The Riverside Walk, the Canal with its horse drawn barges, the Llangollen Railway with it steam locomotives, Plas Newydd, all give a visitor plenty of choice to while away a day, or perhaps two.

The scenery in the Vale of Llangollen is magnificent and for those that like to walk, there are plenty of on or off road routes to satisfy either the casual stroller or the serious hiker. Close by are the beauty spots of the Snowdonia National Park or the ancient monuments of Dinas Brân Castle, Valle Crucis Abbey and Chirk Castle.

If you are really feeling energetic there are plenty of activities available, Golfing Canoeing, Pony Trekking, and for those that enjoy fishing, the River Dee offers some of the best Salmon and Trout waters in Wales.

Wales is famous for its Male Voice Choirs, and one of the finest, Côr Meibion Froncysyllte (pronounced core maybeon vroncusulthtay) are based in the valley. Your host sings with the choir, and visitors on Mondays and Thursdays are more than welcome to come and hear the choir at rehearsal.

The first week in July sees Llangollen hosting Choirs from the four Quarters of the Globe. Originally, the International, Musical Eisteddfod was a gesture to International Peace conceived in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. The people of Llangollen decided to ask the Nations of Europe, former enemies, to come together in the friendly competitive atmosphere of a traditional Welsh Eisteddfod. The invitations went out in 1946. Europe was in the grip of ruin. No one was sure if anyone would come. But they did come, and have been coming ever since. Today Llangollen ranks amongst the foremost Choral Festivals in the World. Competitors are still hosted by the people of the Town, as they were at that first Eisteddfod. The friendships forged in those early years are still treasured, as are all those made today. The people of Llangollen have taken the concept of the Eisteddfod to their hearts and after more than 50 years show no sign of flagging.