North & Mid-Wales Travel

This hub is dedicated to the wonderful area of North & Mid Wales, a gorgeous part of the United Kingdom with a rich and valuable history, and unique culture. This hub will give you information about the area, where to go, what to see, the big towns in the area and useful websites in and around Wales.

Llandudno is one of the premier seaside resorts in North Wales. Settlers have been living in North Wales since biblical times, but the area grew expansively in the mid 1800's, when - thanks to the railway that passed nearby on the route to Holyhead - the area became one of the premier Victorian tourist resorts.

Llandudno grew bigger and bigger, until the near death of the UK Tourism Industry meant that the town struggled in the late 1970's and 1980's. However, a growth of a new breed of traveller keen to learn about the area has seen an upturn in the town fortunes. This is in no small part helped with the victorian cultural hub in the town, as well as a large investment from the local authroities, has meant that this town is popular with locals and tourists alike.

Things To Do

• Climb the Great Orme, or if you're not feeling particularly energetic, take the fabulous Great Orme Tramway.
• Take a walk along Llandudno Pier.
• Visit the Alice in Wonderland Museum.

Local Links

• Visit Llandudno - Llandudno's #1 website for tourist information and Llandudno b&b listings.
• My Llandudno - Llandudno Accommodation Listing.
• Care Wales - Conwy Page, that lists Care Homes in Llandudno
• Llandudno Hotel - Lauriston Court - located on the promenade
• Self Catering Accommodation Llandudno - Queens Hotel
• Holiday Park Llandudno - Seren Y Drffryn
• Caravan paks North Wales - Caravan Parks & Camping Sites Directory
• Restaurants Llandudno - Find Dining Indian Restaurant in the Heart of Llandudno
• Wales Live News - North Wales Travel & Tourism News
• Hotel Llandudno - The Wilton Hotel 4 Star promenade hotel

Colwyn Bay has a rich history as a coastal town. Literally 5 miles down the road from Llandudno, Colwyn Bay may not be the tourist hub that Llandudno is, but it has plenty of beauty in it's own right. The town has a number of attractions such as The Welsh Mountain Zoo in the Colwyn Heights region of the town and Victoria Pier, which is positioned right in the centre of the towns glorious seafront.

Colwyn Bay is home to one of Wales' longest established and successful football clubs, Colwyn Bay Football Club, who - despite being Welsh - they play in the English League.

Local Links

• Best of the Bay - which give listings for tourists and locals, recent events, and hotels in Colwyn Bay.
• Man Shop - Clothing for the Bigger man. Uk leading supplier of Big Mens clothes.
• UK Travel Blog - View our unique and informative blog about Popular North Wales Travel Destinations
  

Caernarfon is located within close proximity of Snowdonia National Park. It is probably best known for its magnificent castle. The castle begun in 1283 as part of Edward I conquest of Wales, the castle was constructed as a military stronghold as well as a seat of government and royal palace.

The castle gained worldwide fame in 1969 when it was the setting for the Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales.

Caernarfon is a lovely little market town, with a small harbour, adjacent to the castle, blue flag beach and various bars, restaurants and shops. From the town centre you can see across the Afon Menai towards Anglesey. Caernarfon offers some truly stunning views of the surrounding country side. If you are planning to visit Caernarfon and are looking for a lovely country house Caernarfon Hotel then Ty'n Rhos ticks all the boxes for a lovely getaway.

Lladderfel is a beautiful area comprised of welsh countryside, a refreshing sight for the eyes and provides a relaxing walk whenever you need it. The area includes local pubs and farmhouses rurally populated and linked together by quiet country roads twisting through simple fields and wooded patches. The area however is nearby the town of Bala.

Bala is a lovely market town with lots to offer someone who is planning a relaxing stay, close to its famous lake which just happens to be the largest natural lake in Wales, the lake is home to many kinds of water sports and related activities, and promises a great day out, even if it’s just a picnic at the lakeside. Bala has a nice heritage of hosting the national Eisteddfod three times, and its surrounding area is a beautiful verdant welsh countryside, which provides a peaceful background as you go about your activities. Bala is famous for the kayaking culture upon the lake and the nearby river Dee, therefore kayaking is widely available as a challenging activity for a day. There are three campsites nearby and a couple of mountains suitable for trekking; Aran Fawddwy and Arenig Fawr which are widely appreciated by local hikers and dog walkers. Overall it provides a relaxing destination, nearby to the means for a leisurely day out in town.

There are some wonderful places to stay in and around Bala including Bryn Melyn Farm which is a wonderful 5 star Self Catering Accommodation Snowdonia venue set in 12 acres of pasturland with tennis court, fishing and stunning views.

Welshpool is a lovely market town close to Shrewsbury in Mid Wales which reaches up to the picturesque Severn Valley near the border of England and Wales, surrounded by rolling hills of Montgomeryshire and unspoilt Countryside.

One of the most popular attractions in Welshpool is the 13th Century Powis Castle, a sandstone castle overlooking the Severn Valley. It is a very impressive castle with red walls and beautiful terraced gardens. Other attractions that bring visitors to Welshpool include a narrow gauge steam train which operates during the summer months. For the shoppers there are some interesting places to visit, and for those that like the more adventurous outdoor activities Welshpool has a lot to offer from fishing, to walking, horse riding, quad trekking, golf, country sports and much more.

There are many places to stay in Welshpool including Brightwater Lakes, a lovely place to spend your holidays. They have a variety of holiday homes and lodges to cater for all budgets, and it has so much to offer that you really will be spoilt for choice. Find out more about
Holiday Park Welshpool

Welshpool is easily accessible by regular rail services from Shrewsbury and Birmingham to the East and Aberystwyth to the West, and only 1 hour away from the M6 by road.

Local Links

• Holiday Homes Mid Wales
• Pemberton Holiday Homes
  
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Snowdonia is one of Wales’s most popular tourist destinations and The National Park which covers an area of 838 square miles offers stunning scenery and magnificent mountainous views.

The Welsh name for the Snowdonia National Park is ‘Eryri’ which means ‘the place of the eagles’. The Snowdonia National Park is the second largest National Park in England and Wales and has the second largest acquiring National Park status since 1951.

The National Park spans from just south of the historic town of Conwy on the North Wales coast over to Caernarfon in the west and further south to the scenic Aberdovey and Lake Bala in the east.

The Snowdonia National Park offers rugged highlands, striking valleys and is extremely rich in cultural heritage and wildlife.

If you are considering travelling to ~Snowdonia and can't decide exactley where you want to stay why not opt for a Motorhome Rental holiday, this way you get the freedom to go where you want when you want.

Many people who visit Snowdonia like to be as close to the National Park as possible and enjoy the outdoor adventures that it offers. There are numerous Holiday Parks in Snowdonia offering you the freedom to be in amongst the Snowdonia National Park. There are also many Lodges for Sale in Snowdonia and Snowdonia Holiday Homes for those that want to make this beautiful part of the country their second home.