Bodnant Garden
In Snowdonia. Bought at auction by industrialist Henry Davis Pochin & his wife in 1874. Gifted to the National Trust in 1948, by Henry McLaren, 2nd Lord Aberconway.
1000s visit to see the Garden, especially the Laburnum Arch, which flowers in late May-early June.

BBC News - Chelsea show's 'most biodiverse' garden wins gold
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Plas Cadnant Gardens, North Wales Best Kept Secret
It won the Nation's Favourite Garden's award, last year. Anthony Tavernor bought it in 1996. It was abandoned for 70 years. The Walled Garden has a basin of lawn, clipped yew pyramids & Bergenia Overture.
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The Chelsea flower show in London starts today & the team from Wales is using over 300 different species of plants!
The Size of Wales garden, is the most biodiverse entry in the prestigious flower show's history and designed in the shape of Wales.
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The premiere of Under Milk Wood in May 1953 was Dylan Thomas’ most memorable performance at 92NY. The audience chanted ‘Fern Hill! Fern Hill!’ asking him to be read his poem.
Welsh place connections include his writing shed & he's buried in Laugharne.
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4. Saint Seiriol's well, Penmon, Anglesey.
Saint Seiriol was a 6th century Welsh saint, who had a cell at Penmon, Anglesey. His well is supposed to have healing powers.
The church dedicated to Saint Seiriol & a 15th century dovecote is close to the well.
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3. Saint Winifred's Chapel & well.
St. Winifred was related to St. Beuno.
Her legend says that Prince Cadoc had lustful thoughts about her & she rejected his advancements. Cadoc beheaded Winifred. Beuno reattached her head & brought her back to life.
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2. Religious wells & springs.
Ffynnon Beuno/Beuno's well.
A dip in the well, then a night on the cold nearby church floor was supposed to cure children of the 'falling illness' (epilepsy).
The Church, dedicated to St. Beuno, is nearby & on the North Wales Pilgrim's Way.

The National Museum of Wales, in Cardiff, is worth visiting. It includes Welsh art.
We like Laura Ford's sculpture Glory Hat & Horns. The Cardiff born artist, president of the Royal Society of Sculptors, uses humour & observations to engage with social & political issues.

Welsh holy wells & springs.
1. Ffynnon Eilian
On the Anglesey coastal path between Amlwch & Llaneilian. It's closely associated with the church in Llaneilian.
It's rumoured that this is a cursing well, as Saint Eilian's pet deer was killed by a grey hound.
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'Laughing on the Cliff above the very long golden beach , We pointed out to each other as though the other was blind.- The great Rock of the Worms Head' Dylan Thomas
Rhosili Bay is 1 of only 2 UK beaches to feature in a Big 7 Travel list of the planet's 50 must-see beaches.

Welsh Dinner Show at Cardiff Castle
After our guided tour of Cardiff we headed to the Castle for a Welsh Dinner Show.
A great way to end the day. Experience Welsh culture, listen to folksongs, watch Welsh Clog Dancing & taste traditional welsh dishes.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wales
4. The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales
The industrial revolution came & Wales roofed the world from ordinary terraced houses in Germany to the Royal Exhibition building in Melbourne were all roofed by Welsh slate.
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World Heritage Sites In Wales
3. Blaenavon Industrial Landscape
Shows the area’s international importance in iron making & coal mining in the late 18th & early 19th century.
Blaenavon Ironworks & Big Pit, with the surrounding landscape reflects an early industrial community.

Happy Earth day
Wales is perfect for a low-impact, sustainable holiday & in Lonely Planet's top 10 of sustainable destinations to visit in 2024.
Our 3 National Parks cover a fifth of Wales’ land surface. We have 3 protected. International Dark Sky Places.
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One of our wonderful guides, Sian Roberts , guiding at Harlech Castle.
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World heritage sites in Wales
2. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal
Monumental & elegant, described as a masterpiece of a creative genius Thomas Telford. The 18 km long Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal is a feat of civil engineering of the Industrial Revolution.

Happy World Heritage Day!
Celebrated since 1983. Wales has 4 UNESCO world heritage sites.
1. Castles & walls of Edward I in north Wales.
In 1986, the castles of Beaumaris, Conwy, Caernarfon, Harlech. The fortified towns at Conwy & Caernarfon, were added.
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Happy National Laverbread day.
Founded 2 years ago by Jonathan Williams owner of Cafe Mor, The Old Point House, Anglesey.
Laverbread is part of Welsh culture.
Selwyn's Seafoods was established in 1950 & Wales' biggest laverbread producers
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Conwy Town Walls
Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes Castles. The town walls surround Conwy’s medieval heart, three quarters of a mile long, with 21 towers & 3 original gateways.
Here's Gareth Edward Wales Green badge Tourist Guide having fun with his group