Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 45
Llyn Padarn (25 min) Scenic lake covering 800 acres, with trails & a 2-mi. glacial lake for swimming & sailing. Pili Palas Nature World (13 min) Small, hands-on zoo aimed at kids with meerkat, bug and butterfly enclosures, plus indoor play zone. Anglesey Sea Zoo (14 min) A venue showing conservation in action, with a shark pool and live diving displays, plus a cafe. Beaumaris Castle (22 min) Architecturally outstanding 13th-century castle with activities and events programme. GreenWood Family Park (19 min) Family activity centre with tunnels, mazes and trails for kids, plus magic shows and crafts. Britannia Bridge (11 min) Rebuilt to include a road in the 1970s, this 1800s railway bridge offers views of the Menai Straits. Ynys Llanddwyn (36 min) This tidal island features the ruins of St Dwynwen's Church, a lighthouse & views of Snowdonia. Caernarfon Castle (24 min) Imposing World Heritage fortress by the river, offering a museum, exhibitions and family tickets. Snowdon Mountain Railway (27 min) Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (12 min) Originating in 1470 and rebuilt in 1793, this waterfront mansion with art & gardens offers tours. National Trust - Penrhyn Castle (21 min) National Trust castle with painting collection, restored kitchens and an industrial railway museum. Menai Strait (22 min) Channel known for powerful, reversing tidal currents & whirlpools, with 2 bridges & many islands. Llanberis Lake Railways (29 min) Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. Menai Bridge (13 min) Road crossing with a pedestrian walkway, built by Thomas Telford in 1826 & illuminated at night. National Slate Museum (28 min) Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. |