Slow travel at Plas Weunydd, North Wales
Slow travel can help reconnect with nature in North Wales In today’s always-connected world, stepping back and embracing a slower pace can be truly refreshing. Plas Weunydd, set in the stunning UNESCO Slate Landscape of North West Wales in Eryri (Snowdonia), invites guests to switch off, unwind, and immerse themselves in nature. A digital detox
Snowdonia Space Centre
Showcase space technology development The Snowdonia Space Centre showcases its exciting Space Technology Test Centre (STTC) progress on 8th and 9th October. Llanbedr Airfield, Snowdonia, welcomes local students to explore STEM and space-based activities. They will learn about the centre’s latest developments. The site received £820,000 from the UK Space Agency’s (UKSA) Space Cluster Infrastructure
10 reasons to visit the Rheidol Railway in the Cambrian Mountains
Here are 10 reasons to visit the wonderful Vale of Rheidol Railway: You’ll see 12 miles of stunning Welsh scenery on one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the UK, taking your through the little-visited Cambrian Mountains – a hidden gem of Mid Wales. You’ll travel behind one of the Vale of Rheidol Railway’s
Narrowboat Holidays
Narrowboat holidays provide a floating holiday home. Cruising along at just four miles per hour, watching out for wildlife along the way, canal boat holiday-makers can take all the supplies they need for an adventure afloat. Drifters offers over 550 boats for hire, operating from 45 bases across England, Scotland and Wales. Narrowboats range from
Accessible family-friendly attractions across the UK to visit
Summer might be over, but Lookers, which has a range of Motability deals available for those who are eligible for the government-funded scheme, has put together this guide. A few of the UK’s most accessible family-friendly attractions so that families can enjoy quality time together no matter their levels of mobility: Caernarfon Castle, Wales Thanks
A new winter’s ‘tail’ set to help retired greyhounds at Christmas
A new children’s book from author Chris Dignam is raising awareness of greyhounds as pets and boosting funds for a rescue charity in its silver jubilee year. The Winter Hare – described as ‘a children’s book that’s suitable for anyone aged eight to 80’ – is out now, with a percentage of proceeds going towards
Create Family Memories at Felin Geri
The luxury glamping site welcomes all ages for the perfect family getaway Bask in the Welsh country side at luxury glamping site Felin Geri, and enjoy a luxury-filled holiday with family. Situated near beautiful beaches, rolling hills, adventure sports spots and historic castles, families will find something for everyone to enjoy. As one of the
Celtic Manor Resort Activities for Families
The five-star Celtic Manor Resort, awarded the UK’s Best Hotel 2017, is set in more than 2,000 acres of panoramic parkland at the gateway to Wales, in the beautiful Usk Valley. Along with four hotels, including a 330-room luxury Resort Hotel, an historic 19th century Manor House with 70 rooms, the 148-room Coldra Court and
Make a flying visit to Wales and meet a dragon close-up
Go on your own ‘Game of Thrones’ dragon quest and meet baby dragons Dylan and Cariad Dragons feature bigger than ever in the new season of Game of Thrones and it’s no surprise that these majestic creatures have become the stars of the show. Luckily, families and fans don’t need to travel to the series’
Unusual UK family days out for any weather
Family days out are the perfect way to bond with your favourable troop of people. Keeping the kids and adults both entertained can be mission impossible, but by choose something a little unusual but memorable is the perfect way to please everyone. The UK is blessed with unpredictable weather, making it all too easy to
Top Ten Holiday Ideas
A Cornish adventure Shake off the chill of winter and get out into nature with family camping retreat Trevornick’s guide to the top outdoor adventures: Go wild: Unleash your inner child, or your actual children, with a charge through the sand dunes to the shore at Holywell Bay; explore a smuggler’s cave, or wander into