and retreat for arelaxing stay in one of our 30 beautifully-designed rooms.Phone 01248 880099 www.chateaurhianfa.com

Menai Bridge

Waterloo Hotel

Set in the heart of Snowdonia, in thebeautiful village of Betws-y-Coed theWaterloo Hotel is the ideal place to stop offfor morning coffee and afternoon tea, lunchesand banquets. Modern restaurant and barwith free onsite coach parking.

Phone 01690 710411www.waterloo-hotel.info

Betws y Coed

The Hotel Portmeirion

Portmeirion Village offers a choice of diningoptions. Enjoy fine-dining or Afternoon Tea atThe Hotel Portmeirion. Or choose the morerelaxed Brasserie at Castell Deudraethserving up simple, yet stunning dishes. Wealso have several cafes on-site serving upclassic favourites.

Phone 01766 770000 www.portmeirion.wales

Penrhyndeudraeth

Surf Snowdonia Café Bar

Surf Snowdonia Café Bar, DolgarrogEntirely glass fronted café bar sits right onthe edge of the Wavegarden Lagoon, with agreat choice of hot or cold meals. Surf Clubsandwiches are a speciality, and thehomemade puddings, cakes and cheeseboardscould well be the stuff of legends.

Phone 01492 353123 www.surfsnowdonia.co.uk

Dolgarrog

MOSTYN Gallery Café

The spacious and fully accessible cafe atMOSTYN offers a menu of delicious andfreshly prepared light snacks, main coursesand home made cakes. It's the ideal place forbrunch, lunch or afternoon tea, with viewsover town and to the sea, and work by localartists on the walls.

Phone 01492 879201 www.mostyn.org

Llandudno

Caer Rhun Hall

Nestled in the Conwy valley, Caer Rhun Hall isperfect for small groups looking for a specialplace to stop for coffee or have afternoon tea.Caer Rhun Hall is steeped in history and hasthe most beautiful gardens to walk around.

Phone 01492 650012www.caerrhunhall.co.uk

Conwy


COACH HIRE ★ MINIBUS HIRE ★ DESTINATION MANAGEMENT ★ ENTRANCES

GUIDES ★ CITY SIGHTSEEING TOUR ★ GREAT ORME MARINE DRIVE TOUR

Contact us

01492 [email protected]

Builders Street WestLlandudno ConwyLL30 1HH

A F F O R D A B L E C O A C H H I R EW I T H O U T C O M P R O M I S E

Coach ParkingBeaumaris

Drop off/pick up opposite Spar shop inCastle Street, Coach Park is 300yds pastthe castle on the left.

Bangor

Setting down and picking up at The Clock,parking in Dean Street and Garth Roadopposite swimming pool.

Beddgelert

Close to the Royal Goat Hotel parking on theleft hand side.

Betws-y-Coed

Turn right off Ffordd Caergybi into Stryd yrOsaf. Drop off and pick up bay near theshopping arcade.

Caernarfon

Drop off at Castle Square and Bangor Street.Parking at Victoria Dock only. Beside CastleCoach Parks: Ffordd Balaclava Road.

Conwy

Setting down/picking up at VicarageGardens in Rosehill Street. Long Stay coachpark at Morfa Bach. Parking fees apply.

Criccieth

At the Esplanade on sea front.

Denbigh

Setting down and picking up in Lenton Pool.

Holyhead

Parking facilities on Newry Beach forcoaches.

Llandudno

Mostyn Broadway coach park is used onlyfor coach drop off and collection. Shortstay/ Long stay parking is available atBuilder Street coach park.

Llanfairpwll

James Pringle Weavers - Free parking.

Llangollen

Smithfield Market in Market Street.

Mold

New Street Car Park. Drop off and pick up inChester Street opposite Victoria House.

Porthmadog

Glaslyn Leisure Centre (restricted hours).

Prestatyn

Drop off & pick-up at the bus station. Longstay - Nova Car Park.

Pwllheli

Near the harbour at North Quay drop off-pick up points.

Rhyl

East parade £8 all day

Wrexham

Drop-off/pick-up point on High Street incentre of main shopping area. Secure, freeparking just 200 yards away at EaglesMeadow (by prior arrangement).


Caernarfon Male Voice Choir

Rehearsals Tuesday from 7.45pmVenue Galeri Phone 01286 675333

Caerwys Male Voice Choir

Rehearsals Wednesday from 6.45pm - 8.00pmVenue Bethel Chapel, CaerwysPhone 01745 369094

Colwyn Male Voice Choir

Rehearsals Wednesday & Sunday 7.30pm - 9.15pm

Venue Community Centre, Old Colwyn phone 01492 548670

Cor Meibion Llanddulas

Rehearsals Tuesday (during tourist season)from 8pm

Venue The Gloddaeth United ChurchPhone 01745 823791

Maelgwyn Male Voice Choir

Rehearsals Monday from 7.30pm - 9pmVenue Awel y Mynydd School,

Llandudno JunctionPhone 01492 534115

Penrhyn Male Voice Choir

Rehearsals Monday from 7.15-9.15pmVenue Neuadd Ogwen, BethesdaPhone 01248 680471

Rhos Male Voice Choir

Rehearsals Monday & Thursday from 7.30pmVenue Stiwt Theatre, RhosPhone 07811 379291

Denbigh Male Voice Choir

Rehearsals Tuesday 7.30pmVenue Eirianfa, DenbighPhone 01824 703832

Dyffryn Conwy Mixed Voice Choir

Rehearsals Tuesday from 7.30pm - 9.30pmVenue Peniel Chapel, DeganwyPhone 01492 640703

Flint Male Voice Choir

Rehearsals Wednesday & Sunday from 7:15pm to 9:15pm

Venue Emaus Methodist Church FlintPhone 01352 711997

Hogia’r Ddwylan Male Voice Choir

Rehearsals Thursday from 7.30-9.30pmVenue Vestry Fawr, Chapel St, Menai BridgePhone 01248 724159

Llandudno Male Voice Choir

Rehearsals Tuesday & Thursday (May - Oct)Venue St John’s Methodist Church

from 8.00pm – 10pmPhone 01492 860439

Llangollen Male Voice Choir

Rehearsals Friday from 7.30pmVenue Hand Hotel Phone 01978 861482

Ruthin Choir

Rehearsals Thursday (except August) from 8.00pm

Venue The Tabernacle Vestry, Well Street Phone 07724 112984

The Foel Male Voice Choir

Rehearsals Tuesday from 7.30pm Venue Capel Ifan Phone 01407 830815

Trelawnyd Male Voice Choir

Rehearsals Tuesdays, 7.00pm-9.00pmVenue Memorial Hall, TrelawnydPhone 01745 339475

To listen to the singing of a genuine Welsh choir is aunique and moving experience. Most choirs welcomegroups to drop-in on rehearsals. We recommend that youcontact the choir before your visit.

Male Voice Choir ConcertsSt John's Methodist Church, Llandudno (every Tuesdayand Thursday from May to mid October). Concerts startat 8pm with doors opening at 7:15pm.

St Mary's Church, Betws-y-Coed (every Sunday fromJuly to September). Concerts start at 8pm.

Choirs

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Mold

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Holywell

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Y Ferri Isaf

Y Bala

Abermaw

Aberdyfi

Pontarfynach

Trefyclo

Devil’s Bridge

Llangefni

Amlwch

Towyn Rhuddlan

Ewloe

Mold

Ruabon

Holywell

Ruthin

Denbigh

St Asaph

Penmachno

Pentrefoelas

Bethesda

Caernarfon

Rhosneigr

Pwllheli

Criccieth

Porthmadog Corwen Llangollen

MontgomeryTrefaldwyn

Welshpool

Newtown

Oswestry

Chirk

Conwy

Rhyl

Abergele

Colwyn Bay

Prestatyn

Flint

Kirkby

Formby

Crosby

Bae Colwyn

Y Rhyl

Llanelwy

Rhuthun

Rhiwabon

Yr Wyddgrug

Ewlo

Y FflintTreffynnon

Y Waun

Y Trallwng

Cricieth

Y Drenewydd

Dinbych

Llandudno

Wrexham

Bangor

Aberystwyth

Wrecsam

CaergybiHolyhead

Chester

ShrewsburyAmwythig

Liverpool

Holy IslandAnglesey

Airport

Ynys MônAnglesey

Ynys EnlliBardsey Island

Great OrmesHead

BaeTremadog

Bay

DeeEstuary

L lyn

Pen in

su la

Snowdonia National Park

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Liverpool

B4368

B4386

B4397

B5152

B5130

B53

93

B4386

B54

76

B4392

B4354

B4422

B44

17

B511

1

B5112

B5109

B4418

B44

13

B4405

B4518

B4569

B4391

B4389

B4391

B4500

B511

3

B4501

B44

01

B5105

B5

106

B4501

B5381

B44

07

B43

96

B4580

A56

A540

A488

A528

A48

8

A5025

A4080

A4120

A490

A525

A5104

A548

A543

A548

A4212

A493

A496

A497

A499

A498

A4086

A4085

A5025

A525

A54

1

A495

A489

A5147

A49

A5

A458

A5A53

A525

A49

A41

A534

A41

A51

A41

A458

A5

A470

A470

A55

A483A494

A5

A55

A494

A5

A5

A487

A458

A49

4

A48

7

A470

A470

A495

A458

A48

3

A470

A470

A47

A483

A48

7

A44

A5

A55

A55

A565


How to get here You might be surprised, but we’re really easy toget to from anywhere in Britain. Just over anhour from Manchester, and four from London.

By Road

BirminghamDistance: 131 milesTime: 2 hour and 12 minLeedsDistance: 119 milesTime: 2 hourLiverpoolDistance: 50 milesTime: 1 hourChesterDistance: 38 milesTime: 45 minLondonDistance: 254 milesTime: 4 hoursManchesterDistance: 77 milesTime: 1 hour and 30 minNottinghamDistance: 145 milesTime: 2 hours and 28 minStoke-on-TrentDistance: 90 milesTime: 1 hour and 30 min

Dublin

Holyhead

Fishguard

Pembroke

Swansea

Cardiff

Exeter

Southampton

BristolHeathrow

Gatwick

Portsmouth

Newhaven Boulogne

Calais

Folkestone

Dover

Ramsgate

Harwick

FelixstowLuton

Birmingham

Shrewsbury

Chester

Manchester

Newcastle

Edingburgh

Glasgow

M74

M6

M180

M1

M54

M5

A470

A5

A55

A69

A1

A63

A14

A12

A74

A7A68

M1

M6

M40

M4

M11

M3

M25 M20

M5

M62

A1(M)

Leeds HULL

Motorway

Main Road

Railway

Ferry

Channel Tunnel

Airport

Liverpool

LONDON

Plymouth

By Rail

Fast rail services link London (Euston) with thecoast and serve the University City of Bangorand Holyhead, the gateway to Ireland.

Rail services from London Euston and local train enquiries.

Phone 03457 48 49 50

North Wales by RailCrewe to Holyhead - 123 minManchester to Llandudno Junction - 120 minLondon to Flint - 163 min

By Sea

Irish Ferries 0818 300400Stena Line 08447 707070

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All the information included in this brochure is correct atthe time of print (2018) produced by North WalesTourism Ltd. Registered Office 2565721

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