North Wales Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

its spectacular situation, foreboding might, and great power were not sufficient to ensure the fame of this magnificent castle, Harlech is also inseparably linked with Welsh myth

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.

with magnificent architecture and stained glass windows. home of the first Welsh language bible translated by William Morgan

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