Bala ~ North Wales

Situated in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park

The historic market town of Bala is situated at the southern boundary of the Snowdonia National Park and is surrounded by hills, mountains and forests. It is a mecca for everyone who loves the outdoors and beautiful inspiring scenery and attracts thousands of visitors every year. Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) is the largest and deepest natural lake in Wales offering excellent sailing, canoeing and fishing. Just five miles outside town, can be found the National White Water Centre, which offers white water rafting and kayaking. The lake draws dinghy sailors from all over the country to sail on its beautiful waters surrounded by the Berwyn Hills, Arenig Mountains and the Aran range and to compete in regattas held at the sailing and catamaran club.

A friendly welcome awaits you

The Aran Mountains

In August the town played host to the Welsh National Eisteddfod with a week long pageant of traditional music, poetry and dance. The event was televised every day on S4C and their web site allowed those who were working to catch up on the daily performances . Eisteddfod is very important to the Welsh speaking community with local schools competing. The event attracted thousands of visitors each day!

In town you will find a good variety of shops which serve the 2000, or so resident population and the annual summer visitors. There are food shops and supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, organic food and fast food. Camping supplies, hardware and garages to fill up your tank or service your car.

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Advertise your sales and wants in our Classified advertising section and pick up a bargain.

Every month throughout the summer we will be running a photographic competition. It is easy to take part and everyone can enter and we will display the winning photographs on the site.

So take a look on our Competition page to win some super prizes.

Narrow Guage Railway

places to stay and the Facilities page for information on where to park, finding the loo, doctor, library etc.

Bala has everything for a brilliant holiday, is a wonderful place to live and makes the perfect base to explore the rest of Wales.

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