Plas Dinas Lodge is perfectly situated to take advantage of all that North Wales has to offer. You will have no shortage of things to do and places to visit as the area has plenty of visitor attractions, castles and museums, along with spectacular mountains, valleys and beaches to explore.
We have compiled below a list of some of the best places to visit and suggestions of things to do in North Wales - all well under an hour away, with some much closer.
Further information on local attractions is available from the North Wales Tourist Information site (www.nwt.co.uk) or Visit Wales (www.visitwales.co.uk).
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Welsh Highland Railway |
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Journey behind the most powerful 2' gauge steam locomotives in the world through the fabulous scenery of the Snowdonia National Park. The railway runs from Caernarfon Castle, passing under our driveway and on past Plas Dinas Lodge, snaking around seemingly impossible bends, up hard gradients and around the foothills of Snowdon to arrive at Rhyd Ddu, about 12 miles from Caernarfon and high up in the Snowdonian mountains. The nearest station is Dinas station, just a five minute walk..
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Caernarfon Castle |
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King Edward intended this castle to be a Royal residence and seat of government for North Wales. The castle's symbolic status was emphasized when Edward made sure that his son, the first English Prince of Wales, was born there in 1284. In 1969, the castle gained worldwide fame as the setting for the investiture of HRH Prince Charles as Prince of Wales.
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Karting
Just 30 minutes away, Glasfryn Parc offers the thrill of outdoor karting (indoor karting is available in nearby Caernarfon). They also offer many other indoor and outdoor activities including bowling, quad biking, fishing, shooting and archery.
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Inigo Jones Slate Works |
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Founded in 1861 primarily to produce school writing slates, today the company produces all nature of craft and garden products. A tour of the works is available which has become a major tourist attraction.
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Cycling
Cycling tours can help you help you explore some of the hidden corners of the Snowdonia National Park and the surrounding area. Daily distances are well within your capabilities, allowing plenty of time for sightseeing or simply soaking up the scenery. The cycling is mainly along quiet country roads and cycle tracks and, wherever possible avoids strenuous climbs. When it does prove necessary to negotiate a climb, the view from the top will always be worth it!
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Snowdon Mountain Railway |
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Since 1896 visitors from around the world have travelled on Snowdon Mountain Railway. Trains travel to the Summit of Snowdon, which at 3,560ft (1085m), is the highest mountain in England and Wales, where the surrounding countryside boasts dramatic landscape and scenery. This unique railway is one of the most popular visitor attractions in North Wales.
Based on Victorian engineering Snowdon Mountain Railway is the only public rack and pinion railway in the United Kingdom.
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Penrhyn Castle |
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With magnificent views over Snowdonia, the castle has a unique furniture collection and the best private art collection in Wales. It has large gardens and grounds with a formal Victorian walled garden, a dolls museum, extensive Victorian kitchens, railway museum and adventure playground.
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Portmeirion |
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A unique village set on its own private peninsula on the southern shores of Snowdonia. It was created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 to demonstrate how a naturally beautiful place could be developed without spoiling it. Portmeirion is made up of about 50 buildings and surrounded by 70 acres of sub-tropical woodland gardens. On the main driveway is Castell Deudraeth, a Victorian mansion recently restored as a brasserie style restaurant and hotel.
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Buggy Riding
North Wales as you've never seen it before. Round lakes, rivers and waterfalls, over moors, mountain passes and through tunnels. Both on and off road you'll have the adventure of a lifetime. Tours from a few hours to a full day.
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Bodnant Garden |
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This is one of the most beautiful gardens in the UK, spanning some 80 acres and is situated above the River Conwy on ground looking across the valley towards the Snowdonia range. The upper garden around Bodnant Hall consists of the terraced gardens and informal lawns shaded by trees. The lower portion, known as the "Dell" is formed by the valley of the River Hiraethlyn and contains the Wild Garden.
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Llechwedd Slate Cavern |
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Board a train from the original slate slabbing mill and ride into an 1846 tunnel, entering through the side of the mountain and journey into the early Victorian past, seeing some spectacular caverns on the way. Visitors descend on Britain's steepest passenger railway, with a gradient of 1:1.8, to make the Deep Mine tour. The museum includes a village and pub.
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Welsh Mountain Zoo |
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The Welsh Mountain Zoo opened on 18 May 1963 - the realisation of a dream for the Zoo's founder, lifelong wildlife enthusiast and experienced naturalist, Robert Jackson. It now houses a huge array of mammals, birds and reptiles, including a selection of animals in the children’s farm area.
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Walking
Snowdonia is the best mountain walking venue in Southern Britain and has the largest area of wilderness south of Scotland. Its majestic hills can be difficult and dangerous. Our walks vary from classic routes to lesser known but no less wonderful day treks. The guides interpret landscape and history and get you back to the start point safely.
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