Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 52
The Smallest House In Great Britain (39 min) Minuscule former fisherman's residence, 1.8 metres wide and just 2 rooms, open April to October. Puffin Island (14 min) Once a vibrant puffin breeding ground, this small island is now a protected wildlife habitat. Red Wharf Bay (26 min) Natural area of sand beach amid scrub, rocks & scenic bay views plus lodgings & dining nearby. National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (24 min) Originating in 1470 and rebuilt in 1793, this waterfront mansion with art & gardens offers tours. Menai Strait (28 min) Channel known for powerful, reversing tidal currents & whirlpools, with 2 bridges & many islands. Plas Mawr (40 min) This charming 16th-century residence provides audio tours & is popular as a wedding venue. Snowdon Mountain Railway (32 min) Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. Beaumaris Castle (6 min) Architecturally outstanding 13th-century castle with activities and events programme. National Trust - Penrhyn Castle (27 min) National Trust castle with painting collection, restored kitchens and an industrial railway museum. GreenWood Family Park (25 min) Family activity centre with tunnels, mazes and trails for kids, plus magic shows and crafts. Great Orme (53 min) Limestone headland with trail & cablecar access, offering picturesque vistas, a cafe & a playground. Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (31 min) 500ft-high zip line for mile-long rides with panoramic views of a slate quarry and local coastline. Aber Falls (42 min) Popular nature-preserve hike through meadow terrain to a waterfall surrounded by rocks & trees. Conwy Castle (40 min) Impressively preserved 13th-century estuary fortress with scenic battlement views and a gift shop. Menai Bridge (16 min) Road crossing with a pedestrian walkway, built by Thomas Telford in 1826 & illuminated at night. |