North Wales
Places to visit
North Wales
Places to visit
Out and about
Lots to see and do
Beaches
Black Rock Sands is an ideal spot for coastal walks to enjoy the lovely scenery and the opportunity for birdwatching. Parking available adjacent to the slipway or further north behind the dunes.
Address: | Black Rock Sands, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9YB |
Restrictions: | Dog restrictions may apply Lifeguards: Daily 19 May-30 September Lifeguard patrol times: 10am-6pm |
Distance from park: | Less than a mile from Greenacres, Garreg Wen, Cardigan View |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
Attractions
Address: | Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, Tremadog Road, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9DY |
Distance from park: | 3 miles from Greenacres 3 miles from Garreg Wen 3 miles from Cardigan View |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
Places of interest
Perched on a headland looking out to sea, the commanding double gatehouse of this fortress was a sought after military castle.
Address: | Criccieth Castle,Castle Street, Criccieth, LL52 0DP |
Distance from park: | 4.8 miles from Hafan y Môr 6.4 miles from Greenacres 6.4 miles from Garreg Wen 6.4 miles from Cardigan View |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
Attractions
Experience a fun-packed family day out with karting, bowling, quad-biking, fishing, archery and a soft play area.
Address: | Glasfryn Activity Parc, Y Ffor, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 6PG |
Distance from park: | 5 miles from Hafan y Môr 14 miles from Greenacres 14 miles from Garreg Wen 14 miles from Cardigan View |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
Beaches
Pwllheli beach is a vast expanse of sand with landscaped dune areas and exceptional views to Cardigan Bay. Great for swimming, fishing, and water sports, you may also spot harbour porpoises and bottlenose dolphins in the bay. Take a walk on the seafront promenade and child-friendly beach.
Address: | Pwllheli Beach, Pwllheli, LL53 5PG |
Distance from park: | 15 miles from Greenacres 15 miles from Garreg Wen 15 miles from Cardigan View 5 miles from Hafan y Môr |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
Places of interest
The beautiful unique village of Portmeirion is surrounded by sub-tropical woodland gardens.
Address: | Portmeirion, Gwynedd, LL48 6ER |
Distance from park: | 13 miles from Hafan y Môr |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
Places of interest
Come and experience 823 sq miles of wonderful, untouched countryside. Enjoy an adventurous mountain walk or a leisurely stroll in this beautiful part of the country.
Address: | Snowdonia National Park Information Centre, Canolfan Hebog, Beddgelert, Gwynedd. LL55 4YD |
Distance from park: | 10 miles from Cardigan View 10 miles from Greenacres 10 miles from Garreg Wen 16 miles from Hafan y Môr |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
Attractions
We are one of North Wales’ top family attractions, and with a huge range of attractions and things to do for all the family, you’ll be sure of a fun-filled family day out. Come and meet our friendly animals, take a ride on Woody’s Train, try your hand at one of our family games, run wild in our outdoor play areas and see if you can spot all of our fairies on the fairy hunt and lots more, all set in 20 acres of beautiful natural Welsh woodland.
Address: | Gypsy Wood Park, Bontnewydd, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 2YA |
Distance from park: | 17 miles from Hafan y Môr |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
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A rare opportunity for those with a sense of adventure and curiosity to discover the wonders of a historic copper mine. Explore tunnels and even try gold-panning in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.
Address: | Sygun Copper Mine, Beddgelert, Snowdonia, Gwynedd, LL55 4NE |
Distance from park: | 17 miles from Hafan y Môr |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
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Bodelwyddan Castle is a beautiful, historic house with well-maintained gardens and nature woodland. Children will enjoy the adventure playground, garden maze, and Victorian games room.
Address: | Bodelwyddan Castle, Bodelwyddan, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 5YA |
Distance from park: | 11 miles from Presthaven Sands |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
Attractions
Walking through tunnels mined out over 3,500 years ago gives visitors a feel for the harsh conditions our prehistoric ancestors faced in their search for copper. Uncovered in 1987 during a scheme to landscape an area of Great Orme, the copper mines discovered below ground represent one of the most astounding archaeological discoveries of recent time.
Address: | Great Orme Mines, Great Orme, Llandudno, Gwynedd, LL30 2XG |
Distance from park: | 28 miles from Presthaven Sands |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
Places of interest
This National Trail opened in 1971, starts in England at Sedbury Cliffs and goes north through the Clwydian Hills, into Prestatyn; the 177 mile long trail offers spectacular views and scenery for you to enjoy.
Address: | Offa's Dyke Path, Prestatyn LL19 9PH |
Distance from park: | 4 miles from Presthaven Sands |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
Beaches
A promenade runs along Prestatyn beach, with ramp access from the car parks, and the beach adjoins Barkby and Ffrith beaches in a 5-mile stretch of sand. Water sports include windsurfing and sailing. There is a leisure centre and amusement arcades nearby, and also a local wildlife reserve.
Address: | Prestatyn Central Beach, Prestatyn,Denbighshire, LL19 9TT |
Restrictions: | Dogs are not allowed on certain parts of the beach Lifeguards:Daily 26 May-3 June, weekends only 9-24 June and daily 30 June-2 September Lifeguard patrol times: 10am-6pm |
Distance from park: | Less than a mile from Presthaven Sands |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
Attractions
Discover creatures from the deep at the SeaQuarium.
Address: | SeaQuarium Rhyl, East Parade, Denbighshire, LL18 3AF |
Distance from park: | 7 miles from Presthaven Sands |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
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Roam the wooded pathways, relax on the grassy slopes and spend a lovely day learning about rare and endangered species from Britain and around the world including snow leopards, chimpanzees, red pandas, and Sumatran tigers!
Address: | Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Caernarfonshire, LL28 5UY |
Distance from park: | 21 miles from Presthaven Sands |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
Attractions
A unique range of very special adventures. Experience Europe's longest zip lines or our massive underground trampolines & high-rope cavern adventures.
Address: | Zip World, Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3NB |
Distance from park: | 15 miles from Cardigan View 15 miles from Garreg Wen, 15 miles from Greenacres 22 miles from Hafan y Môr |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
Attractions
With intimate corners, sweeping lawns, grand terraces and verdant woodland, there are many gardens in one at Bodnant. A haven of rarity and beauty with a stunning backdrop of the Carneddau mountains of Snowdonia is a delight for the senses.
Address: | Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-Cafn, near Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5RE |
Distance from park: | 26 miles from Presthaven Sands |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
Beaches
A long sandy beach with a promenade and rocky breakwaters. Barkby Beach is great for water sports like windsurfing and sailing and jet-skiing (with a permit).
Address: | Barkby Beach, Prestatyn, Denbighshire, LL19 7LG |
Restrictions: | Dogs not allowed from 1 May-30 September Lifeguards: Daily 26 May-3 June, weekends only 9-24 June, daily 30 June-2 September Lifeguard patrol times: 10am-6pm |
Distance from park: | 4 miles from Presthaven Sands |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
Attractions
Address: | Caernarfon Castle, Castle Ditch, Caernarfon LL55 2AY |
Distance from park: | 22 miles from Hafan y Môr 22 miles from Greenacres 22 miles from Garreg Wen 20 miles from Cardigan View |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
Beaches
A sandy beach on the south coast of the Lleyn Peninsula. Kayaking, windsurfing and sailing are among the popular sports that take place here. A short walk up to the headland is rewarded with some spectacular views.
Address: | Llanbedrog Beach, Abersoch, Gwynedd, LL53 7TR |
Restrictions | Dog restrictions apply |
Distance from park: | 20 miles from Cardigan View 19 miles from Garreg Wen 19 miles from Greenacres 8 miles from Hafan y Môr |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |
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Conwy Castle is a medieval fortification in Conwy, on the north coast of Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1289.
Address: | Conwy Castle, Rose Hill St, Conwy LL32 8AY |
Distance from park: | 25 miles from Presthaven Sands |
Open dates: | For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website. |