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
Plas Brondanw Gardens
Penrhyndeudraeth
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
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.
Snowdonia National Park
Caernarfon
from underground audiovisual tours to farm tours, narrow gauge railway trips through breathtaking countryside and for the more adventurous, white water rafting
South Stack Cliffs
Holyhead
providing wonderful views down across the seabird cliffs and across the Irish Sea. In spring, guillemots, razorbills and puffins breed on the iconic cliffs
Bodnant Garden
Tal-y-Cafn
With year-round colour, this garden is a hive of activity or a haven of tranquility and relaxation; this is truly a special place
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
Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon
mighty 13th century castle constructed not just as a military stronghold, but also as a seat of government and royal palace
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
Foel Farm Park
LlanfairPG
lots of children's attractions and activities, including mini trailer rides, pony rides and meet, greet and feed the animals
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
Pili Palas
Menai Bridge
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
Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens
Menai Bridge
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
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