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Fish Festival Milford Waterfront Pembrokeshire - photo Zoe Dawes
Holiday, Top Tips, Wales

Fish Festival fun and other things to do at Milford Waterfront, Pembrokeshire

August 2, 2019 by Zoe Dawes 6 Comments
The giant lobster towered over me, its huge red claws wafting in the breeze. A man in a top hat waved to the people gathered round, then trundled off with his cart, pulling his inflatable crustacean through the crowds. I was at Milford Waterfront Fish Festival, in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire...
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Tasty cakes and bakes at Sugar Plum Tea Room near Ruthin North East Wales - photo Zoe Dawes
Food & Drink, Holiday, Wales

5 delightful tearooms and unique cafes in North East Wales

August 24, 2018 by Zoe Dawes 2 Comments
North East Wales is an area of fascinating history and beautiful scenery. Its towns, villages and people offer a warm welcome to visitors from around the world. It’s also got some unique tea rooms and quirky cafes. Here are a few that I can recommend, having tried them out during...
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Ruthin Craft Centre - North East Wales - photo Zoe Dawes
Holiday, Wales

A selection of wonderfully quirky places to visit in North East Wales

July 9, 2018 by Zoe Dawes 3 Comments
Where can you experience what it was like to be imprisoned in the Victorian era? See intriguing contemporary art and discover some of Wales’ finest craftsmanship? Find a fine example of Carrera Marble sculpture? View the only Prime Ministerial Library in the UK? In North East Wales. Here are five...
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History, Wales

Discover a host of medieval castles in North East Wales

May 28, 2018 by Zoe Dawes 11 Comments
Love medieval castles? Then you’ll be in seventh heaven in North East Wales. There’s a castle round every corner, testimony to the region’s strategic significance in the power battle between the English and Welsh. I’ve been going to North Wales since childhood and am familiar with the big boys – ie Conwy...
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Barafundle Bay A Day Out in Pembrokeshire with The Quirky Traveller
Photography, Wales

A magical weekend in award-winning Pembrokeshire, SW Wales

May 15, 2018 by Zoe Dawes 8 Comments
Pembrokeshire Coast – Stackpole And the winner is … jaw-droppingly gorgeous Pembrokeshire. It possesses a glorious, beach-strewn coastline; the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path has been ranked by National Geographic as one of the great hiking paths of the world. It also won BBC Countryfile Holiday Destination of the Year 2018. Medieval castles...
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Snowdon from Mountain Railway train Wales - photo Zoe Dawes
Blog trip, Transport, Wales

All aboard the famous Snowdon Mountain Railway to the top of Wales

September 15, 2017 by Zoe Dawes 5 Comments
The air freshened and the clouds twirled closer together. A seagull landed on a nearby rock and squawked loudly. The sun played hide and seek as we wondered which would win. For a few minutes the world disappeared in a damp, grey mass and we felt bereft …  Then, just...
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Ffestiniog Railway steam train Merddin Emrys
Blog trip, Transport, Wales

Experience the nostalgic pleasure of steam train railways around North Wales

July 28, 2017 by Zoe Dawes 13 Comments
Four steam trains in three days – what a treat. I was on on a very special trip to experience the delights of North Wales Heritage railways, sampling itineraries from specialist railway tour operators Great Rail Journeys and Rail Discoveries. Ffestiniog Railway Engine driver Paul on Merddin Emrys The heat...
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