Letter from France: May 2013
By: Frederic de Poligny | May 19, 2013 – 6:42 am | No Comment

Whether you’re a novice or seasoned traveller, France will steal your heart. Each month, Frederic – our French correspondent – gives us the low-down on what to see and do across the channel

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Big Apple beckons Brits away from event filled summer
By: The Editor | May 31, 2012 – 6:31 am | No Comment
Big Apple beckons Brits away from event filled summer

New York is the most searched for holiday destination by Brits looking to get away during the Diamond Jubilee long weekend and the three weeks of summer sports according to travel search site, Kayak

Top tips for safe caravanning
By: Kaye | May 30, 2012 – 6:20 am | One Comment
Top tips for safe caravanning

2012 is arguably one of Great Britain’s most exciting years and more than ever, people are choosing to take their holidays in the UK rather than travel to the continent or abroad.

What’s hot: June 2012
By: The Editor | May 30, 2012 – 6:00 am | No Comment
What’s hot: June 2012

CD-Traveller tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world. This month Kenya and Kazakhstan are both back on the map for all the right reasons, but it’s bad news for BMI Baby and Barbados’ Almond Village Resort

Conwy Castle, Conwy – The castle’s expert guide
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Conwy Castle,  Conwy – The castle’s expert guide

[ June 12, 2012; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Discover Edward Is castle and town some of the finest medieval fortifications in Europe in the company of a castle guide.Conwy Castle, Conwyhttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/5890135/?lang=enConwy Castle, Conwy
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Loggerheads Country Park, Mold – Bug hunting for beginners
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Loggerheads Country Park, Mold – Bug hunting for beginners

[ June 6, 2012; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] A 2 mile walk around loggerheads Country Park for those interested in the lives of invertebrates. Learn how to find creepy crawlies using a series of different techniques.Loggerheads Country Park, Moldhttp://www.denbighshirecountryside.org.uk/viewevent/2696/Loggerheads Country Park, Mold
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Prestatyn, Denbighshire – Prestatyn Classic Car Show
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Prestatyn,  Denbighshire – Prestatyn Classic Car Show

[ June 4, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Over 300 Classic vehicles from the early 1900s through to modern day Supercars in the center of Prestatyn with stalls,childrens entertainment, live jazz band and refreshments on the vicarage lawns.Prestatyn, Denbighshirehttp://www.prestatyncarshow.blogspot.co.uk/Prestatyn, Denbighshire
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Rhuddlan Castle, Rhuddlan, Rhyl – Harlech Medieval Society
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Rhuddlan Castle, Rhuddlan, Rhyl – Harlech Medieval Society

[ June 4, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come and explore the history of Rhuddlan Castle and meet the Knights of Harlech Medieval Society. Family fun for everyone.Rhuddlan Castle, Rhuddlan, Rhylhttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/5914773/?lang=enRhuddlan Castle, Rhuddlan, Rhyl
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Denbigh Castle, Denbigh – Cwmwd Ial: Norman Invasion
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Denbigh Castle, Denbigh – Cwmwd Ial: Norman Invasion

[ June 17, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] The year is 1097 and King William Rufus, son of William the Conqueror, is leading his army against the rebellious Welsh led by Princes Cadwgan ap Bleddyn and Gruffudd ap Cynan. The re-enactment group Cwmwd Il brings this dramatic clash to life.Denbigh Castle, Denbighhttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/5967720/?lang=enDenbigh Castle, Denbigh
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Pavilion Theatre Rhyl – Ken Dodd – Laughter Show
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Pavilion Theatre Rhyl – Ken Dodd – Laughter Show

[ June 10, 2012; 7:00 pm; ] Ken Dodd – Laughter ShowPavilion Theatre Rhylhttp://www.rhylpavilion.co.uk/shows/show/id/723Pavilion Theatre Rhyl
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Pavilion Theatre Rhyl – Nick Baker Weird Creatures
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Pavilion Theatre Rhyl – Nick Baker Weird Creatures

[ June 9, 2012; 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm. ] An evening with naturalist Nick Baker and his favourite weird creatures! Come and learn more about some of the lesser inhabitants of our planet, part bizarre, part adventure and part conservation; all served up with a generous dollop of irreverence and humour!Pavilion Theatre Rhylhttp://www.rhylpavilion.co.uk/shows/show/id/734Pavilion Theatre Rhyl
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Rhyl Events Arena, Rhyl – Rhyl Week Celebration
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Rhyl Events Arena, Rhyl – Rhyl Week Celebration

[ June 10, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Programme of events to include: – Marine Lake Miniature Railway Watersports Activities – North Wales Dragon Boat Festival – Blues & Twos Day – Charity Abseil – Race for Life – Rhyl Library & Museum Open DayRhyl Events Arena, Rhylhttp://search.visitwales.co.uk/details.aspx?contentid=1160846&name=Rhyl-Week-Celebration&industrytype=3&startdate=2012-05-30&nights=30&windowsearch=0&location=North+Wales&issearchformaccommodation=False&nonavailable=TrueRhyl Events Arena, Rhyl
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Pavilion Theatre Rhyl – Crissy Rock
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Pavilion Theatre Rhyl – Crissy Rock

[ June 23, 2012; 8:00 pm; ] Crissy Rocks hilarious one woman stand up show will reduce you to tears of laughter and emotion. Crissys role as Janey in Benidorm has been widely praised, she also recently appeared in Im A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.Pavilion Theatre Rhylhttp://www.rhylpavilion.co.uk/shows/show/id/751Pavilion Theatre Rhyl
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Ruthin Castle, Ruthin – Food Festival
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Ruthin Castle, Ruthin – Food Festival

[ June 5, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Love Food? Then come to Ruthin and round off the long Jubilee weekend celebrations with a day at our Food & Drink Festival set in the stunning surroundings of Ruthin Castle.Ruthin Castle, Ruthinhttp://www.ruthincastle.co.ukRuthin Castle, Ruthin
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Llangollen Railway, Llangollen – Railcar Gala
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Llangollen Railway, Llangollen – Railcar Gala

[ June 24, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] See the line as the drive sees it from the comfort of one of our heritage scenic observation diesel trains. An intensive service will operate using the trains which revolutionised the railways more than 50 years ago.Llangollen Railway, Llangollenhttp://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/event.php?id=123Llangollen Railway, Llangollen
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Ruthin Gaol, Ruthin – You are the prisoner!
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Ruthin Gaol, Ruthin – You are the prisoner!

[ June 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Staff will conduct guided tours of the Gaol as visitors find out what it was like to be a prisoner in Victorian times!Ruthin Gaol, Ruthinhttp://search.visitwales.co.uk/details.aspx?contentid=971400&name=You-are-the-prisoner&industrytype=3&startdate=2012-05-30&nights=30&windowsearch=0&location=North+Wales&issearchformaccommodation=False&nonavailable=TrueRuthin Gaol, Ruthin
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Bodelwyddan Castle, Rhyl – Miniature Gardens Workshop
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Bodelwyddan Castle, Rhyl – Miniature Gardens Workshop

[ June 10, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A family event inspired by our exhibition, Blooming Marvellous. Create a miniature garden of your own to take home and treasure. Suitable for all ages.Bodelwyddan Castle, Rhylhttp://www.bodelwyddan-castle.co.uk/index.htmlBodelwyddan Castle, Rhyl
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Denbigh – Midsummer Festival
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Denbigh – Midsummer Festival

[ June 24, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A cocktail of poetry, music, dancing, walks & talks, films, boules, ball drop, local and French markets, fun fair & more!!Denbighhttp://www.visitdenbigh.co.uk/midsummer3.htmlDenbigh
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Ruthin Castle, Ruthin – Theatre in the Keep: Twelfth Night
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Ruthin Castle, Ruthin – Theatre in the Keep: Twelfth Night

[ June 17, 2012; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Ruthin Castle and Anvil is proud to announce that the 2012 touring outdoor Shakespeare production is Twelfth Night. With almost everything a plot can offer this is one of the most popular plays written by Shakespeare.Ruthin Castle, Ruthinhttp://www.ruthincastle.co.ukRuthin Castle, Ruthin
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Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, Porthmadog – Family Fun Gala
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, Porthmadog – Family Fun Gala

[ June 3, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Family Fun Weekend Gala – fun for all the familyWelsh Highland Heritage Railway, Porthmadoghttp://www.whr.co.uk/timetableWelsh Highland Heritage Railway, Porthmadog
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Rug Chapel, Corwen – The Custodian’s Tour
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Rug Chapel, Corwen – The Custodian’s Tour

[ June 6, 2012; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Explore this charming seventeeth-century private chapel with the person who knows it best Cadws custodian.Rug Chapel, Corwenhttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/5931063/?lang=enRug Chapel, Corwen
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Penrhyn Castle, Bangor – Dad’s Day Out
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Penrhyn Castle, Bangor – Dad’s Day Out

[ June 17, 2012; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Bring Dad along to Penrhyn Castle for a great day out on Fathers dayPenrhyn Castle, Bangorhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrhyn-castle/things-to-see-and-do/events/Penrhyn Castle, Bangor
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Penrhyn Castle, Bangor – Herbs and Spices in the Victorian Household
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Penrhyn Castle, Bangor – Herbs and Spices in the Victorian Household

[ June 3, 2012; 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Discover what home grown herbs and exotic spices the Victorians used to liven up their dishes. Maybe you will take away some inspiration and rustle up your very own historic feast at home!Penrhyn Castle, Bangorhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrhyn-castle/things-to-see-and-do/events/Penrhyn Castle, Bangor
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Llangollen Railway, Llangollen – Real Ale Trail
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Llangollen Railway, Llangollen – Real Ale Trail

[ June 16, 2012; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] An exciting opportunity to travel 30 miles behind a vintage steam engine whilst enjoying a selection of locally brewed ales.Llangollen Railway, Llangollenhttp://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/event.php?id=63Llangollen Railway, Llangollen
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Penrhyn Castle, Bangor – Josie Russell Exhibit
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Penrhyn Castle, Bangor – Josie Russell Exhibit

[ June 25, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Since her first exhibit in 2009, Josie Russells work has become increasingly popular and highly sought after.Penrhyn Castle, Bangorhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrhyn-castle/things-to-see-and-do/events/Penrhyn Castle, Bangor
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Penrhyn Castle, Bangor – Abseil down the Ice Tower!
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Penrhyn Castle, Bangor – Abseil down the Ice Tower!

[ June 9, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] With spectacular views of the mountains and surrounding countryside followed by an adrenalin fuelled descent of our hundred foot tower, it can only be the first of Penrhyn Castles Ice Tower public abseil days.Penrhyn Castle, Bangorhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrhyn-castle/things-to-see-and-do/events/Penrhyn Castle, Bangor
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Criccieth – Criccieth Festival
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Criccieth – Criccieth Festival

[ June 24, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Spectacular array of musical performances ranging from choirs to Jazz.Cricciethhttp://www.cricciethfestival.co.uk/Criccieth
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Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, Porthmadog – Slate Industry Exhibition
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, Porthmadog – Slate Industry Exhibition

[ June 24, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Exhibition relating to the extraction and processing of slate in the area, which is inextricably linked to the railways in the area and in particular the development of narrow gauge railwaysWelsh Highland Heritage Railway, Porthmadoghttp://www.whr.co.uk/timetableWelsh Highland Heritage Railway, Porthmadog
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GreenWood Forest Park,Y Felinheli, Gwynedd – Meet the Dragons
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
GreenWood Forest Park,Y Felinheli, Gwynedd – Meet the Dragons

[ June 6, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Meet the Dragons at Greenwood Forest Park.GreenWood Forest Park,Y Felinheli, Gwyneddhttp://www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk/things-to-do-in-north-wales/GreenWood Forest Park,Y Felinheli, Gwynedd
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