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Unusual things to do in Wales

Visitors to Halen Môn often ask us for other recommendations of interesting things to do on the salty isle.  There are lots of lists out there but here we've pulled together some of the more unusual places to visit and things to do when you're on Ynys Môn.Explore...

James Chant + Matsudai’s cult ramen

Matsudai started in 2019 as a creative outlet for founder James Chant and since then has delivered tens of thousands of ramen kits to every corner of the UK, been celebrated by culinary heroes as Jay Rayner, Tim Anderson and Melissa Thompson and James has gone on to...

Celebrating the sea: how we can all protect the waters we love

As an organisation that relies on the incredible natural resources around our beautiful island, this World Ocean Day, we want to celebrate the seas all over the world, and share some ways we can all help protect the waters we rely on. The magic of seaweed  A truly...

Our charity of the year 2025

Every year our team votes for a charity to raise funds for, and this year the organisation we have chosen is Shelter Cymru.  For Shelter Cymru, home is everything. Their team helps thousands of people each year across Wales who are affected by the housing emergency,...

Letitia Ann Clark and For the Love of Lemons

Letitia Ann Clark's latest book For the Love of Lemons, celebrates a single sunny ingredient, the lemon. Joyful and bright recipes that transport us to sunnier days. Letitia kindly sat down to answer a few of our questions about the book and how she uses this...

A simple way to change children’s eating habits

The problemIn the UK, 33% of children aged 5-10 years eat less than one portion of vegetables a day. In recent years, fruit and vegetable consumption has declined in adults too, with only 31% eating the recommended five portions a day, despite the decades long ‘5-a...

The scent of rain: What is petrichor?

Have you ever stepped outside after a long dry spell, just as the first raindrops begin to fall, and recognised a scent in the air? Earthy. Fresh. Comforting. Not many people realise that scent has a name: petrichor. Coined in the 1960s by two Australian scientists,...

Halen Môn and Oxfam

You can now find Halen Môn on the shelves of your local Oxfam shop as a part of their 'Sourced By Oxfam' range, which brings together the best of ethical, sustainable and brand-new items from around the world. We're very proud to have been included. From the team at...

Three North Wales walks with perfect swim + café stops

Emma Marshall, local insider and author of guidebook, 'Wild Swimming Walks Eryri/Snowdonia’ shares with us her three favourite walks from the book which have great places to eat en route. Wild Swimming Walks Eryri/Snowdonia leads you on 28 walk-swimming adventures in...

Celebrating ethical business: B Corp Month

The ‘B’ in B Corp stands for ‘Benefit for All’ and certified B Corporations, in the simplest of terms, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and...

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Expect interesting and delicious articles on everything from how to use our pure sea salt to eco-friendly gift ideas, how to season like a chef to flavoured salt recipes.

Congratulations to the new Prince and Princess of Wales

Congratulations to the new Prince and Princess of Wales

Back in 2019, we were delighted to host a visit from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, now the Prince and Princess of Wales.    The pair returned to their previous home in North Wales to meet individuals and organisations in the region who are encouraging people...

We’ve won a traveller’s choice award 2022!

We’ve won a traveller’s choice award 2022!

Every year, Tripadvisor celebrates attractions that consistently deliver brilliant experiences with a Travellers' Choice Award—and this year, we are proud to say we are part of an exclusive group, ranking among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor. Our one-of-a-kind...

Creatives we love in North Wales

Creatives we love in North Wales

North Wales may be best known for its sweeping coastlines and rugged landscapes but here we’ve put together the creative side of this area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A quick list of some of our favourite creatives, makers and galleries that we think you should...

Tide/Llanw x Sam Lomas Supper Club

Tide/Llanw x Sam Lomas Supper Club

The weather gods shone upon our latest supper club, with Chef Sam Lomas returning to our tipi at Tide/ Llanw for one night only this July.  Sam began his career with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall at River Cottage where he developed his passion for farm to table cooking....

Where to buy local seafood in North Wales

Where to buy local seafood in North Wales

A question we get asked again and again is: where can I buy seafood around Ynys Môn?' The strong tidal currents that flow around the sandbanks of the Menai Strait bring in a steady supply of food for local fish, so we have plenty on our doorstep. As well as favourite...

Host your event at Tide/ Llanw

Host your event at Tide/ Llanw

Our tipi, surrounded by a wild flower meadow in full bloom, is available for hire! This year, we've added a romantic beach hut amongst the poppies too.  Over the years we've hosted a huge variety of events: - weddings - mother and baby groups - comedy gigs - supper...

Wild swimming spots in North Wales

Wild swimming spots in North Wales

Wild Swimming, or simply swimming outdoors as some people would prefer to call it, has enjoyed a real resurgence in recent years in the UK. Something about the bracing water, the rushing air and the natural high of submerging yourself outdoors is addictive. North...

Nine very good places to eat and drink in Cardiff

Nine very good places to eat and drink in Cardiff

Recently, we found ourselves with just over 24 hours in our fair capital. It seemed fitting to visit as many of our suppliers as possible, and take in as many eateries as we could squeeze in. It's a hard job, but someone's got to do it. 1. Canna deli We started the...

Dogs of Tide

Dogs of Tide

We love dogs! And we want to see pictures of your pooches on our deck for chances to win prizes. Use @tide.anglesey and #DogsofTide on instagram to be in with the chance of winning dog-friendly prizes, and we'll share some of our favourite pictures here. 

Six beauty spots to visit on Ynys Môn/ the island of Anglesey

Six beauty spots to visit on Ynys Môn/ the island of Anglesey

We started making sea salt because we love Ynys Môn, and wanted to find a way to make a living here. We feel incredibly lucky to call the island, and this particular Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, our home. There is an abundance of beauty to be discovered, but...