by sarahheyworth | Jan 21, 2015 | Adventures and Attractions
Thinking about family plans for half term? Here’s a few ideas: Coed y Brenin, 15 minutes drive from Graig Wen, is a firm family favourite. Thousands of acres of forest, pristine rivers and waterfalls make for a giant adventure playground. And it’s all...
by sarahheyworth | Oct 24, 2014 | Adventures and Attractions
As we perched on a platform, leaning against the wind and watching a rain cloud move across the mountains towards us, we started to wonder if this zip wire thing was such a good idea. The safety’s gates opened, 3-2-1 -GO! And there was no going back. Squeals of...
by sarahheyworth | Aug 10, 2014 | Adventures and Attractions
Cader Idris is the beautiful mountain just behind us. It is 892 meters high – not quite as big as Snowdon but a good challenge for a family walk and far less busy. Graig Wen presents children aged 10 years and under with a special certificate if they climb up Cader...
by sarahheyworth | Jul 9, 2014 | Food and Drink
There’s plenty of places to find good food without travelling far from us. There’s family friendly cafés, waterfront pubs and informal bistros. For those after a more gourmet experience of modern (mostly) welsh cuisine and food, here are a few of our...
by sarahheyworth | May 26, 2014 | Adventures and Attractions
Finally the sun comes out this Whit Bank Holiday and stays out all day. This evening everyone has been sitting outside enjoying the sun, watching the house martins swoop up from the Estuary and sipping a drink. The weekend has seen a fair few downpours but it...
