North Wales - places to visit
There were different reasons for us to visit North Wales. One of us, who likes Scotland and the Lake District, was keen to see Snowdonia National Park and take a look at where his maternal grandparents lived. First of all, we drove to Anglesey and stayed near Beaumaris. Beaumaris is a lovely coastal town which offers everything for a quiet few days. Go over the old Menai bridge, turn right and, as the sat-nav says 'follow the A five four five for five miles' (ish). The town has an interesting Georgian hotel, The Bulkeley Hotel , built in 1832 to accommodate Princess Victoria and her mother on a Royal visit to the island. No more than 50 metres beyond this, is one of Edward I's castles. Beaumaris Castle was never completed but it's lovely to explore; entry is less than £10 per person. Another stunning site to visit for half a day, is the Parys Mountain Coppermine, near Amlwch at the north-east of the island. When the sun shines to highlight the colours, it's stunn...