We love Harlech!
Harlech is at the heart of Ardudwy, which is in the north west of Wales. There's a castle and mountains surrounding our beautiful town.
We also have a couple of shops, including a bakery, grocer's, arcade, shoe shops and more. There's a great supply of bars, hotels and restaurants, including Castle Cottage, Queen's, the Castle and more.
There are breathtaking views from practically everywhere in Harlech. It's a peaceful, beautiful and friendly place to live where everyone knows each other and get on well!
The language that is spoken most of the time is Welsh, but everyone understands English and there are many families with young children here and they learn and grow through the medium of Welsh usually. Also, it is a wonderful place to retire for those who want a quiet and peaceful lifestyle in the country.
But in our opinion we would like to move out of Harlech to get a job because there is a lack of work in the area. But it's definitely one of our favourite places to chill out with our homies. We hope that one day you too will experience the amazing joy of Harlech.
I'll never leave
Many people come and go from Harlech but some stay around for years. I don't want to leave Harlech because I was brought up here. I've lived in Harlech since I was born with my parents and my sister Jemma.
I would like to work in Harlech and settle down to have kids here. Harlech is a nice, quiet place to live in and I would recommend anyone to live here in Harlech.
Shop 'til you drop?
Our favourite thing to do on the weekend or in the holidays is to shop. We love to shop.
But if we want to go shopping, the closest place to go is Bangor or Llandudno - and even then there aren't that many shops. Chester is the next place to go. It takes about an hour each way to go to Bangor or Llandudno but to go to Chester it's about two and a half hours.
There are a lot of little gift shops in the area. Wouldn't it make sense to change some of them into more useful shops for the younger generation? For example something like Topshop/Topman...
Despite this, we love to shop, but we feel too many shops would spoil the little town. Too many shops would make our town seem more like cities. It would also bring more people in to the area and create an issue with parking spaces and pollution. We would rather go the extra hour and keep are towns like they are!
your comments
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Ian Taylor from Swindon
I left Harlech at the age of 17 having lived there from the age of 9 and have returned every year for a holiday staying with my mother and accompanied by my wife and two children who always want to return year after year. We enjoy frequent walks and swims on the beach, and sit at the top of Harlech in the evenings watching the most perfect of sunsets. (A must) There is always a good feeling about people and the place you just need to breathe it in, Rain or sunshine.I have met many a foreign visitor to Harlech both young and old and it seems as though it’s just what%2! 0the doctor ordered for them.
Tue Apr 29 09:23:17 2008
Joanne from Solihull
Just been holidaying in Harlech and loved it. People were so friendly. Loved The Harlech Emporium, took me back to proper sweet shops with all the old favourites and the owners were really welcoming.
Mon Jun 25 10:46:21 2007
CAI , Eureka, Ca.USA
I was thrilled to see everyone's comments.
Since I was born in Harlech I find it great to read everyone's comments. Keep up the good work. Hwyl fawr.
Thu Mar 15 09:36:56 2007
darren grady from stoke on trent
i'm looking forward to starting my shoe repair key cutting business there soon - harlech is my home i realise that now! even if business fails! see you soon meggan becks garreth and carl thanks for making me feel welcome.
Wed Oct 25 10:53:02 2006
David Lloyd from London
Some of my happiest days was as a student at Coleg Harlech.
The sheer beauty of the place stays with me. I have been back a few times over the last thirty years and will return again hopefully in 2007.
Fri Sep 15 16:17:33 2006
local
Harlech is a top place in the summer it has so much to offer, can't ask for more,
However in the winter it can get a bit bleak with the never ending grey skies.
I would love to be able to stay in harlech and live as it is a safe area to bring up a family, the only problem is finding a well paid local job is not so easy, they dont pop up to often. Also the house prices are too high for the average harlech wage.
Harlech has a great community spirit, but I think more needs to be done, it's a shame the carnival and sports club days have gone, they used to be so much fun.
As for all the English Tourists, please keep visiting Harlech, the local businesses need your cash. Harlech has lots to offer, it may not have shops or theme parks to offer but if you wanted that why holiday in wales, go to Florida.
Mon Jul 17 09:50:50 2006
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