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North Wales Chronicle
4 days ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Seaside town on Anglesey one of Europe's best hidden gems
From Greece to Portugal, Germany to the UK, HomeToGo has come up with a list of Europe's best hidden gems - perfect spots for travellers looking for somewhere "off the beaten path". The experts gave every place in Europe a score based on search trends and holiday home pricing data, as well as several other key factors, including: A post shared by HomeToGo (@hometogo) From there, HomeToGo was able to come up with a list of the top 50 best hidden gem destinations in Europe. The best hidden gem travel destinations in Europe, according to HomeToGo, are: The full list of Europe's best hidden gems can be found on the HomeToGo website. Beaurmaris was named Europe's 10th best hidden gem, said to be the perfect place for "the explorer who's enchanted by rugged shorelines, medieval castles, and boat trips to wild islands". It recorded a total score of 55.10, just behind Tomar (Portugal), which ranked top of the list. Beumaris recorded the following scores as part of the HomeToGo study: Beaumaris is described as a "captivating" seaside town by Visit Anglesey. "A 'must' is to take a walk through the town, starting with a stroll along the seafront, taking in the pier and the views over the Menai Strait and Snowdonia then continuing through the charming streets with their picturesque cottages, many painted in soft pastel colours," the experts added. The Anglesey-based town boasts a mix of medieval, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture, with the highlight being Beaumaris Castle. Constructed between 1295 and 1330, the castle is now a United Nations World Heritage site. A post shared by Visit Wales (@visitwales) There is a lively collection of cafês, pubs, restaurants and hotels, with "good food to suit every taste". You will also find an "excellent" array of shops in Beaumaris, highlighted by some "quality" independent traders. The top attractions in Beaumaris, according to Tripadvisor, are: RECOMMENDED READING: The 2 'hidden' waterfalls in North Wales among the best in the UK North Wales village with 'scenic' pub and secret beach among UK's most beautiful The 3 'fairytale' beaches in North Wales named among the UK's best for 2025 While the best spots for food and drink are: Have you been to Beaumaris lately? What is your favourite thing about the North Wales town? Let us know in the comments below.
Leader Live
4 days ago
- Leader Live
Seaside town on Anglesey one of Europe's best hidden gems
From Greece to Portugal, Germany to the UK, HomeToGo has come up with a list of Europe's best hidden gems - perfect spots for travellers looking for somewhere "off the beaten path". The experts gave every place in Europe a score based on search trends and holiday home pricing data, as well as several other key factors, including: A post shared by HomeToGo (@hometogo) From there, HomeToGo was able to come up with a list of the top 50 best hidden gem destinations in Europe. The best hidden gem travel destinations in Europe, according to HomeToGo, are: The full list of Europe's best hidden gems can be found on the HomeToGo website. Beaurmaris was named Europe's 10th best hidden gem, said to be the perfect place for "the explorer who's enchanted by rugged shorelines, medieval castles, and boat trips to wild islands". It recorded a total score of 55.10, just behind Tomar (Portugal), which ranked top of the list. Beumaris recorded the following scores as part of the HomeToGo study: Beaumaris is described as a "captivating" seaside town by Visit Anglesey. "A 'must' is to take a walk through the town, starting with a stroll along the seafront, taking in the pier and the views over the Menai Strait and Snowdonia then continuing through the charming streets with their picturesque cottages, many painted in soft pastel colours," the experts added. The Anglesey-based town boasts a mix of medieval, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture, with the highlight being Beaumaris Castle. Constructed between 1295 and 1330, the castle is now a United Nations World Heritage site. A post shared by Visit Wales (@visitwales) There is a lively collection of cafês, pubs, restaurants and hotels, with "good food to suit every taste". You will also find an "excellent" array of shops in Beaumaris, highlighted by some "quality" independent traders. The top attractions in Beaumaris, according to Tripadvisor, are: RECOMMENDED READING: The 2 'hidden' waterfalls in North Wales among the best in the UK North Wales village with 'scenic' pub and secret beach among UK's most beautiful The 3 'fairytale' beaches in North Wales named among the UK's best for 2025 While the best spots for food and drink are: Have you been to Beaumaris lately? What is your favourite thing about the North Wales town? Let us know in the comments below.
Rhyl Journal
4 days ago
- Rhyl Journal
Seaside town on Anglesey one of Europe's best hidden gems
From Greece to Portugal, Germany to the UK, HomeToGo has come up with a list of Europe's best hidden gems - perfect spots for travellers looking for somewhere "off the beaten path". The experts gave every place in Europe a score based on search trends and holiday home pricing data, as well as several other key factors, including: A post shared by HomeToGo (@hometogo) From there, HomeToGo was able to come up with a list of the top 50 best hidden gem destinations in Europe. The best hidden gem travel destinations in Europe, according to HomeToGo, are: The full list of Europe's best hidden gems can be found on the HomeToGo website. Beaurmaris was named Europe's 10th best hidden gem, said to be the perfect place for "the explorer who's enchanted by rugged shorelines, medieval castles, and boat trips to wild islands". It recorded a total score of 55.10, just behind Tomar (Portugal), which ranked top of the list. Beumaris recorded the following scores as part of the HomeToGo study: Beaumaris is described as a "captivating" seaside town by Visit Anglesey. "A 'must' is to take a walk through the town, starting with a stroll along the seafront, taking in the pier and the views over the Menai Strait and Snowdonia then continuing through the charming streets with their picturesque cottages, many painted in soft pastel colours," the experts added. The Anglesey-based town boasts a mix of medieval, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture, with the highlight being Beaumaris Castle. Constructed between 1295 and 1330, the castle is now a United Nations World Heritage site. A post shared by Visit Wales (@visitwales) There is a lively collection of cafês, pubs, restaurants and hotels, with "good food to suit every taste". You will also find an "excellent" array of shops in Beaumaris, highlighted by some "quality" independent traders. The top attractions in Beaumaris, according to Tripadvisor, are: RECOMMENDED READING: The 2 'hidden' waterfalls in North Wales among the best in the UK North Wales village with 'scenic' pub and secret beach among UK's most beautiful The 3 'fairytale' beaches in North Wales named among the UK's best for 2025 While the best spots for food and drink are: Have you been to Beaumaris lately? What is your favourite thing about the North Wales town? Let us know in the comments below.
Business News Wales
6 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
Interiors Agency has Designs on British Title after being Named Only Welsh Finalist
Anglesey-based Mairead and Co Interiors is a finalist in this year's BIID Interior Design Awards 2025. Founder Mairead Turner and studio manager Lauren Morgan-Clarke are flying the flag as the only Welsh agency shortlisted this year. Their standout project is The Papered House, a listed Georgian property in Beaumaris which has been transformed into a holiday retreat. 'It's such an honour to be recognised by the British Institute of Interior Design,' said Mairead. 'To be the only Welsh finalist makes it even more special as it really validates all the hard work we've put in, especially as someone who's self-trained. It's incredibly encouraging as we take on bigger and more exciting projects.' Mairead's journey into interiors began in a very different world – the performing arts. After two decades in dance production, she pivoted careers and founded Mairead and Co Interiors in 2019. Married to Robin – co-founder of Dylan's Restaurant group – and mum to daughters Marnie and Orla, Mairead now juggles family life with a growing design portfolio that spans both private homes and public spaces. One of the team's most ambitious recent undertakings is the internal and external redesign of Caffi Meinir at Nant Gwrtheyrn, a former quarry village nestled on the Llŷn Peninsula. Looking back, her passion for design sparked when she renovated the family home in Penmon. 'When we moved to North Wales, Robin was working non-stop while still running his café in Leeds and I was home with two little ones and working for The Arts Council,' she said. 'That's when I decided to pour my energy into revamping the house. My dad has always been hands-on with property renovations, so it wasn't totally alien to me. But this time, I had the freedom to really express myself. 'I didn't set out with a grand plan, I was just following my instincts and people seemed to love the results,' she said. That momentum led to the creation of Mairead and Co Interiors, and later, to the transformation of The Papered House, developed in collaboration with architect Adrian Williamson and a team of trusted local craftspeople and suppliers. 'This project was a dream, the clients gave us total trust to deliver a full turnkey service,' she said. 'We designed and sourced everything from the floors and kitchen fittings right down to the light bulbs. It was a huge responsibility, but also incredibly rewarding. 'The end result is elegant, inviting, and full of character and to see it now recognised on a national platform still feels surreal – I keep having to pinch myself.' Looking ahead, Mairead hopes to expand the studio, take on more commercial, residential, heritage, and conservation work, and inspire the next generation of designers. 'There's so much young talent out there, but not everyone sees interior design as a viable career,' she said. 'Yes, it can be demanding, but it's also joyful, creative, and deeply rewarding. Helping clients bring their vision to life – you just can't beat that feeling.' The BIID judging panel will conduct site visits over the summer, with final winners announced at a glittering awards ceremony at Drapers' Hall in London on October 23.
Leader Live
6 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
Seaside fish and chip shops in North Wales among UK's best
The experts at The Times have come up with a list of the UK's best spots for seaside fish and chips. Introducing the list, The Times said: "If there's one business that stands the test of time in this country, it's the chippy. From 1940s-style restaurants to fishermen-founded takeaways on the harbour arm, our writer picks the top places to refuel on the coast — from Norfolk to Dorsethttps:// "Some of the spots on this list have been in the same family for three or four generations and none of them shows signs of slowing, casting the net beyond the family tree, or shifting their focus to poke bowls. "Sure, there's a mackerel bap here, a tempura prawn there, but the traditional fish supper has our hearts. "And how you order is a personal matter that we would never attempt to steer you on — perhaps you can't do without a chip butty, a black pudding fritter or a pot of homemade tartare. "However you like yours, one thing's for sure, fish and chips taste best with a little sea spray on your cheeks, the mewing threat of seagulls overhead, a blob of ketchup in the box." The best spots in the UK for fish and chips by the sea, according to The Times, are: Finney's in Benllech is an award-winning fish and chip shop having won the Environment and Sustainable Business award at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2025. The Anglesey-based chippy was also shortlisted for the Takeaway of the Year Award. This isn't the first time the Benllech-based chippy has been amongst the UK's best as part of the National Fish and Chip Awards. In 2024, Finney's (Benllech) made the: Finney's is an extremely popular chippy, according to The Times, attracting customers "in droves". The news outlet said: "The giant arrow billboards and adjoining road and car park might make this chippy look like an in-and-out car wash, but that simply shows how Finney's must manoeuvre its customers who come — in their droves — for click-and-collect fish suppers. "Once you're armed with your haddock — which is battered in a coating perfected over the years to be naturally gluten-free — take it down to the beach, within view. "The onion rings, coleslaw and tartare sauce are all homemade (as is the chicken curry) so don't scrimp on sides." Finney's Fish & Chips Benllech also comes highly recommended by customers on Tripadvisor, boasting a 4.2 (out of 5) rating from 69 reviews. The Anglesey-based fish and chip shop has been described by visitors as "the best", "10/10" and "a must visit when in North Wales". Les and Rita's Fish Bar first opened in Rhyl around 55 years ago, and the "modern art" on the walls "does little to change the impression that you've gone back to the Swinging Sixties". The Times added: "To take away is to miss a trick here. "Instead, pick a booth — made from real vinyl and genuine Formica — and order a sit-down supper of fish, chips, mushy peas and bread that is neither artisan nor sourdough." The chippy, which is now run by Les and Rita's daughter, Kay, is located on Wellington Street, just a 10-minute walk from the promenade. Les and Rita's Fish Bar is also a popular option among customers, with it scoring a 4.5 rating (from 480 reviews) on Tripadvisor. One visitor, describing the Rhyl-based fish and chip shop as "the best ever", said: "I've been coming to les and Rita's chips shop for many years the staff are always nice and friendly and the fish and chips with peas is just amazing and very reasonably priced .. keep up the excellent work and see you again very soon." The Mermaid, located in Barmouth, was commended by The Times for its combo of fish, chips and tea. A post shared by The Mermaid Fish Bar Barmouth (@themermaidfishbar) The news outlet explained: "What beverage pairs best with fish and chips? Champagne? An unoaked chardonnay? A pint of bitter? "All are good, but none beats a mug of tea. "In most chippies that's a teabag on a string in a polystyrene cup, but at the Mermaid (established 1964) it comes out of a metal pot, strong and slightly overstewed — the perfect accompaniment to a crunchy fillet of battered cod and crisp yet fluffy chips." The Mermaid has also been described as having the "best Fish & Chips in the UK" by customers on Tripadvisor, where it has a 4.4 rating from 1,159 reviews. RECOMMENDED READING: The 2 North Wales spots named among the cheapest in the UK for fish and chips The 3 North Wales seaside spots among the best in the UK to get fish and chips North Wales village with 'scenic' pub and secret beach among UK's most beautiful One person posted: "We visit Barmouth every year and by far the best fish and chips anywhere. "So it's £25 for 2 fish chips and peas it's a lot more in a restaurant or pub and nowhere near the quality 10 out of 10." Where is your favourite seaside fish and chip shop in North Wales? Let us know in the comments below.
