Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of Llandudno Hostel

Bodrhyddan, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, DENBIGHSHIRE, LL18 5SB, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01745 590414, www.bodrhyddan.co.uk

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

12 Vaughan Street, LLANDUDNO, Conwy, LL30 1AB, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms), 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.

LLANBERIS, Gwynedd, LL55 4TT, (18 miles, 30kms), 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.

Bodnant Food Centre, Tal y Cafn, Conwy, LL28 5RP, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

Castle Street, Rhuddlan, RHYL, Denbighshire, LL18 5AD, (15 miles, 24kms), 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.

Glandwr, Penmachno, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0PN, (18 miles, 29kms), 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!

East Parade, RHYL, Denbighshire, LL18 3AF, (14 miles, 22kms), 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.

Plasglasgwm, Penmachno, BETWS-Y-COED, Conwy, LL24 0PU, (20 miles, 32kms), 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.

Gwydir Uchaf, LLANRWST, Conwy, LL26 0PN, (13 miles, 21kms), 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.

Gerddi Heulfre Gardens, Llangoed, BEAUMARIS, Isle of Anglesey, LL58 8RY, (11 miles, 17kms), 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.

Dolwyddelan, Conwy, LL25 0EJ, (19 miles, 30kms), 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.

Y FELINHELI, Gwynedd, LL56 4QN, (18 miles, 29kms), Tel: 01248 670076, Email, www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk

GreenWood Forest Park is North Wales' leading family attraction situated between Bangor and Caernarfon. It offers a day out packed with forest fun and activities.

Bodnant Garden, Tal y Cafn, Conwy, LL28 5RE, (6 miles, 10kms), 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, (3 miles, 4kms), 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.

Great Orme, LLANDUDNO, Conwy, LL30 2XG, (1 miles, 2kms), 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.

DENBIGH, Denbighshire, LL16 3NB, (19 miles, 31kms), 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.

Nant Francon, Bethesda, Gwynedd, LL57 3LZ, (16 miles, 26kms), 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.

Gilfach Ddu, LLANBERIS, Gwynedd, LL55 4TY, (18 miles, 29kms), 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.

Tal-y-Cafn, Nr COLWYN BAY, Conwy, LL28 5RE, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

Plasglasgwm, Penmachno, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0PU, (20 miles, 32kms), Tel: 01690 760181, Email, www.ultimate-high.co.uk

Ultimate High offers a range of mountaineering experiences for our home mountains of Snowdonia as well as Scotland and the Alps. These days are designed to develop the necessary skills to fully experience the world of mountaineering.

3 Penrallt, Menai Bridge, Isle of Anglesey, WALES, LL59 5LP, (16 miles, 25kms), 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.

MENAI BRIDGE, Isle of Anglesey, LL59 5EA, (16 miles, 25kms), Tel: 01248 715046

A community project to celebrate the two famous bridges, the rich marine environment, the outstanding natural beauty of the Menai Straits and the story of the people of the area through the last centuries.

Llandudno, Conwy and Beyond, UK, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

Promenade, RHYL, Denbighshire, LL18 3AQ, (14 miles, 23kms), 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.

LLANBERIS, Gwynedd, LL55 4TA, (19 miles, 30kms), 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.

Holyhead Road, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AB, (16 miles, 26kms), 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.