Caernarfon Castle: Quick Facts Construction began in 1283 under King Edward I Designed by master architect James of St George Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, as part of the “Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd” Hosted the...
Caernarfon’s Maritime History: Quick Facts Home to the Royal Welsh Yacht Club, the oldest yacht club premises in the world Its position defends the mouth of the Menai Strait, a key route to North and West Wales and Anglesey Ran its own dedicated School for...
There is something magnetic about a waterfall. It draws you in with a powerful force, inviting you to feel the spray on your skin and hear the thunder of nature at full volume. North Wales, with its mountain ranges, ancient valleys and abundant rainfall, is one of the...
Well, the summer is well and truly upon us now, and it’s not showing any signs of stopping. So with that in mind, we’ve decided to give you our list of local quiet beauty spots where you can soak up the summer sunshine and be at one with nature on a gorgeous summer’s...
You’ve seen the Welsh Dragon flying high overhead. You’ve heard the Celtic songs of old in the air. You’ve tasted the lamb and leek soup and have a Welsh Oggie in hand as you’re on the way to pick up some Welsh Cakes for afternoon tea before catching the big parade....
Dydd Santes Dwynwen (St Dwynwen’s Day) When most of us think of Valentine’s Day – the 14th of February typically springs to mind. Here in Wales, we have our Welsh equivalent of this annual celebration which falls a little earlier. Dydd Santes Dwynwen (St Dwynwen’s...
