My Trip To Wales 2025

16th November 2025

My Trip To Wales 2025. Visit between the 15th and 19th of October 2025.

Stayed at Premier Inn at Porthmadog, North Wales (3 nights) and Llantrisant, South Wales (1 night).

Cities and places I visited when in Wales:

Porthmadog, North Wales - Cob Records, Ffestiniog Welsh Highlands Railway Station, Portmeirion, Sheep (baa), Snowdon (Snowdon Mountain Railway).

Cob Records - Founded in 1967 in Porthmadog, Wales, Cob Records began as a small business selling ex-jukebox singles. It quickly expanded into new records and online sales, building a reputation that attracted customers from across the UK and overseas. Over the years, Cob Records became a cornerstone of Wales’s independent music scene, known for its wide selection, knowledgeable staff, and dedication to vinyl culture. I visited this place and found it incredibly interesting, unfortunately, I didn’t get any records while I was there.

Portmeirion - It's is a beautiful Italianate village in North Wales, created by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975. Blending Mediterranean style with Welsh scenery, it’s famous for its colourful buildings, scenic setting, and as the filming location of the 1960s TV series The Prisoner. The views over looking the harbour at low tide were stunning as seen in the pictures, I took.

Snowdon National Park - The Snowdon Mountain Railway, opened in 1896, takes visitors to the summit of Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales, nestled in the heart of the historic Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.

Llandudno - Maisie’s Chocolate Shop.

This was my first visit to North Wales, and I absolutely loved the picturesque scenic views of the mountains, rural landscapes, Snowdonia National Park and coastlines. There’s so much more to explore, and I highly recommend visiting North Wales over South Wales. It’s more rural, relaxing, and great for mental health.

Travelling south from North Wales - Devils Bridge Waterfalls, Craig Goch Dam.

Devils Bridge Waterfalls - Is a famous natural attraction where the River Mynach plunges into a deep, scenic gorge, crossed by three stacked bridges built over centuries.

Llantrisant, South Wales - Royal Mint Experience.

Royal Mint Experience - Located in South Wales, the Royal Mint Experience offers a fascinating journey through over 1,100 years of coin-making history, where visitors can watch coins being struck and discover the story of British currency. Click here for my full blog 'My Trip To The Royal Mint Experience - Llantrisant, Wales'.

Cardiff, South Wales - Cardiff Bay - Wales Millennium Centre, Roald Dahl Plass, Pierhead Building, Fabulous Welsh Cakes, Cardiff Docks.

Fabulous Welsh Cakes in Cardiff serves freshly baked traditional Welsh cakes made by hand, offering a delicious taste of Welsh heritage.

What are Welsh cakes?
Welsh cakes are traditional treats from Wales made with flour, butter, sugar, eggs, and currants. They’re cooked on a griddle, not baked, giving them a soft texture and golden surface. Once popular with miners as a snack, they’re now enjoyed warm with sugar and tea.

These are some of the welsh cakes I ate when I was away...
From classic current & raisin, apple & cinnamon, chocolate chip, white chocolate & vanilla, cinnamon and dark chocolate & orange.

Souvenirs, I bought…

Ffestiniog Portmadog railway fridge magnet.
Ffestiniog Welsh Highlands railway embroidery pouch.
Wales dragon pin badge.
Welsh dragon fridge magnet x2.
Dragon ornaments x2.
Portmeirion guide book.

Portmeirion bag -

Portmeirion bone china mugs, one featuring sunflowers and the other sweet peas from the botanical garden collection, are British-made. (For my Nan and Grandad this Christmas) Shhh, they don’t know about this.

Beers -

Portmeirion N°8 Amber Ale.
Wrexham Lager beer. (Both for my Dad this Christmas)

Thank you for reading about my trip to Wales 2025!
Many thanks,
Callum

Porthmadog, North Wales - Ffestiniog Welsh Highlands Railway Station.

Ffestiniog Welsh Highlands Railway Station.

Ffestiniog Welsh Highlands Railway Station, view from the platform.

Ffestiniog Welsh Highlands Railway Station, panoramic view.

Ffestiniog Welsh Highlands Railway Station, steam train.

Ffestiniog Welsh Highlands Railway ticket office with map of routes.

Cob Records - Founded in 1967 in Porthmadog, Wales, Cob Records began as a small business selling ex-jukebox singles.

Portmeirion - It's is a beautiful Italianate village in North Wales, created by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975. Blending Mediterranean style with Welsh scenery, it’s famous for its colourful buildings, scenic setting, and as the filming location of the 1960s TV series The Prisoner.

Portmeirion, The Piazza.

Portmeirion, Village.

Portmeirion, The Bristol Colonnade and The Dome.

Portmeirion viewpoint looking north east over Tremadog Bay and The Hotel.

Portmeirion, Tremadog Bay.

Snowdon Mountain Railway (Snowdon) ticket office.

Snowdon Mountain Railway (Snowdon) Station Shop.

Snowdon Mountain Railway (Snowdon) Free Show, Snowdon from above.

The top three pictures are from the Snowdon Mountain Railway Free Show.

Views from the train on my journey up to the summit.

Snowdon Mountain Railway views from about a quarter of the way up.

Snowdon Mountain Railway views from about a half of the way up.

Snowdon Mountain Railway views from about a three quarters of the way up.

The Snowdon Mountain Railway carriage offers a unique view. If you look closely through the front window, you’ll see the summit.

Snowden summit.

Gwenllian plaque at the top of Snowdon.

Information on plaque - “Gwenllian - A tribute to the Princess Gwenllian (1282-1337), only child of Prince Llewelyn ap Gruffudd, Lord of Snowdonia, Prince of Wales”.

View from the top of Snowdon.

A second view from the top of Snowdon.

Another view from the top of Snowdon.

Callum selfie at the top of Snowdon.

Panoramic view from the top of Snowdon.

Standing at the top, overlooking the mountains and the Summit.

Callum gazes over the mountains.

Views from coming back down The Snowdon Mountain Railway.

A second view from coming back down.

Gorsaf Llanberis Station, Snowdon Mountain Railway station sign.

The Snowdon Mountain Railway station, train and carriage.

Llandudno, North Shore Beach.

Llandudno, North Wales - Maisie’s Chocolate Shop.

A map of Devils Bridge Waterfalls.

Devils Bridge - Is a famous natural attraction where the River Mynach plunges into a deep, scenic gorge, crossed by three stacked bridges built over centuries.

Devils Bridge Waterfalls walk.

Devils Bridge Waterfalls.

Top of Devils Bridge.

Craig Goch Dam collage.

Craig Goch Dam.

Wales Millennium Centre.

Millennium Centre.

Roald Dahl Plass.

Pierhead Building.

Welsh cakes I bought were current and raisin, apple and cinnamon, chocolate chip, white chocolate and vanilla, cinnamon and dark chocolate and orange.

Welsh cakes.

Souvenirs, I bought were Ffestiniog Portmadog railway fridge magnet, Ffestiniog Welsh Highlands railway embroidery pouch, Wales dragon pin badge, Welsh dragon fridge magnet x2, Dragon ornaments x2, Portmeirion guide book.

Portmeirion bag - Portmeirion bone china mugs, one featuring sunflowers and the other sweet peas from the botanical garden collection, are British-made. (For my Nan and Grandad this Christmas) Shhh, they don’t know about this. Beers - Portmeirion N°8 Amber Ale, Wrexham Lager beer. (Both for my Dad this Christmas).