Ffestiniog Railway

Snowdon

Caernarfon Airport

Bowling



Holiday Cottages in North Wales

Ffestiniog Railway
Porthmadog
Ffestiniog railway is one of the top tourist attractions in Wales. Originally built to transport slate in the 19th century, today it takes visitors through areas of outstanding natural beauty in Snowdonia and to places inaccessible by car. Ride the 13 mile long journey through scenic countryside and the outstanding natural beauty of Snowdonia. Climbing to over 650ft, it ends at Blaenau Ffestinog and its slate quarries and mines. www.festrail.co.uk
Snowdon
Llanberis
An estimated half a million people climb to the summit of Snowdon every year, from the inexperienced climbers to some of the most skilled mountaineers. There are 7 main walking routes to the summit and a 'Halfway Café' on the Llanberis path, which offers light refreshments. snowdon.com
Sygun Copper Mine
Beddgelert
This old copper mine is situated in the glorious Gwynant Valley in the heart of Snowdonia National Park. It is a great example of our precious industrial heritage. syguncoppermine.co.uk
Glaslyn Osprey Project
Pont Croesor
Watch the only pair of breeding ospreys in Wales. Situated on the Glaslyn Estuary, this public viewing point has four powerful telescopes and a live feed of the nest projected onto a widescreen monitor. rspb.org.uk
National Slate Museum
Llanberis
This museum is a pocket of history. Visitors can get close to the largest working waterwheel in mainland Britain and enjoy slate splitting demonstrations by craftsmen. museumwales.ac.uk
Caernarfon Airworld
Caernarfon
Explore the aviation museum, home to a vast collection of aircraft, get the chance to sit in a cockpit or simply enjoy the beautiful setting adjacent to a blue flag beach. Even better, see it from the sky! Airworld offers various pleasure flights including one around puffin island. air-world.co.uk
Glasfryn Parc Activity Centre
Pwllheli
This premier activity and adventure centre, located in the heart of the Llyn Peninsula, has plenty to offer visitors. From go karting and quad biking to ten-pin bowling, fishing and archery. Don’t forget your camera to capture those exciting moments! glasfryn.co.uk
Anglesey Sea Zoo
Anglesey
At Anglesey Sea Zoo you can see tiny lobsters and baby seahorses, octopuses and weaver fish. You can also see a shipwreck with conger eels. A great day out for all the family. angleseyseazoo.co.uk

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