Category "wales"

Best location for car rental when heading into/out of North Wales from London?

In my initial research into visiting North Wales (Snowdonia, Caernarfon Castle, etc) it looks like having a car is beneficial as a lot of the attractions are no

What time do I need to line up to be guaranteed of a Skomer Island visit during peak season?

The official website for Skomer Island visits suggests arriving two hours before the boat departure to purchase tickets because only 250 people are allowed to v

Where can I stay in a castle in northern Wales?

Where can I stay in a castle in northern Wales, specifically in the Snowdonia Natioal Park, Anglesey or Caernafon-Llandudno areas (not sure of the official name

How do I get to Eglwys Gwyddelod Stone Circle?

I'm trying to figure out how to get to Eglwys Gwyddelod Stone Circle. I'll need to park somewhere and walk there, but the websites I find describing it don't g

How to get from North Wales to Cambridge?

I'm looking for a fast way of getting from North Wales (30-40km radius from Dolgellau) to Cambridge on a Sunday evening by public transport. I found a train tha

Welcome to Wales sign near Chester

Me and the Mrs like getting pictures next to signs, got quite a few states in America, only got welcome to Scotland in the UK. We are staying in Chester in a c

Why did Cardiff Bus give everyone a free ride?

On 23rd of August 2019, we took T9 Cardiff bus from Airport to City centre. The driver didn’t charge anyone any money. I even asked to make a cash paym

What is a good alternative to Snowdon?

It is reported that Mount Snowdon, in Wales, is becoming extremely congested with walkers. Snowdon has obvious advantages for the casual walker: it is a steady

How many COVID tests do I need for trip to UK?

Next month I'm visiting England and Wales. Here's a rough timeline of the trip: Arrive in England on Thursday and spend the night at my girlfriend's house. Take