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Going Green at the Black Boy Inn
We all have seen on the news and in the media, the world is in the midst of a climate disaster and we all need to do our bit to help the environment. Here at the Black Boy Inn, we have been working...
5 Things to Know Before Planning a Hike in North Wales
Hiking in North Wales? Before you start planning your trip, take some time to brush up on these five things to know before planning a hike in North Wales. Once you know these facts, you’ll be all...
Year of Outdoors – Returning to Cymru’s Wilderness – Our Picks
As we may have mentioned, 2021 is Wales: The Year of Outdoors, but we’ve not been able to get out until quite recently. There have been many of these named years to help boost tourism in wales,...
Best Rainy Day Walks in Snowdonia
Don’t let the rain stop you! Get a waterproof coat on, throw a towel in the back of the car for the dog, and off you go! Here are several rainy days walks for the great mountainous land of Snowdonia...
Snowdonia 360 Bike Tour, North Wales
We are so proud to be members of the Official Snowdonia 360 Bike Tour. This fantastic new bike tour takes you on a complete adventure of Snowdonia, along the way you will even have the opportunity...
Outdoor Patio Renovations at the Black Boy Inn
There are currently works going on at the Black Boy Inn. We are enhancing the outside patio section to make it bigger and more comfortable. We look forward to you enjoying it soon. [gallery...
North Wales Underground! Caves, Quarries, and Mines
Well, North Wales is already beautiful on the surface! There are forests, mountains, hills, woodland, beaches, cliffs, marshes and just about anything else you can shake a stick at. But what about...
Virtual Tours North Wales
As many of you will be far away from us, or even if you’re a local, you won’t be getting much opportunity to explore the local sights. So, we’ve decided to help out. We have put together a list of...
2 Classic Welsh Recipes
We know you're missing Welsh cooking! As such, we've decided to put together a couple of classic recipes for you to try at home! Welsh Rarebit Welsh rarebit is a traditional dish...
The Story of John Ystumllyn
Our pub ‘Black Boy Inn’ and Edwardian Building ‘Jac Ddu’ are named after John Ystumllyn. More than 200 years after his death, his story and life in North Wales still resonates. According to the...
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here Moves to North Wales
The popular ITV show ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here’ is moving its location, from down in the insect-infested Australian jungle to the spooky Grade I listed castle in Abergele, North Wales....
Easter Activities 2020 in North Wales
Easter is a great excuse to get the family round and spend some quality time together. Whether you like going for a leisurely stroll or eating lots of chocolate eggs (or both) there is something for...












