There are few more spectacular (and often surprising) sights than rounding the corner of a woodland trail and finding yourself face to face with a waterfall. A rushing river powering its way over the edge and into empty space, before falling majestically to the plunge pool below, adds drama to any hike – and North…
Whitsun is on May 24th this year and, although the festival day itself is a Sunday, it comes with the added bonus of a Bank Holiday Monday, making it the perfect opportunity to get out and explore some of the attractions of North Wales. The range of activities on offer across the region is many…
There’s always something going on in North Wales, making it the a perfect destination for a visit all year round. Whether you like festivals or fayres, galleries or gigs, museums or markets our region has something to appeal to every taste and interest. The team at Great Escapes Wales thought it would be useful to…
Now in its fourth year, Wales’ biggest boat show, the All Wales Boat Show, is a festival celebrating all things maritime and is a great idea for a day out if you’re looking for something unique or different to do in North Wales this May. The show originated in Conwy but, bigger and better than…
North Wales is a haven for walkers and dog owners alike. From the Llyn Peninsula to the Snowdonia mountain range, North Wales boasts a diverse landscape to traverse, with breathtaking vistas to enjoy at almost every turn. Not only is regular exercise good for mind and body – human or canine – it’s also great…
If the extended Easter weekend has become nothing more than a memory, why not turn your thoughts to the upcoming Early May Bank Holiday? Taking place this year between Saturday 2 and Monday 4 May, the first Spring Bank Holiday weekend is an extremely busy one for North Wales. Not only does it play host…
The Isle of Anglesey boasts a rich history many small countries would be proud to call their own. It is a wonderful place to visit if you’re interested in heritage or Welsh history. Anglesey emerged into the ‘modern world’ around 63 AD when Roman general Gaius Suetonius Paulinus succeeded in his mission to break the…
North Wales is well-known as a land of mist and mountains but did you know that we’re also home to some of the UK’s most beautiful gardens? Whether you’re seeking time to reflect in tranquil surroundings or to spend a day learning about our wonderful natural world, a visit to one of North Wales’s many…
We had a taste of spring this week so it’s natural to start thinking about spending time out and about with family and friends. Easter offers the perfect excuse to get together and enjoy some new season sunshine but, be warned, it’s early this year (the 3rd to the 6th of April)! Just so you’re…
Mother’s Day (which falls on the 15th of March this year) can be a tricky celebration to plan for, as the Welsh weather in early spring can be somewhat… unpredictable. However, there are plenty of things you can plan for that don’t depend on Mum braving the elements whilst stranded in the middle of an…