Days Out North Wales

Holyhead Maritime Museum The museum is a fascinating experience for the whole family. Step back in time at the oldest lifeboat station in Wales (circa. 1858), which houses a wonderful collection of exhibits that tells...

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 ...

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...

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  - ...

Old Colwyn Beach Old Colwyn is placed immediately to the east of Colwyn Bay, which has a north-facing beach. The promenade continues from the award area of Rhos/Colwyn, adding a further kilometre to the east and...

Llandudno Beach Llandudno lies on a peninsula between two notable carboniferous headlands, the Great Orme and the Little Orme (both within the Conwy County Borough), with the Irish Sea on one side and the...

Porth Dafarch Beach Porth Dafarch is yet another great beach on this island. Nestling below some truly beautiful rugged headland, this is a superb beach for family activities. Due to its position it is reasonably...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Breakwater Country Park Created in an old quarry at the base of Holyhead Mountain, the Breakwater Country Park provides an excellent centre for coastal walks. ...

Eirias Park and Waterpark Eirias Park is Conwy's premier sporting and non sporting attraction situated in Colwyn Bay with fifty acres of beautiful parkland. Browse this section to see pictures of the park and its...

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...

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...

The Holyhead Breakwater Railway Company Our Land Train service started running with a succesful season in the summer of 2005, and in 2008 expanded to include an additional train. Our ...

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...

Great Orme Aerial Cable Cars The Cable Car from the Happy Valley to the Great Orme Summit is, at over one mile each way, the longest Aerial Cabin Lift in the United Kingdom. It was built in 1969 and fully overhauled in ...

Llangollen Wharf Llangollen Wharf is one of the major attractions in the North Wales market town of Llangollen and is now part of a World Heritage Site. From the Wharf you can embark on either a horse drawn boat ...

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...

Welsh Highland Heritage Railway The Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (formerly Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) ) is the operating name (from February 2009) for the railway and registered charity that operates from a base on...

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. ...

LlanfairPG Station The name of this world-famous station and village was created in the early nineteenth century by a local humorist. The name in Welsh is:- ...

Llangollen Railway LLANGOLLEN RAILWAY is a mainly Steam hauled Heritage Railway Line starting at Llangollen Station located beside the Dee River Bridge in Llangollen Town, and continuing for 7 ½ miles ...

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...

Ffestiniog Railway Welcome to the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - two unique narrow gauge railways with a fascinating past and an...

Tenpin Wrexham When it comes to bowling at Wrexham, we're the experts. At Tenpin you'll find plenty of lanes where you can show off your strike to your friends, family or colleagues. We offer children, teen and...

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...

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,...

John Bright Leisure Centre Dual-use facility open to the general public on weekday evenings, all day at weekends and during the school holidays. Facilities include: multi-use sports hall, 2 glass back squash courts,...

Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Centre Welcome to Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Centre, famed as the longest toboggan run in Britain and a scenic PermaSnow ski slope. Offering skiing, snowboarding, toboggan and sno-tubing with a fully...

Llandudno Swimming Centre Llandudno Swimming Centre has lots to offer in way of facilities including swimming pools, fitness suite and meeting rooms. Please see this section for more information relating to these...

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...

Beaumaris Gaol This Victorian jail was built by Hansom (famous for the Hansom Cab) in 1829. The gaol features the only original tread wheel in situ in Britain and a gibbet is still fixed to the outer wall.

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...

Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey eaumaris Castle on the Island of Anglesey is the great unfinished masterpiece. It was built as one of the 'iron ring' of North Wales castles by the English monarch Edward...

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 ...

Home Front Experience Take a trip down memory lane to life in 1940s Britain. In this unique living history museum take a self-guided tour and experience the sights and sounds of civilian life during the Second World...

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...

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...

Great Orme Ancient Mines   Uncovered in 1987 during a scheme to landscape an area of the the Great Orme, the copper mines discovered below the ground represent one of the most astounding archaeological ...

Totally Ape, Old Colwyn Totally Ape Cliff Road Old Colwyn North Wales LL29 9RW Telephone: 01492 518484

Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre Rock climbing is a sport in which participants climb up or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. Climbing is a sport that will improve your physical fitness, strength and...

The Play Centre, Bangor At “The Play Centre” parents can relax in our comfy zones with complimentary newspapers and magazines and choose a fabulous meal from our extensive menu whilst the children play...

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)

Miri Mawr, Anglesey We provide a safe, supervised play environment for children of all ages. We offer an action packed jungle play experience for the older children with slides, ball pools, crawl tubes, rope nets,...

Molly Mouse Play House, Rhyl Molly Mouse Play House The Church Princes street Rhyl North Wales LL18 1LS Telephone: 01745 350066

Run Around Playcentre Runaround Play Centres, Wrexham offers children a great place... to go for indoor activities, parties and fab food, all in a fun but safe and secure environment. Children of all ages can...

The Den - Electric Mountain, Llanberis The Den Electric Mountain Llanberis North Wales LL55 4UR Telephone: 01286 873 050

Funny Bones Play Centre, Flint Funny Bones Play Centre Unit 5 Heinzel Park Aber Road Flint North Wales CH6 5EX Telephone: 01352 761155

Silly Barts Indoor Play Centre, Mold Silly Barts in Wrexham is a brilliant play centre. It is spacious, clean and secure. Silly Barts has a new owner Janet Parker. Janet took over just before Christmas 2007 and lowered the admission...

Wizz Kidz Playcentre, Queensferry What has Wizz Kidz Got for Your Children?   A Funky Rainbow Coloured 4 Lane Astra Slide A Fabulous Baby/Toddler Area ...

Jolly Jungle Play and Party Centre, Wrexham The Jolly Jungle in Wrexham is a hidden surprise. When you walk through the doors you are greeted by Joe the Macaw and the wonderful jungle atmosphere. Family run with jungle scrambles,...

Plas Madoc Leisure and Activity Centre Plas Madoc is renowned for its Leisure Pool 'The Tropical Lagoon'. It is the perfect place for the family to have FUN . Walk along the surf, climb on the crocodile, slide down...

Moelfre Seawatch Centre, Anglesey The Seawatch Centre is a reminder of the island's rich maritime history and the importance of the ever present sea for the people of Anglesey. Opening Times:Easter to September, 11am - 5pm, Tuesday...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

RSPB Nature Reserve South Stack Enjoy a close-up view onto a wonderful cliff-side nesting colony, with binoculars and telescopes provided. You'll be able to watch guillemots, razorbills and puffins all raising their young,...

Rhyl Sea Life Centre Rhyl Sea Life Centre features the first and only walkthrough underwater tunnel in Wales. Enjoy the unique experience of a seabed stroll surrounded by sharks, rays and countless...

Bodafon Farm Park Looking for a great day out for all the family in Llandudno North Wales ? Then Bodafon Farm Park is the place for you. We have rare breed animals , birds of prey , a steak house restaurant , ...

Holywell - Greenfield Valley Heritage Park An attractive collection of original and reconstructed local buildings which provide a fascinating insight into times past. For children there are farm animals, Toddler Tractor Heaven, Tower Maze and...

Henblass County Park, Bodorgan Shearing demonstrations, working sheepdog demonstrations, tractor tours. Dragon Train Ride, Duck Dispaly, Stable Block. Indoor adventure playground, bouncy castle, ball pool, play tractors,...

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...

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...

Pili Palas Butterfly and Mini Beast World, Anglesey A day out at Pili Palas can be a magical experience for all the family whatever the weather! So come along – enter a steamy environment full of lush vegetation and waterfalls with LIVE...

The Harbour, Rhyl OUR CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA OPENING TIMES Term Time Opening: Saturday & Sunday all day. School Holidays Opening: 7 days a week 12noon - 7pm. CHARGES £1.00 per...

The Halfway House, Connahs Quay Outside there is a beer garden with tables. There is also a play area to keep our younger visitors entertained.

Afon Conwy, Llandudno FUN FACTORY  (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES Sunday - Thursday 12noon - 8pm. Friday & Saturday 12noon - 9pm. PARTY PACKAGES Please ring for details on party packages....

Treasure Island Fun Centre, Anglesey Sitback, relax and let the children explore the fun filled adventure! Let the fun begin when they travel the maze of ramps, slides, bish bash and tubes. If they dare, cross the rope bridge, walk the...

Rhyl SeaQuarium SeaQuarium offers an underwater voyage of discovery, where you can experience aquatic life from several regions of the world including the Amazon, the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea and...

Afon Conwy Name Afon Conwy Address Glan Conwy Corner, Colwyn Bay, Clwyd Postcode LL28 5LB Telephone 01492 583320 Fax 01492 583514 Directions Situated at junction 19 off the...

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...

Bangor Swimming Pool The opening hours vary during school holidays   Facilities at the centre Swimming pool 2 water slides 3 diving boards (1metre, 3metre, 5metre) New Fitness room 2 ...

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 ...

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...

Greenacres Farm Park, Deeside Greenacres Farm Park offers fun days out for children of all ages, including schools and playgroups, with lots of farm & zoo animals to see, together with rides, amusements, a licensed bar &...

Wrexham County Borough Council Wrexham County Borough Council Leisure and Tourism provides information, advice and online facilities for a wide range of leisure and tourism in and around Wrexham, including accommodation, shopping,...

Chirk Castle Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches The last Edward I Welsh castle still lived in today 700 years of history on one site Award-winning gardens with thatched 'Hawk House',...

Prestatyn Nova Centre Neptunes Pool Enjoy the tropical environment of Neptunes Pool. This 25 metre pool caters for all types of swimmers - being shallow at both ends means you have twice the area to rest or practice with the children. ...

Rhyl SunCentre Rides, slides and pools to suit every member of the family. Stay all day for just one price. Enjoy the warm tropical climate whatever the weather outside. Ride the rapids on a tube and descend over...

WACKY WAREHOUSE Wrexham Situated outside the town centre of Wrexham, this award winning Two For One pub welcomes everyone to come and enjoy good food, drink and friendly service.  Part of the Two For One concept, we...

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...

The Welsh Mountain Zoo The completion of a new £100,000 Condor Haven at the Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay has led to the creation of a unique project between conservationists in Ecuador and Wales. The project,...