| a glass-enclosed restaurant and traditional dining room serve a mix of british, french and mediterranean cuisine. some have bay windows, seating areas and sea views. family rooms add bunk beds. with views of bangor pier and the menai strait, this classic hotel is a mile from bangor railway station and 2 miles from penrhyn castle. quaint, warmly decorated rooms feature en suite bathrooms, tea and coffeemaking equipment, tvs and internet access. there are also 2 bars. free amenities include breakfast, parking and wi-fi in public areas. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 36
Llanberis Lake Railways (23 min)
Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. GreenWood Family Park (15 min)
Family activity centre with tunnels, mazes and trails for kids, plus magic shows and crafts. Snowdon Mountain Railway (21 min)
Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. Aber Falls (26 min)
Popular nature-preserve hike through meadow terrain to a waterfall surrounded by rocks & trees. National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (19 min)
Originating in 1470 and rebuilt in 1793, this waterfront mansion with art & gardens offers tours. Menai Bridge (9 min)
Road crossing with a pedestrian walkway, built by Thomas Telford in 1826 & illuminated at night. National Slate Museum (22 min)
Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. Red Wharf Bay (28 min)
Natural area of sand beach amid scrub, rocks & scenic bay views plus lodgings & dining nearby. Menai Strait (10 min)
Channel known for powerful, reversing tidal currents & whirlpools, with 2 bridges & many islands. Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (15 min)
500ft-high zip line for mile-long rides with panoramic views of a slate quarry and local coastline. Beaumaris Castle (19 min)
Architecturally outstanding 13th-century castle with activities and events programme. Caernarfon Castle (21 min)
Imposing World Heritage fortress by the river, offering a museum, exhibitions and family tickets. National Trust - Penrhyn Castle (6 min)
National Trust castle with painting collection, restored kitchens and an industrial railway museum. Pili Palas Nature World (13 min)
Small, hands-on zoo aimed at kids with meerkat, bug and butterfly enclosures, plus indoor play zone. Snowdon (52 min)
Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. | 
