North Wales Area Guides
Geoff Lofthouse celebrates 40 years at the helm
Geoff Lofthouse is celebrating 40 years as The Imperial’s general manager making him one of the few, if not the, longest serving hotel manager in North Wales. A chemical engineer by trade, Geoff got bitten by the hospitality bug when working for a number of hotels...
Play and Stay with the family – Winter Activities In North Wales
Just because you’ve put away the kids’ buckets and spades until next year doesn’t mean you can’t come and play with the family in North Wales. Here are our top fun things to do with the kids in the region this winter: Have an Adventure The adventure attractions the...
Spooky Goings On in North Wales
With Halloween coinciding with some schools’ half terms why not bring the family away for some spooktacular fun at one of these events: Penrhyn Castle, 21-31 October Help the staff at Penrhyn Castle solve a mystery, have your face painted, join the Halloween crafts,...
Action Packed Activities in Llandudno
There are plenty of action-packed activities for those want some adventure including skiing, snowboarding, learning to paddle-board or horse riding through Snowdonia National Park. Coasteering Coasteering is all about climbing, scrambling, swimming, jumping and...
Succumb to Pier Pressure
There is nothing more quintessential for a traditional seaside holiday in North Wales than choosing a destination that boasts a pier, and at Llandudno we’re fortunate to have not only the longest pier in Wales but also one of the UK’s finest.
Discover North Wales on Foot – Llandudno Walks
If you’re looking for a walking holiday in North Wales, guests staying at The Imperial in Llandudno can enjoy some excellent walks around the resort from the hotel. The Promenade is a gentle flat walk of 1.4 miles which takes you from the Little Orme to the entrance...
Celebrate the Great Outdoors in North Wales
The natural and beautiful landscape in North Wales is so diverse that it offers something for everyone. As the pandemic has offered the chance for may of us to rediscover the simple pleasure of nature and the great outdoors, make this the year you visit to experience...
Walks with a View In Llandudno
With sweeping mountains, glistening lakes, fabulous countryside and breathtaking coastline, North Wales is a walkers’ paradise and certainly rewards you for your effort with some spectacular views. Whether you’re wanting a leisurely stroll or a strenuous hike, here...
Coastal Adventures in North Wales
Let this be the month that you discover North Wales on foot as it is the perfect destination for walkers with its sweeping mountains, glistening lakes, fabulous countryside and breathtaking coastline. There is a walk for everyone whether it be a leisurely stroll or a...
History of Llandudno
Long before Llandudno became the beautiful thriving town it is today; a mining settlement stood in its place, taking advantage of the rich copper mines on the limestone headland, the Great Orme. In the 1800s Owen Williams, an architect and surveyor saw the village’s...
Golf Courses North Wales
The Imperial Hotel is a great place to base yourself for your golf break in North Wales. We’ve listed some of the courses within easy access from the hotel: Golf Clubs within 5 Miles of The Imperial Hotel Llandudno North Wales Golf Club, Llandudno 18 Holes Par 71...
Steaming up to the Summit – The Snowdon Mountain Railway
If you’re a regular reader of our blog you’ll know that we often choose an attraction to visit or an activity to undertake so we can bring you a detailed review, and this month we scaled the heights of Snowdon by steam train for our latest article on the Snowdon...