Great Weekend in North Wales
| Theme | Great Weekend in North Wales |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2016 to May 18, 2016 |
For our Regional "Great Weekend" in 2016 Val Brookfield-Bishop has arranged a visit to North Wales. Val is well-known to many IWFS members as Secretary (recently retired) of Merseyside & Mid-Cheshire Branch but perhaps better for the holidays she organises for members in Europe and beyond. This time she is on home-turf, showcasing what North Wales has to offer. It should be a memorable visit.
We have chosen the St Georges' Hotel, Llandudno as our base for this event. Built as one of the original luxury hotels in Llandudno, the St Georges underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2006. Situated on the promenade, many of its rooms offer views across the bay. The hotel is about 10 minutes walk from Llandudno Station and a similar distance from the Great Orme Tramway. We will have dinner at the hotel on our first evening.
The next day we will visit to Bodnant Garden, one of the most magnificent gardens in the UK. In mid-May we may be too early to see the famous Laburnum Arch - all 50 metres of it - in its full glory, but the rhododendrons, azaleas and late magnolias should not disappoint. After a morning in the garden we will be visiting the Welsh Food Centre for a demonstration and lunch.
The Food Centre is part of the Bodnant Estate so we won't have far to travel. It was set up to showcase Welsh produce, meat comes from local farms, cheese and bread are made on site. Lunch over we will return to Llandudno where we will have some free time to explore the town before a short coach ride to The Quay at Deganwy for dinner.
On the followring day we will visit Gwillan Pant Du Vineyard near Caernarfon for a tour and tasting before taking lunch at Chateau Rhianfa, Beaumaris, Anglesey. In addition to lunch we will have a guided tour of the Chateau and its wine cellars before returning to Llandudno in the afternoon.
Dinner on our last evening will be at Bodysgallen Hall Hotel. Bodysgallen is a National Trust Property with stunning gardens which we will be able to explore before dinner. The hotel is a great favourite of Merseyside & Mid-Cheshire Branch and Val and her husband Paul in particular.
As usual we would like members to book their accommodation direct with the St George’s hotel in Llandudno. The rates we have been offered are £70.00 per person for double occupancy, single supplement £35.00 per night and include full breakfast. Room upgrades are available. Please remember to quote The International Wine & Food Society when making your booking. The Hotel telephone number is: 01492 862 174 or email: reservations@stgeorgeswales.co.uk
The cost for the event itself without hotel accommodation but including meals with wine, coach transport and entry fees - where applicable - is £445.00 for members and £495.00 for non-members and guests.