Family Activities in Snowdonia

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:

Snowdon Mountain Railway
The Snowdonia Mountain Railway

Let the train take you to England & Wales' highest mountain at over 3,500ft!
Welsh Highland Railway
Welsh Highland Railway
Ideal for families with young children ......and for kids up to the age of 90!
GreenWood Forest Park
GreenWood Forest Park

All weather family fun. New slide, the longest in Wales! GreenDragon family coaster now open.
Ropeworks
RopeWorks

High adventure family fun! Ropes,
nets & climbing walls in absolute safety
with instructors close to hand.
Welsh Slate Museum
Welsh Slate Museum & Lakeside Railway

Lean how slate was extracted from the mountains.
Watch craftsmen at their work.
Electric Mountain
Electric Mountain

Travel deep inside a mountain to view
the working of a hydroelectric
power station. Fascinating!
Caernarfon Fun Center
Caernarfon Fun Centre

Indoor Activity Centre - fun for all the family!

Image courtesy of WTB
National Trust Properties
There is a fine selection of National Trust Properties locally including Penrhyn Castle, Plas Newydd, Ty Mawr Wybrnant & Bodnant Garden.

If it's the great outdoors you enjoy, then this is the place for you, just look at our 'Things to do' page!