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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.

Experience the Snowdonia Slate Trail.

The new long - distance path is fast gaining a reputation as an adventure which takes you through the heart of the North Wales slate quarrying industry whilst passing through picturesque villages, rural Welsh communities and stunning landscapes.
 

Visit Wales Gold Award for Glamping at the Slate Caverns. 

Completed in May 2018, Glamping at the Slate Caverns was built for visitors who want to stay in accomodation that mixes camping in one of the most beautiful areas of the United Kingdom with all the luxuries you’d expect of a high quality hotel.

North Wales’ newest luxury accommodation, Caer Rhun Hall, a three-storey, late-Victorian mansion with a private house atmosphere, opens to the public on 8 August. 

The Grade II listed building was acquired two years ago and has undergone an extensive, multi-million pound refurbishment, creating 32 bedrooms in exclusive surroundings. The hotel will add further rooms in the grounds, growing to 76 by the end of 2019.