Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of Gorphwysfa House

Tal-y-Cafn, Nr COLWYN BAY, Conwy, LL28 5RE, Tel: 01492 650460, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodnant-garden, (10 miles, 16kms)

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.

3 Penrallt, Menai Bridge, Isle of Anglesey, WALES, LL59 5LP, Tel: 01248 713611, Email, www.angleseywalkingholidays.com, (18 miles, 28kms)

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.

Crown Lane, CONWY, Conwy, LL32 8AN, Tel: 01492 593413, (13 miles, 21kms)

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, Tel: 01690 710426, Email, www.gonorthwales.co.uk, (0.8 miles, 1kms)

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.

Gwynedd, UK, Tel: 01676 521021, Email, www.VisitBala.org, (16 miles, 25kms)

Bala - home to the largest natural lake in Wales, surrounded by the peaks of Aran Benllyn, Arenig Fawr and the Berwyn Mountains

The Lodge at Plas Coch, Moel y Don, Llanedwen, LL61 6EZ, Tel: 0333 1234 303, Email, www.ribride.co.uk, (18 miles, 29kms)

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.

Y FELINHELI, Gwynedd, LL56 4QN, Tel: 01248 670076, Email, www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk, (17 miles, 27kms)

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.

DENBIGH, Denbighshire, LL16 3NB, Tel: 01745 813385, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk, (18 miles, 28kms)

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.

Deiniol Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2UR, Tel: 01248 382828, Email, www.pontio.co.uk, (16 miles, 26kms)

Llandudno, Conwy and Beyond, UK, Tel: 0750 020 9464, Email, www.boutiquetours.co.uk, (15 miles, 24kms)

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, Tel: 01492 870447, Email, www.greatormemines.info, (16 miles, 26kms)

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, Tel: 01745 351112, Email, www.funfair-hire.com, (18 miles, 30kms)

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

The Station Building, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9DY, Tel: 01766 513402, Email, www.whr.co.uk, (17 miles, 28kms)

The WHHR is a small, friendly railway where the train ride is just part of the experience. Free guided tours at the heritage centre. Vintage train.

Harbour Station, PORTHMADOG, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF, Tel: 01766 516000, Email, www.festrail.co.uk, (17 miles, 28kms)

The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.

CORWEN, Denbighshire, LL21 9BT, Tel: 01490 412025, (19 miles, 31kms)

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

Portmeirion, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6ET, Tel: 01766 770000, Email, www.portmeirion-village.com, (17 miles, 27kms)

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

Glandwr, Penmachno, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0PN, Tel: 01690 710108, Email, www.go-below.co.uk, (3 miles, 4kms)

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

Bontnewydd, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL55 2TY, Tel: 01286 673133, Email, www.gypsywood.co.uk, (19 miles, 30kms)

The largest garden railway in the Wales, miniature animals (Shetland, donkeys, goats etc), 1.5 mile land walk, picnic areas, children's play area. Café, shop, outdoor attraction. A must for all animal, train & nature enthusiasts.

Tudor Slate Works, Y Groeslon, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL54 7UE, Tel: 01286 830242, Email, www.inigojones.co.uk, (19 miles, 31kms)

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

Dolwyddelan, Conwy, LL25 0EJ, Tel: 01690 750366, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk, (4 miles, 7kms)

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

CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL55 2AY, Tel: 01286 677617, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk, (19 miles, 31kms)

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

Nant Francon, Bethesda, Gwynedd, LL57 3LZ, Tel: 01492 596909, Email, www.ogwen.co.uk, (9 miles, 14kms)

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.

Y Las Ynys Fawr, HARLECH, Gwynedd, LL46 2UT, Tel: 01766 780846, (19 miles, 30kms)

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

Llanfrothen, PENRHYNDEUDRAETH, Gwynedd, LL48 6SW, Tel: 01743 241181, www.brondanw.org, (13 miles, 22kms)

Edwardian garden created by Sir Clough William-Ellis.

Flagstaff Gardens, COLWYN BAY, Conwy, LL28 5UY, Tel: 01492 532938, Email, www.welshmountainzoo.org, (14 miles, 23kms)

Enter the world of the Welsh Mountain Zoo and you enter a world of natural wonder.

Gerddi Heulfre Gardens, Llangoed, BEAUMARIS, Isle of Anglesey, LL58 8RY, Tel: 01248 490709, www.angleseyheritage.org, (18 miles, 28kms)

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.