YHA Conwy, 2nd- 5th October 2026
The BIG Weekend‘ 26
YHA Conwy, 2nd- 5th October 2026
A BIG weekend thank you to Kevin Sene
For the past few years, Kevin has been our BIG Weekend organiser with fantastic activities, accommodation and facilities organised for our membership. As we roll into 2026, Kevin hands over his role to Sam Davis. While Sam will be leading the organisation of the weekend from now on, Kevin will still be helping in the background with a( very much appreciated!) handover of the role.
THANK YOU KEVIN!
Conwy – A Walled Town of Wonder
This year, the OWPG will descend upon the town of Conwy for the BIG Weekend 2026. With pens at the ready, instead of swords, we will explore this fascinating market town and surroundings. Complete with thirteenth-century castle and walls, harbour and Grade 1 suspension bridge, Conwy is one of Europe’ s best-preserved medieval towns. Surrounding the town are the peaks of northern Eryri and glorious beaches, including neighbouring seaside resort, Llandudno. With a rich and enchanting history, the county of Conwy showcases castles, stone circles, druid artefacts, and more.
YHA Conwy
The OWPG will take up residence at YHA Conwy, the highest altitude and tallest building in the township, and Kevin and I visited the site in December. Within the building, we will have exclusive use of the meeting room over the weekend, for our book tables, AGM and presentations. There is also a games room, restaurant area, bar and small library at the top of the building. Being situated upon high, you get panoramic views of the mountains and sea. Twin, triple( double + single) rooms are all available via the OWPG when we release the booking forms.
Weekend Activities
The weekend will have a mix of workshops, walks and adventure activities, along with the AGM, annual meal and awards ceremony on the Saturday evening. As before with BIG Weekend activities, there will be organised and tutored workshops, such as photo walks, but also self-guided activities such as castle and museum visits. The town of Conwy boasts an array of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants to indulge in over the weekend. As always, the book tables will be full of visual delights from OWPG members to peruse in the meeting room.
Getting There
Conwy is easily accessible via the A55 dual carriageway that goes along the north coast of Wales. Parking is available at YHA Conwy. As always, we encourage people to share lifts where possible to reduce carbon emissions. You can also reach Conwy via train, with the station situated in the centre of town, just a 10-15 minute walk to the venue.
What’ s Next?
We will be releasing the booking forms soon, so keep an eye on your inbox. And if you are new to the Guild, then we heartly encourage you to join us, for what is sure to be a fun and social time. For now, block off 2-5th October in your calendar. We look forward to seeing you all there!
ABOVE Image by Peter Hall on Unsplash, MIDDLE YHA Comway, Sam Davis, FAR RIGHT Image by Bill Eccles on Unsplash
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