Well it’s over a week since the Llŷn and Eifionydd Eisteddfod has come to an end and I must admit that I enjoyed it! Have I turned into a Steddfod person? I’ve never been an Eisteddfod person or a person who enjoys festivals, but the Boduan Eisteddfod has been fantastic! […]
North Wales
All posts about things to do in North Wales
Beaches to Visit by Train (Cambrian Coast Line Edition)
Here in North Wales we have so many great beaches! Given my fondness for trains here’s a list of beaches you can reach by rail! In this post I specifically discuss ones you can visit along one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world – the Cambrian Coast […]
Tanygrisiau to Oakeley Arms
When your Dad asks if you’re up for a walk… consider carefully how far you’re about to walk! Ha! No in all seriousness this was a great day! The walk from Tanygrisiau to Oakeley Arms is full of amazing views and there’s a promise of a pizza and a pint […]
ZipWorld Fforest, Betws Y Coed
Normal people go out for lunch on Mother’s Day… what do I do? I take my kids to ZipWorld Fforest, Betws Y Coed! I had vouchers that needed to be used before 31st March 2023 so why not have a day out! We did three of the six adventures available […]
2023 Railway Bucket List
My beloved Ffestiniog trains return in less than three weeks time! Can’t wait for those but I also have a few more railway linked bucket list items for this year. I’ve reviewed my 2020 and 2021 goals and there are still some items I’ve yet to do. So in no […]
Gwrych Castle
Ah if you’re in the UK then it’s very likely that you will have heard of Gwrych Castle thanks to a rather odd but hugely popular reality tv show called I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. Truthfully I’ve never watched the show… I have no desire to watch […]
