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Summer is a great time to dust down the bike and get some cycling in. The area around Porthmadog includes Snowdonia National Park, so it’s an ideal location to stay for some great roads, beautiful countryside and plenty of places to stop for a cold beer, admire the view and get some great rides in. Whether you’re a seasoned road biker, or a casual weekend cyclist who likes nothing more [...]

We’re rapidly heading towards the summer holidays and the dreaded six weeks of ‘keeping children occupied’ before they get bored. If you’re heading to North Wales for a summer holiday, or a day trip and you want to keep the kids entertained, what better way than a fun fair or park? Although you’re more likely to find wide open spaces to run around in as we’re well located for the [...]

Summer is an ideal time to venture into North Wales. As well as the amazing beaches and stunning countryside we have for walks, hikes, sunbathing and swimming, we’ve also got a jam packed calendar of events happening over the summer.  Here we’re covering just a few to whet your appetite and give you a taste of what North Wales has to offer! Llangollen International Eisteddfod, Llangollen The cream of the [...]

We’re rightly proud of Porthmadog and we think once you’ve visited you’ll see why we love it so much. It’s so well placed for a wide range of activities, as well as the warm welcome you’ll get from us all. We want you to enjoy it as much as you can so we’ve pulled together the top four reasons you’ll want to stay at our hotel in Porthmadog this summer [...]

As those of us who have a four legged friend will know, there’s nothing better than a stroll along the beach in summer, a play with the ball and a splash in the sea, and that’s just for the dogs! Add in a long leisurely lunch, and a cold beer or glass of wine and you’ve pretty much got the ideal summer day. Unfortunately in summer most beaches have dog [...]

If you have a baby on board, it can be challenging to keep up your social life with friends and family if you’re unsure where has the facilities you need. It’s a nightmare to try and change a screaming baby without baby changing facilities, and can create a stressful experience rather than an enjoyable day out. We want you to enjoy your visit to us, so we’ve made sure we [...]

We love a locally made product at the Golden Fleece Inn and we’re particularly proud of our Welsh gin collection. Made in local distilleries around Wales, our gins offer something for everyone; from the traditionalist who likes a London/Welsh Dry Gin, to the modern gin drinkers who crave the fruity and quirky gins on offer.  Many of these gins are made in small batches and once they’re gone they’re gone. [...]

  This is it. The perfect time for a picnic. The ground is now dry enough to throw down the chequered picnic blanket, the weather is sunny and warm, scotch eggs are on special offer, and picnic season is here. You could even crack open a bottle of Prosecco and roll out the strawberries! It’s a great time to pull together odds and ends from the fridge and cupboard for [...]

With temperatures on the climb,  why not jump in the water and cool off? There’s nothing nicer than a dip in the fresh air, although it might take some courage to jump in! Outside swimming and water parks are a great summer activity for kids and North Wales has some good places to get wet! Greenwood Greenwood is an activity centre which has a giant play park, and a water [...]

As the sun heats up and the holiday season gets into full swing, Porthmadog is welcoming visitors with open arms. From our lovely independent shops to our full on adventure activities, we’ve got so much to offer, and we look forward to seeing you soon. Here’s just some of the fun you can get up to this summer in Porthmadog Have a picnic on Black Rock Sands Black Rock Sands [...]