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Celebrating John Ystumllyn
In recent weeks a town not far from us, Criccieth, has held a special celebration in honour of an important historical resident, John Ystumllyn. A ceremony was held, and a breed of yellow rose has...
Ten things to do in and around Caernarfon
Caernarfon, on the Snowdonia coast in the north of Wales, is an ancient town that’s possibly best known for its medieval castle, the venue for the investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales in...
5 Places to go For a Dip in North Wales
Well, it’s certainly summer! The sun has turned North Wales into a bit of a tropical paradise for a little while. Why not make the most of the amazing natural surroundings that we have here? In this...
Top 5 Surf Beaches North Wales
Everybody's Surfin'... Surfin' North Wales To celebrate Wales: Year of the Sea, we’ve made a list of some of the best surf beaches in North Wales. Whether you’re a kooky beginner or an experienced...
Caernarfon Mega Secrets
Caernarfon is an ancient town with many years of secrets, in this article we take a dive into some lesser-known places. Stryd Y Llyn / Pool Street Passage There was recently shard that there is a...
Running in Caernarfon & North Wales
Running is well known for being great for your physical and mental health. Here, we love to promote wellbeing anyway we can, and so, we have decided to put together this little article about places...
The Greatest Family Things to Do in Caernarfon
The best family activities in Caernarfon, Wales can be hard to find if you’re not sure where to look. With so many tourist-oriented activities, it can be hard to find fun things to do with the kids...
Things to Try in North Wales 2022
Black Boy Inn Come and try our fantastic pub, restaurant and hotel. This year we’re pleased to announce that It’s the Black Boy Inn’s 500th birthday. That’s half a millennium of great food, ales and...
Black Boy Inn – End of Year Blog Post 2021
Staying Safe this Christmas There's so much uncertainty in these times, we have decided to all pull together to make sure that the pub stays as safe as possible for our guests and patrons alike. We...
Christmas Events in North Wales 2021
It's that time of year again! Check out this selection of magical Christmas Events in North Wales, 2021. Enchanted Lodge at Greenwood Family Park Join GreenWood for a magical, and festive experience...
Rose Named After John Ystumllyn, Namesake of the Black Boy Inn – Discussed in the House of Commons and BBC News
John Ystumllyn's Rose A Rose has been bred by Harkness Roses and named after John, in honour of him and gardeners everywhere. This coincides with Black History Month. John’s story was recently...
Going Green at the Black Boy Inn
We all have seen on the news and in the media, the world is in the midst of a climate disaster and we all need to do our bit to help the environment. Here at the Black Boy Inn, we have been working...