Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 38
Snowdon Mountain Railway (18 min) Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. Menai Bridge (5 min) Road crossing with a pedestrian walkway, built by Thomas Telford in 1826 & illuminated at night. National Slate Museum (20 min) Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (10 min) Originating in 1470 and rebuilt in 1793, this waterfront mansion with art & gardens offers tours. Britannia Bridge (3 min) Rebuilt to include a road in the 1970s, this 1800s railway bridge offers views of the Menai Straits. Snowdon (50 min) Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (17 min) 500ft-high zip line for mile-long rides with panoramic views of a slate quarry and local coastline. Aber Falls (28 min) Popular nature-preserve hike through meadow terrain to a waterfall surrounded by rocks & trees. Beaumaris Castle (9 min) Architecturally outstanding 13th-century castle with activities and events programme. GreenWood Family Park (11 min) Family activity centre with tunnels, mazes and trails for kids, plus magic shows and crafts. Llanberis Lake Railways (20 min) Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. Menai Strait (14 min) Channel known for powerful, reversing tidal currents & whirlpools, with 2 bridges & many islands. Anglesey Sea Zoo (15 min) A venue showing conservation in action, with a shark pool and live diving displays, plus a cafe. Caernarfon Castle (16 min) Imposing World Heritage fortress by the river, offering a museum, exhibitions and family tickets. National Trust - Penrhyn Castle (13 min) National Trust castle with painting collection, restored kitchens and an industrial railway museum. |