Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 46
Snowdon Mountain Railway (10 min) Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (23 min) 500ft-high zip line for mile-long rides with panoramic views of a slate quarry and local coastline. Menai Strait (22 min) Channel known for powerful, reversing tidal currents & whirlpools, with 2 bridges & many islands. Caernarfon Castle (13 min) Imposing World Heritage fortress by the river, offering a museum, exhibitions and family tickets. Dolbadarn Castle (11 min) Dog-friendly site housing the ruins a 13th-century tower fort, with info boards & countryside views. Llanberis Lake Railways (12 min) Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. National Slate Museum (12 min) Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. Snowdon (42 min) Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. Beaumaris Castle (28 min) Architecturally outstanding 13th-century castle with activities and events programme. National Trust - Penrhyn Castle (21 min) National Trust castle with painting collection, restored kitchens and an industrial railway museum. Anglesey Sea Zoo (29 min) A venue showing conservation in action, with a shark pool and live diving displays, plus a cafe. National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (24 min) Originating in 1470 and rebuilt in 1793, this waterfront mansion with art & gardens offers tours. Llyn Padarn (8 min) Scenic lake covering 800 acres, with trails & a 2-mi. glacial lake for swimming & sailing. GreenWood Family Park (12 min) Family activity centre with tunnels, mazes and trails for kids, plus magic shows and crafts. Menai Bridge (18 min) Road crossing with a pedestrian walkway, built by Thomas Telford in 1826 & illuminated at night. |