Attractions

Visit Anglesey – Anglesey Tourist Information

Anglesey offers a wealth of opportunities for walkers, providing a gently undulating landscape suitable for walkers of all ages and abilities. With over 125 miles of coastline, our long stretches of sandy beach are ideal for families, water sports and swimming. www.islandofchoice.com

Beics Betws – Bike Hire

Beics Betws has ben operating as a bike hire facility in Betws y Coed for 22 years and is one of the most experienced providers in the UK. Open seven days a week throughout the Summer months and for bookings between November and March. www.bikewales.co.uk

Cadw – Castles in Wales

Cadw is the historic environment service of the Welsh Assembly Government. ‘Cadw’ (pronounced cad-oo) is a Welsh word meaning ‘to keep’. Cadw aims to protect the historic environment of Wales by working with partners and private owners. www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Foel Farm

Foel Farm Park near Brynsiencyn on Anglesey offers a great family visit to experience the sights, sounds and smells of a real working farm. We invite all visitors to meet, touch and feed the animals. www.foelfarm.co.uk

Tal-y-Foel – Horseriding

Tal y Foel has its own riding centre offering a variety of activities to local regular riders and to people on holiday in the area, and individual riding programmes with beach and grass-track riding and instruction to suit all standards. www.tal-y-foel.co.uk

Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path

The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path is a developing long distance route that follows much of the island’s coastline. The path primarily caters for walkers however cyclists and horse riders can also enjoy certain sections. www.islandofchoice.com/doc.asp?cat=693&Language=1

Go North Wales

Family and heritage attractions, indoor and outdoor activities, shopping and an extensive programme of events; from zoos, farm parks and steam trains to Castles, Historic Houses and Gardens. www.gonorthwales.co.uk

North Wales Tourism

Family and heritage attractions, indoor and outdoor activities, shopping and an extensive programme of events; from zoos, farm parks and steam trains to Castles, Historic Houses and Gardens. www.gonorthwales.co.uk

The National Trust

The National Trust protects and opens to the public over 300 historic houses and gardens and 49 industrial monuments and mills. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-global/w-localtoyou/w-wales.htm

Isle of Anglesey County Council

Anglesey (together with Holy Island) is one of the thirteen historic counties of Wales. www.anglesey.gov.uk

Quest Diving Charters

Endeavour is run and skippered by Scott Waterman, a BSAC Advanced Diver for the past 18 years, with over 1500 logged divers, >1400 of which were in the Irish Sea. www.questdiving.co.uk

Snowdonia Riding Stables LL55 4PQ

Beginners lessons, rides from one hour to a full day with a picnic lunch. Based near Waunfawr, Caernarfon with plenty of local bridleways and views of the mountains.

Tel: 01286 650342

Email: riding@snowdonia2000.fsnet.co.uk
Website: www.snowdonia.fsnet.co.uk

Tay y Foel Stud and Riding Centre, Dwyran, nr Newborough, Anglesey.

Offers off road treks around the local area also beach treks which is very popular. Various treks from 1 hour to several. Advised to phone.

Tel: 01248 430377

Porth y Post, Trearddur Bay.

Riding lessons regardless of experience. Hire of hacks, also hires equipment out.

Tel: 01407 861358

Llanddona Riding School, Llandona.

Offers beach rides, hacks as well as lessons, advise to ring up.

Tel: 01248 810183

Abersoch Trekking Centre.

Any experience. Please pre-book during high season.

Tel: 01758 712767

Llanbedrog Riding Centre, nr Pwllheli, Lleyn Peninsula.

Caters for all ages and experience, disabled and people with learning difficulties welcome. Very friendly reception well recommended.

Tel: 01758 740267

Pen-Lleyn Riding Centre, Pwllheli.

Caters for ages and experiences. Does Trekking and hacking very friendly people

Tel: 01758 730741

Llanddona Riding School, Llandona.

Offers beach rides,and hacks, as well as lessons. You are advised to phone in advance.

Tel: 01248 810183

Isle of Anglesey Riding Centre, Dwyran.

Riding Centre, all equipment supplied. Advised to phone first to book. Friendly people.

Tel: 01248 430377

Beddgelert Bikes LL55 4UU

Sales, service, and Hire.

Tel: 01766 890434

Beics Menai LL55 2PB

Situated on the Slate Quay in Caernarfon. (Also hire bikes from Beaumaris Leisure Centre, Anglesey – tel 01248 811200)

Tel: 01286 676804

Website: www.beicsmenai.co.uk

Anglesey Cycle Hire LL63 5BQ

Small family business based in Llys Llwyelyn countryside centre, Aberfraw. Tearooms and toilets nearby.

Tel: 01407 840558

Email: stephenhartless@aol.com

Website: www.islandofchoice.com

Cycle Hire, Alpine Tracks, Menai Bridge

Hires out bikes of all sizes, and offers good tracks to cycle on. Very friendly people.

Tel: 01248 717440

Blue Bikes Cycle Hire LL62 5AS

Bike Hire – 16 High Street, Malltraeth, Bodorgan, Anglesey.

Tel: 01407 840127

Email: info@bluebikes.wanadoo.co.uk

Website: www.islandofchoice.com

Anglesey Mountain Bike Hire LL70 9PQ

Based at Lligwy Beach, Dulas.

Tel: 07926 636641

Email: info@whitetip-adventure.co.uk

Website: www.islandofchoice.com

Beics Betws LL24 0AB

Probably the best bike hire facility in Snowdonia, they have been operating for 17 years. The 25k route through the Gwydyr Forest starts 1 mile from Betws and two more major routes are soon to open. There is also less challenging forest tracks and road bikes.

Tel: 01690 710 766

Email: info@bikewales.co.uk

Snowdonia Cycle Hire

Cycle hire based in Llandudno. Also instructor courses.

Tel: 01492 878771

Email: info@snowdoniacyclehire.co.uk

Edge of Wales Bike Hire LL53 8BP

Bike hire from their office in Aberdaron. They will also organise walking holidays for you. Aberdaron is on the tip of the Lleyn peninsula – and a very beautiful place!

Tel: 01758 760652

Website: www.edgeofwates.co.uk/bicycles.htm

Plas Menai LL55 1UE

National watersports cetre for Wales. Huge variety of courses.

Tel: 01248 670964

Email: plas.menai@scw.co.uk

Website: www.plasmenai.co.uk

Plas y Brenin LL24 0ET

The National Mountain Centre in Capel Curig just off the A5. A huge range of courses are available as well as taster days for those above 8 years incl. skiing, canoeing and indoor climbing.

Tel: 01690 720214

Email: info@pyb.co.uk

Website: www.pyb.co.uk

Bangor Swimming Pool

Municipal pool facility, in Bangor city centre.

Tel: 01248 370600

Conwy School of Yachting LL32 8GU

Based in Conwy Marina. RYA courses.

Tel: 01492 572999

Email: john@conwy-yatching.com

Website: www.conwy-yatching.com

Canolfan Trywergn, Nat. Whitewater Centre LL23 7NU

Caters for all standards – great for beginners

Tel: 01678 521083

Website: www.ukrafting.co.uk

Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Centre LL30 2QL

Skiing, snowboarding and toboggan run

Tel: 01492 874707

Email: ski-Ilandudno@nikegroup.co.uk

Website: www.jnll.co.uk

The GreenWood Centre LL56 4QN

A wide variety of activities especially for children.

Tel: 01248 670076

Email: info@greenwoodforestpark.co.uk

Website: www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk

The Fun Centre LL55 1AR

At Bangor Street, Caernarfon. Very large area with lots of different equipment for play including a steep 25 foot slide. Recommended.

Tel: 01286 671911

Email: gog@thefuncentre.co.uk

Website: www.thefuncentre.co.uk

Snowdon Gliders

Good paragliding lessons for small groups and tandem ‘fast track’ instruction also available – best to enquire and book in advance. Also distributor of gradient paragliders – see www.gradient-wings.com Tel: 01248 600330

Website: www.snowdongliders.co.uk

Funsport, Rhosneigr

Well established. All sorts of water sports equipment for sale/hire. Courses available in surfing, kayaking, and kite-surfing.

Tel: 01407 810899

The Ropeworks LL49 9YB

High adventure on ropes all with safety in mind. Trapeze, balance, zip descent, long swings and more! Tel: 01766 515316

Email: info@ropeworks.co.uk

Website: www.ropeworks.co.uk

Ocean Discovery

Offers tailor-made courses in yacht cruising/charters/instruction. Also specialists in Sea kayaking and Sail/kayak expeditions. Their website is well worth a visit.

Tel: 01286 672773

Email: info@oceandiscovery.net

Website: www.oceandiscovery.net

Paintball Wales

If paint balling is what you want – this is the place to go! A great day out.

Tel: 08700 630063

Website: www.paintballwales.com

Porthmadog Quad Activity Centre LL49 9UR

Junior & Senior Treks. Beginners welcome. Minimum age six years. Qualified Instructors.

Tel: 01766 512468

Email: wendythomas@ic24.net

Ten Pin Bowling

At Mostyn Champney’s Retail Park, Llandudno

Tel: 01492 871349

The Playhouse Indoors LL77 7PJ

Somewhere to take the kids on a rainy day. Fun-house with small cafe. The kids will love it. Parc Cefni,

Llangefni

Tel: 01248 751444

Cwm Pottery LL55 4DA

Small pottery at Cwm y Glo nr Llanberis where you can try pot making and painting.

Tel: 01286 872779

Anglesey Circuit LL62 5LP

Racetrack near Rhosnigor, Anglesey. Contact them for details of current events. Circuit-driving courses, and track-days are also available.

Tel: 01407 840253

Website: www.angleseycircuit.com

Foel Farm

All the activities you would expect at a farm park. Situated near Brynsiencyn.

Tel: 01248 430646

Website: www.foelfarm.co.uk

Hen Blas Park LL62 5DL

A farm park with all the activities you may expect for children and the family. Found on the Aberffraw road from Llangefni.

Tel: 01407 840440

Website: www.parc-henblas.co.uk

Wildlife Wales Guiding Service LL45 2NT

Based at Llanbedr just south of Harlech. On offer are wildlife walks, and courses – birds, animalsplants and more.

Tel: 01341 241469

Email: mail@wildlife.f9.co.uk

Website: www.wildlifewales.f9.co.uk

Llangefni Golf Course LL77 8YQ

9 hole public par 3 course, club hire availabe. Very good but can get busy. Parkland.

Tel: 01248 722193

Penrhyn Golf Complex LL60 6NN

Just off the A5 nr Llanddaniel-Fab. Golf range and 9 hole par 3 course, club hire available.

Less busy and a bit ‘rougher’ than Llangefni, but fun all the same. Parkland.

Tel: 01248 421150

Anglesey Golf Club LL64 5QX

18 holes, just north of Rhosneigr. Links.

Tel: 01407 811202

Website: www.angleseygolfclub.co.uk

Holyhead Golf Club

18 holes, near Trearddur Bay, which has a good beach. Heath land.

Tel: 01407 763279

Website: www.holyheadgolfclub.co.uk

Henllys Hall Golf Club, Beaumaris LL58 8HU

18 holes. Part of holiday apartment complex. Parkland.

Tel: 01248 811717

Website: www.henllyshallapartments.co.uk

Bull Bay Golf Club LL68 9RY 18 holes.

Heath land.

Tel: 01407 830960

Website: www.bullbaygc.co.uk

Baron Hill Golf Club, Beaumaris LL58 8YW

9 holes. Moorland

Tel: 01248 810231

Website: www.baronhill.co.uk

Beach Hotel Golf Course, Trearddur Bay

Open to non-members, lovely location, can hire clubs.

Advised to phone, if you plan to hire equipment.

Tel: 01407 861935

St. Deiniol’s Golf Club, Bangor LL57 1PX

18 hole, Bangor. Parkland.

Tel: 01248 370 792

Email: secretary@stdeiniol.fsbusiness.co.uk

Website: www.st-deiniol.co.uk

Treborth Driving Range (Golf) LL57 2RX

Good driving range with lessons available. Also short 9 hole course and practise area for chipping. Just outside Bangor.

Tel: 01248 371170

Email: enquires@treborthleisure.co.uk

Website: www.treborthleisure.co.uk

Caernarfon Golf Club LL54 5RP

18 holes. Parkland

Tel: 01286 673783

Website: www.caernarfongolfclub.co.uk

Tyddyn Mawr Golf Course

9 holes, pay as you go and a bit rough, but cheap and fun. Undulating Parkland, with a small lake! In llanrug nr. Llanberis

Tel: 01286 674919

Email: dnw22@aol.com

Bunkers Indoor Golf Centre LL34 6SP

Indoor golf centre with simulators of 38 famous golf courses.

Tel: 01492 622565

Email: enquires@bunkersgolf.co.uk

Website: www.bunkersgolf.co.uk

Llynn Golf Centre

Golf Range at Penrhos nr Pwllheli

Tel: 01758 701200

Criccieth Golf Club LL52 ORB

18 holes. Undulating hilltop.

Tel: 01766 522697

Website: www.cricciethgolfclub.co.uk

Nefyn & District Golf Club LL53 6DA

18 holes. A stunningly beautiful location with views of the sea (and the feel of the wind) all around the course. Clifftop!!

Tel: 01758 720966

Website: www.nefyn-golf-club.com

Abersoch Golf Club LL53 7EY

18 holes. Good local beaches and surfing tuition also available in Abersoch village.

Tel: 01758 712622

Website: www.abersochgolf.co.uk

Bangor Tourist Information Centre LL57 7RE

Tel: 01248 352786

Llanberis Tourist Information Centre LL55 4EH

Conveniently located just across the street from Pete’s Eats!

Tel: 01286 870765

Marquess of Anglesey’s Column LL61 5NJ

At Llanfairpwll PG (Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch) just off Brittania Bridge. To commemorate the Marquis of Anglesey who was second in command at Trafalgar.

115 steps lead to a very good view.

Tel: 01248 714393

Plas Newydd LL61 6DQ

Built for the Marquis of Anglesey by James Wyatt in the 18th century. Beautiful house on the Mena! Straits with excellent views of Snowdonia. Five acre garden and lots of displays in the house, as well as a shop and tea rooms.

Tel: 01248 714795

Email: plasnewydd@nationaltrust.org.uk

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wales

Caernarfon Castle

Probably the most impressive castle in Wales, situated in Caernarfon. It was built in 1283 by

Edward 1. Most of the major historical sites in Wales are in the care of CADW – more information on their website.

Tel: 01286 592358

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Beaumaris Castle

Another one of the impressive Edward 1 castles in Beaumaris itself. More information from the Cadw website – who are responsible for the major historical sites in Wales.

Tel: 01248 810361

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Dolbadarn Castle

Early Thirteenth Century castle, with round-tower keep still in place. Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=6&PlaceID=66

Welsh Slate Museum LL55 4TY

A great look back at the industrial past of the Llanberis area. Tel: 01286 871906

Email: wsmpost@btconnect.com

Website: www.nmgw.ac.uk

Electric Mountain LL55 4UR

Llanberis is the home of a huge pumped-storage power station. Off peak electricity pumps water to the upper lake, which drives turbines at peak demand. Full tour and interpretation.

Tel: 01286 870636

Email: emountain@edisonmission.com

Website: www.fhc.co.uk

Caernarfon Air World LL54 5TP

Aviation flight museum found at Dinas Dinlle (good beach) on the Caernarfon – Pwllhelli Road.

Tel: 01286 830800

Website: www.air-world.co.uk

Inigo Jones LL54 7UE

Fully operational slate works with self guided tours, visitor centre and exhibitions.

Tel: 01286 830242

Email: inigojones@netwales.co.uk

Website: www.inigojones.co.uk

Llanberis Lake Railway LL55 4TY

Tel: 01286 870549

Email: info@lake-railway.co.uk

Website: www.lake-railway.co.uk

Snowdon Mountain Railway LL55 4TY

Narrow-gauge railway, running all the way to the top of Snowdon (during the summer months!).

Tel: 01286 870223

Email: enquiries@snowdonrailway.force9.co.uk

Website: www.snowdonrailway.force9.co.uk

Sygun Copper Mine LL55 4NE

Self guided audio visual tours, nature trail, bouncy castle etc.

Tel: 01766 510100

Email: sygunmine@cs.com

Website: www.syguncoppermine.co.uk

Segontium Fort

Well preserved Roman Fort, about 77AD, excavated by Sir Mortimer Wheeler. There’s also a museum on the site. Just outside Caernarfon on A4085.

Tel: 01286 675625

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Bodowyr Burial Chamber

Neolithic Burial Chamber – OS Map 114 SH 462681

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber

Very impressive Neolithic chambered tomb with a restored entry passage. OS map 114: SH 506701

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Barclodiad y Gawres Burial Chamber

Partially reconstructed Neolithic Burial Chamber, famous for its decorated stones. OS map 114, SH 329707

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Trefignath Burial Chamber

Neolithic chambered tomb constructed in three separate phases around 3750 – 2250BC

OS map 114, SH 258805

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Ty Mawr

Isolated standing stone some 9 feet tall, probably from the Bronze Age.

OS map 114, SH 253809

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Penrhos Feilw Standing Stones

Two 10 foot high stones probably from the Bronze age. OS map 114, SH 227809

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Holyhead Mountain Hut Circles

Remains of about 20 dry stone built huts and associated field systems belonging to a series of prehistoric and later farmsteads. OS map 114, SH 212829

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Din Dryfol

Neolithic chambered tomb. OS map 114, SH 395724

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Tregwehelydd Standing Stone

Fragmentary remains of an early Bronze Age standing stone. OS map 114, SH 340831

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Ty Newydd Burial Chamber

Neolithic chambered tomb. The capstone may have been much larger and the whole monument covered by a round cairn, OS map 114, SH 344738

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Presaddfed Burial Chamber

Probably the remains of two separate chambers of a Neolithic tomb. OS map 114 SH 347809

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Lligwy Burial Chamber

Neolithic Burial Chamber dominated by a massive capstone weighing at least twenty-five tons!

OS map 114, SH 501860

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Din Lligwy Hut Group

Well preserved stone-built huts in an enclosure dating from the Romano-British period.

OS map 114, SH 497861

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Castell Bryn Gwyn

Circular banks of Neolithic origin, surviving to a height of 12 feet. Evidence of Iron-Age and Roman use. OS map 114, SH 465670

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

RSPB Reserve, South Stack

Near Holyhead, this reserve is one of the best places to see breeding sea birds in the UK with video link to Elen’s Tower during breeding season. Recommended.

Tel: 01407 764973

Website: www.rspb.org.uk/reserves

RSPB Reserve, Valley Wetlands

Great for water fowl. Valley 4 miles, Rhosneigr 6 miles.

Tel: 01407 764973

Website: www.rspb.org.uk/reserves Penmon

Several medieval monuments to be found here – Penmon Cross, St Seriol’s well, monastic buildings and

the 1600 Dovecote. Near the NE corner of Anglesey. Good views of Puffin Island and shingle beach further on. OS map 114, SH 630806

Caer Leb

Partially eroded this rectilinear enclosure was probably of Iron Age origin. .

OS map 114, SH473674

Caer Gybi

Park in Holyhead and follow signs to the Roman Fort and St Cybi’s church. Roman fort and possibly part of sea defences against the Irish. OS map 114, SH247826

Caer y Twr

Probably one of the North Wales Iron Age forts on top of Holyhead mountain with superb views. Also remains of the watchtower and signal station at the highest point.

OS map 114, SH 218830

Stone Science, Pentraeth

Small museum dedicated to stones. Very friendly people. Has a shop, and best of all, an Iron Age Hut. Also down the road, is a Standing Stone. One of the many that are dotted around the Island of Anglesey

Tel: 01248 450310

Ancient Tours of Anglesey LL55 3DL

Anything dated before the Romans (ie BC rather than AD). Offering fully guided tours from 1/2 day to full day. Tailored to suit needs. Good walking shoes are needed. Includes lunch and refreshments along the tour.

Tel: 01286 871995

Email: kneerok@aol.com

Tacla Taid, Transport Museum LL61 6TN

Anglesey’s transport museum, with lots to see, for those seeking road-going nostalgia.

Tel: 01248 440344

Penmon

Several medieval monuments to be found here – Penmon Cross, St Seriol’s well, monastic buildings and

the 1600 Dovecote. Near the NE corner of Anglesey. Good views of Puffin Island and shingle beach further on. OS map 114, SH 630806

Penrhyn Castle LL57 4HN

A huge 19th Century house built by the Pennant family, from ill-gotten gains from the Welsh Slate Industry and Jamaican sugar. House, grounds and exhibitions.Tel: 01248 353084

Email: penrhyncastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-flndaplace/w-penrhyncastle

Garth Pier, Bangor

A well preserved pier with fine views along the Menal Straits.

Amlwch Industrial Heritage Trust, Amlwch Port

Small museum, give details of the industrial past and trails. Most people start here, then drive to Parrys Mountain to walk around the mine there – the colours are superb!

Tel: 01407 832255

Dolwyddelan Castle

Situated deep in Snowdonia, but easily accessible, on the A470 between Betws-y-Coed and Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Tel: 01690 750366

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Conwy Castle

Built between 1283 and 1287 by Edward 1 as part of the ring of castles to contain the Welsh. The town walls which accompany the castle are the most complete in Britain.

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Plas Conwy

Built between 1576 and 1585 by Welsh merchant Robert Wynn. The finest surviving Elizabethan house in Britain.

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Conwy Suspension Bridge

Completed in 1826 by Thomas Telford. Not in use today unlike the Menai Suspension bridge that still carries traffic onto Anglesey

Great Orme Visitor Centre

On dramatic limestone headland renowned for wildlife and history. Video link to seabird colony plus other attractions. On Great Orme above Llandudno.

Tel: 01492874151

Website: www.conwy.gov.uk/countryside

Llandudno Pier

An excellent pier for 125 years with shops, cafes and bars. Open March to October plus weekends.

Tel: 01492 876258

Crug Farm Plants LL55 1TU

One of the UK’s outstanding plant nurseries. Sue and Bleddyn collect specimens each year and their ever-increasing cultivated collection, listed in their catalogue, is amazing.

Tel: 01248 670232

Email: bleddyn&sue@crug-farm.co.uk

Website: www.crug-farm.co.uk

The Watershop, Holyhead

Small shop located in the centre of Holyhead. Worth a visit.

Tel: 01407 762425

Ty Croes Farm Vineyard

In the early stages of development. This is a small vineyard. Offers wine tasting, and has its own shop where you can purchase the wine. Also offers tours if pre-arranged.

Tel: 01248 440358

Hooton’s Homegrown Farm

Well established farm shop offers “Pick Your Own”, and includes a farm shop and cafe opposite. Well worth the visit for home grown vegetables, fruit and meat, plus jams and cakes from other local establishments.

Tel: 01248 430344

Caernarfon Airport LL54 5TP

Pleasure flights over Caernarfon and Snowdon etc subject to weather. Also half and one-hour taster lessons (good!). Aviation museum also on site. Found at Dinas Dinlle (good beach) on Caernarfon – Pwilheli road.

Tel: 01286 830800

Website: www.air-world.co.uk

Oriel Ynys Mon LL77 7TQ

Art gallery near Llangefni on Anglesey (situated next to the good municipal 9 hole golf course). History Gallery which is good for children, changing exhibitions – also small shop and cafe.

Tel: 01248 724444

Website: www.anglesey.gov.uk

Pili Palas LL59 5RP

Butterflies, birds and ‘minibeasts’.

Tel: 01248 712474

Email: info@piliPalas.co.uk

Website: www.pilipalas.co.uk

Watercolour Painting Days LL62 5AY

Occasional day courses in watercolours.

Tel: 01407 840519

Derimon Ltd, Dual Bay

Has its own shop, and smoke-house visits, on days when processing is not taking place. You are advised to phone first.

Tel: 01248 410536

Plas Farm and Anglesey Natural Foods, Gaerwen

Look around the farm, and buy produce. You are advised to phone first.

Tel: 01248 422011

Herbs from Wales, Carmel

View by appointment. They are more than pleased to have people come around and look. Business is done mainly online.

Tel: 01248 470231

Gwinllan Padrig Vineyard, Cemaes Bay

Has shop selling produce, and offers tours. Thursday/Friday/Saturday at 4pm. Tours from Easter to September, but make sure you phone first. Also has a small cafe opened until 6pm

Tel: 01407 710415

Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery LL57 1DT

Museum & Gallery, situated in Bangor City Centre.

Tel: 01248 353368

Music at Bangor LL57 2DG

Classical music concerts run by the University of Wales, Bangor – check for programme details.

Tel: 01248 362072

Email: h.robbins@bangor.ac.uk

Website: www.bangor.ac.uk/music/MusicAtBangor.html

Theatre Gwynedd

Full and varied programme. Phone for details. In Bangor.

Tel: 01248 351708

Website: www.theatrgwynedd.co.uk

Ewe-phoria LL29 0RE

Sheepdog demonstrations and more. On the A5 just past Corwen going east at Llangwm.

Tel: 01490 460369

Email: info@ewe-phoria.co.uk

Website: www.ewe-phoria.co.uk

LLyn Brenig Nature Trail LL21 9TT

A gentle walk, taking in 4 habitat types: Stream, Lake, Forest and moorland. All around Llyn Brenig. A 2km circuit.

Tel: 01490 420463

Email: llyn.brenig@dwrcymru.com

Conwy Butterfly Jungle

Found at Bodlondeb, Conwy.

Tel: 01492 593149

Website: www.conwy-butterfly.co.uk

Royal Cambrian Academy LL32 8AN

Art Gallery at Crown Lane, Conwy.

Tel: 01492 593413

Website: www.rcaconwy.org

Colwyn Jet Ski Club

Email: info@cjsclub.force9.co.uk

Website: www.colwynjetskiclub.co.uk

The Great Orme Tramway LL30 1AZ

The only cable pulled tramway in Britain taking you to the top of the Great Orme.

Tel: 01492 879 306

Email: enq@greatormetramway.com

Website: www.greatormetramway.com

Venue Cymru LL30 1BB

On the Prom in Llandudno, a 1500 seat theatre – enquire for what’s on.

Tel: 01492 872000

Website: www.nwtheatre.co.uk

Cineworld

At Llandudno Junction the best local cinema with nine screens.

Tel: 0871 2208000

Website: www.cineworld.co.uk

Shore fishing

Permitted all along the North coast from Colwyn Bay to Llanfairfechan. Permits also available to fish off Llandudno pier.

Tel: 01492 596253

RSPB Conwy

An excellent bird reserve on the Conwy estuary at Llandudno Junction. Lots of ducks and wading birds and vast starling flocks in November. Hides and binocular hire.

Tel: 01492 584091

Website: www.rspb.org.uk

Aberconwy House

Dating from the 14th century it is the oldest dated house in Wales. The furnished rooms reflect different periods in its history.

Tel: 01492 592246

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wales

Plas Mawr

A very well preserved Elizabethan house renowned for its ornamental decoration. High Street, Conwy.

Tel: 01492 580167

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Oriel Mostyn Gallery

Contemporary art from the best Welsh artists. 12 Vaughan Street, Llandudno. Probably the best gallery in the area.

Tel: 01492 879201

Bodnant Garden LL28 5RE

These gardens are superb, even more so in March to mid May. 8 miles south of Llandudno on the A470.

Tel: 01492 650460

Website: www.bodnant-garden.co.uk

Ty Mawr Wybrnant LL25 0HJ

A remote 500 year old Welsh farmhouse. Birthplace of William Morgan who translated the bible into Welsh. Impressive collection of bibles. Near Penmachno, Betws y Coed.

Tel: 01690 760213

RSPB Llyn Crafnant Trail

A 3 mile, 3 hour walk around Llyn Crafnant. Binoculars will be useful to see the variety of birds in the area. Take the B5106 from Conwy to Betws Y Coed. SH756618.

Brush Strokes – painting LL25 OTJ

If you want a painting holiday – try this one.

Tel: 01690 750488

Email: brushstrokes.snowdonia@virgin.net

Website: www.brush-strokes.org

Colwyn Bay Tourist Information Centre LL29 8LA

Tel: 01492 530478

Email: colwynbaytic@conwy.gov.uk

Llandudno Tourist Information Centre LL30 2SY

Tel: 01492 876413

Email: llandudnotic@conwy.gov.uk

Conwy Tourist Information Centre LL32 8LD

Tel: 01492 592248

Email: conwytic@conwy.gov.uk

Pwllhelli Tourist Information Centre LL53 6HE

Tel: 01758 613000

Criccieth Castle

Another impressive castle – built originally by Llewelyn the Great but later taken by Edward 1. Built between 1230 and 1240.

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Plas Glyn-y-weddw Gallery LL57 7TT

Housed in a grade 2 Victorian gothic mansion. Changing exhibitions throughout the year and art courses.

Tel: 01758 740763

Email: enquiry@oriel.org.uk

Website: www.oriel.org.uk

Plas yn Rhiw LL53 8AB

Perfect setting overlooking Cardigan Bay. 17 century house with beautiful gardens.

Tel: 01258 780219

Email: plasrhiw@nationaltrust.org.uk

Glasfryn Parc LL53 6RD

Archery, go carts. quad bikes, bowling, fishimg etc. On A499 4 miles from Pwllheli.

Tel: 01766 810202

Email: info@glasfryn.co.uk

Website: www.glasfryn.co.uk

Porthmadog Tourist Information Centre LL49 9LU

Tel: 01766 512981

Brynkir Woollen Mill LL51 9YU

Tel: 01766 530236

Criccieth Castle LL52 ODP

Tel: 01766 522227

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Dwyfor Rabbit Farm

Bunnies, and bunny related stuff!

Tel: 01766 523136

Ffestiniog Power Station LL41 3TP

Tel: 01766 830465

Email: robertsb@fhc.co.uk

Ffestiniog Railway LL49 9NF

Tel: 01766 512340

Email: kevin@festrail.demon.co.uk

Website: www.festrail.co.uk

Llanfair Caverns & Farm Park LL46 2SA

Tel: 01766 780247

Llechwedd Slate Caverns LL41 3NB

Underground tours, steepest passenger railway etc.

Tel: 01766 830306

Email: Ilechwedd@aol.com

Website: www.llechwedd.co.uk

Lloyd George Memorial Museum LL52 OSH

At Llanystumdwy, nr Criccieth. Birthplace of Lloyd George who became PM for Caernarfon and Prime minister.

Tel: 01766 522071

Website: www.gwynedd.gov.uk

Madog Motorcycle & Car Museum

Tel: 01758 713618

Rhiw Goch Ski Centre LL41 4UR

Near Trawsfynydd, on A470.

Tel: 01766 540219

Rob Piercy Gallery LL49 9BT

Tel: 01766 513833

Shell Island LL45 2PJ

Beautiful area for fishing and exploration. Good camping facilities.

Tel: 01341 241453

Website: www.shellisland.co.uk

The Chapel of Art LL52 OEA

Tel: 01766 523570

Email: postbox@the-coa.org.uk

Website: www.the-coa.org.uk

Welsh Highland Railway Ltd. (Porthmadog) LL49 9DY

Tel: 01766 513402

Email: enquiries@whr.co.uk

Website: www.whr.co.uk

Harlech Castle

A stunning castle on steep cliffs – one of the ring built by Edward 1 in 1404. Visit the CADW website for More information.

Tel: 01766 780552

Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Portmerion LL48 6ET

Developed by Clough William Ellis over many decades the village is inspired by Italian villages on the Riviera. All the buildings are grade 1 and 2 listed – and there are more than a few. The gardens and woodland walks which go down to the estuary are beautiful. There is also a high class hotel and restaurant as well as other shops and cafes within the village. The cult TV series ‘The Prisoner’ was filmed here in the 1970′s. Situated near Minffordd between Portmadog and Penrhyndeudreath.

Tel: 01766 770000

Email: info@portmerion-village.com

Website: www.portmerion-village.com

Brondanw

Built in 1550 by ancestors of Clough William Ellis (Portmerion). The gardens designed by Ellis are one of his finest creations.

Tel: 01743 241181

Website: www.portmerion-village.com

Llanfair Slate Caverns

Slate caverns just south of Harlech

Tel: 01766 780247

Email: owen@llanfairslate.fsnet.co.uk

Website: www.llanfairslatecaverns.co.uk

Artificial Art

Website Design, eCommerce Websites and a full range of Internet Services in North Wales
Website: www.artificialart.co.uk

Active Terrain

Active Terrain offers guided walks athroughout the Snowdonia National Parkin Wales. Guided expeditions include mountain hikes, hill walking, forest getaways and coastal paths. Active Terrain experts will assist you in planning every aspect of your holiday. www.activeterrain.co.uk