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Great Days Out Fair Saturday 25th March

Why not call at our stand No: 1118 Great Days Out in North Wales and take part in our competition – Dinner B&B at the
3* Ruthin Castle Hotel, Llangollen with a facinating history dating back to 1277. HRH Prince Charles stayed at the castle on his way to his investiture as Prince of Wales.

After a leisurley breakfast make your way to Llangollen Wharf and enjoy a motorised trip aboard the ‘Thomas Telford’ canal boat cruising 126 ft in the air over the the river Dee, across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct a World Heritage Site, for a ‘Stream in the Sky experience’!

Look forward to seeing you on the 25th March.

Re-live the days of Victorian Opulence at Penrhyn Castle

Built by the Pennant family whose fortune came from sugar and slate is well worth a visit. You can re-live the Victorian opulence in the lavishly furnished rooms hung with dazzling silks and hand-painted Chinese wallpaper and paintings by Rembrandt, Canaletto and Gainsborough.
Discover life below stairs in the Victorian kitchens as you imagine the sights and smells as staff prepare for yet another banquet.
There is a fascinating Industrial Railway Museum with restored steam engines, beautiful grounds to explore and even a tearoom to enjoy a light lunch or afternoon tea!

Shop, tearoom, Victorian kitchen and grounds open: 2nd Jan – 16 Mar 12pm – 3pm (closed Tue).
Castle open: 17 Mar – 4th Nov 12pm – 5pm (closed Tue)

Tel: 01284 353984
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrhyncastle

Plas Cadnant Secret Garden Tours

**Tours of the gardens at Plas Cadnant are being held throughout April to the end of September. The garden was featured in the book ‘Discovering Welsh Gardens’. This is a large restoration of a previously hidden valley.
The tours takes approximatley 2 hours and includes light refreshements.

Please telephone beforehand to arrange a visit. 01248 717007
www.plascadnantgardens.co.uk

Spooky Tales and Tours of Plas Mawr Elizabethan Town House

Following a complete sell-out of its evening tours during 2011 at the Elizabethan manor house Conwy, Cadw is bringing Blodwen the maid out of the shadows. Blodwen, will explore the hidden crevices and throw light on the mysteries associated with this grand Elizabethan residence.
“From the old passageways to the eerie pentagrams to ward off evil spirits, there’s plenty to make your hair stand on end with plenty of fun along the way.”
The hour-long tours, which can accommodate up to 22 people at a time, will take place at 6pm and again at 7.30pm – or spooky tours are available for private hire.
Tickets for the evening tours are available by calling 01492 580167.

Walk to the window of the World

Walk the ‘ highest mountain at 3,650 feet or let the Snowdon Mountain Railway do the leg work, and enjoy a brew with a view at Hafod Eryri – Snowdon Summit visitor centre. Take in the views from the wall of glass which makes up the front centre of the building.

Walk under the Waves

With over 30 exhibits, SeaQuarium is home to some of the weirdest, most fascinating and deadliest creatures from around the world. Walk under the waves in the only under-water tunnel in North Wales. See sharks, seahorses, lionfish and many more in one incredible visit.
Groups over 12 – FREE guided tour, FREE presentation, FREE preview ticket. One person free to every 12 paying persons. Bus driver FREE with complementary drink plus no entry charge.

Tel: 01745 344660
www.seaquarium.co.uk

Welsh Mountain Zoo

The Welsh Mountain Zoo is set in North Wales high above Colwyn Bay with panoramic views and breathtaking scenery; its beautiful gardens are home to this caring conservation zoo. New zoo arrivals include a magnificent pair of snow leopards, winged wonders – bird displays and a spectacular new haven for our Andean Condors.

Tel: 01492 532938
www.welshmountainzoo.org

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Why not take your group on a two hour trip on a motorised canal boat which will carry you through the beautiful Vale of Llangollen and across the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct built by Thomas Telford between 1795 and 1805 – a World Heritage Site, the country’s biggest aqueduct towers a massive 156ft above the River Dee.

The motor narrowboat is fully weather proof and is centrally heated with comfortable seats with excellent views from every table. There is an informative live commentary on board plus light refreshments. Aqueduct Cruises are only released for bookings 2 weeks prior to the trip.

Tel: 01978 860702 www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk