Guidebook Updates for Wales
When we learn of critical changes to the Welsh information in our Great Britain guidebook, we post them here. (Of course, it's still smart to reconfirm critical transportation and sightseeing details locally.) Armed with a Rick Steves guidebook and these late-breaking updates, you're set for a great trip!
For books printed before February 2023, the following may apply:
- Caerphilly Castle is undergoing some major renovations, likely to last through 2024 (check its site before visiting).
- Expect disruption at Tintern Abbey while it undergoes restoration (check its site before visiting).
- Bill O'Keefe (and Planet Wales) are no longer offering tours in Cardiff.
- Chai Street restaurant has moved to 15 High Street.
- Bus #6 now runs on a more limited route to Cardiff Bay. Bus #X8 has been replaced by bus #C8, which is operated by a private company (and uses different tickets from bus #6).
- Anchorage Guest House has reopened as WiseStay.
- Several recommended accommodations have closed: Cathedral 73, Church Guest House, and Riverside B&B.
For books printed before March 2023, the following may apply:
- Donna Goodman is no longer leading guided tours in Conwy.
- Emrys Llewelyn is no longer leading guided tours in Caernarfon.
- Surf Snowdonia is now Adventure Parc Snowdonia.
- a free Portmeirion app offers a guided tour of the faux-Italian village; there are no more guided tours and no shuttle bus service.
- Portmeirion no longer has a shuttle-bus service or guided tours. But a free app provides a self-guided tour of the faux-Italian village.
- Tours of the Trefriw Woolen Mills are now only infrequently possible, and may cease entirely later in 2023, as the weaver is nearing retirement.