North Wales Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

started in 1994, these gardens have matured into a wonderful array of laburnum covered pergolas, rose gardens, castellated yew topiary and even a fort and zip wire for the children

this vast 19th Century Neo-Norman creation captures the imagination with creeper-clad turrets and dramatic views of the peaks of Snowdonia

the most technically perfect medieval castle in Britain, that wasn't ever quite finished. with a digital trail and family picnic tables

commanding astonishing views over the town and across the wide sweep of Cardigan Bay, with an on-site explanatory exhibition