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Ride a heritage railway, a tram, a cable car, a rack and pinion railway or take a trip on a horse-drawn boat. Going somewhere has never been so much fun. Climb turrets and winding stairs in our castles - don't get dizzy! With attractions in North Wales you'll discover gardens to explore, museums to visit, zoos, aquariums and farm parks to wander and discover.

Our mild (and yes, sometimes wet) climate lends an exotic touch to some of our coastal gardens. Inland they are havens of shelter and wildlife.

Speaking of wildlife, you'll find adventure and farm parks as well as zoos and aquariums here too. Learn about local marine life or venture further and discover animals from across the world. Prefer to see the "wild" in wildlife? Boat trips will help you spot seals, porpoises and dolphins. Bird-lovers will want to train their binoculars on our sea cliffs and open countryside.

Heritage railways are among the highlights of attractions in North Wales. They twist around our hills and valleys and include the longest narrow gauge in Britain as well as a historic line that once brought slate from the quarries to the sea - and the rest of the world. There's another, recently extended line at Llangollen where you'll also find Thomas the Tank Engine.

The classic view of North Wales is from a castle turret. Climb them at Conwy, Caernarfon or Harlech, or wander round others at Rhuddlan, Beaumaris and Flint. Our museums and galleries are among other attractions in North Wales that bring to life local history - great places to spend a rainy day.

Most of the attractions in North Wales’ are open all year round, so no matter when you visit you can be sure of great day out.

Browse our attractions below and start planning your trip to North Wales.

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Pont y Pair Bridge

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Historic Site

BETWS-Y-COED

Pont y Pair Bridge was originally built around 1500, before Thomas Telford built the Conwy suspension bridge, the Pont y Pair Bridge became an important bridge, as people were diverted to cross the river Conwy here. The bridge is still a main…
Barclodiad y Gawres

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Historic Site

TY CROES

Barclodiad y Gawres "The Giantess's Apronful" is a type of monument known as a decorated Cruciform Passage Grave, and its location here in Anglesey makes it very unusual. Tombs of this type are usually only found in Ireland.
St Asaph Cathedral

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Cathedral / Minister

ST ASAPH

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.
Bodowyr Chambered Tomb

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Historic Site

Llanfairpwll

Neolithic standing stones still shrouded in mystery
Standing on a hillock backed by panoramic views of Eryri (Snowdonia), Bodowyr is a striking landmark. The massive, mushroom-shaped capstone was originally supported by four tall standing stones,…
Caer Drewyn Hillfort

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Castle / Fort

CORWEN

Situated on the spur of a hill between Llangollen and Corwen is the Caer Drewyn Hillfort, a Scheduled Ancient Monument which is protected as being an important archaeological site in Wales.The fort dates back to around 600BC. It is believed that…
Stena Line

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Boat Trip

HOLYHEAD

As the Irish Sea's leading ferry company, Stena Line offers a great choice of routes and sailings. Set sail from Holyhead to Dublin and enjoy the best travel experience on the Irish Sea with FREE WiFi, FREE movies and fun for kids onboard.
Pont y Ddraig Harbour Bridge

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Viewpoint

RHYL

A couple of kilometres walk from the railway station you come to the marina, and Pont y Ddraig Harbour bridge (Dragon’s Bridge).
British Iron Works

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Craft Centre

Oswestry

We are an award-winning, family-run destination and the UK’s leading metal sculpture park. Home to the nation’s largest collection of decorative metalwork, we offer unique shopping, national projects, fresh dining, inspiring sculptures and…
Zip World Llechwedd

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Adrenaline Adventure

BLAENAU FFESTINIOG

Zip World Llechwedd is an adventure destination in North Wales that you simply can’t replicate anywhere else - 7 adventures await in this truly unique location.
Llanfair Slate Caverns

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Cave

HARLECH

Step into a historic slate mine in Llanfair, Eryri, with a self-guided underground route through large caverns and tunnels made over 100 years ago. Bring a torch, then finish with a visit to the on-site cafe and view wonderful coastal views.
Cemaes Heritage Centre

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Cemaes Bay

Trace the story of Cemaes Bay and Llanbadrig parish through the exhibitions’ four themes…

From Stone age nomads, the first people to call it home. The continuing cultural heritage of our Celtic ancestors and the impact of later Roman and Norman…
Walking Food Tours Uk

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Guided Tours

Wrexham

Most people know that Wrexham has a rich industrial heritage, a thriving arts scene, and a passion for football...but did you know that it has a fantastic food and drink scene which is continuing to evolve!
Join us as we uncover Wrexham’s hidden…
Conwy Water Gardens

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Garden

ROWEN

Set within the Snowdonia National Park in the picturesque Conwy Valley. We have an aquatic centre, an aquarium, a reptile house, 3 coarse fishing lakes, a fully licensed Dutch Pancake House & Restaurant and a picnic and play area.
Gwydyr Forest

BETWS-Y-COED

The bustling village of Betws-y-Coed, located among the tree clad hills of the Gwydyr Forest in the Snowdonia National Park has been a popular destination since Victorian times.
Gwydyr Forest is a forest of lakes with many walking paths and…
Caer Leb Romano-British Farm

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Historic Site

Llanfairpwll

Prehistoric settlement with Roman and medieval connections
This rectilinear enclosure of double banks and ditches has a complex and sometimes murky history. Its location on low-lying marshland led some to believe that it may once have been a…
Geronimos

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Adventure Park / Playground

RHYL

State of the Art Childrens Adventure Playground with incredible 26' Drop Slide, large Astra Slide, great climbing and fun area with fireman's pole.
Criccieth Castle

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Castle / Fort

Criccieth

Criccieth Castle was built by Llywelyn the Great of the Kingdom of Gwynedd.The castle was eventually captured by the English forces of Edward 1st in the 13th century.
Mary Jones World

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Museum

BALA

Mary Jones World is a new state of the art visitor and education centre that tells the story of Mary Jones and Thomas Charles, and the impact of world's best-selling book � on Wales and the world!
St Winefrids Shrine & Well

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Church / Chapel

HOLYWELL

Still a popular place of pilgrimage
The holy well at St Winefride’s has been a place of pilgrimage since at least 1115. It is said to spring from the spot where 7th-century Welsh abbot St Beuno brought his niece Winefride back to life, though it’s…
Rhuddlan Castle

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Castle / Fort

Rhuddlan

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.

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