Christmas

Welsh Christmas Traditions

Weird & Wonderful Welsh Christmas Traditions You Didn't Know About

Published: 23/11/2023

We’re well into December now and Christmas is on it’s way. We hope you’re enjoying the festive cheer and making the most of your favourite Xmas indulgences.

December is perfect time for throwing yourself into tradition and having fun. Whether you are a family who put their trees up on a certain date or you always go to a Christingle service (even as a grown adult), Christmas traditions truly warm the heart.

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Festive Breaks & Christmas Shopping in Mid-Wales

Published: 02/11/2022 / Author: Luke Marriott

Festive Breaks & Christmas Shopping in Mid-Wales

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Amazing Advent Calendars & Festive Offers

Published: 02/11/2022 / Author: Lake Country House Hotel & Spa

While the traditional Christmas carols describe turtle doves and pipers piping, our 21st Century countdown to the big day is a different pear tree altogether. Indeed, these days the best advent calendars can be artistic, edible and refreshingly different to the rest. Nor are they just for kids, with various advent calendars for adults aimed to keep the grown-ups as happy as the young ones for Christmas.

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10 Ways to Have a More Relaxing Christmas This Year

Published: 16/09/2016 / Author: Lake Country House

As we all know, the Christmas holidays are a time for family, fun and relaxation. Or so the theory goes, because for a lot of us the festive season also brings with it all manner of things to take care of, from getting gifts and food organised to taking care of kids and in-laws.

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A Few of our Favourite Winter Things

Published: 18/11/2014

Fair weather walkers just don’t know what they’re missing later in the year.  Under crisp winter snows, the national park takes on a breath-taking, not to mention bracing beauty. A hearty walk is also a fine way to balance out the excesses of the season. More information here

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