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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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Barclodiad y Gawres Chambered Tomb

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Historic Site

Llanfaelog

An atmospheric tomb with rare examples of prehistoric art
Barclodiad y Gawres (‘The Giantess’s Apronful’ in English) gives a revealing – and surprising – glimpse into the lives of our ancient ancestors. Perched in a spectacular cliffside location,…
Porth Wen

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Beach

Portwenn

Port Wen is a history rich beach, located on the north coast of Anglesey
Din Llugwy Romano-British Village

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Historic Site

Moelfre

Revealing late Roman settlement – but was it originally from the Iron Age?
Covering an area of more than a quarter of a football pitch, this fascinating ancient village features the remains of two round huts and several rectangular buildings…
St Cybi's Church

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Church / Chapel

HOLYHEAD

One of its attractions is St Cybi's Church, a grade 1 listed church built between the 13th and 16th centuries within the walls of the ancient roman fort Caer Gybi. The church has an interesting history having be raided by Viking invaders in the…
Narrow Gauge Railway Museum

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Museum

TYWYN

The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum is an important collection of artifacts relating to Narrow Gauge Railways in the British Isles. From complete locomotives to tickets, it is a unique and comprehensive record of these fascinating railways.
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.
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…
Anglo Welsh Waterway Holidays

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Boat Trip

Pontcysyllte, LLANGOLLEN

Anglo Welsh's trip boat 'Little Star' offers the chance to enjoy a skippered boat tour across the UNESCO World Heritage Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
Fron Goch Garden Centre

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Garden Centre

CAERNARFON

Curated by our team of horticultural experts our plant area is an award winning department with an extensive collection of exceptional quality and often unusual plants and trees.
Stone Science

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Museum

LLANGEFNI, Llangefni

Inside are a series of dioramas depicting the evolving ages of the earth, including Dinosaurs. There are thousands of fossils, minerals, crystals, Native American arrowheads, etc. to see and many to touch. Videos for children and adults.
Dolbadarn Castle

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Castle / Fort

Llanberis

Dolbadarn Castle is one of the castles of the Welsh Princes and can be found on a mound above Llyn Padarn. It is believed that the castle was built by Llywelyn ap Iorwerth in the thirteenth century and is considered to be one of the ancient defences…
Zip World Betws y Coed

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Adrenaline Adventure

BETWS Y COED

Betws-y-Coed - 6 adventures Hidden amongst the trees of the magical North Wales woodland is an incredible family-friendly adventure hub, Zip World Betws-y-Coed.
Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve

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Nature Reserve

Machynlleth

The Welsh Beaver Project has been investigating the feasibility of bringing wild beavers back to Wales since 2005. This work is being led by North Wales Wildlife Trust on behalf of all five Wildlife Trusts in Wales as part of our Living Landscapes…
Denbigh Friary Church

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Church / Chapel

Denbigh

Ruined religious settlement laid low by Henry VIII
Founded by Carmelites (also known as the White Friars) in the 13th century, Denbigh Friary was a place of worship for both holy men and unordained laypeople. During services the congregation would…
Llandudno North Shore Beach

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Beach

Llandudno

Representing the main sea front area of Llandudno as a tourist resort, north shore is a three mile crescent shaped bay, flanked by two limestone headlands, the Great and Little Ormes.
Penderyn Distillery

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Distillery

LLANDUDNO

Penderyn Distillery is located in the former Old Board School in Lloyd St, Llandudno. You can visit the distillery shop, or take the hour-long tours, which are available seven days a week. Masterclasses are also available. There is a car park around…
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.
Beaumaris Beach

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Beach

Beaumaris

Best known for its pier, Beaumaris beach is a small, sandy beach located on the east coast of the island.
Castell y Bere

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Castle

Tywyn

Castell y Bere was a remote outpost on Llywelyn’s southern frontier, but it was vital to his security. It guarded his cattle range, protected the homeland of Gwynedd and dominated the neighbouring lordship of Meirionydd.
Llywelyn ab Iorwerth was…
1950's Museum Denbigh

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Museum

Denbigh

Sue and Alan Legar;Wow, the Museum is amazing. Can’t believe the amount of memorabilia you have.Will bring my elderly Mum.Brings back so many memories
.Josh and Sophie;It was a very educating experience!It was very amazing to see how our…

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