Having met the honey Bees close up a few weeks ago, we really got the bug for Bee keeping here at Pen y Bryn and have set up our very own Bee hives on the orchard! With the help of our expert Bee keeper we selected a breed of Bee called Buckfast to start our journey with. Buckfast Bees are a good choice for us because they are more resistant to diseases and mites than some of the other Bees and they also suit our climate better which will help them survive over winter. Buckfa

Having recently started our very own Orchard and Vegetable Garden here at Pen Y Bryn we have been doing lots of learning and become very interested in getting the best from our crops. We do our best to try and keep things Organic and as natural as possible. We’ve started making our own manure with the help of our Pigs and Pygmy Goats to give our veggies plenty of naturally made nutrients. This week we have been making Bee friendly bug sprays from essential oils to keep the pe

North Wales is blessed with 250 miles of beautiful coastline. So it’s no wonder beach lovers flock here year after year to soak up the sun and enjoy the many activities offered in and around the water. The North Wales Coastal Cycleway is a great way to explore many of our beaches. Running from Talacre to Penamaemawr there are 34 miles of dedicated cycle path, allowing you to take in the stunning sights of the North Wales Coast, the Clwydian Hills, Snowdonia Mountain range and