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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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Pen y Pigyn

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Enviromental Attraction

CORWEN

Set in the spectacular Dee Valley immediately adjoining Corwen town centre is the tranquil Coed Pen y Pigyn, or Pen y Pigyn Wood in English. The trails lead through ancient woodland, sculptures of animals to spot as well as red squirrel. Also to…
Plas Tan y Bwlch

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Garden

Blaenau Ffestiniog

Plas Tan y Bwlch occupies a superb position overlooking the valley of the river Dwyryd in the heart of the National Park. No part of the Park is more than an hour’s drive away and some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain is within easy reach.…
Bonc yr Hafod Country Park

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Country / Royal Park

WREXHAM

The Park forms part of the Johnstown Special Area of Conservation. This strong protective status is due to the population of Great Crested Newts that live in and around the park.
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…
South Stack

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Lighthouse

HOLYHEAD

South Stack is one of Anglesey’s must-see landscapes. Situated on Holy Island, it is Anglesey’s most westerly point, 3 miles to the west of Holyhead. The lighthouse was built in 1809 to mark the tiny island and is reached by a descent of 400 steps…
Plas Mawr

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Historic House / Palace

Conwy

Never was a building better named. Plas Mawr, or the Great Hall, is quite simply the finest surviving Elizabethan town house anywhere in Britain.
This was a golden age when fabulously wealthy merchants invested in mansions, rich fittings and lavish…
Wrexham Football Club

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Sports Ground

WREXHAM

Wrexham Football Club is no ordinary football club. Founded in 1864, just one year after the Football Association first met and the Laws of the Game were first written, Wrexham is the third oldest professional football club in the world. Wrexham…
Barmouth Publicity Association

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Business Institution

BARMOUTH

Barmouth, where the Mountains meet the Sea has been welcoming visitors for over 150 years. Now we want to welcome you to discover the area, the people, the scenery and to relax, chill out and rediscover yourself. The sunsets are amazing. The town…
Galeri Caernarfon - Arts Centre

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Arts Centre

Caernarfon

Galeri Creative Enterprise, a £7.5m development was officially opened in April 2005 and has been the largest and most ambitious of the trust’s project so far. The opening of Galeri marked a significant development for the arts and creative…
Porth Ceiriad

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Beach

Abersoch

Porth Ceiriad is a sandy beach located on the southern coast of the Llyn Peninsula.
Aber Falls Distillery

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Distillery

ABERGWYNGREGYN

Aber Falls Whisky Distillery is one of only four in Wales. Located within a stone’s throw of the famous Aber Falls waterfall, our whisky is distilled, bottled and matured in our distillery, using specially crafted Welsh ingredients from the…
Minera Country Park & Iron Works

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Country / Royal Park

Wrexham

Wrexham's industrial and social history, particularly during the 18th and 19th century, is a fascinating journey, and covered well through local attractions.
Conwy Mountain

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Waymarked Trail

CONWY

Conwy Mountain or Mynydd y Dref sits to the west of the town of Conwy. The views of Conwy town and Llandudno's Great Orme are breathtaking. There is a small car park at the foot of the mountain, the mountain can also be reached via the Sychnant Pass…
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…
Great Orme Country Park

Llandudno

Whether your interests lie in history, bird watching and natural history or simply walking or enjoying spectacular views, the Great Orme has something to offer everyone.
Dyfi Distillery

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Distillery

MACHYNLLETH

The only two-times winner of the Best British Gin trophy amongst its countless awards, the tiny family-owned Dyfi Distillery punches seriously above its weight. Amongst their range is Pollination Gin, a Dovey Native Botanical Gin which uses no less…
Porth Neigwl

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Beach

Pwllheli

Porth Neigwl is a long, sandy beach located on the southern coast of the Llyn Peninsula.
Ffestiniog Railway

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Steam Railway

PORTHMADOG

Planning to travel on the amazing Ffestiniog Railway?...If so, click here to get the latest information direct from the official North Wales tourism site!
Penrhos Coastal Path

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Waymarked Trail

HOLYHEAD

Part of the Anglesey coastal path and National Cycle route, there is a 200 acre Penrhos Coastal Park, where you can explore the beach and the woodland with scenic picnic areas and also dog friendly.
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

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Industrial Archaeology

LLANGOLLEN

Designed and built by Thomas Telford and Williams Jessop, Pontcysyllte means 'the bridge that connects' and is 'the jewel in the crown' of our World Heritage Site, a magnet for those who want to experience one of the most remarkable achievements of…

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