Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel

Tyn y Coed Farm, Glan Conwy, Conwy, LL28 5TN, (13 miles, 21kms), Tel: 01492 580689, Email, www.conwypottery.com

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

Awelon, Llwyn-y-Rhos, Llanrhaeadr, DENBIGH, Denbighshire, LL16 4NH, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01745 890453, Email, www.clwydian-walking-holidays.com

We specialise in accompanied walking tours of the Clwydian range, which forms a 35 km north-south chain of undulating hills extending to 160 sq.km and rising to 554 metres at the summit of Moel Famau in the centre of the area.

Hill Street, LLANGOLLEN, Denbighshire, LL20 8AW, (13 miles, 21kms), Tel: 01978 861314, www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en-gb/DNAP-73FFMH

Plas Newydd was home to the Ladies of Llangollen from 1780 - 1829. The house retains the gothic features they introduced and is set in peaceful gardens surrounded by trees and includes the font from the nearby Valle Crucis Abbey.

Gwydir Uchaf, LLANRWST, Conwy, LL26 0PN, (15 miles, 25kms), Tel: 01492 641687, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

A lovely little 17th-century family chapel in the woods above Llanrwst, noted for its remarkable painted ceiling.

Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre, Cerrigydrudion, CORWEN, Denbighshire, LL21 9TT, (14 miles, 22kms), Tel: 01490 420463, Email

Reservoir set in 920 acres of moorland and forest in the heart of the Denbigh moors.

11 Ffordd Wyn, Gronant, Flintshire, LL19 9UL, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 07582 093582, Email, www.funtoursnorthwales.co.uk

Fun Tours North Wales can take you on a number of different fascinating walking tours of North Wales. We can also provide coach tours for parties of all sizes, giving you the opportunity to see even more of beautiful North Wales.

Holyhead Road, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AB, (17 miles, 28kms), Tel: 01690 710080, Email, www.alisonsgallery.co.uk

Alison works in the mediums of oil paint or charcoal. Her subjects include Welsh landscapes, the coast, and animals and rural life. Alongside her original paintings she also sells a range of prints, and greetings cards.

Conwy/Llandudno, LL28 4DZ, (10 miles, 15kms), 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.

12 Vaughan Street, LLANDUDNO, Conwy, LL30 1AB, (14 miles, 23kms), Tel: 01492 879201, Email, www.mostyn.org

Oriel Mostyn is one of the most beautiful galleries in Britain showing exhibitions by major artists from Wales and the world.

Castle Street, RUTHIN, Denbighshire, LL15 1DP, (13 miles, 21kms), Tel: 01824 709822, Email, www.nantclwydydre.co.uk

Wales' oldest timbered town house, recently restored to reflect 7 periods of its history and development. Visitors can walk back in time from the 1940's to 1435.

Bodelwyddan, RHYL, Denbighshire, LL18 5YA, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms), Tel: 01745 584060, Email, www.bodelwyddan-castle.co.uk

Family fun - collections from 3 national museums, exhibitions, events, extensive grounds, interactive exhibits, Victorian toys and games room, house quiz and free audio guide.

Main Road, TREFRIW, Conwy Valley, North Wales, LL27 0NQ, (15 miles, 25kms), Tel: 01492 640462, Email, www.t-w-m.co.uk

Weaving and hydro-electric turbines can be viewed, plus an opportunity to purchase pure wool products. Mill in same family since nineteenth century.

Ceunant, Tal y Bont, CONWY, Conwy, LL32 8SL, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01492 660772, Email, www.vickybuxton.biz

Unusual premises in woodland setting housing studio, pottery workshop and showroom selling handthrown and built stoneware and porcelain ceramics. Open most days throughout the year from 10am - 5pm.

Marine Lake, Wellington Road, RHYL, Denbighshire, LL18 1AQ, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01352 759109

Britain's oldest miniature railway - train rides around Marine Lake since 1911. Museum with interactive touch screen, gift shop and toilets.

Bodnant Garden, Tal y Cafn, Conwy, LL28 5RE, (12 miles, 20kms), Tel: 01492 651000, Email, www.tinaholley.co.uk

Popular North Wales artist Tina Holley is known for her atmospheric paintings of landscapes, trees and water and her intensely detailed architectural studies. She has a wide following in Wales and the UK.

Tal-y-Cafn, Nr COLWYN BAY, Conwy, LL28 5RE, (12 miles, 20kms), Tel: 01492 650460, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodnant-garden

Bodnant Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in the UK, spanning some 80 acres and is situated above the River Conwy on ground sloping towards the west and looking across the valley towards the Snowdonia range.

Crown Lane, CONWY, Conwy, LL32 8AN, (14 miles, 22kms), Tel: 01492 593413

Established 1882. Devoted to the visual arts in Wales, with over 120 artist members, open all year with a changing exhibition programme of contemporary and traditional paintings and sculptures, plus talks, demonstrations and workshops.

Betws Y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AN, (17 miles, 28kms), 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.

East Parade, RHYL, Denbighshire, LL18 3AF, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01745 344660, Email, www.seaquarium.co.uk

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 from our own shores around Britain.

DENBIGH, Denbighshire, LL16 3NB, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01745 813385, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Begun by Henry de Lacy in 1282, with the support of King Edward I, the site is dominated by an impressive triple-towered gatehouse, the link between defended town and castle ward.

Llandudno, Conwy and Beyond, UK, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 0750 020 9464, Email, www.boutiquetours.co.uk

We specialise in private and small group tours of North Wales and provide one of the best touring vehicles in the region. Our Mercedes Viano, which can seat up to 6 passengers, provides a comfortable and exciting way to explore North Wales.

Great Orme, LLANDUDNO, Conwy, LL30 2XG, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01492 870447, Email, www.greatormemines.info

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 discoveries of recent time.

Sandbank Road, Towyn, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 9LD, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01745 351112, Email, www.funfair-hire.com

If you are looking for maximum entertainment in Towyn North Wales, then Knightlys funfair and amusement park is your answer.

CORWEN, Denbighshire, LL21 9BT, (20 miles, 32kms), Tel: 01490 412025

A rare example of a little-altered private chapel of the 17th century.

FLINT, Flintshire, CH6 5HF, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01443 336000, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Begun in 1277, one of the first castles to be built in Wales by King Edward I.

Glandwr, Penmachno, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0PN, (18 miles, 28kms), 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!