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March the 1st is a very special day here in Wales as it’s the day we celebrate our patron saint, St David.

Based here in North Wales, Plas y Brenin, the National Outdoor Centre, is the place to come if you’re looking to develop your skills across a number of outdoor pursuits – from hiking and climbing to kayaking, canoeing and mountain biking.

This year, Pancake Day falls on Tuesday February 16th 2021.

To celebrate this we have put together 10 pancake related facts!! 

If you haven’t already heard, this year’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here contestants will be swapping the Australian jungle for a castle above the village of Abergele.  
That’s right, this year’s show will be filmed right here in North Wales!

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".