What is there to do in North Wales?

Key Destinations in North Wales to visit

Here are some of the unmissable locations spanning the diverse landscapes of North Wales:

• Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park:

  • Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon): The highest mountain in Wales, offering challenging hikes or a scenic ascent via the Snowdon Mountain Railway.

  • Llanberis: A popular village at the foot of Snowdon, home to the Snowdon Mountain Railway, National Slate Museum, and Dolbadarn Castle.

  • Betws-y-Coed: A picturesque village in the Conwy Valley, known as the gateway to Snowdonia, with waterfalls, forests, and outdoor activity shops.

  • Ogwen Valley: A stunning glacial valley offering dramatic mountain scenery, lakes (Llyn Idwal), and access to challenging hiking and climbing routes.

  • Beddgelert: A charming village associated with the legend of Gelert’s Grave, set in a beautiful valley at the confluence of two rivers.

  • Blaenau Ffestiniog: The “slate capital of the world,” offering underground adventures at Zip World Llechwedd (Bounce Below, Zip Caverns) and the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways.

• Conwy County Borough:

  • Conwy Castle: A magnificent 13th-century UNESCO World Heritage site, one of Edward I’s “iron ring” of castles, with impressive walls and towers.

  • Conwy Town Walls: Nearly complete medieval town walls encircling the historic town of Conwy, offering fantastic views.

  • Llandudno: Wales’ largest Victorian resort town, featuring a grand pier, cable car, tramway up the Great Orme, and two sandy beaches.

  • Bodnant Garden (National Trust): One of the finest gardens in the UK, famous for its grand terraces, stunning laburnum arch, and diverse plant collections.

  • Colwyn Bay: A popular seaside town with a regenerated promenade, pier, and the Welsh Mountain Zoo.

• Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn):

  • Beaumaris Castle: Another of Edward I’s UNESCO castles, known for its concentric design and near-perfect symmetry, though never fully completed.

  • South Stack Lighthouse (Holyhead): A dramatic lighthouse perched on a tiny island off Holy Island, accessible via 400 steps, with stunning sea views and seabird colonies.