Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of The Vagabond

Deiniol Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2UR, Tel: 01248 382828, Email, www.pontio.co.uk, (17 miles, 27kms)

Great Orme, LLANDUDNO, Conwy, LL30 2XG, Tel: 01492 870447, Email, www.greatormemines.info, (17 miles, 27kms)

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.

LLANBERIS, Gwynedd, LL55 4TA, Tel: 01443 336000, (14 miles, 22kms)

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.

Y FELINHELI, Gwynedd, LL56 4QN, Tel: 01248 670076, Email, www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk, (18 miles, 28kms)

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.

Snowdonia National Park Centre, Maentwrog, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3YU, Tel: 01766 772600, Email, www.plastanybwlch.com, (13 miles, 20kms)

Plas Tan y Bwlch is the Environmental Study Centre for the Snowdonia National Park Authority. The 18c Manor House & Gardens are open daily.

Ceunant, Tal y Bont, CONWY, Conwy, LL32 8SL, Tel: 01492 660772, Email, www.vickybuxton.biz, (7 miles, 12kms)

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.

Penmon, Beaumaris, LL58 8RW, Tel: 01443 336031, Email, cadw.wales.gov.uk/, (18 miles, 30kms)

Remains of the priory dating from the thirteenth century, when the house became part of the Augustinian order. The origins of the site are traditionally associated with St Seiriol in the sixth century.

Penmynydd Road, MENAI BRIDGE, Isle of Anglesey, LL59 5RP, Tel: 01248 712474, Email, www.pilipalas.co.uk, (19 miles, 30kms)

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.

Harbour Station, PORTHMADOG, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF, Tel: 01766 516000, Email, www.festrail.co.uk, (18 miles, 28kms)

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

Bontnewydd, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL55 2TY, Tel: 01286 673133, Email, www.gypsywood.co.uk, (20 miles, 31kms)

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.

Beddgelert Road, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL55 2LN, Tel: 01443 336000, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk, (20 miles, 32kms)

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.

High Street, CONWY, Conwy, LL32 8DE, Tel: 01492 580167, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk, (13 miles, 22kms)

Possibly the best preserved Elizabethan town house in Great Britain.

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

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

Bodnant Food Centre, Tal y Cafn, Conwy, LL28 5RP, Tel: 01492 651106, Email, www.beeswales.co.uk, (10 miles, 16kms)

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.

Plasglasgwm, Penmachno, BETWS-Y-COED, Conwy, LL24 0PU, Tel: 01690 760181, Email, www.snowdonia-guides.co.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

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

CONWY, Conwy, LL32 8AY, Tel: 01492 592358, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk, (13 miles, 22kms)

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.

Fron Deg, Rhosgadfan, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL54 7HR, Tel: 01286 831818, Email, www.welshdragontours.com, (18 miles, 29kms)

WELSH DRAGON TOURS has been providing quality vacation packages throughout Wales since 2005. We specialize in flexible, exclusive itineraries for smaller groups and operate all year round.

Nant Francon, Bethesda, Gwynedd, LL57 3LZ, Tel: 01492 596909, Email, www.ogwen.co.uk, (9 miles, 15kms)

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.

The Lodge at Plas Coch, Moel y Don, Llanedwen, LL61 6EZ, Tel: 0333 1234 303, Email, www.ribride.co.uk, (19 miles, 30kms)

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.

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.

Cathedral Office, High Street, ST ASAPH, Denbighshire, LL17 0RD, Tel: 01745 582245, Email, www.stasaphcathedral.org.uk, (19 miles, 30kms)

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.

DENBIGH, Denbighshire, LL16 3NB, Tel: 01745 813385, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk, (17 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.

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.

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

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

Gerddi Heulfre Gardens, Llangoed, BEAUMARIS, Isle of Anglesey, LL58 8RY, Tel: 01248 490709, www.angleseyheritage.org, (18 miles, 30kms)

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.

MENAI BRIDGE, Isle of Anglesey, LL59 5EA, Tel: 01248 715046, (18 miles, 29kms)

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.