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Ride a heritage railway, a tram, a cable car, a rack and pinion railway or take a trip on a horse-drawn boat. Going somewhere has never been so much fun. Climb turrets and winding stairs in our castles - don't get dizzy! With attractions in North Wales you'll discover gardens to explore, museums to visit, zoos, aquariums and farm parks to wander and discover.

Our mild (and yes, sometimes wet) climate lends an exotic touch to some of our coastal gardens. Inland they are havens of shelter and wildlife.

Speaking of wildlife, you'll find adventure and farm parks as well as zoos and aquariums here too. Learn about local marine life or venture further and discover animals from across the world. Prefer to see the "wild" in wildlife? Boat trips will help you spot seals, porpoises and dolphins. Bird-lovers will want to train their binoculars on our sea cliffs and open countryside.

Heritage railways are among the highlights of attractions in North Wales. They twist around our hills and valleys and include the longest narrow gauge in Britain as well as a historic line that once brought slate from the quarries to the sea - and the rest of the world. There's another, recently extended line at Llangollen where you'll also find Thomas the Tank Engine.

The classic view of North Wales is from a castle turret. Climb them at Conwy, Caernarfon or Harlech, or wander round others at Rhuddlan, Beaumaris and Flint. Our museums and galleries are among other attractions in North Wales that bring to life local history - great places to spend a rainy day.

Most of the attractions in North Wales’ are open all year round, so no matter when you visit you can be sure of great day out.

Browse our attractions below and start planning your trip to North Wales.

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Byw’n Iach Penllyn

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Leisure / Swimming Pool

Bala

From outdoor adventures to indoor activities for rainy days, our 12 sites across Gwynedd offer facilities for a perfect day out in North Wales – whatever the weather or your budget!
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Caer Drewyn Hillfort

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Castle / Fort

CORWEN

Situated on the spur of a hill between Llangollen and Corwen is the Caer Drewyn Hillfort, a Scheduled Ancient Monument which is protected as being an important archaeological site in Wales.The fort dates back to around 600BC. It is believed that…
Caergwrle Castle

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Castle

Wrexham

Castell Caergwrle is one of Cadw’s most recent acquisitions through Guardianship, although the wider site remains in the ownership of Hope Community Council.
Built between 1278–82 by Dafydd ap Gruffudd (d. 1283), brother of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, on…
Valle Crucis Abbey

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Abbey / Priory

Llangollen

Valle Crucis was truly Welsh from the moment it was founded in 1201 by Prince Madog ap Gruffydd and the ‘white monks’ of the Cistercian order.
Its Latin name (Valley of the Cross) refers to the nearby ninth-century Pillar of Eliseg, erected for the…
RSPB Lake Vyrnwy

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Nature Reserve

Oswestry

Lake Vyrnwy is a reservoir in Powys, Wales, built in the 1880s to supply Liverpool with fresh water. You should be able to hear pied flycatchers and redstarts, see dippers nesting by the rocky streams and goosanders bobbing on the water. Look up and…
Nova Prestatyn

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Event Venue

Prestatyn

Our restaurant, Giusto, offers breathtaking views of Prestatyn’s sandy beaches matched only by our mouth-watering and eclectic menu which offers something to suit all tastes and budgets.
Fron Goch Garden Centre

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Garden Centre

CAERNARFON

Curated by our team of horticultural experts our plant area is an award winning department with an extensive collection of exceptional quality and often unusual plants and trees.
Roman Baths

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

PRESTATYN

The Roman Baths at Prestatyn were discovered in 1934 by Mr F. Gilbert Smith a local architect and amateur archaeologist. It is believed the bath house was associated with the Roman fort to the north. The bath house is hidden with a housing estate,…
Coastal Golf Pass: Package One

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Golf Course

This new Coastal Golf Pass offers the golfer a variety of courses all set in stunning locations near the sea.
Penrhos Coastal Path

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Waymarked Trail

HOLYHEAD

Part of the Anglesey coastal path and National Cycle route, there is a 200 acre Penrhos Coastal Park, where you can explore the beach and the woodland with scenic picnic areas and also dog friendly.
Palace Fun Centre

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Sub-Attraction

Rhyl

We are a large family arcade with childrens play area, 10 pin bowling, bingo and cash casino lounge.
Colwyn Bay

Colwyn Bay

While Colwyn Bay has been attracting visitors since the Victorian era, it’s not afraid to move with the times. In recent years, the seafront has been transformed with the arrival of the Porth Eirias development the construction of a whole new beach,…
Glaslyn Ospreys

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Nature Reserve

Prenteg, PORTHMADOG

Come and see magnificent ospreys which have been breeding since 2004 in the Glaslyn Valley, Porthmadog.
Yr Ysgwrn

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

BLAENAU FFESTINIOG

Set against the beautiful Snowdonia National Park backdrop, Yr Ysgwrn is a traditional Welsh stone farmhouse that has become a national symbol of the losses of the First World War, Welsh-language bardic culture and rural Welsh life.
It is best…
Horse Drawn Boat Company

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Boat Trip

LLANGOLLEN

From the Llangollen Wharf you can embark on either a horse drawn boat trip or a motorised aqueduct cruise, both of which take in the magical sights and sounds of the beautiful Llangollen Canal.
Bonc yr Hafod Country Park

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Country / Royal Park

WREXHAM

The Park forms part of the Johnstown Special Area of Conservation. This strong protective status is due to the population of Great Crested Newts that live in and around the park.
Plas Newydd Historic House and Gardens

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Historic House / Palace

LLANFAIRPWLL

On the island of Ynys Môn (Anglesey), Plas Newydd is a Grade I-listed house and garden on the banks of the Menai Strait. With the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) as a dramatic backdrop, enjoy the 40 acres of peaceful garden and 129 acres of woodland…
Denbigh Castle

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Castle / Fort

Denbigh

Denbigh castle and town walls were built between 1282 and 1311. The castle was built for Henry de Lacy, Earl of Lincoln who had been granted the lordship of Denbigh by King Edward 1st during his campaign against the Welsh. Designed by master castle…
Mostyn Gallery

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Gallery

Llandudno

Behind an impressive 1901 terracota façade in the strikingly beautiful seaside town of Llandudno is Wales' leading gallery of contemporary art - MOSTYN.
Byw’n Iach Dwyfor

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Leisure / Swimming Pool

Pwllheli

From outdoor adventures to indoor activities for rainy days, our 12 sites across Gwynedd offer facilities for a perfect day out in North Wales – whatever the weather or your budget!
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