Mary Ruthrina

Say Hello to the Cows and Sheep of Wales

Those who want to can also join the Ranger led walks which are a great way to see some scenic views and to keep fit. You can also bring along a picnic basket from your Wales holiday cottages and have a family picnic at the park. The park is open the whole year.

Wales is particularly known for grass pastures which are conducive for raising sheep and cows. There are attractions in Wales that showcase these farm animals. Your children would particularly enjoy seeing these animals in their natural habitat.  If you are staying at the luxurious Wales holiday cottages, it would be easy for you to go and visit these animal attractions. Wales holiday cottages puts you near the parks and farms where you can get up close to these interesting animals. Here are some places you must visit with your children.

Ty Mawr Country Park

Ty Mawr Country Park provides you with the fun of being in the farm.  This park has been a Green flat awardee since 2006 until today. It has a beautiful setting underneath the majestic Cefn Viaduct along the banks of the River Dee. At Ty Mawr, you get the best location of the River Dee Valley. The park is a few minutes’ drive from your Wales holiday cottages. Meet the different animals at the park including donkeys, cows, pigs and goats.  The children will love to help feed the chickens and ducks that are freely roaming around the park.  Watch out for Lawrence the guard Llama who is tasked to protect the sheep from fox attacks.

No chemicals or pesticides are used so you will see different interesting species of wild plants. During summer, the hay meadows are naturally full of colour. You can go on down to the river to sit down and relax while you watch the fishes jumping on the river. This park also provides a great place to take a walk. You can go along the riverside to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct then on to the Cefn Heritage Trail or link with the Offas Dyke National Trail. Those who want to can also join the Ranger led walks which are a great way to see some scenic views and to keep fit. You can also bring along a picnic basket from your Wales holiday cottages and have a family picnic at the park. The park is open the whole year.

Ewe-Phoria

Ewe-Phoria is located at Llangwm,  Denbigshire between Betws-y-Coed and Lalngollen in North Wales. You can easily go to this place if you are staying at the comfortable Wales holiday cottages. This is a family run exhibition and demonstration centre. Here you will have an inside look into the work of a shepherd and his sheepdog. Aled Owen, multi-awarded International and world sheepdog trial champion will join you in a demonstration of shepherding where the sheepdogs are put through their routines. At the same time, you will see how Aled and the dogs work together. You can also see demonstrations of sheep shearing where you are possibly asked to help out. Demonstrations are held at 1 p.m. and lasts for 1 to 1 ½ hours.

If there is a litter when you are at Ewe-phoria, you will get the chance to meet the sheepdog puppies. The Ram Parade is another interesting activity to watch out for.  Different breeds of sheep are displayed and you will learn about their characteristics such as knowing shat fleece of wool is best made into a sweater. If you are interested in working with sheepdogs, Aled conducts sheepdog handling courses. Admission fee is £4.50 for adults, £4 for pensioners and £3.50 for children 3 to 15 which include ram parade, sheepdog demonstrations, meet the puppies and sheep shearing.

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