Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 42
Beaumaris Castle (18 min) Architecturally outstanding 13th-century castle with activities and events programme. Menai Strait (18 min) Channel known for powerful, reversing tidal currents & whirlpools, with 2 bridges & many islands. National Trust - Penrhyn Castle (18 min) National Trust castle with painting collection, restored kitchens and an industrial railway museum. Britannia Bridge (7 min) Rebuilt to include a road in the 1970s, this 1800s railway bridge offers views of the Menai Straits. Llyn Padarn (21 min) Scenic lake covering 800 acres, with trails & a 2-mi. glacial lake for swimming & sailing. National Slate Museum (25 min) Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. Llanberis Lake Railways (25 min) Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. Caernarfon Castle (21 min) Imposing World Heritage fortress by the river, offering a museum, exhibitions and family tickets. Ynys Llanddwyn (29 min) This tidal island features the ruins of St Dwynwen's Church, a lighthouse & views of Snowdonia. Snowdon (55 min) Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (7 min) Originating in 1470 and rebuilt in 1793, this waterfront mansion with art & gardens offers tours. Snowdon Mountain Railway (23 min) Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. Menai Bridge (10 min) Road crossing with a pedestrian walkway, built by Thomas Telford in 1826 & illuminated at night. GreenWood Family Park (15 min) Family activity centre with tunnels, mazes and trails for kids, plus magic shows and crafts. Anglesey Sea Zoo (7 min) A venue showing conservation in action, with a shark pool and live diving displays, plus a cafe. |