North Wales Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

set alongside the Snowdonia National Park Authority's Study Centre, these period gardens have been extensively restored, offering a variety of colourful vistas throughout the spring, summer and autumn with stunning views across the nearby mountains

a wealth of fantastic carved animals adorn the walls and benches – scaly dragons, serpents and other strange whimsical monsters; with the carved roof painted in a glorious, flowing floral design

since 1896 visitors from around the world have travelled on Snowdon Mountain Railway offering dramatic views of the surrounding landscape

see Britain's marine life up close and personal, including a colourful reef , a kelp forest and an eerie shipwreck brimming with conger eels!

these copper mines discovered in 1987, represent one of the most astounding archaeological discoveries of recent time

popular model village, featuring many Anglesey landmarks set in beautifully landscaped gardens with water features

according to the legend, St Winefride's Well first erupted at the spot where her would-be rapist Caradog cut off her head with his sword.

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