Days Out Snowdonia

Portmeirion Village
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Portmeirion Village
Portmeirion is one of Wales' premier visitor attractions, welcoming 250,000 visitors every year. With free parking, complimentary guided tours and audio visual show, six cafes and restaurants, half a dozen shops, gardens and beaches it is the perfect day out for all the family. Surrounding the village are 70 acres of exotic woodlands...
Ffestiniog Railway
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Ffestiniog Railway
Welcome to the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - two unique narrow gauge railways with a fascinating past and an even more exciting future. This year we have reopened the final section of the long-lost railway link between Caernarfon and Porthmadog. Passengers can now travel from Caernarfon through to Blaenau Ffestiniog - some 40...
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway
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Welsh Highland Heritage Railway
The journey takes about an hour, but you won't be on the train for most of the time! Your train will take you for a short ride, then we stop at the Engine Sheds where you get to climb into the cabs of the locomotives and see how things work. Find out about the narrow gauge railways of Porthmadog and how they became famous around the world with...
The Childrens Farm Park
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The Childrens Farm Park
The Children’s farm park is situated on the beautiful Cardigan Bay coastline in the heart of the Snowdonia national Park with breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Come and see all your favourite animals on the farm! Floss the donkey and her friends, various pigs, rabbits, calves, ducks, hens, small pigmy goats and many other birds...
Harlech Castle
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Harlech Castle
As if its spectacular situation, foreboding might, and great power were not sufficient to ensure the fame of this magnificent castle, Harlech is also inseparably linked in Welsh myth with the tragic heroine of Branwen, the daughter of Llyr, of the Mabinogion . Mythology aside, it is small wonder that this is one of the most familiar ...
Llanfair Slate Caverns
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Llanfair Slate Caverns
The entry to this old but important slate mine is through the main tunnel, under the twin arches of the crypt, and into the lofty cathedral cavern. Remember that the tunnels and caverns you are about to see are all man made over a 100 years ago ...
Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit Farm
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Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit Farm
The Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit farm and Animal Park is situated in the beautiful village of Llanystumdwy between the busy towns of Porthmadog and Pwllheli.on the Lleyn Peninsula, North Wales. For over 30 years the farm has welcomed visitors to interact with a wide range of farm animals including some rare breeds. Under adult supervision,...
Criccieth Castle
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Criccieth Castle
 Criccieth Castle, standing on its headland between two beaches, is a prominent North Wales landmark. It is also a landmark historic site, one of those rare castles with a foot firmly in both camps and a true testament to the varying fortunes of war. Criccieth's history is deeply entwined in the medieval conflict between Wales and England....
Inigo Jones Tudor Slate Works
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Inigo Jones Tudor Slate Works
The tour of the Works was introduced in the early 1980's by popular demand. It is a self guided tour and is both educational and fun. There is an introductory video presentation, after which you can wander through the work shops at your own pace and view the machines and craftsmen in action, accompanied by your own personal taped...
Pavilion Leisure Centre
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Pavilion Leisure Centre
  Facilities at the centre Climbing wall Sports hall (4 badminton courts)   Health suite Fitness room Soft play area (for children under 5)
Bendi-gedig
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Bendi-gedig
Bendi-gedig: an indoor adventure play centre. Play equipment caters for children up to the age of 12 years, with separate areas designed especially for different ages. The play equipment is made up of interlinking cubes, with slides, tunnels and various other surprises. Children can run, jump, crawl, squeeze, slide and bounce their way...
Mawddach Woodlands RSPB Reserve
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Mawddach Woodlands RSPB Reserve
If you are looking to visit somewhere truly breathtaking, why not try the Mawddach Valley? Our beautiful Coed Garth Gell reserve has one of the best views in Wales. You'll enjoy the wide variety of wildlife on the reserve. But you can also sit and admire the shifting sands of the Mawddach estuary on one hand, and the rugged beauty of...
GO APE Coed-y-Brenin - Gwynedd
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GO APE Coed-y-Brenin - Gwynedd
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK.  The Go Ape course will appeal to a...
Coed y Brenin Forest Park
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Coed y Brenin Forest Park
Set within Snowdonia National Park, Coed y Brenin Forest Park is one of Forestry Commission Wales’ premier recreation sites. If you fancy trying some exciting outdoor activities, Coed y Brenin Forest Park has everything from challenging orienteering routes & geocaching to world-class mountain biking trails. Alternatively if you...
Airworld Aviation Museum
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Airworld Aviation Museum
Visit us for an exciting day out in a truly interactive museum set on an active GA airfield. View the vista of Snowdonia mountain range from the shop windows and the Blue Flag beaches as you approach the museum along the coast road. Based at Caernarfon Airport, this vast indoor interactive Aviation Museum and Shop is host...
Parc Glynllifon
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Parc Glynllifon
Come and enjoy a fun day out for the whole family at Glynllifon’s historic gardens and country park. Gardens Open daily between 09:00 and 17:00 throughout the year. Adults £4; Children £1.50; Pensioners £2; Family ticket for the day £10; Annual family ticket £25. Free parking. Shop...
Conwy Valley Railway Museum & Model Shop
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Conwy Valley Railway Museum & Model Shop
Located in the beautiful village of Betws-y-Coed adjacent to the British Rail station Conwy Valley Railway Museum is a must for all that enjoy trains.  A miniature railway takes you on a 10 minute trip around the beautifully landscaped grounds. If you are lucky you may see wild rabbits grazing by the pond. There is even a tunnel...
National Slate Museum - Llanberis
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National Slate Museum - Llanberis
Dinorwig Quarry closed in 1969. Today – rather than fashioning wagons and forging rails – the workshops tell a very special story: the story of the Welsh slate industry. The National Slate Museum is sited in the Victorian workshops built in the shadow of Elidir mountain, site of the vast Dinorwig quarry. Here you can...
Electric Mountain - Llanberis
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Electric Mountain - Llanberis
Set against a magnificent backdrop of the towering mountains and the magnificent scenery of Snowdonia, Electric Mountain is First Hydro Company's Visitor centre in Llanberis. Its split level layout contains a gift shop and café and is the starting point for the tour of Dinorwig Power Station. Admission to the visitor centre is free, there...
The Den - Electric Mountain - Llanberis
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The Den - Electric Mountain - Llanberis
    The Den is an indoor play centre suitable for children under the age of 12 or a height of 4"9.     The play centre itself is separated into 3 sections:     A section for small babies, who cannot walk or sit - for example a large play pen     A section for children under the...
Ropes and Ladders - Llanberis
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Ropes and Ladders - Llanberis
Ropes and Ladders have something for all ages from 4 upwards. The high level activities get many a heart racing! Adults and children (8yrs and over) alike can enjoy the excitement of the high activities with aerial challenges,  leaps, giant swing and zip line with spectacular views of the adjacent lake...
Snowdon Mountain Railway - Llanberis
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Snowdon Mountain Railway - Llanberis
Let Snowdon Mountain Railway take you on a journey of a lifetime to the rooftop of Wales. Snowdon, at 3,560ft dominates the landscape of Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. Claim this mountain peak, the highest in Wales, as a lifetime’s achievement. With stunning scenery and awe-inspiring views it's all part of a great day out...
The Llanberis Lake Railway
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The Llanberis Lake Railway
Discover the timeless appeal of our narrow-gauge steam trains - a more leisurely way to travel and the perfect way to savour the grandeur of Snowdonia. Starting at Gilfach Ddu, the journey takes you past the 13th century Dolbadarn Castle, crossing possibly Britain's shortest ...
Tan y Ddraig pottery cafe in Llanberis
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Tan y Ddraig pottery cafe in Llanberis
Tân y Ddraig is Llanberis' new paint a pot ceramic café. Our shop is light and bright as well as being warm and relaxing - the perfect setting to paint in. We have a great range of blank pottery from mugs to plates, trinket boxes to figurines for you to choose from. Pottery painting is a fun activity whatever your age or...
Fairbourne Steam Railway
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Fairbourne Steam Railway
The Railway has run from Fairbourne village to Penrhyn Point since 1895 . With the arrival of the Cambrian Coast Railway there were schemes to develop the area for tourism. There were several horse drawn construction tramway in the area, the tramway that was used to construct the village became the Fairbourne Railway. Beginning...
Caernarfon Castle
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Caernarfon Castle
King Edward intended this castle to be a royal residence and seat of government for north Wales. The castle's symbolic status was emphasized when Edward made sure that his son, the first English Prince of Wales, was born here in 1284. In 1969, the castle gained worldwide fame as the setting for the investiture of HRH Prince Charles as Prince...
Gypsy Wood - Caernarfon
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Gypsy Wood - Caernarfon
Come and experience the Gypsy Wood Magic at our Fun Filled Activity Park… were unique in North Wales! We’re a must for all animal, train, nature and fairy lovers - There’s lots to do and see for the whole family… Gypsy Wood is an enchanting outdoor attraction for the whole family and is situated in the foothills of...
The Fun Centre - Caernarfon
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The Fun Centre - Caernarfon
While the kids are wearing themselves out on the giant drop slides, ball pools, tubes, bridges, maze, climbing walls, net and ropes..... The adults can relax in the fully licensed restaurant enjoy the outside patio area or join the children in the play area. Birthday Parties are our speciality. Our staff supervise your child's party and provide...
GreenWood Forest Park - Y Felinheli
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GreenWood Forest Park - Y Felinheli
Situated in the foothills of majestic Snowdonia is GreenWood Forest Park, the family adventure park like no other. All the rides and activities at this unique eco-attraction have been designed for fun with a difference – YOU provide the energy! From the famous Green Dragon – the world’s first people-powered rollercoaster...
Abersoch Beach
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Abersoch Beach
Abersoch main beach is probably the most popular beach in the area. Its sheltered position makes it ideal for bathers and watersports lovers alike. Its easterly aspect means it faces the mountains of west Wales and St Tudwal's Islands giving spectacular views. The beach is considered to be "safe" with no severe currents or rips...
Hells Mouth Beach
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Hells Mouth Beach
One can only imagine the fear of an ancient mariner, being drawn into the jaws of Hell itself, his vessel being battered by storms, a south westerly gale, anchors dragging in the sand, awaiting certain destruction, perhaps death; no wonder this bay became known as Hells Mouth. Over the years, thirty or so vessels have met their doom at...
Penrhyn Castle - Bangor
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Penrhyn Castle - Bangor
19th-century fantasy 'castle' with spectacular contents and grounds Magnificent views over Snowdonia Unique furniture collection and the best private art collection, in context, in Wales Large gardens and grounds with formal Victorian walled garden Dolls museum, extensive Victorian kitchens, railway museum and adventure playground
Ropeworks
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Ropeworks
We offer three great experiences with full instructor support. Step up to High Challenge or our newest course, Aerial Adventure & experience the High Life!  For younger adventurers, the Under 8's Climbing Wall Challenge is a great way to discover your head for heights.  
Glasfryn Parc Activity & Bowling Centre
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Glasfryn Parc Activity & Bowling Centre
Come and enjoy a great family day out in North Wales and try the many activities on offer at Glasfryn Activity Parc, Bowling Centre and Cable Wakeparc located near Pwllheli in the heart of the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales.
Anglesey Sea Zoo
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Anglesey Sea Zoo
The Anglesey Sea Zoo is Wales largest marine aquarium, nestling on the shores of the Menai Strait. With over 50 species, the Sea Zoo has re-created the habitats of the fauna and flora found around Anglesey and the North Wales coastline. From the intricacy and complexity of the invertebrates in the Bone Free Zone, your tour takes you through a...
Foel Farm Park - Anglesey
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Foel Farm Park - Anglesey
Foel Farm Park near Brynsiencyn on Anglesey offers a great family visit to experience the sights, sounds and smells of a real working farm. We invite all visitors to meet, touch and feed the animals. SEE a real farm at work MEET and feed the animals ENJOY the wonderful setting Foel Farm is situated in a beautiful beachside...
Plas Newydd - Llanfairpwll
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Plas Newydd - Llanfairpwll
Set on the shores of the Menai Strait amidst breathtakingly beautiful scenery, this elegant house was redesigned by James Wyatt in the 18th century. The 1930s restyled interior is famous for its Rex Whistler association, containing his largest painting and exhibition. A military museum contains relics from the 1st Marquess of...
Anglesey Model Village
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Anglesey Model Village
Not to be missed is this spellbinding attraction for young and old alike, which can be found by following the rainbow signs situated on the main A4080 between the villages of Dwyran and Newborough. Set in one acre of beautifully landscaped gardens, Anglesey Model Village offers the visitor something unique to North Wales. Follow the...
Welcome to our Snowdonia National Park page that gives you activities for the kids in this wonderful National Park for exciting days out with the family we have found you something for everyone to do whether its throughout the week or at the weekend!
You can find a lot of outdoor pursuit places to visit and great walks to endeavour but most of all its a pleasure to visit with its sightseeing tours and countryside to roam !