Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of Beach Bungalow

Main Road, TREFRIW, Conwy Valley, North Wales, LL27 0NQ, (17 miles, 28kms), 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.

Castle Street, Rhuddlan, RHYL, Denbighshire, LL18 5AD, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01745 590777

Rhuddlan may not be as well known as some of North Wales castles, yet it shares much in common with its illustrioius neighbours. Like Caernarfon and Conwy, it was built as one of the 'iron ring' of fortresses by Edward I.

Awelon, Llwyn-y-Rhos, Llanrhaeadr, DENBIGH, Denbighshire, LL16 4NH, (12 miles, 19kms), 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.

Bodnant Garden, Tal y Cafn, Conwy, LL28 5RE, (13 miles, 21kms), 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.

Crown Lane, CONWY, Conwy, LL32 8AN, (13 miles, 21kms), 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.

12 Vaughan Street, LLANDUDNO, Conwy, LL30 1AB, (13 miles, 21kms), 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.

Holyhead Road, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AB, (20 miles, 31kms), 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.

East Parade, RHYL, Denbighshire, LL18 3AF, (1 miles, 2kms), 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.

Hill Street, LLANGOLLEN, Denbighshire, LL20 8AW, (16 miles, 26kms), 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.

Bodelwyddan, RHYL, Denbighshire, LL18 5YA, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

Llandudno, Conwy and Beyond, UK, (9 miles, 15kms), 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.

Castle Street, RUTHIN, Denbighshire, LL15 1DP, (16 miles, 26kms), 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.

FLINT, Flintshire, CH6 5HF, (16 miles, 26kms), 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.

Gwydir Uchaf, LLANRWST, Conwy, LL26 0PN, (17 miles, 28kms), 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.

Tal-y-Cafn, Nr COLWYN BAY, Conwy, LL28 5RE, (13 miles, 21kms), 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.

Bodrhyddan, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, DENBIGHSHIRE, LL18 5SB, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01745 590414, www.bodrhyddan.co.uk

Historic gardens include a formal Victorian parterre designed by W A Nesfield.

Great Orme, LLANDUDNO, Conwy, LL30 2XG, (14 miles, 22kms), 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.

Ceunant, Tal y Bont, CONWY, Conwy, LL32 8SL, (16 miles, 26kms), 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.

High Street, CONWY, Conwy, LL32 8DE, (13 miles, 21kms), Tel: 01492 580167, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Possibly the best preserved Elizabethan town house in Great Britain.

46 Clwyd Street, RUTHIN, Denbighshire, LL15 1HP, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01824 708281, www.ruthingaol.co.uk

Explore Ruthin Gaol - one of North Wales' most fascinating buildings. From 1654 to 1916 thousands of prisoners - men, women and children, innocent and guilty passed through its gates. Now it's your turn!

Bodnant Food Centre, Tal y Cafn, Conwy, LL28 5RP, (14 miles, 23kms), Tel: 01492 651106, Email, www.beeswales.co.uk

Our visitor centre and apiary within the perimeter of Bodnant Welsh Foods are both informative and fun. In the heart of Conwy valley an area strong with beekeeping heritage that thrives to this day.

Coast Road, Mostyn, HOLYWELL, Flintshire, CH8 9DX, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01745 562100

Here at Abakhan, we pride ourselves on offering value for money throughout the vast range of Fabrics, Yarns, Crafts, Sewing Accessories and Trimmings we have on offer. We are committed to sourcing the best products at the best prices.

CONWY, Conwy, LL32 8AY, (13 miles, 21kms), Tel: 01492 592358, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

This gritty, dark-stoned fortress has the rare ability to evoke an authentic medieval atmosphere. The first time that visitors catch sight of the castle, they know that they are in the presence of a site which still casts a powerful spell.

Sandbank Road, Towyn, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 9LD, (2 miles, 2kms), 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.

Cathedral Office, High Street, ST ASAPH, Denbighshire, LL17 0RD, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01745 582245, Email, www.stasaphcathedral.org.uk

Reputed to be the smallest ancient Cathedral in Britain. Magnificent architecture and stained glass windows. Contains the Bishop William Morgan Welsh Bible of 1588. A living working place of worship as well as a visitor attraction.

Promenade, RHYL, Denbighshire, LL18 3AQ, (2 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01745 330000, Email, www.rhylpavilion.co.uk

The Theatre prides itself on the fact that it can attract world-class artists and play week runs of West End Musicals, whilst at the same time it can accommodate and facilitate vibrant Theatre in the Community, Community Dance and groups.