Wander and wonder in North Wales Borderlands

There’s nowhere in the world quite like North Wales Borderlands. If you like wide-open spaces filled with nothing but you and a curlew, we have them aplenty. If you prefer a sense of history and some of the oldest castles in Wales, come and be our guest. If it’s gourmet food and a bustling nightlife you fancy, you’ll find it all here.

So much to see and wonder at! After a couple of days here you’ll be abuzz with all your experiences – the sights, the sounds, the sheer joie de vivre you’ll discover at every turn.

Just what is it that gives the area its unique charm? Well, the answer’s rather contrary. It’s a lovely place to be now because, quite frankly, many hundreds of years ago, it wasn’t. The clue lies in the name Borderlands – home in the past to some of the bitterest skirmishes these islands have ever seen.

Nowadays, all is peaceful, and castles in places like Flint, Dinas Bran and Chirk don’t have to be stormed – they can be explored at your leisure. But exploring can work up a rare old appetite so keep your eyes open for somewhere to eat afterwards. You can head for Wrexham and eat in any number of swanky bistros, or you can sample the farmer’s market in Ruthin. Or why not find a sleepy old drover’s inn in the Ceiriog Valley and tuck into local produce fresh from the hills and streams all around you?

So many choices. So much to see and do. That’s the difference in North Wales Borderlands. And everything’s so close to everything else. In just one day you can stroll along the beach at Talacre, look in on an eisteddfod in Llangollen, see the Yale (university) family grave in Wrexham and catch an opera at Clwyd Theatre Cymru in Mold. And you can bed down for the night in a trendy designer hotel or a traditional old Welsh farmhouse – as we said, it’s all about choices!

Perfect days in the most perfect of places. North Wales Borderlands has everything you need for a fabulous short break. All we need now is you, so come and join us soon!

To find out more visit www.northwalesborderlands.co.uk/

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