North Wales Attractions

Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, , Anglesey LL61 6RS

Wales’ most popular model village, featuring models of Anglesey’s many landmarks. All built to one twelfth (1:12) scale with working garden railway set in beautifully landscaped gardens with water features.

Brynsiencyn, , Anglesey LL61 6TQ

See Britain’s marine life up close and personal, from a colorful reef to a kelp forest and an eerie shipwreck brimming with conger eels!

Beaumaris, , Anglesey LL58 8AP

The most technically perfect medieval castle in Britain, Beaumaris was begun in 1295, in reaction to a Welsh rising, and stands commanding the old Ferry Crossing to Anglesey.

Clocaenog, , North Wales Borderlands

A network of track and trails take visitors through ancient forest and open heathland.

Tal y Cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, , North Wales Coast LL28 5RE

wned by the National Trust, Bodnant Garden is one of the finest gardens in the world, situated above the River Conwy on ground sloping to the south-west and looking across the valley towards the Snowdonia range.

Castle Ditch, , Snowdonia LL55 2AY
Tel 44 (0)1286 677617  

A mighty castle set in the heart of Wales. Construction begun in 1283 as the definitive chapter of Edward I's conquest of Wales, Caernarfon was constructed not only as a military stronghold but also as a seat of government and royal palace.

Chirk, Wrexham, , North Wales Borderlands LL14 5AF

The last Edward I Welsh castle still lived in today, enjoy award-winning gardens with thatched 'Hawk House', shrub garden, lime tree avenue and yew topiary.

, North Wales Coast LL32 8
Tel 44 (0)1492 592358  

Conwy Castle is a dark stoned fortress constructed by Edward I between 1283 and 1289. Its eight great towers and connecting walls are all still intact. From the battlements are breathtaking views looking out across mountains and to the sea.

Castle Street, Criccieth, , Snowdonia LL52 0DP

Criccieth Castle, standing on its headland between two beaches, is a prominent North Wales landmark. It is also a landmark historic site, one of those rare castles with a foot firmly in both camps and a true testament to the varying fortunes of war.

Castle Hill, Denbigh, , North Wales Borderlands LL16 3

Denbigh Castle dates back to the Iron Age Hillforts. The first stone fortress which was built by the Welsh in the early 1200's and occupied by occupied by Dafydd ap Grufudd.

, North Wales Borderlands

Dinas Bran Castle (Castell Dinas Bran) is both a hill fort and medieval castle. The oldest and probably originator of the settlement which is now Llangollen, the Iron Age fortress and medieval castle are located high above the town on a rectangular platform.

Wrexham, , North Wales Borderlands

Winner of UKTV History 'Britain's Best' Historic House, with state rooms displaying original 18th and 19th-century furniture and furnishings

Colwyn Bay, , North Wales Coast LL29 8AR

The Great Orme is 2 miles long, 1 mile wide and rises 207 metres (679 feet) from the sea. The geology, wildlife, archaeology and landscape is of such importance that much of the headland has been designated a Special Area of Conservation, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Heritage Coast.

Great Orme, Llandudno, , North Wales Coast LL30 2XG

Uncovered in 1987 during a scheme to landscape an area of the the Great Orme, the copper mines discovered below the ground represent one of the most astounding archaeological discoveries of recent time.

Greenfield, Holywell, , North Wales Borderlands

A seventy acre country park with woodlands, reservoirs, ancient monuments and industrial history close to the market town of Holywell, North Wales.

Castle Square, , Snowdonia LL46 2YH

Spectacularly sited Harlech Castle seems to grow naturally from the rock on which it is perched. Like an all-seeing sentinel, it gazes out across land and sea, keeping a watchful eye over Snowdonia.

Llanberis,, , Snowdonia LL55 4TY

Step back in time to a more leisurely way to travel. What better way to enjoy the spectacular sights of Snowdonia than from your seat aboard on of our little steam trains.

Happy Valley, Great Orme, , North Wales Coast

Enjoy a ride on the Llandudno Cable Car during your visit to this beautiful resort. As the cable cars glide silently from Happy Valley to the summit of the Great Orme

, North Wales Borderlands

1795 was an interesting year. The French Revolution was still raging; Beethoven made his debut as a pianist, the British captured Capetown and two of the greatest engineers who ever lived embarked on bridging a 1,007ft gap across the Dee Valley!

, North Wales Borderlands

Seven and a half miles of some of the most wonderful railway anywhere. The line has played host to some famous names over the past thirty years or so; The Flying Scotsman and the Mallard and Thomas the Tank Engine himself, who makes an appearance at least once a year.