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There are many reasons to visit wales. From the breathtaking scenery of Snowdonia, to the historical sights of Conwy Castle. Here we have a list of the most popular attractions in the surrounding area.
Please click on the activities title to visit the relevant website for more information.
Bounce Below & Zip World
Zip World Titan at Llechwedd Slate
Caverns, near the historic slate mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. This is the first four person zip line
in Europe and the combination
of Velocity and Titan makes North Wales the zip line capital
of the world.
01248 601 444
Surf Snowdonia
is in the close by village of Dolgarrog,
on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. The 300-metre lagoon is the centre-piece of the Adventure Park
with many other adrenaline thrills
to wet your appetite and keep the whole family occupied.
01492 353123
Glan-y-Gors Go Karting Park
One of the largest Go-karting circuits
in the UK, regularly holding televised
events. Arrive and drive, party bookings and gift vouchers available.
01490 420770
SerenVentures
guided walks through Snowdonia, climbing, abseiling, gorge scrambling,
mountain-biking, to name but a few outdoor pursuits.
Group breaks, specialist instruction and all safety equipment provided.
01690 710754
Go Below
The adventure attraction in North Wales that you
can do all year round whatever the weather.
The Go-Below Challenge presents you with a series of obstacles on
a subterranean journey. Challenges are suitable
from 10 yrs plus with different levels of difficulty.
01690 710108
Dragon Raiders Activity Park
Paintballing, Segway trekking and ‘survival the Bear Grylls way’ are
a few of the attractions on offer
at the Dragon Raiders Activity park.
For abilities of all ages, groups and parties, there will be something to suit the most adventurous.
01766 523119
Gwydyr Riding & Trekking
Riding for all ages and abilities.
Booking advisable, open all yea.
01690 760248
Bala Adventure and Water Sports
Open to individuals, groups and families of all abilities and ages
activities such as canoeing, kayaking, climbing, abseiling,
windsurfing, sailing, archery, camp craft, raft building, mountain biking, powerboats,
hill walking, gorge walking and whitewater rafting plus many more...
01678 521059
Llangollen Outdoors
White Water Tubing is an incredible way to explore the beautiful Dee valley.
The trip covers a distance of 3km and come face to face with some of the largest
rapids on the river and floats through some of the UK's most scenic countryside.
01978 897220
Dolwyddelan Castle
Dolwyddelan is unusual within Wales.
In a land of castles, Dolwyddelan stands apart not as a stronghold erected
by the Norman or English forces but as a fortress of the native Welsh princes.
The castle occupiesa magnificent location deep in Snowdonia,
on a ridge set againstthe rugged backcloth of Moel Siabod.
It was built between about 1210 and 1240 by Wales's most powerful medieval prince, Llwelyn
the Great, ruler of Snowdonia.
Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle is a medieval fortification in Conwy, on the north coast of Wales.
It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1289.
Bodnant Gardens
Bodnant Garden is a National Trust property near Tal-y-Cafn,
in the county borough of Conwy, Wales, situated overlooking
the Conwy Valley towards the Carneddau range of mountains,
home to many worldwide species of tree, shrubs and plants.
Opens End-February to Mid-November
Riverside Chocolate House
Set besides the river in the village
of Pentrefoelas between Snowdonia and Hiraethog in North Wales.
01690770296
Bala Steam Railway
Rheilffordd Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake Railway) offers a delightful
9-mile (1 hour approx.) return journey alongside Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake),
through the beautiful and natural Snowdonia National Park.
The journey offers extensive views of Llyn Tegid, its surrounding countryside as well as the Arenig Fawr,
Aran Benllyn and Aran Fawddwy mountains. Keep a look out for
the herons & buzzards that nest near the line -
a perfect example of nature and machines living side by side.
01678 540666
Snowdon Railway
The Snowdon Mountain Railway is a narrow gauge rack that travels
for 4.7 miles from Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon, the highest peak in England and Wales.
0844 493 8120
Llangollen Railway
Llangollen Railway is a Heritage Railway that runs predominantly
Steam Locomotive Services throughout the year
01978 860979