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My name is Gemma Williams and I’m The Little Cheesemonger. I’m not that “little’ as such, little refers to my shop situated in the Beautiful Historic town of Rhuddlan which is dotted with a variety of little boutique shops on the High Street.

Let me take you on a quick virtual foodie journey tour of my favourite North Wales Food producers that I enjoy stocking on the shelves of The Little Cheesemonger.  

Llandudno is a Victorian seaside resort in North Wales. The town has been a much loved holiday destination for many years and is famous for its Victorian Pier, cable cars, tramway and beaches to name just a few. Most recently however, Llandudno has been hitting the headlines for a very unusual reason! Goats!! That’s right, Goats! Llandudno has become famous for the Kashmiri Goats that have wondered into the town, providing entertainment worldwide!

North Wales may not currently be open to visitors, and during this uncertain time we encourage all our visitors to stay home and stay safe.

Until you can visit North Wales again, how about testing your North Wales knowledge!

Forget Valentine’s day… St Dwynwen’s Day is celebrated in Wales on the 25th January. 

There is no need to wait until Valentine's day to show your loved one just how much they mean. Celebrate St Dwynwen's day this Janurary  25th. 

A list of the cleanest beaches in North Wales has been revealed, showing that North Wales has some of the cleanest beaches in Europe! Open water spots can be found in Anglesey, Conwy, Gwynedd and Denbighshire, none of which received a ‘poor’ rating. Out of the 44 sites in North Wales, 33 of them were rated ‘Excellent’, an increase from 78% to 83% over the past year.

Travel blogger Dylan Jones | Shoot From the Trip writes about autumn in the Conwy Valley. 

"Autumn. The best time of year to get out and explore the countryside. As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, the landscape explodes into a rich kaleidoscope of reds, oranges and gold. The Conwy Valley has a some great vantage points that offer an abundance of colour throughout the autumn months".

Owner of The Little Cheesemonger Rhuddlan Gemma Williams was surprised in October 2019 with the award for The Best Cheesemonger in Wales from the Slow Food Society UK. 
 

Llandudno is very much a 12 month resort with a wonderful choice of restaurants and surrounding attractions we anticipate continuing our high occupancy throughout the winter.

Snowdon Mountain Railway this week launches its own mobile phone app, enhancing the experience of its traditional steam and diesel train journeys through the latest interactive digital technology.

With the exception of two World Wars, Snowdon Mountain Railway has run uninterrupted since 1896. It has even been used to help mountain rescue teams working on Snowdon, Wales’ highest peak.

Offering both a heritage steam experience and traditional diesel service, visitors can experience and enjoy the spectacular Welsh mountain scenery just as the Victorians did back in 1896.   

Penrhyn Choir is set to perform on the site where it all began, over 130 years after the choir was founded.
The choir will take to the stage at ZipRoc 2019 on June 15th, which takes place at Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda. The choir joins the likes of, Cast, Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff, Mike Peters, frontman for The Alarm, Elin Fflur and Bryn Fon in a jam-packed line-up with something for the whole family.