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2012 June

Top events and days out in July

Posted on 29/06/12, filed under Wales | Comments Off

July is always packed full of events in Wales and 2012 is no exception.  Whether your ideal family day out involves music, food or animals, there are plenty of options to fill your summer whatever the weather.  Here are our pick of some of the best events in Wales this July.

Llangollen International Eisteddfod, 3 – 8 July

Every summer since 1947 Llangollen has staged one of… Continue reading

Edible mushroom foraging and dining in Mid Wales

Posted on 21/06/12, filed under Accommodation, Activities, Food, Hotels, Wales | Comments Off

The luxury Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells has invited fungi expert, Daniel Butler, to run a foraging safari in August.

A basket of wild mushrooms

Wild mushrooms

The day starts off with a three-hour foray, followed by a three-course lunch at a beautifully converted traditional Welsh longhouse. The two savoury courses will be mushroom-based. Daniel will also provide tips… Continue reading

The Countdown to Pembrokeshire Fish Week

Posted on 14/06/12, filed under Festivals, Food | Comments Off
Pembrokeshire Fish Week

There's lots to do at Pembrokeshire Fish Week

If you’re on holiday in Pembrokeshire next weekend be sure to check out Pembrokeshire Fish Week. Starting on Saturday 23 June the week long festival celebrates Wales’ wonderful seafood, spectacular coastline and award winning beaches.

Ravinder Bhogal

In Photographs – 5 Beautiful Welsh Beaches

Posted on 14/06/12, filed under Photography, Wales | Comments Off

Wales is surrounded by sea on three sides so it is no wonder we have so many beautiful beaches dotted along our coastline.
If you’re coming to Wales on your summer holiday you simply must visit one of our golden sandy beaches.

5 Welsh Beaches Perfect for Visiting on your Summer Holiday

Aberporth Beach, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

[caption id=”" align=”alignnone” width=”500″ caption=”Aberporth Beach is perfect for summer holiday… Continue reading

Don’t forget your Father’s Day present!

Posted on 13/06/12, filed under Days Out, Wales | Comments Off

Father’s day is this Sunday 17 June and every dad deserves a treat on father’s day. Wales is a great destination to explore with lots of outdoor activities, things to do and places to discover. If you’ve yet to buy your dad a present and want some last minute inspiration, we’ve come up with a few gift ideas to help you out.

5 Father’s Day Gift Ideas

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