Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.barmouthartsfestival.co.uk
;
Sep)
A week-long festival of theatre and live music held at
the Dragon Theatre in September.
Barmouth Walking Festival
(
www.barmouthwalkingfestival.co.uk
;
Sep)
If you fancy a hike but would prefer some compan-
ions, this festival takes place over 10 days in September.
WALKING
Sleeping
Hendre Mynach
Caravan Park
( 01341-280262;
www.hendremynach.co.uk
; sites from £24; )
Right beside the beach, this well-
kept park has caravan sites marked out between manicured hedges and a couple of flat
camping fields protected by windbreaks. It's just off the A496, immediately north of Bar-
mouth.
CAMPGROUND
£
Richmond House
( 01341-281366;
www.barmouthbedandbreakfast.co.uk
; High St; s/d £65/80; )
This handsome town
house has big, contemporary rooms (two with sea views) and an attractive garden area for
summer lounging on chunky wooden furniture. It's very handy for both the town centre
and the beach.
B&B
££
Eating & Drinking
MODERN WELSH
££
Bistro Bermo
( 01341-281284;
www.bistrobarmouth.co.uk
; 6 Church St; mains £13-22; 6-10pm Tue-Sun, plus noon-2pm
Wed-Sat Apr-Oct)
Discreetly hidden behind a forest-green shopfront as if it's embarrassed
about showing up the other Barmouth eateries, this intimate restaurant delivers a sophist-
icated menu chock-full of Welsh farm produce and fresh fish. There are only half a dozen
tables, so it pays to book ahead.
Last Inn
( 01341-280530;
www.lastinn-barmouth.co.uk
; Church St)
Dating from the 15th century and full of
old ship timber, this is easily the most characterful pub in Barmouth. Most unusually, the
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