Family Fun The Snowdonia National Park is an oversized adventure playground. There are activities for all the family, with all its mountains, hills, woodlands, beaches and river valleys, it can be a holiday that is either wild or relaxing.
Llechweed Slate Caverns 4 miles 01766830306 (route map) Buried deep under the mountain of Snowdonia lies an extraordinary story. There are three exciting tours. There is a cafe, Sweet shop and a traditional miners pub. You can visit a slate workshop, an exhibition about slate mining and take a look at the new cinema area.
Zip world Slate Caverns 4.4 miles 01248601444 (route map) These Slate caverns house the world's first underground and above ground adventures. With views across Snowdonia from the top of Titan, where you can zip 1890m from half the height of Snowdon, and the world's only subterranean playground of its kind, Bounce Below, and Caverns, the most incredible underground adventure zip line and adventure course-there is something for everyone in all weathers. Challenge yourself on the worlds greatest underground zip line and adventure course, release your inner child on the world famous Bounce below or wizzh down the mountain on Titan- the four zipping experience.
Madog Quads 12.6 miles 07512240600 (route map) Set in over 30 acres of countryside close to the historic village of Tremadog. Treks offer exhilarating tailor made tours. To suit most ages ( age six and above) Whether you would like a family trip round the trekking centre, or a more adventurous and challenging ride
Adrenalin Addicts 12.9 miles 07930137994 (route map) Gift vouchers available Offering a great selection of adrenaline activities in Snowdonia National Park from Canyoning, Coasteering, gorge walking, kayaking, whitewater tubing, rock climbing or abseiling. Conquer your fears or have a family day out in the idyllic countryside of Wales. From the extremes of the canyon to a leisurely paddle.
National White water Centre 14 miles 01678521083 (route map) Gift vouchers available Set in the stunning Welsh hills and surrounded by picturesque woodland the river Tryweryn has high flows ideal for exhilarating white water activities. Llyn Celyn dam releases water an average of 200 days per year- mainly April to October so there will be plenty of thrilling summer activities. For those that don't take to water they can wave at you from the Riverside cafe or take a wander along the woodland to check on your progress.
Sygun Copper mine 14.3 miles 01766890595 (route map) Winner of the Prince of Wales award for tourism, Sygun Copper mine is one of the wonders of Wales. The self-guided audiovisual tours allow you to explore the old workings by foot. There are lots of winding tunnels, large colorful chambers, magnificent stalactites and stalagmites and copper ore veins which contain traces of gold, silver and precious metals. In addition there is....
- Children's Adventure Playground
- Museum of Antiquities
- Beautiful Lakeside walks
- Bouncy Castle
- Panning for gold
- Metal Detecting for coins
Llanfair Slate Caverns 14.6 miles 01766780247 (route map) The caverns have stayed as the miners left them, built over 100 years ago. Look for scars in the rock made by the miners tools. This is a self guided tour, so grab you torch and helmet and start your journey deep through the depths of the mountain. Enter cavern one with an impressive overhead entrance, the last sunlight to stream in before descending Jacobs Ladder. Wander through the tunnels and chambers and as you emerge from the caverns you face the breathtaking view of Cardigan Bay.
Children's Farm Park 15 miles 01766780247 (route map) There are all sorts of animals at the farm including Shetland ponies. Watch the goat stampede at the end of the day and play with the furry rabbits. Discover indoor and outdoor play areas. There is an indoor soft play, Air cannons and a Giant sandpit. Outdoors you can climb the wooden castle, ride go karts and tractors and play crazy golf.
Dragon Raiders Activity Park 18 miles 01766523119 (route map) Gift vouchers available Based in the heart of rugged Snowdonia, on the Llyn peninsula and known for being in an area of outstanding beauty. A great selection of exciting activities including, Quadbike treking, Paintball park, Segway x2 adventures or Bear Grills survival academy
Adventure Parc Snowdonia 23.3 miles 01492353123 (route map) Digital gift vouchers available The worlds first inland surf lagoon, with a backdrop of forests, mountains and farmland, ideal for beginner through to pros. Discover daring new adventures at Adrenaline indoors you can brave the caves, climb walls, there is an aerial assault course and the UKs most extreme slides. There is also a soft play for the little ones. Age restrictions apply on all activities, check before you go.
Glasfryn Parc Activity Centre 23.9 miles 01766810000 (route map) Whatever the weather you can have a great day or evening here, with over ten different activities available. Go karts, Segway, Aqua park, Archery, Crazy golf, Clay pigeon shooting, soft play, Ten pin bowling, Kayaking, Paddle boarding, Coarse fishing, junior quads plus more. There is a cafe and a fully licensed bar. Open 7 days a week.
Gypsy Wood 25.8 miles 01286673133 (route map) A magical day out for all ages. Set in the rugged wilderness of 20 acres of beautiful natural woodland. Bring your wellies to explore the wetlands. Seasonal so check opening times.
- Woody's Railway All aboard for the Gypsy wood Express and enjoy a magical ride
- Meet the Animals ponies, alpacas, donkeys, pygmy goats, pot bellied pigs, ferrets, rabbits, mice and birds.
- Fairy Hunt A magical hunt to see how many beautiful fairies you can find.
- Model Railway Largest model railway in the country. with eighteen trains running in a landscape garden setting.
- Gift shop A lovely gift shop filled with fairy themed souvenirs and presents.
- The Dragon Cafe Serves delicious hot and cold snacks, sandwiches, pasties, sausage rolls, as well as cakes and bakes.
- Picnic areas Bring your own picnic ( do not feed the animals)
The National Slate Museum 27.2 miles 03001112333 (route map) Built in the shadow of Elidir mountain, the site of the vast Dinorwig quarry. Travel into the past of an industry and way of life that has chiselled itself into the very being of this country. Designed to look like the quarry-men have just put their tools down and left the courtyard for home. There are lots of talks and demonstrations. A full day of enjoyment and education awaits set in dramatically beautiful landscape on the shores of Llyn Padarn, and at the terminus of the Llanberis Lake Railway. There is ample parking, a gift shop, cafe, Children's play area, Family trails and is wheelchair friendly in most parts of the museum.
Electric Mountain 8.1 miles 01286870636 (route map) An amazing feat of engineering, a power station hidden inside a mountain. Water, gravity and man's ingenuity work together to produce electricity. The largest man made cavern in Europe, 180 metres long, 25 metres wide and 60 metres deep, it could happily house St Paul's Cathedral. All aboard the Electric Mountain bus, hard hats at the ready as you begin the descent through the labyrinth of tunnels to the heart of Elidir Mountain where you will see secret sights you will be unlikely to forget.
Green Wood 36.4 miles 01248671493 (route map) An award winning adventure park. Voted Best Family Attraction for 7 years running. Woodbarn cafe and soft play, Acorn gift shop, Forest theatre, Barefoot trail, Giant jumper and moonKarts are just some of the fantastic things to do here. Great value for money.
Anglesey Zoo 38.7 miles 01248430411 (route map) A unique aquarium with over 40 tanks displaying the best of British marine wildlife. You will find fascinating creatures from around the coasts of the UK. Octopus, lobsters, seahorses, conger ells and jellyfish. You can learn about research and conservation
- Aquarium
- Rockpool cafe
- Gift shop
- Pick you own pearls
- Huge bouncy castle and slide, Pirates Playground, Captain Jakes Crazy Golf, Gattor Swamp boats and Cannon Blaster.
- Breathtaking shoreline views of Snowdonia
- Picnic Tables
- Anglesey ice cream
- Free parking