Famous North Wales Attractions
Zip World
Zip World is a Welsh outdoor adventure activity company based in Llanwrst, North Wales. The company operates four sites in Wales, primarily focused on zip lines and outdoor adventure activity courses.
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Host to some of the largest outdoor experiences this is the hottest place to be for adventure.
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These adventures include zip lines, quarry karts, a hot air balloon and more!
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Llandudno Ski-Slope
Llandudno Skiing and Snow-Tubing, has received an excellent five-star rating from Tripadvisor due to its unique and thrilling experience. Fully-trained ski slope instructors have been a primary contributor to the succession of these snow-sporting activities. They are there every step of the way to offer a helping hand to ensure safety and professionalism at all times.
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GreenWood Family Park
Consistently voted Best Family Attraction in North Wales, GreenWood boasts an amazing family adventure play nestled amongst the trees, including the world’s only people powered coaster.
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With so much explore on your day out, you’ll need a break! In the Woodbarn play & café, choose from delicious hot and cold meals, as well as a great selection of Fairtrade and locally sourced products. During school holidays, grab a bite from one of four snack bars.
Colwyn Bay Dog Friendly Beach
Early spring walks on this lovely clean beach, surprisingly quiet considering how pleasant the area, it is an ideal beach to take your dogs for a walk or even bring your family on a sunny day trip out. With cafe's, pubs and restaurants along the famous route to Rhos-on-Sea. This is the perfect beach to visit.
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This is a 2 minute walk from Coeden Celyn to the country famous beach.
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Great Orme Tramway
The Great Orme Tramway is Britain’s only funicular, or cable-hauled, tramway that travels on public roads. Delighting visitors since it opened in 1902.
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The Tramway climbs a mile through the Great Orme Country Park and Nature Reserve to the Great Orme’s spectacular summit.
Re-live the experience of travel more than 100 years ago in the lovingly restored original tramcars, each named after a Saint.
Pili Palas Animal Adventures
Would you like to enter a steam environment full of lush vegitation, waterfalls and live butterflies flying all around you? Then just step into the magical world of Pili Palas.
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This is the perfect family adventure meeting butterflies, snakes, exotic birds, spiders, scorpions and more in the Farm yard. Be sure not to miss the most popular residents, The Meerkats!
Adventure Parc Surf Snowdonia
Relax, Explore, Stay. Adventure awaits in the foothills of Snowdonia. From nature-inspired family and group fun to all-weather adrenaline, Adventure Parc Snowdonia has it all. Stay in camping pods or the Hilton Garden Inn Snowdonia and relax at the Wave Garden Spa.
All centred around the lagoon and enveloped by the rivers, mountains, woodlands and wildlife of the majestic Conwy Valley in North Wales, this is a world-class destination for indoor, outdoor and water infused adventure, travel, weddings and events.
Llandudno Toboggans
Ride the longest Cresta Toboggan run in Wales! At an amazing 575m long, you don’t want to miss this exhilarating experience.
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A great experience for kids and adults of all ages, this ride is located on top of the Llandudno Orme Mountain bringing you tremendous views to last forever in your memories.
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Welsh Mountain Zoo
Born as a small family run business by the Jackson family in 1963, the Welsh Mountain Zoo - also known as the National Zoo of Wales, is the oldest and most established Zoo in Wales.
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From animals like snow leopards and tigers to penguins and monkey's. This famous zoo has it all.
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Located a 4 minute drive or 20 minute walk, the Zoo is a must visit!
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Llandudno Pier
Located in the jewel of North Wales, Llandudno’s north shore Victorian promenade, Llandudno Pier stretches out 2,295 feet (700m) into the Irish Sea, making it Wales’s longest Pier, and the fifth longest in the UK.
On top of the stunning views, it offers a wide range of attractions, concessions, and food stalls.
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Menai Bridge Rib Ride
Join Rib Ride onboard their swift, stable Rib for a fun and exhilarating trip beneath two of Wales’ most iconic bridges and through the world famous Swellies. Perfect for those looking for an action-packed adventure who may be short on time.
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You will see some of the most spectacular sights along the south-east coastline of the Menai Strait, from Britannia Bridge to Beaumaris.
Pontcysyllte Aquaduct
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is the longest and highest aqueduct in the UK. Crossing the Dee Valley, it's a grade 1 listed building and part of a World Heritage Site. The aqueduct is 1,007ft (307m) long and 126ft (38m) above the river. Designed by engineer Thomas Telford, it was one of his first major projects.
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Choose to walk underneath, take the high path or even travel by water on one of the many canal boat tours!
Llandudno Cable Cars
Experience a moment of exhilaration and tranquility and take in some stunning aerial views of what Llandudno, a Victorian Seaside Resort, has to offer as you glide from the quaint coastal town up to the Great Orme Summit.
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Riding up past the Llandudno Ski-Slope you will live a memory you and your family or friends won't ever forget.
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Snowdon - Yr Wyddfa Mountain
Snowdon or Yr Wyddfa is the highest mountain in Wales, at an elevation of 1,085 metres above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands.
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There are six main routes that lead to the summit and can take anywhere between 4 to 7 hours to complete depending on fitness level, experience and weather conditions.
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An incredible view and cafe await you at the top.
SeaQuarium Rhyl
SeaQuarium Rhyl has an open seafront location and sits on the beautiful North Wales coastline. Featuring species from around the world on show in 9 different zones, plus our amazing outdoor Seal Cove where you can meet their delightful harbour seals. This state-of-the-art exhibit gives you a fantastic underwater view of our seals in their 330,000 litre pool.
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Famous Castles
Explore some of the finest and most famous castles in Wales, from the home of the Welsh princes at Powis Castle, to Chirk’s medieval fortress and sugar and slate fortunes at Penrhyn Castle.
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Locally to Coeden Celyn you can visit Conwy Castle, the famous 'I'm a Celeb' Gwrych Castle and more!
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For more information on the local castles click:
https://www.gonorthwales.co.uk/things-to-do/attractions/castles-and-forts
Snowdon Mountain Railway
Take a once in a lifetime adventure on the Snowdon Mountain Railway which has been described as one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world. Trains depart from Llanberis Station and begin their climb up Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa, a journey experienced by some 12 million travellers since 1896. With stunning scenery and awe-inspiring views it’s all part of a great day out for you and your family in North Wales.
Ancient Great Orme Mines
Uncovered in 1987, the copper mines represent one of the most astounding archaeological discoveries of recent times.
Dating back 4,000 years to the Bronze Age, over the past 28 years mining engineers, cavers and archaeologists have been slowly uncovering more tunnels and large areas of the surface landscape to reveal what is now thought to be the largest prehistoric mine, so far discovered in the world.
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Come and see for yourself and explore tunnels mined over 3,500 years ago!