Back to Retro at the Castle Snowdonia & Best of Wales Explorer
Free drinks & entertainment. Only £50pp deposit
8days from
£1,239*per person
Overview
Combine GN’s exclusive five-day Bodelwyddan Castle Party with an extended stay and escorted excursions taking-in: Portmeirion; a scenic train ride on the Snowdon Mountain Railway; Victorian Bodnant Garden; The hidden Gardens of Plas Cadnant; Caernarfon; a canal cruise from Llangollen over the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. We stay in Bodelwyddan Castle a stunning location and excellent hotel with a sparkling reception, live entertainment and free drinks every night*.
Itinerary
- Check in from 3pm. Welcome sparkling reception with your Tour Manager 5:30pm. GN has booked the entire hotel for its ‘Back to Retro Party’ featuring exclusive daytime and evening entertainment and Free drinks from 6pm to midnight, every day through to Thursday night. This evening enjoy the Free bar from 6pm and dinner followed by GN Holidays’ exclusive Retro entertainment line-up.
- Day at Leisure to enjoy the facilities at the hotel, daytime entertainment with the GN A-Way Team and afternoon cabaret. Free drinks from 6pm to midnight and dinner followed by GN Holidays’ exclusive Retro entertainment line-up.
- Morning escorted coach trip to Llangollen Wharf where we enjoy a canal cruise which includes crossing the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Return to the hotel via the Horseshoe Pass. Free drinks from 6pm to midnight and dinner followed by GN Holidays’ exclusive Retro entertainment line-up.
- Day at Leisure to enjoy the facilities at the hotel, daytime entertainment with the GN A-Way Team and afternoon cabaret. Free drinks from 6pm to midnight and dinner followed by GN Holidays’ exclusive Retro entertainment line-up.
- As GN’s ‘Back to Retro Party’ guests head for home, your holiday continues with a full day escorted coach excursion including a scenic train ride on the Snowdon Mountain Railway and visit to Plas Cadnant Garden on the Isle of Anglesey. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
- Full day escorted coach trip from the hotel including Portmeirion. The Italianate village of Portmeirion, on a rugged cliff top overlooking Cardigan Bay was built by visionary Welsh architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. Renowned as a unique architectural work of art, Portmeirion starred as the surreal setting of “The Village” in the 60s television series “The Prisoner”. We enjoy a free afternoon in Caernarfon home to the Royal fortress where King Charles was invested as Prince of Wales in 1969 as portrayed in the recent TV series “The Queen”. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
- Full day escorted coach trip with entrance to Bodnant Garden and time in Conwy. Dinner with wine and entertainment in the hotel.
- Check out of hotel by 10am Note: Order of excursions may be subject to change depending on local conditions.
What's Included
Holiday Highlights
- Entrance to Portmeirion, Bodnant Garden and Plas Cadnant Garden
- Journey on The Snowdon Mountain Railway
- Canal ride on Llangollen Canal
- Visits to Conwy and Caernarfon
- Just £50 per person deposit
Our Price Includes
- Seven nights' four-star half-board accommodation at Warner Bodelwyddan Castle with entertainment
- *Monday to Thursday – Free drinks 6pm to midnight – house beers & spirits, wine by the glass, pumped soft drinks & mixers
- *Friday to Sunday – Half a bottle of house wine per person with dinner
- Welcome sparkling reception
- Monday to Thursday – GN Holidays Back to Retro Party Entertainment
- Escorted excursions by coach with admissions/tickets
- Entrance to Portmeirion, Bodnant Garden and Plas Cadnant Garden
- Journey on The Snowdon Mountain Railway
- Canal ride on Llangollen Canal
- Visits to Conwy and Caernarfon
- Escorted by a tour manager
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Warner Bodelwyddan Castle, North Wales -
Bodelwyddan (pronounced bod-el-with-an), is a Grade II listed Victorian building near the North Wales coast, close to Snowdonia. Set within the grounds of a romantic castle, but with all the amenities of a modern Hotel, including a superb range of leisure facilities, numerous daily activities, and nightly live entertainment.
All bedrooms have: En-suite bathroom, towels, free Wi-Fi, a TV, hairdryer, safe, comfy chairs and reading lights and tea & coffee making facilities with biscuits. Disabled facility rooms available in most grades.
Standard Room – from £1239pp – Located in Llewelyn Hall & Princes Hall & Hens Roost & Williams Village (Hens Roost & Williams Village on ground and 1st floors – no lift, some rooms on ground floor are accessed by a couple of steps). Sole occupancy of twin or double from £1709pp.
Signature Room – from £1279pp – Located in Llewelyn Hall, Princes Hall & Hens Roost & Williams Village (Hens Roost & Williams Village – ground and 1st floors – no lift, some ground floor accessed by a couple of steps) also comes with the Signature Experience. On request, subject to availability.
Royale Room – from £1359pp – Located in Hens Roost & Williams Village (Hens Roost & Williams Village on ground and 1st floors – no lift) some rooms on ground floor are accessed by a couple of steps) also comes with the Signature Experience. On request, subject to availability.
Garden Lodges – from £1279pp – Located in the gardens about 400-metre walk from the main facilities also comes with the Signature Experience. On request, subject to availability.
Enjoy the Warner Signature Experience…
A cosy lightweight duvet
A duo of soft and firm pillows
Super soft blanket (on request)
Fluffy white robes to use during your stay
Temple Spa toiletries
Good Hair Day shampoo
In Good Condition conditioner
La La Lagoon aromatic bath & shower gel
Be Still calming body balm
Keep Calm aromatic cleaning soap
Fully-stocked chiller with
Fresh milk
One bottle of still and one bottle of sparkling water
2 Frobisher’s fruit juices
2 packets of crisps & 2 cookies
Other Information
ENTERTAINMENT:
Led by the energetic James Williams the band is guaranteed to get the dance floor bouncing with an incredible show with the very best in popular music. They have the grooves and the moves, and will entertain you from beat one to bedtime. Don’t miss them! An explosive live band. Performing the very best swing, soul, theatre and pop covers from the twenties to today!
Paul Da Vinci’s 60s & 70s Explosion featuring all the showmanship you would expect from the Original Voice of The Rubettes’ “Sugar Baby Love”, Paul Da Vinci and his incredible live band bring you all the classic hits from the 60s & 70s.
The Chapman Brothers are a dynamic and energetic musical act, showcasing incredible vocal talent combined with polished dance routines. They thrive on audience engagement and can perform either with a live band or backing tracks. Their diverse repertoire includes several captivating shows and sets.
Billy Shannon joined Showaddywaddy in December 2021 as guitarist and 2nd lead vocalist to Andy Pelos. His stage name is derived from his two favourite artists Billy Fury & Del Shannon. Favourite music genre 50s & 60s Rock & Roll.
Shane Perkins is one of the singers from Europe’s number 1 tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Ragdolls. From his solo sets you can expect expect the same energy, atmospheric performance and great night of music.
Soul Kinda Wonderful are Multi National Music award winning act. Voted #1 Drifters tribute. The songs of The Drifters: such as Saturday night at the movies, Under the boardwalk, Stand by me. My girl and many more. Lead vocalist, Richie Sampson, has performed alongside former long standing members of The Drifters, such as Ray Lewis, Billy Lewis, Butch Leake and Roy Hemming’s at various times.
New Amen Corner have the ability to perfectly recreate the sound and atmosphere of that momentous period 50 years ago when music sent good vibrations across the world. Their Bringing on Back the 60s show is a veritable discography of the era.
Multi-talented multi-instrumentalist Glen Leon has played the guitar from the age of nine. For the last 15 Years Glen has performed with The Soul Survivors and the 60s band New Amen Corner. Glen’s solo tribute to Tom Jones really evokes the Welsh legend.
Maxine Mazumder as The Queen Of British Soul Dusty Springfield – Voted the UK’s no 1 tribute to Dusty Springfield by the National Tribute Awards, Maxine has amazed audiences around the world with the accuracy of her vocal performances and her impeccable attention to detail, including the iconic hairstyle, the dark, smoky eyes, huge eyelashes and those legendary Dusty mannerisms.
The Remakes take you on a nostalgic trip back in time to the Rockin’ 50’s and Swinging 60’s. Re-creating the vinyl sound of The Beatles, Cliff & The Shadows, Billy Fury, The Searchers, Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Little Richard, Manfred Mann, Gerry & The Pacemakers and many, many more!
Nancy Ann Lee is best known as “Little Miss Sixties” where she has received rave reviews for being one of the liveliest tributes to the 60s divas including Lulu whose songs make a huge contribution to the show. Remember Shout, Relight My Fire, Teardrops, The Man Who Sold the World, To Sir With Love and more.
Originally from the East Midlands, ET has always had a passion for music, from an early age, performing in the school orchestra – in addition to being the lead drummer in the Scout Marching Band! Even now he still plays drums and the flute. When he’s not performing as Bob Marley ET performs in a Drifters Tribute Band.
Christopher Gee – TV Comedy Impressionist & Voice Over Artiste. Since first appearing on BBC TV, Christopher has enjoyed a career that has been as varied as the 100+ Voices he performs in his unique one man Comedy Impression stage Show, “An Audience With The Stars”. This show features a great mix of Impressions of all your favourite characters from the world of Stage, Screen and TV.
Single room supplement £100pp
Deposit: £50pp.
Balance payment 12 weeks before departure.
Led by the energetic James Williams the band is guaranteed to get the dance floor bouncing with an incredible show with the very best in popular music. They have the grooves and the moves, and will entertain you from beat one to bedtime. Don’t miss them! An explosive live band. Performing the very best swing, soul, theatre and pop covers from the twenties to today!
Paul Da Vinci’s 60s & 70s Explosion featuring all the showmanship you would expect from the Original Voice of The Rubettes’ “Sugar Baby Love”, Paul Da Vinci and his incredible live band bring you all the classic hits from the 60s & 70s.
The Chapman Brothers are a dynamic and energetic musical act, showcasing incredible vocal talent combined with polished dance routines. They thrive on audience engagement and can perform either with a live band or backing tracks. Their diverse repertoire includes several captivating shows and sets.
Billy Shannon joined Showaddywaddy in December 2021 as guitarist and 2nd lead vocalist to Andy Pelos. His stage name is derived from his two favourite artists Billy Fury & Del Shannon. Favourite music genre 50s & 60s Rock & Roll.
Shane Perkins is one of the singers from Europe’s number 1 tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Ragdolls. From his solo sets you can expect expect the same energy, atmospheric performance and great night of music.
Soul Kinda Wonderful are Multi National Music award winning act. Voted #1 Drifters tribute. The songs of The Drifters: such as Saturday night at the movies, Under the boardwalk, Stand by me. My girl and many more. Lead vocalist, Richie Sampson, has performed alongside former long standing members of The Drifters, such as Ray Lewis, Billy Lewis, Butch Leake and Roy Hemming’s at various times.
New Amen Corner have the ability to perfectly recreate the sound and atmosphere of that momentous period 50 years ago when music sent good vibrations across the world. Their Bringing on Back the 60s show is a veritable discography of the era.
Multi-talented multi-instrumentalist Glen Leon has played the guitar from the age of nine. For the last 15 Years Glen has performed with The Soul Survivors and the 60s band New Amen Corner. Glen’s solo tribute to Tom Jones really evokes the Welsh legend.
Maxine Mazumder as The Queen Of British Soul Dusty Springfield – Voted the UK’s no 1 tribute to Dusty Springfield by the National Tribute Awards, Maxine has amazed audiences around the world with the accuracy of her vocal performances and her impeccable attention to detail, including the iconic hairstyle, the dark, smoky eyes, huge eyelashes and those legendary Dusty mannerisms.
The Remakes take you on a nostalgic trip back in time to the Rockin’ 50’s and Swinging 60’s. Re-creating the vinyl sound of The Beatles, Cliff & The Shadows, Billy Fury, The Searchers, Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Little Richard, Manfred Mann, Gerry & The Pacemakers and many, many more!
Nancy Ann Lee is best known as “Little Miss Sixties” where she has received rave reviews for being one of the liveliest tributes to the 60s divas including Lulu whose songs make a huge contribution to the show. Remember Shout, Relight My Fire, Teardrops, The Man Who Sold the World, To Sir With Love and more.
Originally from the East Midlands, ET has always had a passion for music, from an early age, performing in the school orchestra – in addition to being the lead drummer in the Scout Marching Band! Even now he still plays drums and the flute. When he’s not performing as Bob Marley ET performs in a Drifters Tribute Band.
Christopher Gee – TV Comedy Impressionist & Voice Over Artiste. Since first appearing on BBC TV, Christopher has enjoyed a career that has been as varied as the 100+ Voices he performs in his unique one man Comedy Impression stage Show, “An Audience With The Stars”. This show features a great mix of Impressions of all your favourite characters from the world of Stage, Screen and TV.
Single room supplement £100pp
Deposit: £50pp.
Balance payment 12 weeks before departure.
Holiday code
GN391Holiday provided by GN Holidays & Voyages
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