Last summer we visited Portmerion. Portmeirion Designed and built by the architect, Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, between 1925 and 1975, Portmeirion is an architectural icon that has often been used as a real-life film set. It is currently a holiday village containing 2 hotels, 13 self-catering cottages and 33 “village rooms”. There are numerous shops, restaurants … More Portmerion’s beauty will take you Prisoner
Want to visit the top of Snowdon but don’t fancy the 3-4 hour hike? No problem. Let the train take the strain and book a trip on the Snowdon mountain railway. Snowdon mountain railway Since 1896 visitors have been travelling to Llanberis, to experience this unique rail journey to the summit of the highest mountain … More Snowdon mountain railway
The Brecon Mountain Railway line runs from Pant to Torpantau. The journey by steam train takes you into the Brecon Beacons National Park, through Pontsticill and along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservior. Following part of the route of the 1859 Brecon & Merthyr Railway (which closed in 1964) the track climbs … More Brecon Mountain Railway
Celebrations in the Welsh capital. Cardiff will be celebrating St David’s day on 1st March with The National St David’s Day Parade. A highlight of spring in Wales, the parade is a red and yellow carnival, featuring giant dragons and theatrical groups. Stretching across the centre of Cardiff, the procession finishes outside St David’s Hall with a rousing … More Dydd Gwŷl Dewi (Sant) hapus