Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of Ty Pengarreg Cottage Flat, Snowdonia

Beddgelert Road, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL55 2LN, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01443 336000, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Remains of an auxiliary Roman fort, probably established in the late 70s A.D. and modified through to the late fourth century. Adjacent to the Roman fort is Segontium Roman Museum, which is run by an independent trust, Segontium Cyf.

Glyn Isa, Rowen, Conwy, LL32 8TP, (9 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01492 650063, Email, www.conwywatergardens.co.uk

Set within the Snowdonia National Park in the picturesque Conwy Valley. We have an aquatic centre, an aquarium, a reptile house, 3 coarse fishing lakes, a fully licensed Dutch Pancake House & Restaurant and a picnic and play area.

Gerddi Heulfre Gardens, Llangoed, BEAUMARIS, Isle of Anglesey, LL58 8RY, (10 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01248 490709, www.angleseyheritage.org

This modest, but fascinating museum has an interesting collection of Victorian harness and saddlery, carts & carriages and other equestrian and transport material housed in an historic stable block.

Tyn y Coed Farm, Glan Conwy, Conwy, LL28 5TN, (11 miles, 18kms), Tel: 01492 580689, Email, www.conwypottery.com

Carol Morris' ceramics have slowly evolved over many years of living and working in the Conwy Valley.

St Helen's Road, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL55 2YD, (10 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01766 516000/01, Email, www.festrail.co.uk

The Welsh Highland Railway is Snowdonia's newest railway.

LLANBERIS, Gwynedd, LL55 4TA, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01443 336000

Probably built by Llywelyn ab Iorwerth ('the Great') early in the thirteenth century, the castle is dominated by a massive round-towered keep, still standing up to 50 feet.

BRYNSIENCYN, Isle of Anglesey, LL61 6TQ, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01248 430411, Email, www.angleseyseazoo.co.uk

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.

Y Las Ynys Fawr, HARLECH, Gwynedd, LL46 2UT, (20 miles, 32kms), Tel: 01766 780846

Ellis Wynne (March 7, 1671 – July 13, 1734) was a Welsh clergyman and author of one of the most important and influential pieces of Welsh language literature. Born in Lasynys Fawr (grid reference SH596327) near Harlech, Wynne excelled

The Lodge at Plas Coch, Moel y Don, Llanedwen, LL61 6EZ, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 0333 1234 303, Email, www.ribride.co.uk

Our guided tours explore the stunning coastline of North Wales. Experience the tranquility of the Menai Straits or travel seaward to Llanddwyn Island, a rocky peninsula of beauty, surrounded by white sandy beaches.

Conwy/Llandudno, LL28 4DZ, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 0750 020 9464, Email, www.viptravelservices.co.uk

One of North Wales leading private transfer and sightseeing operators, offering personal service with flexible itineraries to suit your own requirements.

14 Ffordd Glyder, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, LL24 0SS, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01248 671 234, Email, www.celticos.com

Looking for something different? Celticos offers guided themed & nature walks, craft & hobby courses in Snowdonia & Anglesey.

High Street, CONWY, Conwy, LL32 8DE, (12 miles, 20kms), Tel: 01492 580167, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Possibly the best preserved Elizabethan town house in Great Britain.

Penmynydd Road, MENAI BRIDGE, Isle of Anglesey, LL59 5RP, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01248 712474, Email, www.pilipalas.co.uk

Free Parking, Butterfly House, Bird House, Snake House, lizard land. Phasmid Corner, Ant Avenue, Tropical Hide, Toddlers Corner, Pets Corner, Aviary, Butterfly Garden, Terrapin Pond, Cafe, Shop, Play area indoor and outdoor.

Tudor Slate Works, Y Groeslon, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL54 7UE, (12 miles, 19kms), Tel: 01286 830242, Email, www.inigojones.co.uk

Self-guided tour includes video presentation, audio commentary on walkman, as well as geological, historical calligraphy and lettercutting exhibitions.

Plasglasgwm, Penmachno, BETWS-Y-COED, Conwy, LL24 0PU, (12 miles, 20kms), Tel: 01690 760181, Email, www.snowdonia-guides.co.uk

High quality activity breaks in the mountains of Snowdonia. Fully guided activity experiences including mountaineering, hill walking, scrambling, climbing & mountain biking.

CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL55 2AY, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01286 677617, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Caernarfon Castle is one of the most impressive of the castles built by Edward I and is one of Europe's greatest medieval fortresses.

3 Penrallt, Menai Bridge, Isle of Anglesey, WALES, LL59 5LP, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01248 713611, Email, www.angleseywalkingholidays.com

Award-winning local company offering walking holidays on the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path, part of the Wales Coast Path. Set and tailor-made packages include accommodation, maps, route planners and luggage transfers.

BEDDGELERT, Gwynedd, LL55 4NE, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01766 890595, Email, www.syguncoppermine.co.uk

Self-guided audio-visual tours through the old workings on foot. Winding tunnels and large colourful chambers with magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations. A rare opportunity to explore tunnels abandoned in 1903.

LLANBERIS, Gwynedd, LL55 4TT, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 0844 4938 120, Email, www.snowdonrailway.co.uk

Britain's only public track and pinion mountain railway runs from Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon at 3,560ft, the highest mountain in England and Wales.

Nant Francon, Bethesda, Gwynedd, LL57 3LZ, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01492 596909, Email, www.ogwen.co.uk

Panoramic Ogwen Falls or Rhaeadr Ogwen, as it is known in Welsh, is the site where the Ogwen River, emerging from Llyn Ogwen, begins its journey along the rugged Nant Ffrancon valley to the sea.

Portmeirion, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6ET, (17 miles, 28kms), Tel: 01766 770000, Email, www.portmeirion-village.com

Portmeirion Village and Gardens on the shores of Snowdonia makes a magical day out for all the family. Shops, cafes, beaches and woodland walks.

Parc, Newborough, LLANFAIRPWLLGWYNGYLL, Isle of Anglesey, LL61 6RS, (13 miles, 20kms), Tel: 01248 440477, Email, www.angleseymodelvillage.co.uk/

Wander through a world of make believe and see models of Anglesey and many historical landmarks in miniature.

Gilfach Ddu, LLANBERIS, Gwynedd, LL55 4TY, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01286 870549, Email, www.lake-railway.co.uk

Enjoy a gentle ride behind a vintage steam engine along the shores of lake Padarn, with unrivalled views of Snowdon from viewpoints quite inaccessible by road.

Dolwyddelan, Conwy, LL25 0EJ, (9 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01690 750366, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Dolwyddelan, a mountain stronghold of the Welsh Princes, stands in a magnificent location deep in Snowdonia.

Glandwr, Penmachno, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0PN, (13 miles, 21kms), Tel: 01690 710108, Email, www.go-below.co.uk

Totally different! Totally exhilarating! Underground Adventure Trips in the abandoned mines of Snowdonia. Get in on the Caving action for some serious subterranean fun!

Betws Y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AN, (11 miles, 18kms), Tel: 01690 710426, Email, www.gonorthwales.co.uk

Betws-y-Coed is North Wales' most popular inland resort, where the River Conwy meets its three tributaries flowing from the west, the Llugwy, the Lledr & the Machno.