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

  • film/tv location
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  • tourist railway
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  • family-friendly
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • café
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  • shop
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  • film
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  • history
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  • transport
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  • trains
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  • TV

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

Portmeirion

Penrhyndeudraeth

  • film/tv location
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  • family-friendly
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  • open year round
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  • craft shop
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  • architecture
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  • art
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  • film
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  • food & drink
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  • history
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  • nature
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  • TV
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  • walking

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