Things to do
Harlech castle is a World Heritage site - unmissable. Count the steps as you climb up to the wall-walks from which there are superb views in all directions. Join Ardudwy Knights and experience the thrill of a battle re-enactment
Brilliant BeachesDinas is only three miles to the nearest beach. There are 'Miles of Glorious Sands’ and a wide variety of superb beaches to choose from, many of them award winning:
Bounce Below the world’s first subterranean playground of its kind is set within a disused slate cavern, installed with massive bouncy nets to jump around in. These huge trampoline like nets are hung within two vast chambers at varying levels, linked together by walkways and slides, the biggest of which is a 60 foot slide.
Zip World Titan brings you the largest zip zone in the world, with over 8km of zip lines – share the experience with friends and family as four of you soar over the amazing landscapes.
Llechwedd Slate Mines - Travel deep into a spectacular NEW underground tour. Local guides take you through huge subterranean Caverns to experience the life of a Victorian family at work.
Snowdon - Climb the highest mountain in England and Wales at 3,560ft (1,085m) or take the Snowdon Mountain railway from Llanberis. There are a number of paths to choose from.
The Llanberis Path is the longest route and is considered the easiest but least interesting.
The Watkin path is the shortest and most demanding, while the Pyg and Miners paths are probably the most popular.
Rhyd Ddu path is regarded as one of the easier routes, and this was the path I accompanied my father on my first ascent a day before my 7th birthday.
The Llanberis Path is the longest route and is considered the easiest but least interesting.
The Watkin path is the shortest and most demanding, while the Pyg and Miners paths are probably the most popular.
Rhyd Ddu path is regarded as one of the easier routes, and this was the path I accompanied my father on my first ascent a day before my 7th birthday.
Snowdon Mountain Railway - visit website
Journey to the rooftop of Wales one of the most unique and wonderful railway journeys in the world.The service can last up to two and a half hours which includes a stop of approximately 30 minutes at the summit. On a clear day you can see Ireland, England, Scotland and the Isle of Man.
Journey to the rooftop of Wales one of the most unique and wonderful railway journeys in the world.The service can last up to two and a half hours which includes a stop of approximately 30 minutes at the summit. On a clear day you can see Ireland, England, Scotland and the Isle of Man.
Portmeirion Italianate village-
One of Snowdonia's Top 10 Tourist attraction Portmeirion Italianate village has brightly coloured buildings, gardens, shops, cafes and woodland walks
One of Snowdonia's Top 10 Tourist attraction Portmeirion Italianate village has brightly coloured buildings, gardens, shops, cafes and woodland walks
Narrow Gauge Railways - visit website
Two unique narrow gauge steam railways - The Ffestiniog Railway takes you on a 13½-mile journey from the harbour in Porthmadog to the slate-quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog while The Welsh Highland Railway travels along a spectacular 25 mile scenic journey from Pothmadog to beneath the castle walls at Caernarfon.
Two unique narrow gauge steam railways - The Ffestiniog Railway takes you on a 13½-mile journey from the harbour in Porthmadog to the slate-quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog while The Welsh Highland Railway travels along a spectacular 25 mile scenic journey from Pothmadog to beneath the castle walls at Caernarfon.