A visit to MOSTYN is a must as it is ’ foremost contemporary art wire in the world and the longest in Europe – both great facilities for gallery, situated in the traditional seaside resort of Llandudno. Behind that perfect team building day. Contents an impressive Edwardian terracotta facade, and topped with a Welcome / Croeso 02-03 landmark gold spire, the original turn of the century galleries are Step back in time to uncover the secrets of slate and the people who Welcome Heritage on the Move 04-05 merged with stunning modern spaces in an award-winning quarried it at the National Slate Museum, with slate architectural design. The six gallery spaces exhibit the best in splitting demonstration. A visit around the waterwheel and Walking in 06 international contemporary art and craft, showing artists and makers quarrymen’s houses will give you an authentic taste of what home Legends of Old & Symbols of Wales 07 from Wales and beyond. With friendly staff, activities for all ages, a life was like during buoyant and leaner times. Food Heaven 08-09 Croeso lovely shop and a bright and airy café, there's something for everyone. Plan It 10 With emphasis on sustainability the Centre for Alternative Technology Festivals 11 Woollen Mills manufacturers of traditional Welsh woven (CAT) at Machynlleth is a must. With seven acres of hands-on displays, A region on the move – that’s North Wales and is rapidly Accommodation 12-16 bedspreads/blankets and tweeds. The water driven turbine which examples of environmentally responsible building, renewable energy Attractions 17-25 growing as a destination. generates their electricity can be viewed all year within shop hours. and organic gardens, there is something for everyone at CAT. Weaving demonstrations are also available with shop and tearoom. Refreshment Stops 26 Meet in North Wales 27 North Wales makes a big impression on visitors with its Sail deep underground into the mountains of Southern . Out & About 28 spectacular views and unparalleled beauty, with its range of Why not take a walk on the wild side at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Passing through a magical you enter the Labyrinth’s Coach Parking 29 diverse attractions, good quality hotels, conference and Colwyn Bay covering an area of 37 acres. Home to a variety of winding tunnels and immense caverns, alive with ancient myths and animals, many of which are parts of the European Breeding legends. Back above ground browse the Craft Centre and Making the Grade 30 meeting venues and of course a warm Welsh welcome – we Programmes, such as Sumatran tigers and snow leopards. The Welsh enjoy a delicious meal in Y Crochan Café. How to Get Here 31 have it all here in North Wales. The culture and identity of Mountain Zoo is making an increasingly important contribution to the North Wales has been influenced by the legends, myths, and conservation and education work of zoos, nationally and world-wide. magic that are associated with almost every lake, hill, mountain and village throughout the region. Surf Snowdonia, a 400 metre surf lagoon roughly the size of six football pitches plus adrenalin thrills and spills, Crash and Splash North Wales is small enough to explore, ...so why not take your group on a quest to find out more lagoon to SUP safaris, kayaking and kiddies soft play. We also have yet varied enough to visit again and again about our region. zip wires, underground trampolines, Zip Wire Velocity the fastest zip

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ur trams and trains are just as of the special weekends from Rail Ales to road adventure that will take you right into spectacular above ground as they Victorian Weekends and Murder Mysteries - the heart of Llechwedd’s man-made are underground. The Great Orme what a great way to add variety to a tour. mountains. Tram, Llandudno, is the only cable-pulled tramway on British roads and a very scenic A tram ride deep into Llechwedd Slate “the stream in the way to reach the top – a must when visiting Caverns at Blaenau is only the sky”. Exhilarating and exciting are not the Victorian resort of Llandudno. One of start of an incredible half-mile journey words you normally associate with a canal, just three in the world. The trams are underground to a huge cave and a but you will at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. named after saints. By the time you reach subterranean lake. It is a living celebration They call it ‘the stream in the sky’ for a the 600ft Orme summit, you’ll feel of this most Welsh of Welsh industries. reason and here’s why: it’s 126ft high and heavenly too. Take your group on a deep mine tour – the 1,007ft long, with 19 stone arches carrying caverns are like one big time machine. the canal – and many intrepid There are also great incentives for group Experience the sights and sounds of late visitors – high across the River Dee. You visits at our railways too, with Llangollen 19th century mining conditions with a can walk it (use the handrail!) or take a Railway in the North East, Ffestiniog and combination of leading-edge technology leisurely barge trip, and feel like you’re Welsh Highland Railways in the North West and traditional storytelling to bring the floating on air. and Talyllyn Railway in Southern Snowdonia. miners’ stories to life. Or if you fancy something a bit different what about a All can arrange memorable journeys with thrilling guided adventure in a 4x4 military lunches, afternoon teas or visit during one truck? – the new quarry explorer is an off

4 For information or assistance in arranging your group visit www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk 5 Walk the coast The Wales Coast Path is 870 miles in total of which 340 miles are in North Wales. The good news is that you don’t Walking in have to be a committed walker to enjoy our dramatic and Legends varied coastline. You can explore the path in sections from North East Wales/Chester border to Southern Snowdonia not forgetting the Isle of Anglesey. Stopping off en-route at one of our historical sites or to learn about the area’s wildlife and seascape makes the journey both interesting North Wales and enjoyable, not to mention a café stop or two. of Old &

www.walescoastpath.gov.uk reas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) are areas across Britain where the landscape needs protecting. We have 3 destinations in North Wales; Symbols Offa’s Dyke Clwydian Range and Dee Valley, Llyn and Anglesey. It really is no surprise that Be inspired by the stunning views of Snowdonia, the the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley secured the Area of Outstanding Natural Clwydian Range and the Dee Valley. Soak up the history Beauty status. The first encounter many people have of the range is when of ancient hill forts, castles and abbeys. This iconic route driving through a small part of it on the A55. The encounter is short, but runs for 177 miles (285km) through the breathtaking of Wales memorable – and it really is the tip of the iceberg. Exploring the range is an borderlands of Wales & England. incredible experience, the rolling hills, untouched countryside and stunning views make for an unforgettable experience. A quarter of the Llyn Peninsula’s The National Trails follows a spectacular dyke that the dynamic coastline is a recognised Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The King Offa constructed in the 8th Century to divide his coastline is a favourite among walkers who can explore it all thanks to the Welsh Kingdom of Mercia from rival regions. In North Wales it Coast Path. Along the network of paths you’ll discover stunning scenery, nature climbs the hill from Prestatyn and follows the Clwydian Range, officially designated an Area of Outstanding reserves and unique dune systems. Natural Beauty. It passes Iron Age hill forts along the Did you know? way. It crosses Llandegla Forest and moors before Almost all of Anglesey’s 125 mile coastline is an Area of Outstanding Natural crossing the Dee Valley along Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Mark Hughes Beauty. Within the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are three heading south via Chirk Castle. Footballer/Manager stretches of Anglesey’s heritage coast. Along the born in Ruabon island’s coastline, you’ll discover everything from cliffs There are countless opportunities for circular walks to nature reserves. The marine life is in abundance, along its route. Most groups large or small walk the and the Welsh Coast Path surrounds the island – Offa’s Dyke path in stages and there’s no better place to giving walkers complete access. start that challenging journey than North Wales.

www.offasdyke.org.uk The Welsh Lovespoon Daffodil Mabinogion Pilgrim’s Way A handcrafted gift made of a solid The daffodil is the national flower Wales has a rich heritage of magical and mystical tales including the A walking route of over 135 miles/218kms from block of wood, the tradition of a of Wales and is a symbol of our Mabinogion (a famous collection of stories taken from medieval Welsh Basingwerk in North East Wales to in the male admirer crafting a lovespoon patron saint, David, (Dewi Sant in manuscripts which were compiled in the 12th and 13th centuries.) They North West. Discover the ancient history of Wales hidden for a young woman indicated to the Welsh) and of rebirth and describe the lives and the heroic and magical achievements of a group of in the hillsides or visit a mighty waterfall, rushing streams woman’s family that he was skilled faithfulness because they bloom interrelated characters and recount the encounters between the mortal and and holy wells enjoying the wealth of wild flowers and bird and capable with his hands. The every year even after the harshest underworlds. These fables embrace aspects of a pagan life. You can either follow the Coast Path with its stunning oldest existing lovespoon in Wales winters. St David’s Day is era and the medieval world of the Arthurian age; views, choosing the historic route through Bangor and dates back to 1667. Each specific celebrated in Wales on the 1st of there is also the famous myths and legends of or the inspirational landscapes route through carving on the spoon is symbolic, March each year. Gelert, Rhys a Meinir, Prince Madoc and profiles Snowdonia. Read the poetry inspired by the landscape of from the eternal love of the Celtic of famous bards and writers to name a few. Wales through the ages – including Gerard Manley Hopkins knot, to the twisted stem indicating Did you know? at St Beuno’s in Tremeirchion, the Welsh poets celebrated togetherness. in Llansannan church and RS Thomas at . Rhys Ifans Places of interest on or near the route include St Seven Wonders of Wales Actor Winefride’s Well, Holywell; St Asaph Cathedral; born in Ruthin Hafodunos Hall, a Gothic revival house located near the (Saith Rhyfeddod Cymru in Welsh) is a village of Llangernyw; Stone Circles on the hillside high traditional list of notable landmarks in North above the town of Penmaenmawr; Bangor Cathedral; Wales, commemorated in an anonymously written St Beuno’s Church, and many more. Did you know? rhyme in the late 18th or early 19th century by an English Visitor to North Wales: You can walk the Pilgrim’s Way in stages (25 in total) or Jade Jones plan the whole journey over 10 to 15 days. Taekwondo Champion Rhaeadr and Wrexham steeple, born in Bodelwyddan Snowdon’s mountain without its people, www.pilgrims-way-north-wales.org Overton yew trees, St Winefride’s well, Llangollen bridge and Gresford bells. Mary Jones Walk The Native language of Wales In 1800, when she was 15 years old, Mary Jones saved what little money she had for six years to afford to buy a The Leek The Harp Welsh is spoken by three-quarters of a million people – most in Wales, but bible and walked barefoot from Llanfihangel-y-Pennant also in England, the USA, Canada and Argentina. across valleys and around mountains to Bala. By following this linear route, you will walk 28 miles The leek is the national emblem of The harp is the only traditional Bore da Diolch Eglwys Pentre through the spectacular countryside of the old county of Wales. According to legend the instrument in Wales with an Good morning Thanks Church Village Meirionydd, from an enchanting valley at the foot of Cadair patron Saint of Wales St David on unbroken history up to the present Dydd da Croeso Welsh Tref Idris, Llanfihangel-y-Pennant to the shores of Llyn Tegid, the eve of the battle against the day. It is also the instrument most Good day Welcome Cymraeg Town Bala. You will cross public paths and paths used with the Saxons advised Welsh soldiers to often cited in Welsh literature Prynhawn da Aber Llyn Ie permission of the landowner, over mountain pastures and wear leeks in their caps so as to through the ages. Good Afternoon Rivermouth Lake Yes through woodlands, along old romantic lanes, country easily distinguish friend from foe. Noswaith dda Afon Pont Na roads and short unavoidable sections on the main road. Good evening River Bridge No www.bydmaryjonesworld.org.uk Hwyl Bryn Môr Iechyd da! Goodbye Hill Sea Cheers!

6 For information or assistance in arranging your group visit www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk For information or assistance in arranging your group visit www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk 7 They say we are what we eat... Food & Drink Which explains why we’re a happy lot here in North Wales. Our fruit and veg are as fresh as Food the air. Our meat and dairy as healthy as the Festivals grass our herds chew on. Food has rarely tasted this good! But like all good hosts, we Real Ale Trail, Flintshire like to share. There are just so many great www.realaletrailflintshire.co.uk local flavours to tickle the taste buds. Why Wrexham Food & Drink Festival Heaven not come and visit and see for yourself. www.wrexhamfoodfest.wordpress.com Beaumaris Food Festival www.beaumarisfoodfestival.co.uk Mold Food & Drink Festival www.moldfoodfestival.co.uk Denbigh Beer Festival www.denbighbeerfestival.org Llangollen Hamper www.llangollenfoodfestival.com Gwledd Feast www.conwyfeast.co.uk Llandudno Christmas Fayre www.llandudnochristmasfayre.co.uk Food & Craft Fair www.portmeirion-village.com

Traditional Welsh Cakes Anglesey Sea Salt Edwards of Conwy Anglesey Sea Salt is an award-winning Saltcote Edwards of Conwy is a traditional Welsh, British and Visitor Centre and a first for Anglesey, Wales and European award winning Master Butcher and and the UK. It lies on the banks of the Menai Sausage & Pie maker located in the historic World Strait in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Heritage town of Conwy, North Wales and are Why not offer your group a ‘behind the scenes’ proud to be known as the “Best Butchers Shop in one-of-a-kind tour which is recommended for Wales” for 2016-17 as well as “Champion for Welsh anyone interested in salt’s place in our history, Butchers 2017” by the Countryside Alliance. culture, food and in what makes Halen Môn Sea www.edwardsofconwy.co.uk Salt the world’s finest seasoning. Micro- www.halenmon.com Henllan Bread breweries Welsh cakes, also Welshcakes or pics, are Aberffraw Biscuits A family run bakery in Denbigh North Wales, traditional in Wales. They have been producing bread, cake & morning goods for popular since the late 19th Century with Aberffraw biscuits are an ancient Welsh North, & Merseyside. Exporters of & Vineyards the addition of fat, sugar and dried fruit to shortbread pressed with a scallop shell and said Cake to the Middle East and the USA. a longer standing recipe for flat-bread to be Britain’s oldest biscuit. www.henllanbread.co.uk s a region, North Wales baked on a griddle. Cooking on a bakestone www.aberffrawbiscuits.com has more breweries and or griddle has been common practice vineyards than ever Conwy Brewery Aberfalls Distillery Pant Du throughout Wales for centuries. The art of a good Welsh cake is to cook them quickly Jones Crisps before. The surge is only recent, Baravelli’s Chocolate Conwy Brewery produce a Distillery is a new Pant Du Vineyard and Orchard on both sides so that they stay moist in Jones Crisps is the Welsh choice for crisps. Made but welcomed. range of cask & bottle distillery located in is situated on the stunning the centre, but take care not to burn them! Baravelli’s are Wales’ first Bean to Bar with 100% Welsh grown potatoes and the only conditioned ales suitable for all , home to the slopes of the Valley, Artisan Chocolatier based in Conwy, producing crisp company owned by a Welsh based So what can you expect from a tastes & occasions. Brewery famous . Alongside Snowdonia, North Wales and Shopping List Tours also available. our premium single malt has been planted on the south hand-made chocolate, truffle making courses company, each crisp is hand cooked in high oleic North Wales micro-brewery? Well, • 225g self raising flour and taster evenings. sunflower oil. www.conbrew.moonfruit.com whisky production, we have facing glacial slopes of the • Pinch of salt you can almost certainly expect a created a range of premium valley. Come and visit us and www.baravellis.com www.madryn.co.uk/pages/jones-o-gymru • 1 teaspoon mixed spice representation of North Wales In liqueurs, inspired by our see our vines and orchard for • 1 large egg beaten there. Water in North Wales is Gwinllan Conwy beautiful Welsh surroundings yourself in this scenic part of • 75g caster sugar pretty unique – and Welsh water and our work with the local North Wales. • 110g butter, lard or margarine Castell Gwyn Cheese Llaeth y Llan botanic gardens. is of course a consistent theme Vineyard www.pantdu.co.uk • 75g mixed currants and sultanas Artisan Camembert Cheese produced on Anglesey At Llaeth Y Llan / Village Dairy the Roberts www.aberfallsdistillery.com with ales and beers. No two ales A Welsh Vineyard offering a Sieve the flour, salt and spice into a mixing www.castellgwyn.com family have been producing superb award winning are ever the same, so expect unique vineyard experience yogurt from their family farm in the heart of bowl. Then with your fingers, rub in the something different, whilst with the stunning backdrop of Purple Moose butter, lard or margarine until the mixture North Wales countryside since the 80’s making all the Snowdonia National Park Wild Horse sorts of tasty flavours in all kinds of sizes! quality is assured in every drop. Brewery looks crumbly. Add the sugar and dried Cadwaladers Ice Cream www.gwinllanconwy.co.uk Brewery fruit. Pour in the beaten egg adding milk if it www.villagedairy.co.uk seems a little dry and stir to make soft Experience a unique guided Y Bragdy Mws Piws / The Cadwaladers was established in 1927 in the Wild Horse Brewing Company Purple Moose Brewery is a '40- dough. Roll out the dough on a lightly little village of by David and Hannah vineyard tour followed by some Great Orme is a small craft brewery located Barrel' micro-brewery based in floured work surface to approximately 5mm Cadwalader. Over the years, Cadwaladers Patchwork Pate wine tasting, or how about a in Llandudno, North Wales – the historic harbour town of thick. Cut into discs with a 4-5cm cutter. have expanded their popular ice cream and tour of a brewery to try your hand Brewery established in 2015. We’re all , North Wales, Grease a flat griddle pan or heavy frying coffee cafes all over Wales and England, Award winning Welsh food company, run by about fresh, modern and at brewing, this can be done at a close to the mountains of pan lightly buttered and place over a bringing the best quality service and products foodies for foodies. If you’re after delicious or Brewers of Cask and Bottled delicious craft beer which is Snowdonia. medium heat. Bake the Welsh cakes on the to their customers. unusual pâté you’ve come to the right place! number of micro brewery’s. Test Ale and the Home of Snowdon why we mill our grain onsite, www.purplemoose.co.uk griddle, turning once, until golden brown on www.cadwaladers.co.uk www.patchwork-pate.co.uk your own flavours and pick up a Craft Lager freshly for each brew. both sides but still a little soft in the middle. few crates at the end. www.greatormebrewery.co.uk www.wildhorsebrewing.co.uk Dust with caster sugar while still hot.

8 For information or assistance in arranging your group visit www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk 9 This list was compiled during November 2017 details Festivals and events in North Wales are varied from may have changed, please check dates and times before traditional to cultural, music to walking festivals, Plan it... you visit. Festivals... there really is something for everyone.

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Conwy Seed Fair Victorian Classic Car Show Three Peaks Extravaganza Yacht Race Conwy | March Llandudno | April/May Prestatyn | May | June phone 01492 650851 phone 07401 010122 phone 07788598991 phone 01341 280787 conwybeekeepers.org.uk victorian-extravaganza.com prestatyncarshow.blogspot.co.uk www.threepeaksyachtrace.co.uk Wales Harp Festival Prestatyn and Clwydian Llangollen Eisteddfod Range Walking Festival The Fourth Wales International Harp Festival Six days of the best music and folk dance, will be held at Galeri, Caernarfon to celebrate and the whole world in one place! Each year JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER A firmly established walking festival the 90th birthday of the legendary harpist, around 4,000 performers and as many as providing a range of FREE guided walks for all Dr. Osian Ellis CBE, and the enormous 50,000 visitors converge on this beautiful ages and abilities, ranging from all day treks contribution that he made to music-making small Welsh town and its International to easier strolls with some special themes. over a period of 70 years. There will be Pavilion; to sing and dance in a unique Fun and adventure for all the family in the concerts, competitions, master-classes, combination of competition, performance, great outdoors. lectures, fun classes for absolute beginners, and international peace and friendship. harp exhibitions and much more…

walesharpfestival.co.uk prestatynwalkingfestival.co.uk international-eisteddfod.co.uk

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Underneath Tour de Môn International Hamper Llangollen the Arches Music Festival Food Festival Wrexham | July Anglesey | August North Wales | September Llangollen | October phone 01978 292015 phone 01248 723553 phone 01745 584508 phone 01978 860111 facebook underneaththearches tourdemon.co.uk nwimf.com llangollenfoodfestival.com

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Venue Cymru Pavilion Theatre Llandudno Rhyl phone 01492 872000 phone 01745 330000 venuecymru.co.uk rhylpavilion.co.uk Anglesey Agricultural Show Llandudno Arts Weekend World Shore Angling Pontio Theatr Championships The Anglesey Agricultural Show is an annual LLAWN is a free arts festival that celebrates Bangor Mold two-day event event held during August at and explores Llandudno through art, artefact, phone 01248 382828 phone 01352 701521 The Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers and the Mona Showground. sound, comedy, performance and pontio.co.uk theatrclwyd.com participation. Across the weekend you can Council welcome the world’s top shore anglers to Conwy County The Show offers superbly presented animals explore this work in unusual spaces and for the 35th World Championship for Men and and livestock, shopping and exhibition surprising places including baptist chapels; the 26th World Championship for Ladies. North Wales Food & Craft Festival Galeri Stiwt Theatre pavilion, equestrian events, craft exhibitors, empty shops; shipping containers and our Choral Festival food hall, produce exhibitions, machinery and very own Victorian Bathing Machines. Caernarfon Wrexham vehicle stands as well as much more. Portmeirion | December phone 01286 685250 phone 01978 841300 Llandudno | November phone 01766 772390 galericaernarfon.com stiwt.com northwaleschoralfestival.com portmeirion-village.com angleseyshow.org.uk llawn.org wsac2018.com

10 For information or assistance in arranging your group visit www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk For information or assistance in arranging your group visit www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk 11 MENAI BRIDGE Hotel | Chateau Rhianfa

Nestled away in Anglesey with breath taking views overlooking Snowdonia, our stunning Grade 2 listed French style; stunning chateau is full of enchanting stories and unforgettable surprises.

Dream the night away in one of our 30 stylish bedrooms. Chateau is located near all of Anglesey’s attractions

Special Breaks offered Open All year January Blues No. of bedrooms Group Packages En- suite bedrooms 29 • Driver Incentives Doubles 30, Twins 3, Family 2 • Commission offered to group buyers Net Group Rates • Evening Entertainment B & B £250 pr.pn can be arranged Dinner B&B £320 pr.pn

Glyn Garth, Menai Bridge, Ynys Mon, LL59 5NU phone 01248 880090 email [email protected] www.chateaurhianfa.com

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BANGOR Guest Accommodation | The Management Centre

The Management Centre is graded as Visit Wales 4 Star Guest Accommodation and offers 56 en-suite guest bedrooms that have achieved the Visit Wales Business Class Gold Standard.

Accommodation Many of the rooms have stunning views of the Menai Strait and Anglesey. Facilities are fully accessible for wheelchair users, please note that due to The Management Centre being a grade ll listed building, there is no lift access to the third floor bedrooms. North Wales Our range of guest bedrooms include single, twin, double and king executive and all come equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi and a dedicated workspace for all your business or study needs. All guest bedrooms are en-suite with complimentary tea and coffee making Luxury, traditional, seaside and town-centre hotels facilities and digital flat screen televisions. are perfect for groups of all sizes.

Special Breaks offered Open All year

Some of our smaller hotels or our study centre situated • Commission to Travel Agents No. of bedrooms 56 En-suite: in the Snowdonia National Park could be ideal for that • Driver Incentives Doubles 39, Twins 4, Singles 7 • Commission offered to Family 1, Executive 3, Disabled 2 Group Buyers special interest group. Net Group Rates B&B from £38.33 pp,pn Dinner B&B from £59.17 pp,pn

College Road, Bangor, , LL57 2DG Contact Reservations phone 01248 365900 email [email protected] www.themanagementcentre.co.uk

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For information or assistance in arranging your group visit www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk 13 CAERNARFON Hotel | Group Accommodation | Celtic Royal Hotel Snowdonia National Park Centre

Situated on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, in the historical The historical 18th Century mansion, , occupies a walled town of Caernarfon. superb position overlooking the river Dwyryd in the heart of Snowdonia National Park. Today it provides a range of different This deluxe Hotel offers 110 chic en-suite bedrooms, Fine-Dining, Stylish courses, accommodation, meeting rooms and is an excellent venue for Conference Facilities hosting 300 delegates, Leisure Club, 16mtr pool. weddings, conferences and seminars. The centre has a 80 seater Near Medieval Welsh Castles, Gardens and Golf Clubs. Newly refurbished theatre, two seminar rooms which overlook the valley, break out Restaurant & Ballroom. rooms, 13 acres of beautiful Victorian gardens and is renowned for its good, wholesome food. Superb venue for Group Travel, Special Interest Tours, Team Building Incentives and Dance Groups. Located within easy reach of Manchester Its central location within the National Park means that it is easily and Liverpool airports, Bangor train station and Holyhead ferryport. accesible by car, bus or train. Group visits to the gardens can be arranged with a refreshment stop in the Dwyryd Tea Room. We are very • Dance floor – 2100sq feet flexible and can easily adapt to your specific needs. Feel free to contact • Evening Entertainment on request us for copies of our different brochures or to discuss your requirements.

Special Breaks offered Open All year Activities and Courses Open All year

• Winter Warmers No. of bedrooms 110 • Walking • Painting No. of bedrooms 26 en-suite • Christmas & New Year Packages Doubles 29; Twins 5; Family 76 • History • Photography 5 Double; 4 Family; 7 Twin; • Dance Groups • Craft Making • Wildlife 10 Single • Renunions Net Group Rates • Writing • Chamber Music • Easter Packages B&B from £36 pp,pn; • Steam Trains Net Group Rates • Country & Western Packages Dinner B&B from £44 pp,pn B&B from £42.95 pp,pn Full Board from £49 pp,pn Group Packages Dinner, B&B from £65.00 pp,pn Group Packages • Commission to Travel Agent Full Board from £80.00 pp,pn • Commission to Travel Agent • Driver Incentives • Driver Incentives • Conference enquiries welcome

Bangor Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 1AY Contact Reservations Plas Tan y Bwlch, Maentwrog, Gwynedd, LL41 3YU Contact Reservations phone 01286 674477 email [email protected] phone 01766 772600 email [email protected] www.celtic-royal.co.uk www.plastanybwlch.com

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CAERNARFON Hotel | BETWS-Y-COED Hotel | LLANDUDNO Hotel | Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia

Situated in the Snowdonia National Park, at the foot of Snowdon within 30 acres of gardens and woodlands. We are ideally located for groups to explore Llanberis and North Wales.

All bedrooms en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, television, hairdryer, telephone.

• We also welcome meal stops and coffee stops • On-site coach parking for residential groups • No single supplement - first 4 single rooms • All inclusive packages - November to March • Evening Entertainment - Monday to Thursday from May to Sept

• Driver incentives Special Breaks offered Waterloo Hotel • Evening entertainment on St George’s Hotel Special Breaks offered Open All year request • January - reduced rates An ideal base for discovering the endless St Georges Hotel offers some of the finest • Commission paid to travel Winter Specials, All Inclusive No. of bedrooms 104 array of what beautiful North Wales and its views across the Bay of Llandudno. agents 10% Packages, Christmas Breaks, Doubles 45; Twins 35; coast has to offer. • Driver Incentives Within a 2 minute walk of the town centre 20 paying rooms New Year Breaks, Easter Packages, Singles 14; Family 10 • Commission offered to Dance Groups, Walking Groups, Private dining and conferencing available. and stumbling distance of the promenade Net Group Rates group buyers Team Building All guests receive complimentary use of and beach. • Evening Entertainment B&B from £32.50 pp,pn leisure facilities. can be arranged Group Packages Dinner B&B from £45 pp,pn • Commission paid to travel agents • Driver incentives Open All year Open All year • Commission offered to Group (except Dec 23rd-26th) Ensuite bedrooms 81 Buyers Doubles 41, Twins 43, Ensuite bedrooms 45 Singles 5, Family 6 24 Double • 23 Double/Twins P P Bed & Breakfast £65.00 pp,pn Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4TY Contact Group Reservations Bed & Breakfast Dinner B&B £90.00 pp,pn from £57.50 pp,pn phone 01286 870253 email [email protected] Full board £110 pp,pn Holyhead Road, Betws y Coed, LL24 0AR Dinner B&B The Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy, Ll30 2LG www.theroyalvictoria.co.uk phone 01690 710411 from £77.50 pp,pn phone 01492 877544 email [email protected] email [email protected] P www.waterloo-hotel.info www.stgeorgeswales.co.uk

14 For information or assistance in arranging your group visit www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk For information or assistance in arranging your group visit www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk 15 LLANDUDNO Hotel | Hotel | LLANDUDNO Hotel The Queens Hotel

Traditional Promenade/seafront hotel, boasting a central location. All bedrooms offer en-suite accommodation with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities.

Excellent cuisine freshly prepared by our team of chefs.

Open daily for morning coffee, lunches, afternoon and high teas.

• Coach parking on site • Two lifts • Evening entertainment • Wi-Fi Hot Spot • Ramp access • Conference enquiries welcome • Catering for groups up to 150 • Exclusive use of Ballroom for Dancing Holidays, Meetings etc.

Nant Gwrtheyrn Special Breaks offered Ambassador Hotel Special Breaks offered Special Breaks offered Open All year ˆ New Year’s Eve Package • Turkey and tinsel Tucked away on the breath-taking Llyn • Commission to Group Buyers Traditional family run seafront hotel on the • Winter warmers October - December; No. of bedrooms 83 En-suite: peninsula lies the enchanting village of • Driver Incentives principle street from the promenade to the • Bridge holidays, garden tours Turkey & Tinsel Doubles 21, Twins 35, Nant Gwrtheyrn. 24 terraced cottages • Conference enquiries welcome main shopping area. • Commission paid to travel Singles 11, Family 16 transformed into beautiful contemporary 5* Net Group Rates January - March; agents en-suite group accommodation. 10 New units Best corner promenade location on the bay! • Commission offered to Net Group Rates Various Themes suitable for group accommodation, events, B&B from £55 pp.pn group buyers B&B from £28.00-£47.00 pp, pn Dinner B&B from £70 pp.pn visits and conferences. 4* self catering Guests returning for 30 years. • Evening Entertainment on • Driver Incentives DB&B from £38.00-£55.00 pp, pn Full Board from £80 pp.pn selected nights • Commission paid to Group Buyers cottages. All offering stunning coastal and mountain views. Contact us for information 57 bedrooms with television, telephone, Full Board on request Open All year Open All year on: courses, Heritage tea/coffee facilities and hairdryers. Centre visits, Holidays, Weddings, Ensuite bedrooms Ensuite bedrooms 57 Conferences, Meetings, Events, Exhibitions, 32 En-suite: 12 Doubles, 13 twins, 3 singles, 4 Family. Group Net Rates Guided Tours, on site Café and Shop. P B & B from £30 pp,pn Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LE Contact Reception 4 self-catering: 2 sleeps 8, 1 Dinner B&B £36 pp,pn sleeps 4, 1 sleeps 2. phone 01492 877218 email [email protected] , Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 6NL Grand Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2NR www.gueenshotelllandudno.co.uk phone 01758 750 334 10 group accommodation units: phone 01492 876886 email [email protected] 4 sleeps 6, 2 sleeps 3, email [email protected] P www.nantgwrtheyrn.org 4 sleeps 2 www.hotelambassador.co.uk

PRESTATYN Hotel | The Beaches Hotel

Our beautiful hotel by the sea offers 71 bedrooms enjoying the fresh, clean colours of the beach.

Because of our unique position, on the sea front, all our rooms have views of the beaches and sea, or the Prestatyn hills. Every room has an Attractions en-suite bathroom with either a bath or shower and all the usual home comforts, television with Freeview, free WIFI internet connection, desk/dressing table, tea and coffee making, and hairdryers. Our leisure facilities consist of a large, indoor swimming pool, well North Wales equipped gym, sauna & steam room.

Our leisure suite is free to use for all residents and memberships are available for non-residents. North Wales has a great range of activities and attractions to suit all types of groups.

Group Packages Open All year Whether it’s visiting elegant historic houses and gardens, • Commission paid to travel agents No. of bedrooms 71 en-suite • Driver incentives - 1 Free place for Doubles 38; Twins 18; seeking out the best adrenalin activities on offer, visiting every 20 paying passengers Singles 7; Family 7; Disabled 1 • Commission offered to Group industrial sites or simply walking, relaxing and enjoying Buyers Net Group Rates B&B from £35.00 pp,pn the flora and fauna in the Areas of Outstanding Natural Dinner B&B from £49.00 pp,pn Beauty. There really is something for everyone here in North Wales

Beach Road East, Prestatyn, , LL19 7LG phone 01745 853072 email [email protected] www.thebeacheshotel.com

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16 For information or assistance in arranging your group visit www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk LLANDUDNO ollen W Llang harf Est 1884 A wonderful day out for all the family

Aqueduct Cruises Horsedrawn Boat Trips

A 2hr cruise on our fully weatherproofed, Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a centrally heated boat over the mighty Horsedrawn boat trip on the upper reaches of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, and along the beautiful the , pulled by one of our Dee Valley which has all recently been awarded gorgeous heavy horses. Boats are covered for MOSTYN Admission is free World Heritage status., Along with Tea and all weather trips. We can provide either a 45 Ploughman’s lunches and Welsh For exhibitions and events coffee. Light meals or Welsh cream teas can be minute trip or a 2hr trip to the Horseshoe falls. MOSTYN is Wales’ foremost contemporary see website for details cream teas available on board art gallery, situated in the traditional www.mostyn.org provided by prior arrangement. We can operate seaside town of Llandudno. these trips all the year round. Six galleries, merging traditional and modern architecture, present exhibitions by artists Discounted rates for Coach operators. and makers from Wales and around the world. With friendly staff, activities for all ages, and Boats seat up to 52 passengers a lovely shop and café, there's something for everyone. We offer free short and informal Open tours for groups. Please book ahead for Tuesday - Sunday all year • On board commentary • The ideal indoor/outdoor attraction groups of 10 or more. All spaces are fully round, except Christmas Day, accessible for wheelchairs or buggies. Boxing Day and New Year's Day. • Coach drop off• Free point refreshments • Free refreshments for coach for drivers coach drivers Opening Times 10.30am - 4.00pm 12 Vaughan Street, Llandudno, Conwy LL30 1AB Contact Lee or Neil 01978 860702 phone 01492 879201 email [email protected] Email: [email protected] - www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk Tog Welsh Cob www.mostyn.org

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Net Group Rates 10+ Net Group Rates Special events Free Admission Llangollen Railway Single £8.00 Welsh Mountain Zoo Adults £10.50 OAP £7.50 Ltd National Slate Museum Return £14.40 Children £7.50 • Handspinning Nearest Railway Station: Llangollen Railway is the only standard Go Wild in Wales for a great day out in a View the weaving (Monday to Friday) and demonstrations Situated under towering slate mountains in Bangor (9 mile) gauge heritage railway in North Wales. Other rates are available friendly caring conservation zoo in lovely Prices apply for groups over 15+ the water driven turbine which generates Wed-Thurs (June-Sept) the Victorian Engineering workshops of on request garden surroundings. electricity to power the mill museum where • Rag Rug Making Slate Quarry the museum tells Driver Incentive Nearest Railway Station: Complimentary We are located beside the historic Dee we manufacture traditional Welsh Demonstrations the story of the slate industry in Wales. Colwyn Bay (1 mile) Tuesdays (June-Sept) refreshments available Bridge (built in 1345) in the centre of Spend a perfect day at the National Zoo of bedspreads, travelling rugs and tweeds Groups can see an introductory film before Llangollen town. The journey is a relaxing 10 Wales in the company of rare and Free mini bus service using vintage machinery. Nearest Railway Station enjoying a live slate-splitting demonstration (Easter to mid-September) miles travelling through the stunning Dee endangered animals from around the world North (1mile walk) with our quarry craftsmen. Other Driver Incentive Llanrwst Central (3mile bus) Valley to the lovely town of Corwen the cross including tigers, monkeys and sealions. Large shop stocks our products, accessories attractions include Quarrymen’s Houses, roads of North Wales. and soft furnishings made up in our fabrics giant waterwheel, shop and café. Regular Open Open Open All Year Open All year From March to the end Special Events: See website for details All year except Xmas Day plus pure wool knitwear and sheepskin. (Weaving Mon-Fri) seasonal events (Easter and Halloween of October Tearoom serves drinks and cakes. trails, Christmas, Model Railway Show). Opening Times Opening Times Opening Times Easter – October: Opening Times April - October 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm daily 10am – 5pm WC WC WC 10am -5pm P S 9.30am - 6pm P P November – Mar; last admission before 5pm Group Net Rates Sunday – Friday, 10am – 4pm We offer various options November - March • Admission Free Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8SN Old Highway, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5UY Main Road, Trefriw, Conwy Valley LL27 0NQ Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4TY for on board catering and 9.30am - 5pm • Regret no school parties Last admission phone 01978 860979 also have a café at phone 01492 532938 last admission before 4pm phone 01492 640462 • Driver incentives phone 02920 573700 1 hour before closing email [email protected] Llangollen and Carrog. email [email protected] email [email protected] email [email protected] Booking essential for Groups www.llangollen-railway.co.uk www.welshmountainzoo.org www.t-w-m.co.uk www.museum.wales

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Our narrow-gauge steam trains have climbed through the beautiful Vale of This spectacular railway runs for 25 miles from coast to coast across the Ffestiniog between Porthmadog and for 150 years - yet foothills of Snowdon - between Caernarfon on the banks of the Menai have modern, comfortable carriages with light refreshments and on-train Strait and Porthmadog in Cardigan Bay. On-train refreshments enable toilets for convenience. This scenic railway is ideal as part of a circular (pre-booked) morning coffee, a light lunch or afternoon tea to be included coach tour of Snowdonia with one-way trips (taking around 75 minutes) in your itinerary. A one-way trip takes two and a half hours, with shorter available from either end of the railway. journeys available.

Nearest Mainline Railway Station Porthmadog 0.5 miles Nearest Mainline Railway Station Bangor 9 miles Blaenau Ffestiniog 0 miles Porthmadog 0.5 miles

Harbour Station, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF St Helens Road, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2YD Central Station, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3ES Harbour Station, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF

Both railways have on-train catering which may be Net Group Rates Welsh Highland Railway pre-booked for groups. There are small gift shops Adults & OAP: £17.00 Child: £8.50 at Caernarfon and Blaenau Ffestiniog, with the Prices shown apply to groups of 20+ passengers (Shorter journey options may be available) main shop and Spooner's award-winning café & bar completing a single journey from one end of the being situated at Harbour Station - the joint railway to the other... Opening Times terminus - in Porthmadog. Daily April to October plus selected days during the Ffestiniog Railway winter period. See timetable for full details of train Adults & OAP: £9.80 Child: £4.90 times and services.

Harbour Station, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF • Contact Samantha Hughes • phone 01766 516024 • email [email protected] • www.festrail.co.uk

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BLAENAU FFESTINIOG Spectacular The Slate Caverns The Llechwedd Deep Mine is a family friendly tour which takes you 500ft underground on Britain’s steepest cable views railway. Where our friendly guides, dressed in Victorian miners’ costume take you on an unforgettable journey through chambers that were literally dug by hand. The Quarry Explorer is an off road adventure that will take you right into the heart of Llechwedd’s man- made mountains. Travelling in a military 4 x 4 truck you’ll drive up high to the top of the quarry and into some of the massive craters that were made by blasting the tops off our hundred-year-old caverns. You’ll learn more about how this amazing landscape was formed, and why it is now the subject of a UNESCO World Heritage Status bid. You’ll take in views of North Wales like no other and have the opportunity to snap some great photographs.

Groups pricing Open Discounted rates available All year except Christmas Day, for group bookings Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

With groups £12.50 each for either Groups the Llechwedd Deep Mine or Quarry The Slate Caverns is an excellent Explorer. The Quarry Explorer is Group attraction. Amazing reduced to £10 per person should Offering discounted rates and you do the Llechwedd Deep Mine. complimentary Welsh Slate Cavern Aged Cheddar samples Discounted special short tours for for our group visitors. effects 20 minutes available For further detail contact [email protected]

Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3NB phone 01766 830306 email [email protected] www.llechwedd-slate-caverns.co.uk

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For information or assistance in arranging your group visit www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk 21 meetings:events:GROUPS:adventures EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES

In the southern foothills of Snowdonia, between the mountains and the sea, lies the spectacular landscape of mid- Tailored packages . Rich in myth and legend and boasting a fascinating group days out industrial heritage, the area is celebrated for its stunning scenery and incredible wildlife – look out for ospreys and red kites circling overhead as you explore the hills, valleys and coast of this great new group destination.

Explore a world of green living in CAT’s 7-acre visitor centre. Arrive in style on one of the world’s steepest cliff railways then spend time exploring displays on team building renewable energy, sustainable building and more. Relax in the beautiful organic FUNCTIONS gardens and enjoy delicious vegetarian food in the CAT Café. www.cat.org.uk O 01654 704973

schools Set sail through the cascading veil of an underground waterfall and discover a magical place where tales from the mists of time are retold. Tales of dragons, giants and the legendary King Arthur. Back above ground browse 8 Corris Craft PARTIES studios and enjoy a delicious group meal in Y Crochan cafe. Free parking and coach driver’s meal voucher. AWAY DAYS www.kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk O 01654 761584

CONFERENCING Since 1865 steam trains have travelled through the beautiful Fathew valley from the coast at into the foothills of Southern Snowdonia. A variety of rail journeys to suit all, from adventurous walkers to those seeking a leisurely trip through stunning scenery. Breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea available. www.talyllyn.co.uk O 01654 710472

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B4405 King Arthur’s Corris FUNDRAISING | stag & Hen | parties | SCHOOL GROUPS Talyllyn Labyrinth Railway Accommodation for up to 48 people at B4405 Station A487 Centre for Alternative Technology the Centre for Alternative Technology. The Snowdonia National Park Travelling time just [email protected] Talyllyn Railway 20 minutes between attractions. Call any attraction to book all three. Tywyn Machynlleth

01248 601 444 | zipworld.co.uk | [email protected] Meal stops O Coach driver incentives O Free all day parking VISITOR DISCOUNT CARD Golf Snowdonia Pass is the must-have visitor discount card giving you discounts Passes GREAT to 50+ participating VALU It’s often said that North Wales offers the best attractions, activities, E value green fees in Europe. What’s the catch? There isn’t one. You’ll sacrifice nothing in quality Golf Coast North Wales North East Wales restaurants, shops and – We believe the Golf in North Wales is what the game should be about – challenge and • Conwy • Maesdu Coast Golf Pass accommodation providers. conviviality, achievement and enjoyment, good • North Wales • Abergele • Prestatyn • Rhyl Each pass costs just £5/person and lasts for 12 competition and great fun. Whatever your • Penmaenmawr standard of golf you'll find courses to enjoy in • Rhuddlan • St Melyd months - giving you incredible value for money! North Wales. Call 0845 450 5885 or visit our website www.golf-northwales.co.uk PLAY ANY 3 COURSES FROM £79 JUST £70 FOR 4 ROUNDS OF GOLF Visit our website to explore the discounts on . offer and for details on where to buy your Snowdonia Pass.

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Natural and Dramatic Specialist Nurseries - Gardens North Wales is famous for its gardens. Visit out of the ordinary during spring, summer and autumn there is www.gardensnorthwales.co.uk Never content with following the herd, we like always something on show whilst some to do things differently. Which would explain gardens contain plants rarely seen elsewhere why specialist nurseries are sprouting up all in the British Isles. The majority of gardens over. Bonsai, alpines, eucalyptus. You name it. are open to visitor’s right through until Grow yourself a specialist garden like no other. autumn (some into winter) but others will vary from garden to garden and some may only be open by appointment, so please check before you visit. Garden Centres - everything you need for the garden Our Back Yard You don’t have to drive far to find a garden centre in North Wales. And they’re not just We like to think our back yard is a bit special. places to buy plants. They’re great places to Planning a group visit to Snowdonia? Just look what’s in it. Walled gardens at pick up information, too. Chances are the Erddig. Organic gardens at Plas Brondanw. staff are garden buffs, so you can grab a Set against a backdrop of outstanding natural beauty, explore medieval castles and elegant parks & gardens. Visit galleries & museums, Some of them have picked up an award or sneaky trick-of-the-trade or two. And get learn about myths & legends or go deep underground to discover our mining past. Take a train journey through the mountains or get two, like Bodnant. And all of them are advice on which garden supplies to choose. interesting, whether or not you know your Things like compost, plant feed and tools. active outdoors in Snowdonia National Park. laburnum from your busy lizzy. And if you And most importantly, what to plant and don’t, you never know, one visit could be all where to plant it. the inspiration you need to make a beeline for For more inspiration visit www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com your nearest garden centre.

24 For information or assistance in arranging your group visit www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk For information or assistance in arranging your group visit www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk 25 We have highlighted a small selection of venues with great facilities and coach A region on the move – that’s parking for groups of all sizes - so why North Wales and rapidly growing in Refreshment not stretch your legs and have a break. Meet in its destination as a Conference and Business Events Venues. From For more information on other places to hotels, academic conference stop please contact the group travel line venues to team building activities, Stops on: 01492 539058 North Wales we have it all in North Wales. www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk

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The Beaches Hotel MOSTYN Gallery Café Surf Snowdonia Café Bar Chateau Rhianfa Celtic Royal Hotel Royal Victoria Hotel Our fully refurbished Promenade Bar has The spacious and fully accessible cafe at Surf Snowdonia Café Bar, Dolgarrog The days of the stuffy boardrooms are long This deluxe hotel offers 110 luxurious Ideally located for business travellers just 15 stunning views across the Irish Sea. Whether MOSTYN offers a menu of delicious and Entirely glass fronted café bar sits right on gone. Instead Chateau Rhianfa invite you to bedrooms, fine dining restaurant, stylish bistro, minutes from the A55. Day delegates and 24 meeting friends for a coffee or treating the freshly prepared light snacks, main courses the edge of the Wavegarden Lagoon, with a look at something different to accomplish conference facilities hosting 300 delegates. hour delegate rates available with a choice of family to a sumptuous bar meal, our Prom Bar and home made cakes. It's the ideal place for great choice of hot or cold meals. Surf Club your business objections. The leisure club consists of 16m pool, sauna, conference rooms. No minimum numbers. is ideal. With a beautiful paved garden directly brunch, lunch or afternoon tea, with views sandwiches are a speciality, and the steam room, bubble pool and gym. Situated in outside the bar, this is the perfect location to over town and to the sea, and work by local homemade puddings, cakes and cheeseboards the historical heritage town of Caernarfon. sit back, relax and watch the sun set. artists on the walls. could well be the stuff of legends. p 01745 853072 | thebeacheshotel.com p 01492 879201 | mostyn.org p 01492 353123 | surfsnowdonia.co.uk p 01248 880099 | chateaurhianfa.com p 01286 674477 | celtic-royal.co.uk p 01286 870253 | theroyalvictoria.co.uk

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Fforest Caffi Celtic Royal Royal Victoria Hotel Waterloo Hotel National Slate Museum Gallery Zip World fforest Caffi focuses on a mixture The Celtic Royal hotel offers a fine dining The Padarn and Victoria restaurants offer a 24 hour and day delegate rates available. The museum is ideally suited for smaller The Gallery conference and event space can of traditional Welsh dishes with a modern restaurant providing Mediterranean inspired variety of menus which are accompanied by Extensive equipment hire. Ideal venue for conferences 50 max. There are two available accommodate up to 60 in a variety of settings. twist. These will incorporate locally sourced menus as well as a modern, stylish bar carefully selected wines. During spring and team building and corporate events. meeting rooms. The space has a combination of an indoor room ingredients, with emphasis on seasonal offering a wide range of delicious locally summer, why not enjoy afternoon tea or a All guests have complimentary use of our with flexible space and an outdoor terrace menus that are organic, healthy and allergy sourced food plus a well stocked bar. light snack in the Conservatory or the leisure facilities. overlooking the famous slate mine and the conscious. Zip World Fforest is also available Dolbadarn Lounge with views of Snowdonia. turquoise waters of the Penrhyn Quarry lake. for adventure filled Childrens parties. p 01248 601444 | zipworld.co.uk p 01286 674477 | celtic-royal.co.uk p 01286 870253 | theroyalvictoria.co.uk p 01690 710411 | waterloo-hotel.info p 02920 573703 | museum.wales p 01248 601444 | zipworld.co.uk

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The Blondin Restaurant Llechwedd Slate Caverns Y Crochan café St George’s Hotel Welsh Mountain Zoo The Beaches Hotel The Blondin has views across the famous slate With free parking why not stop off at Surrounded by 9 unique craft studios and next With lots of space and a variety of event An ideal venue for small conferences up to 50 Day and 24 hour delegate rates available. Various mine and over the turquoise waters of the lake in Llechwedd for a fresh cup of tea, coffee and to King Arthur’s Labyrinth, Y Crochan café uses rooms to accommodate gatherings of all people. With stunning views this is the conferencing rooms with extensive equipment Penrhyn Quarry. Just metres above the terrace delicious cakes in the Emporium. Or have a hot fresh, local and seasonal produce to create a sizes. Stunning views and a cracking location perfect location for that meeting, conference for hire. The Beaches Hotel is the perfect place to is the fastest zip wire in the world, Velocity, meal in the Caverns Café with options including delicious menu. Group meals and refreshments make for an event to remember. or away day. do business at your leisure whether you are affording diners the sight of adventure close up. soup and traditional Lobscows – a Welsh stew available for pre-booked groups of up to 80 planning a conference, a meeting, a training the miners would have eaten underground. people. Special diets catered for. Call Natalia to session, an exhibition or a social gathering. discuss your groups’ requirements. p 01248 601444 | zipworld.co.uk p 01766 830306 | llechwedd-slate-caverns.co.uk p 01654 761437 | corriscraftcentre.co.uk p 01492 877544 | stgeorgeswales.co.uk p 01492 532938 | welshmountainzoo.org p 01745 853072 | thebeacheshotel.com

26 For information or assistance in arranging your group visit www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk For information or assistance in arranging your group visit www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk 27 These tour ideas are just the thing for groups who like to be flexible. Now here’s the hard bit – coast or Out & about mountain? Heritage or sightseeing? Alpine Coaches For total peace of ALPINE TRAVEL, BUILDER ST WEST, LLANDUDNO, LL30 1HH mind, contact North CONTACT CHRIS OWENS T 01492 879133 FREEPHONE 0800 043 2452 Wales’ only coach marque accredited coach operator.

Alpine Travel are able to provide a complete package for groups large & small. Specialising in group holidays, cultural & heritage tours, conference management & cruise ship arrivals. The one stop shop for all your travel requirements.

For assistance in planning & scheduling your group travel requirements in North Wales or further afield in the UK please do not hesitate to contact me directly on the number above. BODNANT WELSH Down the Valley and Beyond FOOD CENTRE Heritage in North East Wales Travel through the picturesque Conwy Visit the picturesque town of Llangollen, on Email: [email protected] Web: www.alpine-travel.co.uk Valley to the nearby , one the river Dee and the famous venue of the of the most beautiful gardens in the UK, International Musical Eisteddfod (1st week spanning some 80 acres situated above July). A must ‘do’ is a 10 mile journey on the and famous for its the Llangollen Steam Railway through an amazing plant collection and spring Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. flowers. Stroll around the garden at your leisure and why not visit the onsite Welsh Another must visit is Plas Newydd – the Craft Studios and gift shop en-route. famous home of the ‘Ladies of Llangollen’ Travel approx. 5 minutes to Bodnant Welsh who eloped from Ireland to this Coach Parking Food Centre at Tal-y-Cafn, set in the heart unpretentious little cottage in 1778 and of the Conwy Valley and surrounded by the transformed it into a gothic fantasy stunning scenery of Snowdonia. Bodnant’s entertaining the rich and famous including TREFRIW Beaumaris Criccieth Mold multi-award-winning Welsh Food Centre WOOLLEN MILL the Duke of Wellington. provides a memorable visit since being Drop off/pick up opposite Spar shop in Castle At the Esplanade on sea front. Somerfield car park, New Street. Drop off and established in 2012. Experience the beauty of the Dee Valley Street, Coach Park is 300yds past the castle pick up in Chester Street opposite Victoria and learn about its industrial heritage on a on the left. House. Following your visit to Bodnant Welsh Food canal boat trip across the 126 ft high continue along the A470 towards Tal y Cafn Pontcysyllte Aqueduct now a designated Bangor Denbigh Porthmadog crossing over the bridge on the right hand World Heritage Site. Setting down and picking up at The Clock, Setting down and picking up in Lenton Pool. Glaslyn Leisure Centre (restricted hours). side to Surf Snowdonia the World’s first- parking in Dean Street and Garth Road inland surfing lagoon, the size of 6 football The scenic Horseshoe Pass will lead you opposite swimming pool. Free parking. pitches which has been built on a derelict to the historic market town of Ruthin with industrial site which was once home to an its Victorian Gaol, the only Pentonville Holyhead Prestatyn aluminium factory. Surf Snowdonia sits just style prison now open in the UK followed Close to the Royal Goat Hotel parking on the Parking facilities on Newry Beach for coaches. Drop off & pick-up at the bus station. Long a few metres away from the banks of the by a tour of Nantclwyd y Dre built in 1435 left hand side. Parking fees throughout the stay - Nova Car Park. River Conwy and is close to a Site of and probably the oldest timbered town year. Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It’s also a house in Wales. focal point for the village of Dolgarrog. ST WINEFRIDE'S Betws-y-Coed Llandudno Pwllheli Here you can try one of the activities on WELL The heritage in the County of Flintshire can offer and enjoy a light lunch whilst enjoying be experienced by visiting the Greenfield At the side of the railway near the Motor Builder Street West. £6.50 for up to 4hrs, Near the harbour at North Quay drop off- pick the scenery and taking in the fabulous Valley Heritage Park and Museum as well Museum and behind visitor centre. Dropping £12.00 up to 24hrs. Set down & picking up up points. views of this man made lagoon. at St Winefride’s Well, a place of off and picking up at bay near shopping arcade. Mostyn Broadway. pilgrimage and one of the 7 wonders of Why not finish your day with a visit to the Wales. A visit to the Gladstone’ Residential Caernarfon Llanfairpwll Rhyl picturesque village of Trefriw to visit Library founded in 1889 by Prime Minister Free Parking at Victoria Dock. Chargeable James Pringle Weavers - Free parking. East parade £8 all day Trefriw Woollen Mill, manufacturers of Sir William Gladstone, is a fascinating end parking at Slate Quay Car Park. Drop-off Points: traditional Welsh woven bedspreads/ to a tour of historic North East Wales. Ffordd Balaclava Road and Castle Square. blankets and tweeds. The water driven turbine which generates their electricity Conwy Llangollen Wrexham can be viewed all year within shop hours. Setting down/picking up at Vicarage Gardens in Smithfield Market in Market Street - Free Telephone 01978 266166 for information. Weaving demonstrations are also available Rosehill Street. Long Stay coach park at Morfa Parking. with shop and tearoom. Bach. Parking fees apply.

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B 3 Llanfairpwll Bangor 5 1 St Asaph 5 4 1 1 5 Ewlo 1 0 the A470 6 B Bethesda DDinbychinbych Ewloe A5 A548 Chester Caernarfon Trefriw Denbigh 4 A A 9 55 A Llanberis Llanrwst 01 5 4 Yr Wyddgrug 3 4 A4085 2 1 45 5 A 48 B A A4086 43 Mold Dinas 0 A5 3 Rhuthun 1 5 Grade B Betws-y-coed Ruthin B4418 05 Wrecsam Pentrefoelas B51 P Rhyd-Ddu Dolwyddelan Wrexham Parking A498 Penmachno A 04 4 7 51 Blaenau 0 A A499 87 4 Cerrigydrudion 4 FfestiniogFfestiniog B Rhiwabon BeddgelertBeddgelert A A5 5 On-site Catering 1 Ruabon 25 l a 0 A5 u A4 5 Nefyn s 212 4 Llangollen B Corwen i n Porthmadog B4 n 391 Glyndyfrdwy 1 e B4354 A470 0 WC P A494 4 Toilet on site 7 A497 4 Y Waun 1 B 4 n Y Bala 4 5 y Cricieth 0 B l Bala 0 Glyn Chirk L 5 A49 Criccieth Llanarmon B4 Ceiriog A 4 Dyffryn Ceiriog 5 Menu featuring Welsh Produce Pwllheli A49 3 B4 1 Bae 39 A5 Denbigh Male Voice Choir 4 1 Llanrhaeadr Oswestry To listen to the singing of a genuine Welsh 4 2 B Abersoch Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri ym Mochnant 8 choir is a unique and moving experience. Most Rehearsals Tuesday 7.30pm Bay 4580 School Parties Snowdonia National Park B Aberdaron A choirs welcome groups to drop-in on Venue Eirianfa, Denbigh 47 6 39 0 4 rehearsals. We recommend that you contact Phone 01745 812944 A496 B B4397 the choir before your visit. Other languages spoken Ynys Enlli Llanfyllin Bardsey Island A470 A5 Abermaw Betws yn Rhos Male Voice Choir Dyffryn Conwy Male Voice Choir 5 9 2 Barmouth 4 9 Am A45 A A4 3 Welsh entertainment 8 B4 58 Rehearsals Thursday from 7.30pm Rehearsals Tuesday from 7.30pm - 9.30pm 487 9 A4 A 0 Shr Venue Village Hall Venue 386 Peniel Chapel, Deganwy Tal-y-Llyn B4 Phone 01492 516694 Phone 01492 640703 S Corris 58 Access Statement Available A4 Y Trallwng A488 05 Llanfair Welshpool B44 Caereinion 86 43 Caernarfon Male Voice Choir Flint Male Voice Choir A470 B Play Area A493 Tywyn B 4 Rehearsals Tuesday from 7.45pm Rehearsals Wednesday & Sunday 3 Machynlleth 8 9 Trefaldwyn Venue 3 Galeri from 7:15pm to 9:15pm 8 4 Phone 01286 677404 Venue Emaus Methodist Church Flint Picnic site/Area Aberdovey A Montgomery Phone 01352 780695 69 B 45 B 45 A4 18 89 487 Caerwys Male Voice Choir Hogia’r Ddwylan Male Voice Choir No single room supplement A Y Drenewydd 470 Newtown Rehearsals Wednesday from 6.30pm - 8.00pm Rehearsals Thursday from 7.30-9.30pm Clarach A 8 Venue St Michaels Church Venue Vestry Fawr, Chapel St, Menai Bridge Wifi Phone 01352 720637 Phone 01248 724459 You might be surprised, but we’re really easy to get to from

Education/study area/room anywhere in Britain. Just over an hour from Manchester, and Colwyn Male Voice Choir Llandudno Male Voice Choir How to four from London. Rehearsals Wednesday & Sunday Rehearsals Tuesday & Thursday (May - Oct) 7.30pm - 9.15pm Venue St John’s Methodist Church All Weather Facilities Venue Community Centre, Old Colwyn from 8.00pm – 10pm By Road By Rail phone 01492 548670 Phone 01492 860439 Restaurant Licensed get here Birmingham Fast rail services link London (Euston) with Cor Meibion Llanddulas Llangollen Male Voice Choir Distance: 131 miles the coast and serve the University City of Time: 2 hour and 12 min Bangor and Holyhead, the gateway to Ireland. Rehearsals Tuesday (during tourist season) Rehearsals Friday from 7.30pm B Pre-booking preferred from 8pm Venue Hand Hotel Leeds Rail services from London Euston and local Venue The Gloddaeth United Church Phone 01978 861482 Distance: 119 miles train enquiries. Phone 01745 823791 P Free coach parking Time: 2 hour Tel: 03457 48 49 50 Liverpool Maelgwyn Male Voice Choir Ruthin Choir Distance: 50 miles North Wales by Rail Rehearsals Monday from 7.30pm - 9pm Rehearsals Thursday (except August) Staff are smartly and professionally Time: 1 hour Crewe to Holyhead - 123 min Venue Ysgol Maelgwyn, from 8.00pm presented. All rooms are en-suite, and the Chester Manchester to Llandudno Junction Venue The Tabernacle Vestry, Well Street restaurant or dining room is open to Distance: 38 miles Llandudno Junction - 120 min Phone 01492 534115 Phone 07724 112984 residents and non-residents. Time: 45 min London to Flint - 163 min London Penrhyn Male Voice Choir The Foel Male Voice Choir Visit Wales Star Grades apply to all serviced Distance: 254 miles Rehearsals Monday from 7.15-9.15pm Rehearsals Tuesday from 7.30pm accommodation and the emphasis is on Time: 4 hours By Sea Venue Bethesda Cricket Club Venue Capel Ifan Manchester Phone 01248 680471 Phone 01407 830815 QUALITY Excellent Distance: 77 miles Irish Ferries: 0818 300400 Very Good quality Time: 1 hour and 30 min Stena Line: 08447 707070 Good quality Nottingham Rhos Male Voice Choir Trelawnyd Male Voice Choir Swansea Distance: 145 miles Rehearsals Monday from 7.15pm Rehearsals Tuesdays, 7.00pm-9.00pm Time: 2 hours and 28 min Venue Hafod Club near Wrexham Venue Memorial Hall, Trelawnyd Warmest welcome Stoke-on-Trent Phone 07811 379291 Phone 01745 730059 Distance: 90 miles Time: 1 hour and 30 min

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