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Here in Gwynedd we are surrounded by a wealth of wildlife culture, heritage, local produce, art and crafts and this website is designed to celebrate the beauty and diversity that Gwynedd has to offer.
Well before the Roman times the area of Gwynedd has been a focal point of creative activity. Both Wales’ bardic and story-telling traditions are well and truly rooted in the county with the area’s outstanding upland and coastal scenery providing inspiration for works of art of international renown. To this day Gwynedd remains a hive of broad artistic pursuits of the highest possible standard, as is reflected in the county’s numerous galleries and other exhibition venues.
Our goal is to encourage people from the area to take pride in, care for and protect this wonderful part of the country. We try to get people to support local craftsmen and artisans, who through their art continue to show that this region is unique and special. The area is home to a wealth of inspirational talent that is enjoyed by both locals and tourists. This contemporary creative talent continues, like artisans of old, to be inspired by the county's mountains and coastal scenery.
You can find out where to see some of Gwynedd’s Welsh arts and crafts by using the ‘arts and crafts’ finder facility on the map page. It will help you locate the region’s wide diversity of talent including illustrators, woodworkers, silversmiths, knitwear designers, ceramic artists, photographers, to list only a few disciplines. You may even be tempted to make a purchase and take a part of Gwynedd home with you. You won’t be disappointed.
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Cwm Idwal, a National Nature Reserve in the Snowdonia mountains is a fantastic introduction to glacial geology. A well-marked route takes you into the heather-clad upland world of the raven, with arctic alpine plants, fast-flowing streams frequented by dipper, and the sheer scale and grandeur of its icescraped amphitheatre. At the end of the summer an on-site event will give you the chance to see Cwm Idwal as you've never seen it before. This will be followed in the autumn by local showings of a specially commissioned film celebrating Cwm Idwal, with music by local musician Gwilym Morus.
Gwaith Powdwr nature reserve (81 acres), on the Dwyryd estuary is a gateway to the hanging oak woodlands of the Vale of Ffestiniog. Gnarled and ancient trees clad with mosses, liverworts and lichens support pied flycatchers and redstarts, while the rivers and streams are home to otters and sewin (sea trout). Along with activities and workshops throughout the summer, a wildlife and art festival celebrating our local woodlands and rivers will be held at Gwaith Powdwr towards the end of July.
To get a real feel for the Gwynedd sea and coast, one of the best places to visit is Uwchmynydd. Standing on the headland at the very tip of the Llŷn, you are in no doubt about the power of the sea, the resilience of the cliffs, and the value of the coastal heaths for key birds such as the chough and stonechat. What is hard to grasp is the richness of the awe-inspiring wildlife that lives beneath the waves. Discover Gwynedd will give you a glimpse of the under-seascapes, through rock-pooling, boat trips to offshore islands, innovative marine wildlife information, and a special celebration of the sea in mid August.
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