Rachel’s guidebook
Days out with kids
GreenWood Family Park
Bush RoadPili Palas Nature World
Ffordd PenmynyddGypsy Wood Park
Foel Farm Park
Anglesey Sea Zoo
Food scene
Dylan's Menai Bridge
Saint George's RoadLovely food, right on the Menai Straits.
The Swellies
Just a few steps away.
La Marina
Hen Gei LlechiJust a few steps away.
The Marram Grass
Foodie heaven on Ynys Mon.
Garddfon Inn
1 Beach RdAnother lovely place to eat in Y Felinheli
Pantri, Llanberis
High StreetLovely coffee and homemade cakes in Llanberis.
The White Eagle
Oyster Catcher
Maelog LakeBlack Boy Inn Restaurant Caernarfon
Stryd Pedwar a ChwechFu's
Doc FictoriaTy Castell
18 High StCaffi Caban Cafe
Wonderful food, many ingredients are homegrown.
Tafarn Y Fic
80 Bangor StLocal pub, within walking distance, serving good quality Thai food.
Beach days
Llanddwyn Bay
A favourite beach on Ynys Mon (Anglesey).
Red Wharf Bay
Benllech Beach
64 Bay View RdRhosneigr
Porth Trecastell
A4080City/town information
Caernarfon
Historic castle, good for a wander.
Llandudno
Victorian seaside town known for its long pier with shops and arcades.
Lovely village beside a lake (Llyn Padarn) and the start of one of the paths up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). You can also catch the train to the summit from here.
8 locals recommend
Llanberis
Lovely village beside a lake (Llyn Padarn) and the start of one of the paths up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). You can also catch the train to the summit from here.
Shopping
Lovely local craft and gift shop - have a browse while visiting the Slate Museum.
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Odyn Copr
Lovely local craft and gift shop - have a browse while visiting the Slate Museum.
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Sightseeing
Explore the history of the slate quarries and their importance to the local area.
79 locals recommend
National Slate Museum
Explore the history of the slate quarries and their importance to the local area.
Edward I's unfinished castle, and an attractive historic town. The short pier is good for crabbing. Book boat rides from here also.
128 locals recommend
Beaumaris
Edward I's unfinished castle, and an attractive historic town. The short pier is good for crabbing. Book boat rides from here also.
Halen Môn - Anglesey Sea Salt Company
Northwest of Llandudno, the cliffs of Great Orme headland jut into the sea. Ancient tunnels lead to a cavern at Great Orme Mines. A 1902 tramway has an upper and lower section, and travels to the headland’s summit. To the east, smaller headland Little Orme is a nature reserve.
79 locals recommend
Great Orme
Northwest of Llandudno, the cliffs of Great Orme headland jut into the sea. Ancient tunnels lead to a cavern at Great Orme Mines. A 1902 tramway has an upper and lower section, and travels to the headland’s summit. To the east, smaller headland Little Orme is a nature reserve.
Conwy Castle
Rose Hill StreetActivities - all ages
Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadZip World Penrhyn Quarry
Zip World Fforest
A470Zip World Bounce Below
Iconic walk.....but there are plenty of other mountains if you want to get the views, but avoid the crowds!
248 locals recommend
Snowdon
Iconic walk.....but there are plenty of other mountains if you want to get the views, but avoid the crowds!
Glynllifon
A499Magical walks around the old estate of the Newborough family.
Experience the Welsh outdoors in a new way with a day's kayaking, gorge walking, coasteering or climbing.
Gradient Adventure
Experience the Welsh outdoors in a new way with a day's kayaking, gorge walking, coasteering or climbing.
Hooton's Homegrown Pick Your Own
Ffordd BrynsiencynStarida Puffin Island Cruises and Sea Fishing Trips
Penrhyn Castle