Our Life In Eryri / Snowdonia
Anything and everything about Welsh slate
Who doesn’t love a good waterfall? Autumn is here and brings with it a whole load of rain… hello epic waterfalls! Blaenau Ffestiniog is well known for being one of the wettest places in Wales. Combine this with being in the mountains, it give you the best recipe for creating […]
The National Slate Museum turns 50 years old this week – only a spring chick! I’m ashamed to say that I’ve yet to visit in 2022 (I know!) so I have to pop over this week to join in with the celebrations. So what’s happening to celebrate a fabulous birthday? […]
(I was given free access to one of the trails by Treasure Trails in return for this post) In the Summer was contacted by Treasure Trails to review one of their walks. After browsing their website for local walks I came across the Porthmadog Slate Railways Trail – how perfect […]
I feel I ought to disclose this upfront…. I’m originally from Blaenau Ffestiniog so am highly biased BUT it’s an amazing place to visit! Here’s 7 reasons to love Blaenau Ffestiniog. 1) All.The.Slate Being a historic mining town, slate from Blaenau Ffestiniog once roofed the world. The slate mines might […]
I love Llanberis! It’s almost like being home without having to travel. Anyhow, here’s my list of 10 things to do/see in Llanberis. Amgueddfa Llechi Cymru / National Slate Museum Top of the list has to be the Amgueddfa Lechi (Slate Museum). It is one of my most favouritest places […]
During Gwynedd Business Week I had the pleasure to attend a Llechi Cymru event to hear all about the Welsh Slate World Heritage Bid. It was a great event held at Pant Du vineyard which is a great place – somewhere else I need to visit in Snowdonia this Summer […]
