North Wales Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

recommended places to visit and things to do in North Wales


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with some of the most comfortable carriages on any preserved railway – standard or narrow gauge – step back in time to a more civilised age

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magnificent coastal scenery and wildlife, archaeology, geology in the Special Area of Conservation along the Heritage Coast

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with 70 acres of woodlands, ancient monuments, industrial and farming history and children friendly interactive displays

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often used in film and TV, with seven and a half miles through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The views from the carriages are breathtaking

Plas Brondanw Gardens

Penrhyndeudraeth

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designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, who was also responsible for Portmeirion Village, and made up of a series of 'rooms' with a mixture of yew and box privet forming the architecture of the garden, with a centuries old Holme Oak taking centre stage

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you can walk across Pontcysyllte, or save your legs and take a leisurely boat ride. But there's one thing you have to take with you. A camera. The views are something else.

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from underground audiovisual tours to farm tours, narrow gauge railway trips through breathtaking countryside and for the more adventurous, white water rafting

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providing wonderful views down across the seabird cliffs and across the Irish Sea. In spring, guillemots, razorbills and puffins breed on the iconic cliffs

Bodnant Garden

Tal-y-Cafn

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With year-round colour, this garden is a hive of activity or a haven of tranquility and relaxation; this is truly a special place

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retaining a true Victorian style, from snowdrops and spring blue bells to summer water lilies. A wide array of birdlife, amphibians and other animals makes this garden a wonderful experience for any nature lover

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mighty 13th century castle constructed not just as a military stronghold, but also as a seat of government and royal palace

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the state rooms include a 17th-century Long Gallery, grand 18th-century saloon with rich tapestries, with extensive gardens and children's play areas

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with breathtaking views from the battlements and much of the connecting walls intact, the circuit walk is well worth the effort

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sensors and modern technology bring to life crossing the drawbridge, with the sound of the portcullis thundering down, chains rattling and the din of horses and marching soldiers

Erddig

Wrexham

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a large collection of servants’ portraits and carefully preserved rooms capture their lives in the early 20th century, while upstairs is a treasure trove of fine furniture, textiles and wallpapers

Foel Farm Park

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lots of children's attractions and activities, including mini trailer rides, pony rides and meet, greet and feed the animals

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a five-mile return journey alongside Lake Padarn, right in the heart of Snowdonia, stopping at Cei Llydan, a beautifully tranquil place that's ideal for a lakeside picnic

Pili Palas

Menai Bridge

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Meet butterflies in the Tropical Hide, visit the Lizard and Snake House, or meet the pets in the farmyard and indoor and outdoor play areas

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Something of interest right through the seasons from camellias and azaleas, to the double herbaceous borders in the summer months and a wide variety of hydrangeas at the end of the season with the waterfalls of the River Cadnant close by

Plas Newydd

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set on the Menai Strait with stunning views of Snowdonia, elegantly designed by James Wyatt and containing Rex Whistler's largest painting; all set in magnificent grounds

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