In 1925, the architect Sir Clough Williams Ellis bought the estate of Aber La in North Wales. He started creating a home for fallen buildings. A place brim full of statues, corbels and whimsical features. Join me today as we discover the secrets of Portmeirion. Useful Information Location LL48 6ET […]
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I went to Rhyl, so that you don’t have to, and I was surprised! Rhyl has often been described as the worst seaside town in Wales and even in Britain! Apparently, it is a place with no history, no culture, nothing to do and the busiest road is always the […]
There is more to Prestatyn than caravan sites and shops! Here, we discover 10 best kept secrets of Prestatyn. Prestatyn is a seaside resort town on the North Wales coast, in the county of Denbighshire. Barkby Beach marks the start of the Gronant Sand Dunes which is an SSSI. Prestatyn […]
There is more to Conwy than just the castle! I’ve perhaps discovered the best kept secrets of Conwy! Conwy Castle, built by Edward I as part of his “iron ring” is world famous thanks to it’s UNESCO listing. However, did you know that the listing includes the fortified town walls? […]
Llandudno. A well known Victorian seaside resort in North Wales. But, how well do you know Llandudno? Are you familiar with the tramway? – What about the other tramway?? Are you familiar with the pier? – What about the other piers? Are you familiar with the pebble covered beach? – […]
Bagillt is a village on the A548 coast road, in Flintshire, North Wales. It has a surprising wealth of history. Dafydd ap Llewellyn was born at Hen Blas Castle. He reigned as Prince of Wales from 1240. Like much of the River Dee estuary, Bagillt has a lot of industrial […]