Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway
Porthmadog
with some of the most comfortable carriages on any preserved railway – standard or narrow gauge – step back in time to a more civilised age
Great Orme Country Park Visitor Centre
Colwyn Bay
magnificent coastal scenery and wildlife, archaeology, geology in the Special Area of Conservation along the Heritage Coast
Greenfield Valley
Holywell
with 70 acres of woodlands, ancient monuments, industrial and farming history and children friendly interactive displays
Llangollen Steam Railway
Llangollen
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
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Wrexham
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.
Bodrhyddan Hall
Clwyd
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
Chirk Castle
Wrexham
the state rooms include a 17th-century Long Gallery, grand 18th-century saloon with rich tapestries, with extensive gardens and children's play areas
Conwy Castle
Conwy
with breathtaking views from the battlements and much of the connecting walls intact, the circuit walk is well worth the effort
Denbigh Castle
Denbigh
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
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
Llanberis Lake Railway
Caernarfon
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
Plas Newydd
LlanfairPG
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
Penrhyn Castle
Bangor
this vast 19th Century Neo-Norman creation captures the imagination with creeper-clad turrets and dramatic views of the peaks of Snowdonia
Snowdon Mountain Railway
Caernarfon
since 1896 visitors from around the world have travelled on Snowdon Mountain Railway offering dramatic views of the surrounding landscape
Beaumaris Castle
Beaumaris
the most technically perfect medieval castle in Britain, that wasn't ever quite finished. with a digital trail and family picnic tables
Criccieth Castle
Criccieth
commanding astonishing views over the town and across the wide sweep of Cardigan Bay, with an on-site explanatory exhibition
Great Orme Mines
Llandudno
these copper mines discovered in 1987, represent one of the most astounding archaeological discoveries of recent time
St. Asaph Cathedral
St. Asaph
with magnificent architecture and stained glass windows. home of the first Welsh language bible translated by William Morgan
Portmeirion
Penrhyndeudraeth
a cluster of historic cottages, iconic architecture, a spa, stylish shops, award-winning restaurants, casual cafes, an Italian ice cream parlour, exotic gardens and sandy beaches