Clwyd Holidays

Clwyd Holidays – experience the beauty of North Wales
Clwyd in North Wales stretches from the coast to the foot of Snowdonia, encompassing Flintshire, Denbighshire and Wrexham. Holidays in Clwyd give you access to a region of huge diversity: it offers stunning scenery and an unparalleled choice of attractions, and there’s a wide range of self-catering options, holiday cottages, lodges, and caravans for every taste and budget. Wales has a historic heritage second to none, with many sites and buildings of historic interest throughout Clwyd.  At Rhos-on-Sea, you can see the 6th century chapel of St Trillo, built directly over a holy well dating back to pre-Christian times and arguably the smallest chapel in the British Isles. In the area there are the remains of many late 13th century fortresses dating from Edward I’s Welsh campaign, including Rhuddlan Castle and Denbigh Castle.

Holidays in Clwyd – activity holidays for the family in Wales
Clwyd, an ideal location for anglers, offers plenty of opportunity for coarse, game and sea fishing throughout the region. The scenery is stunning and diverse, with Bryniau Clwyd, running between the Vale of Clwyd and the River Dee, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. North East Wales has many nature reserves to visit, including Glascoed at St Asaph and Belgrano at Abergele. There’s a huge range of water sports available – canoeing, rafting, surfing, and sailboarding are just a few.  Clwyd is the perfect holiday destination for horse riding, cyclists and walkers, with many trails and sites of interest and some truly beautiful villages. Ideal for a golf holiday, there are many golf courses in the area, including at Llandudno and Prestatyn.

Clwyd Holidays – seaside holidays in North Wales
In Clwyd there’s a lot for the family to see and do; so hire a car and stay at one of the many holiday cottages in the area. The North Wales coast is well served with seaside resorts; Wales’ largest resort, Llandudno, offers two beaches with golden sands, donkey rides, amusements, jet-skiing and all the fun of a traditional UK seaside holiday. Nearby Rhos-on-Sea has an award-winning clean safe sandy beach with plenty of opportunity for sailing and swimming. Other family attractions include the Welsh Mountain Zoo near Colwyn Bay, with its chimpanzees, meerkats, leopards and tigers. Rhyl’s SeaQuarium, the largest Aquarium in North Wales, has an underwater tunnel, seals, sea-lions and many fascinating displays. The adventure centre at Llangollen has activities for the whole family, including rock climbing, abseiling, and white water rafting.