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A Warm Welcome The Wild Pheasant is a family owned hotel and we all take great pride in providing excellent food cooked to order from fresh local produce coupled with personal, attentive service. We offer a range of rooms and suites to suit all tastes and budgets and as our guest you can enjoy free unlimited use of our spa complex that includes a large hydro-pool, steam room & sauna. Therapist treatments and hairdressing are available at modest prices from our team of trained professionals. A separate Impressions booklet details treatments available and tariffs. There is so much to do and see in Llangollen at all times of the year, horse-drawn canal boats, steam trains, castle, abbey, white water rafting, canoeing & fishing on The River Dee, golfing, antique & craft shops, walks for all ages, the spectacular Horseshoe Pass, Berwyn Mountains and year round festivals at The Royal Pavilion. Whatever the reason for your visit we will strive to ensure that we exceed your expectations. A warm Welsh welcome awaits you.

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Superior Accommodation In total we have 46 rooms/suites all en-suite to suit all requirements whether for a leisurely short break or for the busy businessman. Of these 31 are designated as ‘traditional rooms’ and are located in the original building and then there are 15 ‘superior rooms’ and suites which were constructed in 2003 along with the spa complex. Most rooms offer spectacular views over the Vale of Llangollen, Dinas Bran Castle and The Berwyn Mountains.

TRADITIONAL ROOMS We have 31 ‘traditional rooms’ which are tastefully decorated and comfortable, but if if this isn’t luxurious enough for you check out our Superior Rooms or our beautiful 5 star suites

SUPERIOR ROOMS When we say superior, we really mean it. Large rooms fitted out to a luxury standard, individually designed to combine luxury with practicality to provide a really comfortable stay. Everyone who pays a small supplement to up-grade considers it money well spent.

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Ultimate Accommodation SPACIOUS, LUXURIOUS SUITES The 3 suites are 5 star standard and offer a really memorable stay, one even has itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own spa on the balcony!! Large comfortable beds and bathrooms offer space seldom found in a country hotel. Individually designed to offer the last word in luxury, they are the ultimate experience for that special occasion.

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The Courtyard Bar COSY, RELAXING AND AMBIENT With itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traditional flagged floor and comfy leather Chesterfield settees, The Courtyard provides a warm cosy environment in which to enjoy a pre-dinner drink and an area to savour a coffee and liqueur after your meal. With free broadband Wi-Fi available it can also be used during the day for coffee, drinks or business.

Gift Vouchers Why not treat your partner, family or friends to a gift voucher, so they can enjoy the delights of this beautiful hotel and all its wonderful facilities. Vouchers are redeemable for accommodation, meals or treatments in the Impression Hair and Beauty complex, allowing the recipient to choose for themselves, how they wish to spend them.

A Gift suitable for any occasion delivering a memory that will last forever

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The Yew Tree Restaurant TEMPTING DISHES USING LOCAL PRODUCE The Yew Tree Restaurant will tempt you with a range of dishes that change daily. Using fresh local produce and Welsh Black beef, Welsh lamb and fish delivered in daily, our team of chefs will cook your selected dish to order and you really will be able to taste the difference!! The Yew Tree Restaurant opens from 6-30pm daily and last orders are at 9-30pm. In the relaxed ambience you can dine at your leisure as the table is yours for the whole evening. The quality of the food and service will impress you, and has resulted in the restaurant consistently winning rosette awards year after year.

Delicious Sample Menu - taste the difference STARTERS Home made Crab, Chilli & Ginger Cakes on a bed of bean sprout & pak choi Pressed Terrine of Pheasant, Duck Liver & Corn Fed Chicken on a toasted muffin with a Cumberland sauce Fresh French Onion Soup finished with a Gruyere cheese crouton Wild Mushroom Stuffed Ravioli coated in a tarragon & chardonnay cream veloute finished with fresh parmesan Pearls of Watermelon & Cantaloupe with champagne ice in a mango & coconut punch

Tian of Smoked Salmon, Prawn & Avocado tied with cucumber ribbons & layered with brown bread and butter

Grilled Welsh Lamb Cutlets Savoy cabbage with bacon, rosemary scented mash, glazed baby potatoes & a rich port & redcurrant jus

MAINS

Breast of Chicken Filled with dolcellatte, wrapped in Parma ham carved around a basil cream linguine topped with chestnut mushrooms, toasted walnuts

Medallions of Beef Fillet on a celeriac & potato rosti with steamed chanteray carrots & baby greens with a pink & green peppercorn sauce Twelve Hour Roasted Belly Pork on crushed neeps & tatties with sticky braised red cabbage and a honey thyme & apple sauce

Whole Baked Guilt Head Bream in a pernod & roasted red onion jus with dauphinoise potatoes, purple sprouting, broccoli & butter beans in a Provencal sauce

Whole Grilled Plaice ﬁlled with a prawn & lobster butter, fresh asparagus, lemon & thyme roasted baby potatoes & roasted fennel

Roasted Bell Peppers ﬁlled with spicy Mediterranean, vegetables & cous cous topped with smoked cheeses & set in a rich Moroccan sauce

SWEETS Selection of Local Welsh Cheeses with a pear, Apple & onion marmalade, celery & savoury biscuits Chocolate Coated Pavlova with Chantilly cream & a raspberry & whisky compote Pain Au Chocolate Butter Pudding with crème Anglaise Dark Chocolate & Mint Torte white chocolate curls and berry coulis Crepes Suzettes with a scoop of rich vanilla pod ice cream

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Exquisite Bar food and drink IN A CHOICE OF BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS We provide anything from coffee, sandwiches, snacks to a full meal from 12 noon right throughout the day. You can choose to enjoy a drink in the traditional bar, the conservatory, or outside on the lawns. Enjoy delicious bar meals served throughout the day from 12 noon through till 9.30pm daily . . .

. . . in the Bar, Conservatory or al fresco on the lawn . . .

. . . and take in the beautiful scenery

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* UNLIMITED FREE USE - DURING YOUR STAY

Hairdressing by qualified stylists Cut & Styling ✧ Ladies wash & cut ✧ Ladies cut & finish ✧ Restyle & finish ✧ Blow wave ✧ Men’s cut ✧ Hair up ✧ Spiral tonging

Colours ✧ Semi-permanent ✧ Full head permanent ✧ Roots retouched ✧ Foil roots ✧ Foil half head ✧ Foil full head ✧ Foil parting including cut and finish

Perms ✧ Alkaline Perm (short hair incl cut & finish)

✧ Alkaline Perm (long hair incl cut & finish)

In addition to the free unlimited use of the hydro-pool, steam room and sauna, we offer an extensive range of beauty, health and relaxation treatments at competitive prices in private rooms by qualified therapists. Access to the hydro-pool and sauna facilities is subject to availability and maximum capacity. For safety reasons the facilities can only be used by guests over the age of 14 years (guests aged 14 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult). If you are diagnosed with any medical condition please contact our therapists in advance to discuss the suitability of treatments.

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for all our guests

Hairdressing, Spa & Beauty Treatments at The Wild Pheasant Hotel Some of the available treatments are listed here but please request a leaflet detailing all services and tariffs. Please note that we do a range of treatments for men as well as women. ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧

Manicure Pedicure Professional Make-up Tanning Waxing Eyelash Tint Eyebrow Tint Reflexology Hot Stone Therapy Full Body Massage Back & Neck Massage Detox Treatment Indian Head Massage Facials for Men & Women ENJOY FREE UNLIMITED USE THROUGHOUT YOUR STAY * subject to availability and capacity

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Functions, Meetings, Conferences IN A CHOICE OF BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS Our function suite with dedicated bar and separate entrance are popular for small meetings and large conferences. Please request our separate function pack which provides full details of room sizes and capacity, day delegate and 24 hour delegate rates, menu selectors etc.

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and Leisure Facilities COMPLIMENTARY USE OF THE SPA Within the hotel, residents have complimentary use of our Spa complex, the ideal way to relax after a day of walking in the beautiful countryside, shopping in historic Chester, exploring historic houses or working on business in the area. We have two good 18 hole golf courses within a few minutes drive of the Hotel. Horse riding and fishing can be arranged locally, as well as white water canoeing and a range of other activities.

Corporate Entertainment “Business doesn’t have to be all work” Do business over lunch, entertain your customers over dinner, or celebrate with your employees with a special evening. Build relationships with a barbecue on our terrace, perhaps with a jazz band playing, or take a canal trip, and enjoy refreshments on board. Falconry is a spectacular way to show your guests the best that Wales has to offer. Not only can you watch the magnificent birds of prey flying free over the Vale of Llangollen, you can handle them and work with them. Perhaps you might enjoy being one man and his dog - with a herd of ducks! Try your hand at archery, or the seemingly refined game of croquet, which brings out the competitive instinct in all players. For a more formal occasion, we can help you plan dinners and menus created by our award winning chefs followed by your choice of entertainment. If your staff have been working hard and the results have been good, reward them with dinner, disco or live band, or give them the chance to win millions at the Casino night. Combine meetings with entertainment, so you can relax and unwind before they set out to achieve their targets for you. We can offer you the best in locations, the best in food and service, and lots of ideas for entertaining your guests.

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Your Perfect Wedding Day ONLY ONE WEDDING A DAY - YOURS As well as providing a spectacular backdrop for your wedding photographs, The Wild Pheasant provides a standard of food and service that will delight your guests. Unlike many other hotels we promise that yours will be the only wedding we hold on your appointed day – this ensures our total attention and dedication to make your day really special. We make you this promise – “We will do everything we can to exceed your expectations of a perfect wedding day”.

The Wild Pheasant was also the venue selected by the winners of the Daily Post Wedding of the Year for their special day.

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Christmas & New Year Christmas is a magical time at the Wild Pheasant with a warm cosy atmosphere where you can enjoy the Christmas experience of a life-time. The all-inclusive 3-night package offers excellent value for money just wait until you taste the food!!!!! You can extend your stay either side of the Christmas package for just £25pppn.

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH Served from 12.00pm in the Yew Tree Restaurant - £49.95 per person (included for residents)

Starters Fresh Minestrone Soup with ciabatta rolls Mosaic of Pheasant corn fed chicken and duck on toasted rosemary bread with a Cumberland Jus Spiced Salmon, Crab and Prawn Cake with a sweet chilli jam and chicory Tian of Pearled Watermelon and Cantaloupe steeped in a mango and rum jelly with a crushed kiwi sauce

Intermediate Refreshing Clemetine Ice

Mains Traditional Roast Turkey with all the trimmings and a thickened pan gravy Roast Sirloin of Beef on roasted roots with a wild mushroom and whiskey jus

Whole Roasted Sea Bream potato galette, with a spiced chardonnay cream veloute Wild Mushroom Tortellini with artichokes in a dolcelatte cream Braised Pheasant in a puy, lentil and root sauce on herb rosti with caramelised chantennay carrots

Desserts Selection of British Cheeses with oat cakes and an apple and celery chutney Rich Rum, Chocolate and Raison Torte with glazed figs and crème Anglaise Traditional Christmas Pudding with brandy butter sauce Layers of Shortbread and Berries laced with a whiskey cream Followed by either tea or coffee and mince pies.

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SPECIAL 3 NIGHT CHRISTMAS PACKAGE 24th DECEMBER After hopefully enjoying a stress free journey you will receive a warm welcome to the Wild Pheasant, whereupon a traditional Welsh Cream Tea will be served. During the course of the evening a magician will provide you with some pre dinner entertainment followed by a sumptuous candlelit dinner in our Yew Tree Restaurant. Our Reception Team will be pleased to inform you of the times and venues of midnight mass for those wishing to attend.

25th DECEMBER After a comfortable night’s sleep, breakfast will be served from 8am until 10am, thereafter why not take a leisurely stroll along the River Dee or perhaps over the nearby Pontcysyllte Aqueduct to admire the spectacular views. Having built up a healthy appetite our fabulous Christmas Lunch will commence with a glass of Bucks Fizz in our lounge before enjoying your 5 course lunch. After spending the afternoon relaxing at leisure, the evening meal will consist of a delicious buffet, which will bring the day’s festivities to an end.

26th DECEMBER Breakfast will be served from 8.00am until 10.00am so relax and unwind after the excitement of Christmas Day. At 1.30pm you can board a barge for a trip on the Llangollen Canal which takes in a crossing over the world famous Pontcysllte Aqueduct and through some of the mostbeautiful scenery in the UK. You will return back to the hotel at approximately 3:30pm and be free to relax before dinner which will be served at your convenience from 7.00pm during the evening.

27th DECEMBER After breakfast we will bid you farewell and a safe journey home and hope to hear the words ‘WOW’ and ‘we’ll be back’ from you. That will reassure us that we have exceeded your expectations as we will set out to do.

TOTAL COST £299 PER PERSON

Please remember that you can extend your stay at just £25.00 per person, per night.

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at the Festive Wild Pheasant NEW YEARS EVE DINNER from 7.00pm Served in the Yew Tree Restaurant £59.95 per person for Dinner Dance only (included for residents)

Starters Cream of Beetroot Soup finished with crispy bacon lardons and ciabatta croutes Smoked Salmon Cornets filled with a lobster and crab mousse with chervil and lemon blinis Marbled Terrine of Corn-fed Chicken, Pheasant and Walnut with a devilled dressing and sweet apricot chutney Pear, Fig and Stilton Tartlet with a cherry tomato and herb salad, dressed with balsamic caramel

Intermediate Refreshing Lemon Sorbet

Mains Pan Fried Medallions of Beef celeriac and potato rosti, glazed chantennay carrots and a bundle of baby vegetables with a rich port and veal jus Roast Rack of Lamb coated in a herb crust, cinnamon scented braised red cabbage honey scented roots and a red wine, orange and redcurrant sauce

Pan Seared Fillets of Sea Bass citrus scented king prawns, braised fennel, fondant potatoes and a caper beurre blanc Wild Mushroom Parpadelle with globe artichokes and bound in a chardonnay and cream reduction

Desserts Whiskey and raspberry Pannacotta with chocolate coated shortbread Chocolate and Baileys Torte with frosted berries and crème Anglaise Baked Meringue Nests blueberry mousse and with a cranberry and vanilla ice cream Pannatone and Apricot Butter Pudding with limoncello cream Followed by either tea or coffee and mince pies

SPECIAL NEW YEAR 2 NIGHT PACKAGE 2 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

31ST DECEMBER Upon your arrival at the Wild Pheasant you will be greeted with a traditional Welsh welcome and a glass of bubbly to help to get you in the mood for the evening’s festivities. From 7.00pm a gourmet dinner will be served in our Yew Tree Restaurant with its magnificent setting and a pianist will gently play throughout the meal, after which you will be able to dance the night away. At midnight you will be given a glass of bubbly to welcome in the New Year and the party will go on until the last guest retires to bed!

1st JANUARY Revitalise yourself with a delicious cooked breakfast and then you will be free to relax and unwind. Why not take advantage of the Spa facilities or visit one of the many local attractions or beauty spots. There are beautiful walks along the River Dee and Llangollen Canal with breathtaking views from the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. At the end of a relaxind day you will be treated to a delicious meal in the Yew Tree Restaurant.

2nd JANUARY After a hearty Welsh cooked breakfast we will bid you a fond farewell and hope to welcome you back to the Wild Pheasant Hotel many times in the future.

TOTAL COST £169.95 PER PERSON

Please remember that you can extend your stay at just £25.00 per person, per night. Prices are based on two adults sharing a twin or double rooom.

Please book early, we were fully booked by October last year

PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY

‘All Christmas and New Year package bookings will require a 50% deposit payable at the time of booking. The balance will then be payable by 1st September. All payments are non-refundable and in the event of a cancellation may be transferred to an alternative date at the discretion of the management’. A single supplement of £149 will apply to Christmas Package bookings and £69 to New Year Package prices.

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SO MUCH TO DO & SEE ALL YEAR ROUND ALL CENTRED AROUND

LLANGOLLEN THE FESTIVAL CAPITAL OF WALES

8 page informative guide When it comes to attractions and activities, North Wales offers something to suit every taste... you will find there just aren't enough hours in the day. For the active visitor there’s circuit racing, white water rafting, mountain riding and much more.

Railway or even the Snowdon Mountain Railway. You can potter around charming towns and villages, explore our rugged coastline, feel soft sand between your toes, or attend the many events taking place all year round.

If you prefer a more relaxed pace, you can visit one of many castles – Beaumaris, Caernarfon and Conwy are some of the most popular - or sit back and relax on one of our scenic railways – Ffestiniog, the Welsh Highland

It is safe to say that Llangollen and the Dee Valley have the richest collection of myths and legends, historical figures, stunning landscapes and family based activities of anywhere else in Wales.

Spectacular vistas at all times of the year are the first thing you notice when you enter North Wales. Breathtaking views from The Horseshoe Pass leading to a land of mountains, valleys, waterfalls. North Wales is as different from South Wales as chalk & cheese, there are no mines and very little industry so the beautiful vistas remain in pristine condition as they have done over millions of years.

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TAKE THE TRAIN, BOAT or SHANKS'S PONY Steam Trains Not only standard gauge but narrow gauge lines heritage railways to criss-cross North Wales. Enjoy nostalgia as you chug through really spectacular countryside. FFESTINIOG RAILWAY takes you through the stunning scenery of Snowdonia. SNOWDONIA MOUNTAIN RAILWAY - Britain’s highest rack railway. BALA LAKE RAILWAY - Scenic railway, great views of tranquil Wales. LLANGOLLEN STEAM RAILWAY - A perfect opportunity to meet Thomas and some of the other steam engines. Llangollen Railway, run by volunteers, operates trains for 12 miles along the banks of the River Dee from Llangollen to Carrog through some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK.

Boat Trips The famous LLANGOLLEN CANAL stands as a monument to the skills of Thomas Telford. With the worlds highest and longest aqueduct it traverses it’s way lazily through spectacular countryside. Choose to glide silently on a horse-drawn boat up towards HORSESHOE FALLS or take a ride over the famous aqueduct which is over 1,000 feet long and 126 feet high – it really is dramatic.

Walking The spectacular countryside offers walks for all ages, canal paths provide a level walk, forest and mountain trails, gorge walking, rail trails, Arthurian trails, safe walks abound.

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or SEE a HUGE RANGE of EVENTS, FAIRS or EVEN the RED ARROWS Events Don’t miss the CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL when Santa arrives on a steam train and is then pulled by reindeer on a sleigh through the snow filled streets (snow machines guarantee snow every time !!!) THE NATIONAL CANOEING CHAMPIONSHIPS are also held here and you can watch for free from the town’s famous river bridge. RACE MEETINGS at both Bangor-on-Dee and Chester, where you can see both National Hunt and Flat Horse racing. Maybe you would like to try GHOST HUNTING in Denbigh as featured on TV’s “Britain’s Most Haunted". Not for those spooked easily. THE LLANGOLLEN HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL, with night time “glow in the dark balloons” and fireworks, or for a more sedate event what about the ANGLESEY BEER FESTIVAL, which includes entertainment, hopefully not from you! THE INTERNATIONAL SHEEP DOG TRAILS and NORTH WALES CHORAL FESTIVAL are more traditional events to savour. An event close to our hearts is the LLANGOLLEN FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL featuring some of the finest Welsh and Borderlands produce. THE NORTH WALES TOWN AND COUNTRY FAIR features the world famous “Red Arrows” display team, a sight not to be missed. One of the first and most successful FOOD FESTIVALS in Wales is at Llangollen and representatives from as far afield as Spain, Poland, Italy and France take part annually, giving the whole event a real European flavour. THE GARDEN PARTY OF THE YEAR, anybody who is anybody within the green fingered world is now making a beeline for Llangollen to be a part of this gardening extravaganza, one of the most intricate and spectacular floral displays anywhere and a real highlight of the International Eisteddfod stage each year and all from the gardens of Llangollen!

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The WORLD FAMOUS EISTEDDFOD, THEATRES and MUSICALS Musicals Llangollen is famous for the annual INTERNATIONAL EISTEDDFOD AT THE ROYAL PAVILION but that’s just 1 week a year. Musical events are staged in the area the whole year round. Katherine Jenkins, Cerys Matthews, Bryn Terfel – many top artists visit Wales to perform in the land of song. The famous Fron Choir come from an area close to the famous BRYN HOWEL HOTEL and the winners and runners-up in “The Last Choir Standing” both came from North Wales. THE MAGIC OF MUSIC - Ty Saimas, - the heritage of Welsh Music, have a go at all the instruments and feel inspired.

Theatres THE TWENTY CLUB at the Town Hall, regularly put on an excellent production. One of the oldest dramatic societies in North Wales, the club was founded in 1946 with twenty original members, which gave the club its name. THE PAVILION THEATRE, productions of Blood Brothers, Sleeping Beauty, Flashdance and Buddy Holly. Llangollen’s Royal International Pavilion is a unique multi purpose venue in the heart of the beautiful Dee Valley. With an international focus the Pavilion hosts monthly World Music, Dance and Comedy Nights, has a dedicated Gallery exhibiting local and international artists and runs a vibrant community programme featuring workshops, educational events, theatre clubs and literary gatherings.

Exhibitions Llangollen has THE ROYAL PAVILION, a venue that holds more than the entire town’s population, yet it attracts thousands to a continuous stream of events, food festivals, cookery demonstrations, antique fairs, teddy bear show, hot air balloon weekend, gardening shows, vintage vehicles, beer festival (over 150 locally produced real ales) and lots of creative craft shows.

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HISTORICAL - Both KING ARTHUR and ELIZABETH I “loved it here” History North Wales may be small but it’s packed with history both ancient and industrial. King Arthur it is alleged came from this part of Wales, The Holy Grail, Crucis Abbey, Dinas Bran Castle, slate mines, copper mines, motor museum. Travel deep underground by train through old mines, or sail through the deep underground river into spectacular caverns.

Historic Homes BODIDRIS HALL, frequented by Queen Elizabeth I, has a stunning bedroom where she stayed named after her. PLAS NEWYDD 18TH CENTURY HOUSE, home of the “Ladies of Llangollen” with gothic features and stunning views over Snowdonia. PLAS MAWR one of the best preserved Elizabethan Town houses in Britain. NANT CLWYD Y DRE (the oldest town house in Ruthin) it was built in 1435 not long after Ruthin was burned down by Owain Glyndwr. ERDDIG HALL - A fascinating house, which contains the National Ivy collection and country park. PORTMEIRION - village made famous by Patrick McGoohan in the TV series “The Prisoner”. RUG CHAPEL AND LLANGAR CHURCH - 17th century chapel, be wowed by its decorative flourishes, and zany style to infuriate Puritan notions of the time. VALLE CRUCIS ABBEY - A visit to this fascinating site evokes the lives of Cistercian Monks, and is situated in the valley of the Horseshoe Pass.

Famous Gardens North Wales is full of gardens. So many, in fact, you’d be forgiven for wondering where one ends and the next one starts. Things grow bigger and better in our great outdoors, too. It’s our climate that does it, being so close to the gulf stream. Which could explain why there are 18 record-breaking trees at Bodnant Gardens and why Dibleys nursery has picked up 18 gold awards at the Chelsea Flower Show. You won’t be surprised that Portmeirion has plants usually found in the Brazilian rainforest growing happily outdoors and that Medwyn Williams’ vegetables have won him ten gold medals at Chelsea or that Erddig’s crop of apples is so big they have to throw a festival in its honour.

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