North Wales is one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, and if you haven’t been there yet, it should be on your travel bucket list. This lovely region offers plenty of gorgeous spots that you need to visit as soon as possible, so get your car keys and check out...
Cantre'r Gwaelod This legend is of the sunken kingdom which is said to have occupied a tract of fertile land that lay between Bardsey Island and Ramsey island in the area now known as Cardigan Bay in the West of Wales, it is known as the ‘Welsh Atlantis’. Stories of...
If you are on a family outing- it is difficult to keep everyone happy! Some people will want to go on adventures in North Wales, while others might want to learn about the amazing history, like the battles that took place in Caernarfon, or the meteorite that landed in...
Conwy Conwy Castle, a striking stone structure alongside the Conwy estuary is a lookout for users of the estuary and river as a way of accessing the area as well as a stronghold of the local surroundings. It was built by King Edward Longshanks as part of his iron ring...
The popular ITV show ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here’ is moving location, from deep in the Australian jungle to the eerie yet stunning Grade I listed castle on the outskirts of Abergele, North Wales. The show is starting mid-November and will showcase Gwrych...
Snowdonia, the national park in North Wales, is the perfect place to take a staycation. It has a fantastic range of outdoor activities, history, culture, and landscape to explore. When staying with us at West Point, you’ll be at the heart of the experience. We’re not...
With lockdown ending on the horizon, it might be time to start planning a few day trips you can take for when we are allowed to do so. Those of us who have a four-legged best friend know that there is nothing more enjoyable than strolling along a sandy beach in...
One of the best things about having the famous mountains in Snowdonia is that it leaves others out of the limelight! Snowdon is the most popular, and for a very good reason - it has some of the best walks in Europe. If you think you’ve already completed Snowdon or...
About half an hour away from Pontllyfni, Caernarfon (where we are) lies the town of Beddgelert, deep in the Snowdonia National Park. This location is the setting for a few famous Welsh stories, the name of the town translates to ‘Gelert’s Grave’ after the story of the...
North Wales is home to the stunning National Park Snowdonia. It is a land with magnificent views, old myths and legends, and the perfect playground for adventurers. Within Snowdonia lies Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales (and England). There are a number of...