You will be surprised and pleased
at the wide variety of attractions for families in Snowdonia. There are many
National Trust castles and gardens, narrow gauge railways, attractions
and visitor centres. About 20 minutes away there is horse riding
if you would like to view the country from a quiet path or bridal
way and the Lon Las Cycle Path is just a minute's ride from both
properties. This links up with the local cycle path network.
The sea is a 15/20 min drive and there is miles of varied coastline
to explore.
Some suggested family attractions include:
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Trefriw Woollen Mills
Working museum, cafe and shop selling beautiful Welsh tapestries & gifts. |
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The
Snowdonia Mountain Railway
Let the train take you to England & Wales'
highest mountain
at over 3,500ft! |
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RopeWorks
High adventure family fun! Ropes,
nets & climbing walls in absolute safety
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Llechwedd Slate Caverns
Set in 2000 acres of land above the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog a living, working slate mine that has been active since opening in 1836.
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Electric Mountain
Travel deep inside a mountain to view
the working of a hydroelectric
power station. Fascinating! |
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Caernarfon Castle
Imposting 13th C castle in Caernarfon, housing the Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum, and is part of the World Heritage Site "Castles and Town Walls of King Edward I in Gwynedd". |
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The Den Llanberis
The Den is an indoor play centre suitable for children under the age of 12. |
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GreenWood Forest Park
All weather family fun.
New slide, the longest in Wales!
GreenDragon family coaster now open. |
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Caernarfon Fun Centre
Indoor Activity Centre - fun for all the family!
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Beacon Climbing Centre
North Wales' most popular indoor climbing centre, and one of the UK's best, with over 1,000sqm of top-roping, leading & bouldering. |
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Anglesey Sea Zoo
Wales' largest marine aquarium. Sited right on the shore of the Menai Strait against the stunning backdrop of Snowdonia, its a great day out whatever the weather. |
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National Trust Properties
There is a fine selection of
National Trust Properties locally
including Penrhyn
Castle, Plas
Newydd, Ty Mawr Wybrnant & Bodnant
Garden. |
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Images © Crown copyright (2009) Visit Wales. Images also courtesy of Anglesey Sea Zoo, Beacon Climbing, First Hydro (Electric Mountain), Greenwood Forest Park, Rope Works, The Den, Trewfiw Woollen Mills. |