Life in the Valley: Big Hand Brewing
Originally started by Uncle and Nephew team in 2012, Big Hand Brewing has quickly established itself as a big player in the North Wales craft brewing scene. It has been providing guests at The West Arms (pub in North East Wales) with a range of its local brews for...
The West Arms revs up to host distinguished classic car rally – Three Castles Trial 2022
The West Arms Country Inn in Llanarmon DC has been selected as one of the key venues for the Three Castles Trial classic car event taking place in 2022. Now in its 20th year, the Three Castles Trial is one of Britain’s most talked...
Life in the valley: Adventure Tours UK
The West Arms has teamed up with champions of the outdoors, Adventure Tours UK, to accommodate wild wintery walks in North Wales. Claire Copeman, its co-founder, talks about the idea of mindfulness in nature, why every walker should be re-discovering the Berwyn...
Taste the new season with an autumn break in North East Wales
Your travel bucket list for a memorable autumn break in North East Wales As the Ceiriog Valley is painted with rich hues of orange and red it is time to celebrate the sights and sounds of autumn before the rush of the festive season sets in. There are many reasons...
Charming local inn wins ‘Most Traditional 16th Century Country Hotel’ for North East Wales.
Demonstrating excellence and commitment in the industry, even in the face of uncertainty, The West Arms has been recognised as 'Most Traditional 16th-Century Country Hotel - Wales' at the global Resort and Retreats Awards 2021. Putting Llanarmon DC on the map for...
Life in the valley: Dolwen Welsh Lamb and Beef
To honour the quality of organic produce in our valley we asked our neighbours, friends and farmers at Dolwen Welsh Lamb and Beef what makes their produce special, what is agri-environmental farming and why you should be spending the last days of...
Best dog friendly country inn in North East Wales
Ready to book an autumn escape to North East Wales but can't bear the thought of leaving behind your favourite four-legged friend? That’s ok because The West Arms is the dog friendly country inn in North East Wales you've been looking for. Dog lovers and owners of...
The West Arms quarter finalists of Licensee of the Year Award 2021
The West Arms has secured a place in the quarter finals of the coveted Licensee of the Year Award 2021 (LOYA) by the British Insititute of Innkeepers. Owned and run by husband and wife team, Nicky and Mark Williamson, the charming 16th Century Country Inn,...
5 things you didn’t know about our Country Inn in North East Wales
A gentleman named Ian sent us this wonderful photo he found in his Dad's photo album dating back to the 1920’s! Hidden away in the sleepy village of Llanarmon DC, The West Arms Country Inn in North East Wales, is steeped in local history and charm which has...
inews – West Arms amongst coolest pubs in the UK
Best for getting away from it all... Martin Dunford, editor of the new guidebook ‘Cool Pubs and Inns’, picks The West Arms as one of his best pubs in the UK to enjoy drinking and dining this summer. Located in Llanarmon DC, North East Wales, The West was chosen as...
Embrace the Welsh feeling of cwtch (hug) with a Mindful walking break in North Wales this autumn
The West Arms, country Inn in Llanarmon DC has released new dates for autumn 2021 and spring 2022 for its therapeutic mindful walking break in North Wales with partner Adventure Tours UK. The Ultimate in feel good breaksNicky Williamson...
Unearth the secrets from our country inn in the Ceiriog Valley
‘A little bit of heaven on Earth‘ was how Lloyd George described the Ceiriog Valley. Our picture perfect country inn in the Cerioig Valley has remained a relatively undiscovered gem over the decades. Only a few miles from the English border and the A5, the Ceiriog...
