Seaside Getaways in North Wales
North Wales offers some of the best beaches in the country- especially amongst those easily accessible from cities like Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester.
If you’re looking for a traditional family seaside retreat- complete with sandcastles, Punch And Judy and fish and chips- look no further! There are beautiful towns up and down the North Wales coast, such as Llandudno, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay and Barmouth. It’s also worth trying to seek out your own little alcove- get adventurous!
Things to Do in Snowdonia
The Snowdonia National Park is one of the British Isles most impressive blessings. Whether you simply wish to admire the stunning, jaw-dropping landscape, or if you want to scale Snowdon itself, this is an unmissable thing to do in North Wales.
You can go for walks of all levels of difficulty, you can get around on the Snowdon Mountain railway, you can brave the high wire at Zip World and, for the very active, you can go White Water Rafting and Horse Riding.
Castles, Ruins and Great Homes in North Wales
Wales was long a land of Castles and now is well known for having some of the best preserved of these stunning pieces of history in Europe.
There are sites that are more great homes still standing in their luxury such as Bodelwyddan Castle, Denbigshire. There are those that long ago fell to ruins, and now provide a fantastic historical experience such as Dolbadarn Castle, Llanberis. There are also glorious regal castles that have been preserved well, such as Powis Castle in Welshpool, Powys.
Things to Do in Llandudno
Llandudno has been a destination for all trying to find a seaside escape since Victorian times and maintains a traditional charm to this day. An Official World Heritage site, the elegance of the town is unsurpassed, and within and outside it you’ll find an array of activities and attractions suitable for all ages.
In recent years Llandudno has reinvented itself as an artistic and creative hub, with many Art Galleries popping up throughout the town.
Gardens in North Wales
Sculpted across North Wales are beautiful regal gardens, brought into life to celebrate the loves of great regal figures. Many garden enthusiasts visit North Wales for its gardens alone…
From stunning Italianate work like the Bodnant Garden (pictured) in Conwy to an 18th Century House with an Australasian arberetum (Plas Newydd, Isle of Anglesey), the gardens of North Wales are nothing if not eclectic…
Things to Do on the Isle Of Anglesey
Life is gentle on An
glesey, it is a peaceful and tranquil place. It is also a stunningly maintained natural reserve with much of its coastline officially recognized as an ‘Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty’.
It interior is worth the visit alone though, beautiful countryside fills the island giving the opportunity for wonderful walks but also mountain biking.
The Island is booming at the moment- get over there!
Extreme Sports in North Wales
North Wales’s stunningly diverse landscape lends itself, naturally, to extreme sports of all kinds. From white water rafting on Afron Tryweryn, Snowdonia, to Mountain Biking at the purpose built Landegla bike track, Llandegla forest, North Wales Borderlands.
There’s also the sea to consider! Water sports are big up and down the coast with Colwyn Bay leading the way in Canoeing, Kayaking, Wind Surfing and Stand Up Paddle Boarding. A great activity if you’re looking for something to do with your adventurous kids!
Food And Drink in North Wales
The bounty of the sea is much celebrated in North Wales and rightfully so as it is not in short supply. The Oysters from the waters around Anglesey are so renowned they have their own festival!
Off the Llyn Peninsula there is fine sea food again, so much so that they have their own Sea Food Festival! But there’s more than just Sea Food, there’s Honey, there’s beautiful Beer and plenty of traditional Welsh food to be tasted across the region.
Shopping Outlets in North Wales
Whether you’re looking for souvenirs, handmade crafts or luxury outlet shopping, North Wales will have you covered!
You might not think that North Wales could compete in terms of shopping excellence, but the truth is that we have a huge number of unique shopping destinations, offering you everything from designer bargains to items handmade by genuine Welshman.