News and highlights from events at Bryn Bella Guest House and around Betws-y-Coed and Eryri (Snowdonia), from seasonal celebrations at the guest house to local festivals, markets and happenings worth planning a stay around in North Wales.
Bryn Bella Guest House has won the AA Sustainable Champion of the Year 2026 award, recognising more than two decades of environmental commitment in Eryri. From solar-heated water and home-grown produce to Snowdonia’s first guest house EV charger, discover the story behind the award.
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North Wales keeps its best gardens quiet. Step past Gwydir Castle’s Renaissance terraces, Clough Williams-Ellis’s own Italianate garden at Plas Brondanw, and Anglesey’s secret valley at Plas Cadnant, all within easy reach of Bryn Bella Guest House in Betws-y-Coed.
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Spring transforms Eryri into the perfect setting for an Easter break, with newborn lambs in the valleys and thrilling days out just beyond Bryn Bella’s door. From gentle riverside walks to Zip World’s fastest zip line and underground caving, there’s an adventure for every member of the family. Book direct for the best rates and a warm Welsh welcome this Easter.
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Wales is well known for its natural beauty. The valleys full of song with lakes, mountains and tranquil streams are the stereotype that is what Wales is for so many. Coal mines, tin mines and railways all form part of the image of Wales. The combination of all of these makes for a very unusual and unique attraction in Snowdonia, Hero Xtreme with Go Below, close to Bryn Bella Guest House. Mining has dominated Welsh history and going underground has always fascinated mankind. The Welsh mountains have been a source of income for local communities for hundreds of years and Go Below has created another source of income by going underground for a completely different and somewhat crazy reason. Go Below has nothing to do with mining but it is one of the most exciting underground tourist attractions in Europe, perfect for those who want a little bit of adventure and excitement. Go-Below defines what they offer as “The Ultimate Underground Adventure” doing things inside a mountain that one would assume can only be done on the outside of a mountain. Go-Below is the adventure everyone who wants to push himself or herself to the limit of enjoyment and physical ability has been waiting for. Go-Below a fun day out but don’t expect it to be a walk in the park, if you want a walk in the park head above ground and enjoy a stroll. Just what is Go Below? The Sunday Times called Go Below “The scariest assault course in the UK” and ITV said “A Thrilling, Exciting and Exhausting day out all rolled into one” Go Below takes visitors on a hectic tour of an unused mine, left exactly as it was the day the last miner arrived back on the surface. A series of tunnels and caves explored on foot, using ropes to conquer gorges and ravines buried deep underground, Go-Below is not for the faint-hearted nor those who are out of shape. Rowing a dinghy along underground lagoons and then traversing sheer rock faces to get up and out at the deepest, darkest end is just part of the challenge. Go-Below is the perfect team building or group fun activity anywhere in the UK. With a choice of “Adventures”, you can put yourself and your team to the test with either the “short” 5-hour challenge that includes abseils, ziplines, ladders and a little bit of […]
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A short walk from Bryn Bella, Zip World’s Fforest Coaster sends riders racing through the trees on Britain’s longest alpine coaster. Here’s what to expect, who can ride, and how to book your run before your Betws-y-Coed stay.
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Betws-y-Coed isn’t just scenery for passing walkers, it’s a genuine ultra running destination. From the Snowdon Ultra’s start line on our own village green to the legendary Dragon’s Back Race and the trails of Llanberis, discover the toughest trail events on Bryn Bella’s doorstep, and why we make the perfect base for race weekend.
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