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North Wales


Day 1.

Journey through the magnificent scenery of the Snowdonia National Park, arriving at your country house hotel late afternoon. You will be welcomed on arrival by a Welsh harpist and a glass of mead - a honey based liqueur.

This evening visit the unique Italian style fantasy village of Portmeirion, with it's Mediterranean coloured buildings, set on it's own wooded peninsula overlooking a stunning vista of sand, sea and mountains.

Your intriguing themed evening will be based on the cult 60's tv series "The Prisoner", which was filmed here.

The Prisoner
The Prisoner

Snowdon Mountain Railway
Snowdon Mountain Railway

Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle


Day 2.

Step back in time, underground at Llechwedd Slate Caverns and experience life as a Victorian slate miner.

Enjoy a hearty lunch at a country pub before continuing to the base of mount Snowdon where you will begin your ascent of this mighty mountain, which towers 1085m metres above sea level. Your journey will be at leisure aboard the Snowdon Mountain Railway, which must be one of the most spectacular train rides in Britain.

This evening you will dine at your hotel.


Day 3.

This morning a visit to Conwy, one of the finest examples of a mediaeval walled town in Europe. Enjoy a private tour of Conwy Castle, which dominates the skyline. Your guide will bring this ruinous 13th century castle to life. Time permitting enjoy the views by walking the ¾ mile turreted town walls.

A short walk to the busy quayside where you will be provided with a picnic lunch to take aboard a cruising vessel.

Before returning to the hotel, a short detour towards Bangor to cross over Thomas Telford's magnificent Suspension bridge with connects the mainland with Anglesey. Arriving for a photo-stop at the small village with a long place name Llanfairpwllgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantisiliogogogoch.

This evening you will dine at a local restaurant and entertained by a traditional Male Voice Choir.

Mid Wales


Day 1.

Visit the enchanting town of Hay-on-Wye, also know known as the second hand book shop capital of the world. With over 20 second hand book store at the last count! Time to browse in the many fine shops and rambling streets before departing for afternoon tea at Powis Castle, a beautiful red coloured castle. Famous for it's original gardens and staircase of Italianate terraces cut into the steep slope the mock battlements.

This evening enjoy dinner at Gregynog Hall, a beautiful 150 year old black and white hall set in 750acres of parkland. A jazz group will perform in the formal gardens close to the entrance.

Powis Castle
Powis Castle

Quad bikes
Quad bikes

Tal y Llyn
Tal y Llyn


Day 2.

A full day of "team" activities in the Elan Valley area. The group will be split into teams to try their hands at: Clay Pidgeon Shooting; Quad bikes; Archery and Abseiling.

Dinner will be at your hotel to include a prize giving ceremony!


Day 3.

A leisurely start to the day, with a falconry display in the hotel ground.

Travel towards Brecon to board a canal barge for a leisurely cruise on the Brecon and Monmouth waterway, lunch will be served aboard.

On returning to the coach continue southwards to the town of Blaenavon, recently designated a World Heritage Site. You will have a fascinating, private tour of Big Pit Coal Mine, which was in operation until 1980. Once equipped with miner's helmet and battery begin the descent, with your guide (a former miner), 90 metres by pit cage to pit bottom.

Return to your hotel, dinner will be in a nearby country pub where the group will partake in a 'twmpath' (a Welsh Ceilidh).

Golf in South East Wales


Day 1.

Check into the Marriott St Pierre this morning. Before lunch there will be time, should you so wish, to practise in the driving range or practice putting green.

A buffet lunch will be served in the clubhouse, prior to the three day four-ball competition which begins in the afternoon.

Teams meet back in the clubhouse for post tournament day one drinks and to compare scorecards!

This evening will have a distinct historic theme when you partake in a mediaeval banquet at Caldicot Castle, which dates from the 12th century.

Marriott St Pierre
Marriott St Pierre

Wentwood hills
Wentwood hills

Tredegar House
Tredegar House


Day 2.

A change of hotel, onwards to The Celtic Manor Resort. Today you will play the challenging 'Wentwood Hills Course' designed by Robert Trent Jones Snr. Also the venue for the Wales Open Tournament and the Ryder Cup in 2010.

This evening dinner will be in the hotel, however it's all hands on deck as you assist the chef in the Kitchen, to prepare your own dessert!


Day 3.

Early tee off at the Vale of Glamorgan, where an official from the Welsh PGA will join you for breakfast. The Welsh PGA HQ is based here.

Return to the hotel for lunch and the prize giving. The afternoon is free to relax, perhaps enjoy some of the spa facilities at the Hotel.

This evening arrive at Tredegar House - a magnificent Charles II country house set in 90 acres of parkland and gardens just outside Newport. Following a drinks reception in the 17th century brewhouse, experience an unforgettable ghost tour. Tredegar House is reputedly one of the most haunted houses in South Wales. Dinner, however, will be at a restaurant nearby!

Cardiff


Day 1.

Arrive in time for lunch at one of the waterfront restaurants in Cardiff Bay. This will be followed by an orientation tour of Wales' capital city, Cardiff. This fascinating tour will combine the old and new including one of the latest additions - the Millennium Stadium, Europe's largest retractable roof arena.

The evening begins with a private tour of the rooms of Cardiff Castle, which contain some of the most remarkable interiors in Britain! Dinner will be a traditional Welsh Banquet in the 15th Century Undercroft, where you will experience an enchanting evening of Welsh music, food and song.

Millennium Stadium
Millennium Stadium

Museum of Welsh Life
Museum of Welsh Life

Cardiff Arcades
Cardiff Arcades


Day 2.

The day begins with a themed treasure trail at the Museum of Welsh Life, a 90-acre parkland site with over 40 original buildings from all corners of Wales depicting over 500 years of history. Lunch will be served in the Victorian Tea Rooms, with an informal award ceremony for the winning team!

Then a short journey to Llanerch Vineyard where the award winning Cariad Wines are estate bottled. After a tour of the vineyard and tutored tasting there will be an opportunity to purchase the wines.

This evening, join the Welsh National Opera at one of their more informal performances at a Cardiff restaurant, where you will have the opportunity to meet the artists.


Day 3.

Enjoy a morning boat trip, which begins in Cardiff Bay. However, the afternoon will be free for you to enjoy Cardiff, a shoppers paradise with speciality shops in the many glass canopied Victorian and Edwardian arcades.

Enjoy a private gala dinner at Fonmon Castle with it's beautiful Georgian interiors. Dinner will be served in the first floor library room, which has stunning views of the extensive private grounds. The night draws to an end with a fabulous firework display.

Swansea


Day 1.

Arrive late afternoon at the National Showcave Centre for Wales, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Your private tour will culminate in a performance, deep underground by a traditional Welsh male voice choir in the stunning and aptly named 'Cathedral Cave'.

After checking into your hotel, enjoy an informal Welsh evening 'Hwyrnos' (the Welsh word for late night!).

Cathedral Cave
Cathedral Cave

North Gower
North Gower

Dylan Thomas Centre
Dylan Thomas Centre


Day 2.

Visit Swansea Market where you can feast on a delicious selection of Welsh delicacies that range from laverbread (an edible seaweed) to the famous cockles of Penclawdd Sands.

Lunch in the Mumbles, a picturesque Victorian seaside town, now a busy watersports centre.

In the afternoon, tides permitting, why not try your hand at cockle picking on Penclawdd Sands on North Gower in the company of the local cockle pickers.

Dinner will be a five course feast at your hotel, including the ingredients collected by the party during the afternoon!


Day 3.

This morning depart Swansea Marina on a cruising vessel for a tour around the Gower Peninsula. A hearty lunch will be serverd aboard.

The climax of the day is a gala dinner at the Dylan Thomas Centre, a handsome colonnaded building, located in the Maritime Quarter of the city. You will have time to view the Dylan Thomas collection before dinner. Entertainment will be by a local ensemble who specialise in Dylan Thomas readings.

Pembrokeshire


Day 1.

Journey to the UK's only Coastal National Park, Pembrokeshire. Board a jet powered boat and take a cruise, which brings you into close contact with the many forms of rare bird and wild life in the area.

Return to your hotel for an early dinner followed by a ghost tour, on foot, around the beautiful seaside town of Tenby in the company of local story-teller.

Day 2.
For the intrepid, this morning will entail experiencing "coast steering" - coastal traversing. Unique to Pembrokeshire this activity requires plunging off cliff tops into the sea below - with the aid of qualified instructors!

This evening enjoy a private party at Oakwood Park, Wales' premier leisure park and home to Europe's largest wooden roller coaster. A themed dinner will be served in the Pavilion.

Day 3.
A leisurely departure, travel eastward to the National Botanic Garden of Wales, near Carmarthen. Time to relax and explore the Mediterranean climate in the Sir Norman Foster designed Great Glass House. Onward transfers after lunch.

Tenby
Tenby

Rock Jumping
Rock Jumping

National Botanic Garden of Wales
National Botanic Garden of Wales
Cardiff - Capital adventure


Day 1.

Enjoy a light lunch in one of Cardiff Bay's new stylish restaurants.

Take a guided tour of Europe's most exciting waterfront development, where buildings include a Norwegian Church to a Science Discovery Centre.

Stop off at the Welsh Lovespoon Studio to discover more about this unique Welsh tradition.

This evening you will have a private tour of Cardiff Castle, a Gothic masterpiece located in the centre of Cardiff, followed by a traditional Welsh dinner accompanied by a harpist and choir.

Norwegian Church
Norwegian Church

Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Bay

Llanerch Vineyard
Llanerch Vineyard
Cafe Quarter
Cafe Quarter


Day 2.

The morning begins with a treasure hunt around the Museum of Welsh Life, an open air museum which depicts life and culture in Wales through the ages.

Enjoy lunch at Llanerch Vineyard where the award winning Cariad wines are estate bottled. This will of course include a tutored tasting!

At night journey back to 17th century Wales for a candlelit dinner at Llancaiach Fawr. Try out the costumes and be entertained by the staff of the house as they guide you through life in a Tudor home.


Day 3.

An early start and transfer to the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park for a multi activity day. Groups compete in a white water rafting, boulder hopping and building challenge which will be interrupted by a hearty pub lunch.

Return to Cardiff for an evening of delicious food in one of the Cafe Quarter's stylish restaurants.

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Teambuilder

Day 1.

Plan to make it a late afternoon at your luxury country house hotel, nestled in the beautiful Welsh hills. A gourmet dinner is served after a drinks reception in a private room.


Day 2.

An early start as teams compete in several contests. Today's activities range from archery, to clay pigeon shooting to white water rafting and canoeing. Lunch takes the form of a barbecue on the hotel terrace and teams swap around for the afternoon.


Day 3.

Today's activities include 4 wheel driving on some of Mid Wales' most spectacular and wild terrain, and abseiling down fast flowing waterfalls. A prize-giving ends the day's activities and the winning team enjoys the high flying experience of a helicopter safari over the spectacular scenery of Mid Wales.
The Lake Hotel
The Lake Hotel
Canoeing
Canoeing
Llyn y Fan Fach
Llyn y Fan Fach

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Snowdonia extravaganza


Day 1.

Arrive at a luxurious country house hotel to be greeted by a Welsh harpist and glass of Welsh liqueur.

Enjoy a falconry display in the grounds of your hotel, where you will be given the opportunity to try your hand at working with these birds of prey.

The afternoon will be free to discover Conwy, one of the greatest mediaeval walled towns in Europe at leisure.

Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle
Plas Newydd
Plas Newydd
Steam & Cuisine
Steam & Cuisine


Day 2.

Experience the exhilaration of 4 wheel driving in the Snowdonia National Park.

Unwind over lunch at a slate roofed country pub before disappearing underground taking a step back to 19th century Wales into an authentic slate cavern, at Blaenau Ffestiniog.

The day ends with a private dinner party at Plas Newydd, a stunning historic property overlooking the Menai Straits.


Day 3.

Arrive at the unique fantasy Italian style village of Portmeirion. Wonder around the village where morning coffee will be served in the Hercules Hall.

A short transfer to Porthmadog where you will board the Ffestiniog Railway to experience a lunch of 'Steam & Cuisine'.

The afternoon ends with a visit to Harlech Castle, one of Edward I's most imposing castles.

At night attend a gourmet Welsh meal at a traditional Welsh Farmhouse complete with choir.

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Taste of Wales


Day 1.

Enjoy a private lunch at the National Museum and Gallery in Cardiff, with time to explore the French Impressionist galleries before departure on a luxury vintage coach journey around some of Cardiff's historical sites.

This evening enjoy a Murder Mystery Evening at your hotel.

National Museum and
National Museum and
Gallery, Cardiff
Powis Castle
Powis Castle
Rafting, River Tryweryn
Rafting, River Tryweryn


Day 2.

An early start and transfer to the beautiful Wye Valley visiting Tintern Abbey , then arriving in time for an early lunch at Hay-on-Wye, known as the second hand book Capital of the World. (Visitors in May can enjoy the Hay Festival of Literature).

Afternoon tea is served at Powis Castle, traditional home to the Princes of Powys.

Dinner is served at your hotel accompanied by a Welsh harpist.


Day 3.

The day begins with a display of the ancient art of falconry in the grounds of your hotel.

This is followed with a day of white water rafting on the River Tryweryn at Bala.

The evening ends with a gala dinner aboard the Berwyn Belle one of Wales' Steam trains.

Visitors to Llangollen during the month of July can also enjoy the Llangollen International Eisteddfod where performing guests have included Pavarotti, Kiri Te Kanawa and Bryn Terfel.

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A tour around the Celtic Coast

Day 1.

Journey into Wales for your first night's stay at a luxurious country house hotel on the Gower Peninsula close to the maritime city of Swansea. Evening begins with a reception at the Dylan Thomas Centre National Literature Centre, a resplendent colonnaded listed building in Swansea's maritime district. This is followed by a traditional Welsh experience of fine dining and entertainment at the "Hwyrnos".
Three Cliffs Bay, Gower
Three Cliffs Bay, Gower
St. David's Cathedral
St. David's Cathedral
Tenby Harbour
Tenby Harbour


Day 2.

Your journey continues to the UK's only coastal national park - Pembrokeshire, where you are prepared for your jet powered boat cruise, which whizzes you around some of the region's most beautiful islands. The experience brings you into close contact with the many forms of rare bird and wildlife found in the area.

Alternatively for the very intrepid there is the opportunity to try "coastal traversing" - plunging off cliff tops into the blue sea below with the aid of qualified instructors.

Return to your hotel for an early dinner and a relaxing end to your day with a classical concert at one of the area's most stunning landmarks, St David's Cathedral - an ancient Celtic site in the picturesque "smallest city in Britain".


Day 3.

Time to relax and explore the picturesque medieval town of Tenby, where, before your departure, a private lunch awaits you in one of its historic restaurants.

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Glorious West Wales


Day 1.
Journey through some of Wales' most spectacular scenery, the Black Mountains, to arrive at your country house hotel sometime during the afternoon.

This evening visit the National Botanic Garden Wales for a private open air jazz performance followed by dinner in The Great Glass House, the largest single span glass house in Europe. Designed by Sir Norman Foster, the Glass House benefits from a constant Mediterranean climate!

National Botanic
National Botanic
Garden of Wales

Welsh Gold
Welsh Gold

Tal-y-Llyn
Tal-y-Llyn


Day 2.

Visit the Welsh Gold Centre, Tregaron, home to the 'Rhiannon' range of Celtic designed jewellery for an informed demonstration of the art of working silver and Welsh gold. This afternoon travel to the coastal town of Aberaeron where you will transfer to a speed boat to view seals and dolphins.

Return to your hotel before departing to a country pub.


Day 3.

An early start to the day as you head northwards along the beautiful Mid Wales coastline for a journey along one of Wales' narrow gauge steam rail, the Vale of Rheidol Railway.

Lunch at a hotel on Lake Tal-y-Llyn, one of Wales' dramatic lakes. Lunch is followed by an energetic session of Quad biking against the spectacular scenery of the beautiful Dovey Valley. Return to Tal-y-Llyn for a Welsh-themed evening meal to the accompaniment of a Welsh choir.

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