Gwynedd

3 miles from Rhuddlan Castle

Castell Rhuddlan is a historically significant Edwardian castle featuring a unique concentric design with twin-towered gatehouses and a deep moat, located by the River Clwyd. Visitors can explore the extensive outdoor grounds, learn about medieval military engineering, and enjoy facilities including a gift shop and refreshments. The site is accessible, child-friendly, allows dogs on short leads, and offers seasonal open times with admission charges.

Near Llandudno

Llandudno is a major Victorian-era seaside resort town in Wales known for its extensive Victorian promenade, the limestone headland of Great Orme with tramway and cable car, and historic pier. Visitors can explore gardens, beaches, shopping streets, and enjoy cultural events such as the annual Victorian Carnival. The town offers diverse indoor and outdoor attractions suitable for all ages.

Located in Llandudno

Llandudno is a picturesque Victorian seaside town in Wales known for its beautiful Victorian promenade, historic pier, and the scenic Great Orme limestone headland with tramway and cable car attractions.

3 miles from Llanbedrog beach

Llanbedrog Beach is a popular sandy coastal destination on the Llŷn Peninsula known for its colorful beach huts, scenic woodland trails, and views over Cardigan Bay. The venue offers outdoor walks, beach activities, and nearby indoor café facilities, making it suitable for families and dog walkers alike.

2 miles from Capel Llugwy

Capel Lligwy is a ruined 12th-century medieval chapel located near Rhos Lligwy in Anglesey, Wales. Visitors can explore its historic stone walls and a unique 16th-century vaulted south chapel with an underground burial vault. The site is a protected Grade II listed building cared for by Cadw and open to the public as an outdoor historical monument.

2 miles from Gwrych Castle

Gwrych Castle is a Grade I listed castellated mansion in North Wales featuring owner-led tours, beautiful Romantic Movement landscape, and historical significance including wartime roles. Visitors can explore both indoor areas like Tan-yr-Ogo Lodge and outdoor grounds.

2 miles from Din Lligwy

Din Lligwy is an ancient Romano-British hut circle site on Anglesey featuring visible ruins of houses, barns, and workshops with substantial limestone foundations, set on a hill with panoramic views and historical significance from the Iron Age and Roman periods.

3 miles from Twtil, Castle Motte

Twtil, Castle Motte is a historic medieval earthen mound marking the site of Rhuddlan's first castle built in 1073. It is an outdoor site featuring the remains of timber fortifications and natural surroundings by the River Clwyd with nearby parking at Castell Rhuddlan.

2 miles from Plas Brondanw Gardens

Plas Brondanw is a Grade I-listed garden in Snowdonia National Park featuring Renaissance Italy-inspired architectural gardens, woodland walks, a folly tower with mountain views, and an on-site art gallery within the house. RHS Members gain free access on open days.

Near Dyfi Furnace

Dyfi Furnace is a restored 18th century charcoal-fired blast furnace in Ceredigion, Wales, situated near a waterfall on the River Einion. It showcases historical industrial heritage with an original waterwheel and offers an outdoor heritage experience of iron smelting history.

2 miles from Glyn Cywarch

Glyn Cywarch is a seventeenth-century Grade II*-listed gentry house in Snowdonia National Park, combining Renaissance architectural features with regional traditions. Visitors can tour the ground floor interiors and extensive gardens, experiencing exceptional historic craftsmanship and the estate's rich history.

Near Fort Belan

Fort Belan is an 18th-century fortress built in 1775, offering visitors tours of its historic military architecture, dockyard, and extensive grounds with panoramic views, reflecting its role in guarding the Menai Strait during wartime.

Located in Blaenau Ffestiniog

Blaenau Ffestiniog is a historic slate mining town in Gwynedd, North Wales, now thriving on tourism with attractions like the Ffestiniog Railway and Llechwedd Slate Caverns, surrounded by scenic mountain landscapes.

2 miles from Bodowyr

Bodowyr Burial Chamber is a Neolithic dolmen on Anglesey featuring a notable wedge-shaped capstone supported by upright stones, set in a farmer's field with distant mountain views. It offers visitors an outdoor archaeological experience with free access year-round except on specific holidays.

2 miles from Castell Caernarfon Tours

15 Oct, 29 Oct

A 45-minute introductory walking tour led by the site’s custodians explores the history and stories of Castell Caernarfon, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

2 miles from Plas Brondanw

Plas Brondanw is a garden and cultural venue in Snowdonia National Park featuring Grade I listed gardens inspired by Renaissance Italy. Visitors can explore sculptural garden rooms, woodland walks, and a folly tower with panoramic views. The house hosts an art gallery and cultural events, complemented by a café serving homemade local food during the season.

2 miles from Caernarfon Castle

Caernarfon Castle is a medieval fortress in Gwynedd, Wales, built largely in the late 13th century by Edward I as an administrative center and symbol of authority. It features extensive high medieval fortifications, polygonal towers, and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle is a major historic attraction with significant outdoor exploration of its walls and towers.

Near St Cybi's Well

St Cybi's Well is an ancient holy site nestled in trees with healing waters and pagan origins, featuring well chambers and a caretaker's cottage, accessible via a rugged causeway.

Located in Penmaenmawr

Penmaenmawr is a coastal town in Conwy, Wales, known for its rich prehistoric sites, historic quarrying industry, scenic mountain and coastal walks, and position partly within Snowdonia National Park.

2 miles from Tregwehelydd Standing Stone

This site features the splintered remains of an early Bronze Age standing stone located on a ridge, notable for its ancient fragmented condition and natural landscape setting.

2 miles from Llanbedrog

Llanbedrog is a village on the Llŷn peninsula in Gwynedd, Wales, known for its historic church, scenic headland, National Trust managed beach, and Plas Glyn-y-Weddw arts centre. Visitors can enjoy both outdoor natural beauty and indoor cultural experiences in this Welsh-speaking community.

Near Harlech Castle

Castell Harlech is a spectacular Edward I coastal castle in North Wales set on a rocky crag with classic defensive walls and a unique floating footbridge entrance. Visitors can explore historic battlements, enjoy scenic views of Snowdonia, visit an on-site exhibition, and access amenities including a gift shop and café.

Located in Tywyn

Tywyn is a small Welsh coastal town known for its historic centre around St Cadfan's Church, seaside resort attractions including a beach and promenade, and heritage railways like the Talyllyn Railway, offering scenic and cultural experiences.

2 miles from Cae'r Gors

Cae'r Gors is the childhood home of Welsh literary figure Kate Roberts, restored to reflect her early life in a quarrying community. Visitors can explore the cottage on guided tours, gaining insight into Welsh industrial heritage and the author's legacy.

2 miles from Presaddfed Chambered Tomb

Presaddfed Burial Chamber is a Neolithic ancient monument in Anglesey, Wales, featuring two chamber tombs accessible through a grassy field. The site offers an outdoor historical experience with well-preserved stone structures and free public entry managed by Cadw.

2 miles from Porthor

Porthor is a scenic beach on the Llŷn Peninsula known for its unique 'whistling sands' and excellent outdoor water activities like surfing and kayaking. It offers a beautiful coastline walk, a family-friendly environment, and convenient facilities including a café and electric vehicle charging.

2 miles from Ty Coch Water Mill

Ty Coch Water Mill is a unique early Victorian village carpenter workshop featuring traditional crafts of wheelwright, coffin making, and carpentry, fully operational and open for visits by appointment with no charge.

Near Caernarfon town walls

Caernarfon town walls are a remarkably intact medieval defensive circuit around the town of Caernarfon in North Wales, built from 1283 to 1292 alongside Caernarfon Castle. Visitors can explore the 734-meter long walls with eight towers and two gatehouses, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site managed by Cadw.

Located in Caernarfon

Caernarfon is a royal town and community in Gwynedd, Wales, known for its medieval castle and town walls, rich history, and vibrant cultural and food festivals. Located on the Menai Strait opposite Anglesey, it offers a walkable historic centre with museums, shopping, and dining.

2 miles from Welsh Mountain Zoo

Welsh Mountain Zoo is a 37-acre zoological garden near Colwyn Bay, Wales, offering visitors an outdoor wildlife experience with various animals including endangered species, family-friendly attractions such as a Children's Farm and Adventureland, and facilities like a Lemur Walkthrough and Gibbon Heights.

3 miles from Taith Hydrefol y Garddwr | The Gardener's Autumn Tour

12 Oct (next Monday)

A seasonal guided walk at Bodnant Garden explores autumn foliage and colour, with practical ideas and inspiration for bringing autumn interest into your own garden.

3 miles from Caer Gybi (fort)

Caer Gybi is a historic Roman fortlet in Holyhead, Anglesey with surviving defensive walls and towers, notable for its naval base history and the adjacent St Cybi's Church on the site.

3 miles from Cemlyn

Cemlyn Bay and lagoon is a protected natural site in Anglesey, North Wales, known for its brackish lagoon, important tern breeding colony, and rich maritime plant communities within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

2 miles from Penmon

Penmon is a historic village and promontory on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales, notable for its early Christian monastery, 12th-century Priory Church of St Seiriol, ancient crosses, dovecot, and an award-winning beach. Visitors can explore both indoor sites such as the priory church and dovecot as well as outdoor areas including the beach and scenic coastal paths with views of Snowdonia.

2 miles from Tŷ Newydd Chambered Tomb

Tŷ Newydd Burial Chamber is a Neolithic dolmen located on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales. It is an ancient megalithic burial site featuring a large cracked capstone resting on upright stones. The site was excavated in 1935 uncovering artifacts suggesting Bronze Age reuse. It remains an outdoor archaeological site managed by Cadw.

2 miles from Mawddach Valley Arthog Bog

Arthog Bog in the Mawddach Valley is a small wetland reserve known for its rich wildlife including rare flowers, butterflies, birds, and a one-mile nature trail linking with the Mawddach trail for circular walks. The reserve offers peaceful outdoor exploration but has no visitor centre or cafes on-site.

2 miles from Segontium

Segontium is a Roman fort located on the outskirts of Caernarfon in Gwynedd, North Wales, dating from AD 77-78. Visitors can explore extensive ruins of the stone fort including remains of the commander's house and bath house, with historical significance as a Roman military site defending the north Wales coast.

2 miles from Bodysgallen Hall

Bodysgallen Hall is a Grade I listed 17th-century manor house near Conwy, Wales, with medieval origins as a defensive tower. It features historic terraced gardens in Dutch style, woodland surroundings, and offers both indoor historic interiors and outdoor garden experiences as a National Trust property and hotel.

3 miles from Caer Lêb

Caer Lêb is an archaeological site on Anglesey featuring Roman and mediaeval earthwork fortifications and evidence of historic buildings. Visitors can explore the low-lying earthworks and surrounding landscape near the Afon Braint river, with parking nearby and free public access.

2 miles from Tŷ Mawr Standing Stone

Tŷ Mawr Standing Stone is a solitary and uniquely shaped Bronze Age monument located near Holyhead, standing about 2.7 meters tall in open fields. Visitors can explore this historic outdoor site free of charge throughout the year during daylight hours. The site requires care due to natural terrain and weather exposure.

2 miles from Gwydir Castle

Gwydir Castle is a historic Tudor fortified manor house from around 1500 in Conwy valley, Wales, featuring extensive gardens with ancient trees and Renaissance elements. Visitors can explore both restored indoor living spaces and outdoor landscaped gardens centered on a scenic, historic estate.

2 miles from Beaumaris Castle

Beaumaris Castle in Anglesey, Wales, is a ruined concentric castle renowned for its symmetrical and artistic military design dating from the late 13th and early 14th centuries. It features a moated outer ward with multiple towers, large gatehouses, and overlooks the Menai Strait. The site is managed by Cadw and is a significant UNESCO World Heritage Site attracting visitors interested in medieval castles and history.

2 miles from Capel Gwydir Uchaf

Gwydir Castle features a lavish private chapel built in 1673 by Sir Richard Wynn, renowned for its celestial painted ceiling and blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles. The chapel is open by appointment and offers an accessible visit near Llanrwst, within a scenic historic setting.

Near Dinas Dinlle

Dinas Dinlle is a prehistoric coastal hillfort from the Iron Age featuring a recently excavated roundhouse and offering dramatic coastal views towards the Yr Eifl mountains. Visitors can explore the steep hillfort and enjoy nearby food and amenities, with free access and parking available.

2 miles from Bodrhyddan Hall

Bodrhyddan Hall is a Grade I listed historic stately home in Denbighshire, Wales, set in formal Victorian gardens and woodland. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house with its historical collections, including an Egyptian mummy, and explore the beautiful gardens and grounds. The venue offers accessible facilities, a cafe, and activities suitable for children.

Located in Rhyl

Rhyl is a coastal town in North Wales known for its Victorian heritage, seaside attractions, cultural venues, and leisure facilities, offering a variety of experiences for tourists.

2 miles from Castell Bryn Gwyn

Castell Bryn Gwyn is a prehistoric Neolithic enclosure site featuring a circular clay and gravel bank with stone walls, located on the Isle of Anglesey. Its origins likely include religious sanctuary usage, with visible archaeological features from Neolithic through Roman times.

2 miles from Criccieth Castle

Castell Cricieth is a historic coastal castle ruin in Wales, built by notable Welsh princes and offering dramatic views over Cardigan Bay. Visitors can explore the outdoor ruins, enjoy exhibitions within the monument, and experience a scenic coastal visit with access to the castle grounds. Dogs on short leads are welcome, but the terrain is moderately challenging with steep steps and uneven surfaces.

Located in Cricieth

Criccieth is a picturesque seaside town in Gwynedd, Wales, known for its historic castle ruins, sandy beaches, annual fairs, and rich Welsh culture, offering a walkable town centre and scenic coastal experiences accessible by train and local public transport.

2 miles from Plasglasgwm

Plasglasgwm is a rare intact 16th-century Welsh farm holding offering historical house tours, self-catering accommodations including unique glamping options, and an on-site coffee shop. Visitors can explore the restored house, outbuildings, and grounds, with services available by appointment.

3 miles from GreenWood

GreenWood Forest Park in Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales, is a family-oriented amusement park featuring adventure playgrounds, innovative rides including the world's first people-powered roller coaster, and a solar-powered water ride. It offers outdoor fun and educational experiences with a focus on forest conservation.

3 miles from Teithiau cerdded tywysedig gwiwerod coch | Guided red squirrel walks 2026

10 Oct, 12 Oct…

Join a red squirrel ranger for a guided walk through Dairy Wood to learn about the red squirrels living at Plas Newydd, with the chance to spot them along the way.

2 miles from Capel Garmon

Capel Garmon is a village in Conwy, Wales, known for its Neolithic burial chamber, historic church site, scenic views over Snowdonia, and nearby museum artifacts. The village offers local holiday accommodations and a family-run pub.

Near Porthdinllaen

Porthdinllaen is a small coastal village on the Llŷn Peninsula in Wales, known for its natural harbour sheltered from northeast winds, historical significance as a fishing port and harbour of refuge, and its ownership by the National Trust. Visitors can enjoy scenic coastal views, a charming inn, and explore the surrounding natural environment.

2 miles from Bangor, Gwynedd

Bangor is a historic cathedral city in Gwynedd, Wales, known for its ancient cathedral, university, and scenic location on the Menai Strait. Visitors can explore both indoor cultural attractions like the cathedral and arts centre, as well as outdoor highlights including Garth Pier and coastal walks.

3 miles from Arddangosiad hollti llechi | Slate splitting demonstration

7–31 Oct (another 22 days)

Quarrymen from the National Slate Museum demonstrate the craft of splitting and dressing slate in the Stable Block at Penrhyn Castle. Demonstrations take place several times daily.

Located in Harlech

Harlech is a picturesque seaside resort in Gwynedd, Wales, known for its historic medieval castle, scenic coastal beach, and unique steep residential street. It offers cultural heritage, outdoor activities, and Welsh language traditions within Snowdonia National Park.

3 miles from Conwy

RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve is a transformed wetland habitat offering visitors nature trails, bird watching from hides, and a natural play area. It features accessible facilities including flat trails, a coffee shop with local food options, and family-friendly activities in a serene outdoor setting.

Located in Nefyn

Nefyn is a historic coastal town on the Llŷn Peninsula in Wales, noted for its sandy beach, rich maritime history, and archaeological sites including an Iron Age hillfort. It offers a charming walkable town centre popular with tourists.

3 miles from Dolwyddelan Castle

Castell Dolwyddelan is a historic Welsh mountain castle known for its commanding location in Snowdonia, association with Prince Llywelyn the Great, and distinctive mix of medieval and 19th-century restoration architecture. Visitors can explore the ruins outdoors year-round, with limited interior access in summer months.

2 miles from Penrhyn Castle

Penrhyn Castle is a grand 19th-century country house in Wales built in the Neo-Norman style, featuring historic interiors, extensive grounds, and an important art collection. It offers a combination of indoor and outdoor experiences including exhibitions on its historical ties to slavery and the slate industry, and a former railway museum.

2 miles from Din Dryfol

Din Dryfol is a Neolithic burial chamber on Anglesey, Wales, comprising remains of a passage grave erected in multiple phases about 5,000 years ago. The site features large stones and is maintained as a scheduled monument by Cadw.

Near Mysevin

Mysevin is a picturesque Regency house with tranquil gardens and a famous shell house, offering guided tours including lunch or Welsh tea, with opportunities for woodland and river walks in a serene setting in Denbighshire.

2 miles from Porth y Swnt

Porth y Swnt in Aberdaron offers a visitor centre with cultural and natural exhibitions about the Llŷn Peninsula, combined with coastal walks and beach access. The site provides accessible facilities including a level car park and accessible toilets, and hosts seasonal activities such as kayaking.

Near Barclodiad y Gawres Chambered Tomb

Barclodiad y Gawres Chambered Tomb is a prehistoric coastal monument on Anglesey featuring a reconstructed earthen mound with a passage leading to a cross-shaped chamber adorned with rare Neolithic carvings. Visitors can explore the site externally year-round with guided tours available in the summer.

2 miles from Conwy Castle

Castell Conwy is a magnificent medieval fortress in Wales, offering visitors extensive outdoor exploration of its well-preserved battlements, royal apartments, and town walls. Visitors can climb restored towers and enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding town and mountains. It is a significant historic site built by King Edward I and is part of a World Heritage Site.

Located in Conwy

Conwy is a historic walled market town in Wales famous for its medieval castle, town walls, suspension bridge, and preserved Elizabethan architecture, offering rich cultural heritage and picturesque riverside views.

3 miles from Mawddach Valley Coed Garth Gell

Mawddach Valley Coed Garth Gell is an ancient woodland and heathland nature reserve known for its rare mosses and diverse wildlife. Visitors can explore rugged nature trails with magnificent valley views and historical gold mining remains. The reserve offers a peaceful outdoor experience without on-site facilities or parking.

2 miles from Dolbadarn Castle

Castell Dolbadarn is a historic Welsh castle located in Snowdonia's Llanberis Pass, featuring a distinctive round tower and situated overlooking Llyn Padarn. Visitors can explore the outdoor site year-round, with access paths that include steps and natural terrain.

2 miles from Beaumaris Castle

Beaumaris Castle is a large medieval fortress on Anglesey, known for its nearly perfect symmetry and extensive defensive structures, including four rings of walls and a water-filled moat. Though never completed, it remains a striking example of Edward I's military architecture and is part of a designated World Heritage Site.

2 miles from Penarth Fawr

Penarth Fawr is an important medieval hall house in Gwynedd, Wales, built around 1476 featuring a remarkable medieval roof structure with a spere truss. The house exemplifies Perpendicular Gothic vernacular architecture, is a Grade I listed building, and managed by Cadw.

3 miles from Valley Wetlands

Valley Wetlands is a nature reserve and important habitat in Wales, known for its rare plants and diverse wetland birds. Visitors can explore nature trails, enjoy a natural viewpoint, and discover diverse wildlife in varied wetland habitats. The reserve is free to visit but has no indoor facilities, food outlets, or toilets on-site.

2 miles from Plas Newydd (Anglesey)

Plas Newydd is a historic Neo-Classical country house in Anglesey set within Grade I listed gardens and parkland, offering visitors both indoor museum experiences and outdoor scenic walks with views over the Menai Strait and Snowdonia. The house features significant art, including the largest mural by Rex Whistler, and a military museum. The estate also contains prehistoric burial chambers and extensive historic buildings, and is managed by the National Trust.

2 miles from Parkrun iau | Junior parkrun

11 Oct, 18 Oct…

A free weekly 2 km junior parkrun for children aged 4 to 14, who can run, jog or walk the course at their own pace. The route consists of two loops through the gardens, starting at the top and finishing by the house.

2 miles from Cymer Abbey

Cymer Abbey is a historic ruined Cistercian abbey near Llanelltyd, Gwynedd, Wales, featuring substantial remains of the medieval church and monastic buildings, set in a scenic riverside location and open to the public for outdoor exploration.

Located in Dolgellau

Dolgellau is a historic market town in Gwynedd, north-west Wales, known for its scenic countryside, outdoor activities like climbing Cadair Idris, rich cultural events, and significant heritage sites.

2 miles from Llys Rhosyr

Llys Rhosyr is the only court of the Welsh Princes with visible remains accessible to the public, recognized as a scheduled monument and maintained by Cadw, offering historical insight into medieval Welsh princes' secular settlement.

Near Dyffryn Ardudwy

Dyffryn Ardudwy is a village in Gwynedd, Wales known for its prehistoric chambered cairns, natural coastal scenery with sandy beaches and dunes, and historic sites including the Cors-y-Gedol mansion and burial chambers. The community offers outdoor exploration and family-friendly activities including youth camping.

Near Penrhosfeilw Standing Stones

The Penrhos Feilw Standing Stones are a pair of Bronze Age standing stones located on Holy Island, Anglesey. The stones are about 3 meters high, spaced 3 meters apart, and situated in an open grassy area with scenic coastal views. The site is a free-to-visit scheduled ancient monument with public access year-round except around Christmas and New Year.

3 miles from Plas Mawr

Plas Mawr is a Grade I listed Elizabethan townhouse in Conwy, North Wales, built between 1576 and 1585. It features rich Renaissance architectural details, original plasterwork with heraldic emblems, restored formal gardens, and serves as a museum with exhibition displays showcasing the social and architectural history of the period.

Near Morfa and Nant Bach

Morfa and Nant Bach in Gwynedd is a scenic coastal location known for its iconic sea stacks, natural beauty, and extensive walking opportunities including a circular coastal walk. Visitors can enjoy rich nature, history, and mountain views in a largely outdoor setting with free parking and accessible toilets available.

2 miles from Barclodiad y Gawres

Barclodiad y Gawres is a Neolithic burial chamber on Anglesey featuring decorated stones and carvings, accessible via a coastal path, offering a glimpse into prehistoric burial practices.

3 miles from Aberconwy House

Aberconwy House is a 15th century medieval merchant's house in Conwy, Wales, notable as one of the oldest dateable houses in the country. It is a Grade I listed building managed by the National Trust and operates as a museum showcasing timber-framed vernacular architecture.

3 miles from Bryn Celli Ddu

Bryn Celli Ddu is a Neolithic chambered tomb on Anglesey featuring a stone passage, burial chamber, and unique features such as a blueschist pillar and the 'Pattern Stone'. The site offers both indoor experiences inside the mound and outdoor exploration of ancient henge remains and surrounding landscape. It is open to the public for free and is significant for its archaeological and astronomical alignments.

2 miles from Gwisgo'n Ffansi / All Dressed Up

7–31 Oct (another 22 days)

An exhibition at Plas Newydd explores the 5th Marquess of Anglesey’s identity through clothing, theatrical costume and fancy dress. It includes five costumes worn in the film Madfabulous, displayed in a part of the house not previously included on the visitor route.

3 miles from Carneddau

The Carneddau is a prominent mountain range in Snowdonia, Wales, featuring some of the highest peaks in the country, wild ponies, lakes, and significant natural and archaeological heritage. It offers vast outdoor experiences in rugged mountain and valley landscapes.

3 miles from Llangybi, Gwynedd

Llangybi is a village in Gwynedd, Wales, known for its historic St Cybi's Church, a Grade II* listed building, and the Grade I listed holy well, Ffynnon Cybi, with ancient monuments and local folklore. Visitors can explore the outdoor historical and cultural features of the village.

3 miles from Penmon Dovecote

Penmon Dovecote is a historic outdoor monument featuring a large dovecote built around 1600, notable for its massive domed roof and internal stone pillar with a revolving ladder, offering visitors a glimpse into historic architecture and utility.

Located in Rhuddlan

Rhuddlan is a historic town in Denbighshire, Wales, known for its medieval castle ruins, archaeological significance, and picturesque location on the River Clwyd. It served as a seat of Welsh power and has a charming town center for visitors.

Located in Abergele

Abergele is a historic market town on the north coast of Wales, featuring notable Iron Age forts, the restored Gwrych Castle, and scenic coastal and hill views. It offers cultural heritage, walking opportunities, and has good rail connections.

3 miles from Trefignath

Trefignath is an ancient Neolithic chambered tomb site on Holy Island, Anglesey, featuring three successive burial chambers and a line of standing stones aligned to the winter solstice sunrise. Visitors can explore the open-air archaeological site with access via a short walk from a nearby car park. It is managed by Cadw and freely open to the public year-round except near Christmas and New Year.

Near Conwy town walls

Conwy Town Walls offer visitors a chance to walk along one of Europe's most complete medieval town walls, encircling the historic town with 21 towers and gateways. The outdoor experience includes stunning views of Conwy Castle, the estuary, and Snowdonia, but involves strenuous walking with steep steps and uneven surfaces. Entry is free, but dogs are not allowed due to safety concerns on the narrow walls.

2 miles from Capel Garmon Chambered Tomb

Capel Garmon Chambered Tomb is a well-preserved Neolithic burial chamber situated in north Wales, featuring a long passage to a triple burial chamber surrounded by an earthen mound, accessible only by a public footpath across farmland. It offers a unique archaeological site for outdoor exploration with careful attention to safety due to natural terrain and farming activity.

2 miles from Penmon Priory, Cross and St Seiriol’s Well

Penmon Priory, Cross and St Seiriol’s Well is an important historic site with origins back to the 6th century, featuring a 10th-century carved church cross and a nearby 15th-century dovecote. Visitors can explore both indoor heritage buildings and outdoor grounds in a serene setting.

3 miles from Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant

Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant is a small historic house museum in North Wales, known as the birthplace of William Morgan, the first translator of the Bible into Welsh. Visitors can explore the restored 16th-century cottage and view a unique collection of Welsh Bibles.

2 miles from Plas yn Rhiw

Plas yn Rhiw is a historic early 17th-century Tudor/Georgian manor house with terraced gardens and extensive woodland located in Gwynedd, Wales. Visitors can explore both the carefully restored indoor manor and the outdoor gardens and woodlands with scenic coastal views, embodying centuries of Welsh history.

Near Bodnant Garden

Bodnant Garden is a large National Trust hillside garden in Conwy, Wales, renowned for its extensive plant collections, historic terraces, woodland areas, and the longest Laburnum arch in the UK. Visitors can explore formal gardens, riverside areas, and woodland with a variety of rare plants and trees.

Near Sgrôl Migneint: Stori wedi’i chreu’n gymunedol | The Migneint Scroll: A community-made story

7 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)

An exhibition of a community-created textile artwork following the Afon Conwy from its source on the Migneint to the sea. Made from panels created by local people, including schoolchildren, the scroll celebrates the river, its communities, landscapes and wildlife.

3 miles from Craflwyn and Beddgelert

Craflwyn and Beddgelert in Snowdonia offer scenic outdoor experiences including wooded valleys, lakes, mountain walks, and legendary sites like Dinas Emrys with its dragon myth. The area features walking trails for all abilities, including an accessible walk, and visitor facilities with food nearby in the village of Beddgelert. It's a family friendly outdoor destination steeped in Welsh legend and natural beauty.

3 miles from Gweithdy Torch Hydrefol gyda Floverly | Autumn Wreath Workshop with Floverly

16 Oct (next Friday)

A hands-on autumn wreath-making workshop led by floral artist Kris of Floverly. Participants use seasonal foliage, natural materials and decorative elements to create a wreath to take home.

Located in Porthmadog

Porthmadog is a historic coastal market town in Gwynedd, Wales, known for its slate-exporting heritage, cultural attractions, and proximity to Snowdonia National Park. It offers a walkable town centre, access to heritage railways, beaches, nature reserves, and outdoor activities like climbing and cycling.

3 miles from Cors Ddyga

RSPB Cors Ddyga is a significant lowland wetland nature reserve in Wales, hosting rare plants and various bird species with accessible trails for wildlife observation, including a dog-free visitor trail suitable for children.

3 miles from Hafotty

Hafotty is a small classic medieval hall house on Anglesey dating back to the 14th century, known for its significant historic architecture and well-preserved medieval interior features including fireplaces and family motifs. It remains a privately owned historic attraction under Cadw care, occasionally open to the public.

Located in Llanrwst

Llanrwst is a historic market town in Conwy, Wales, known for its wool trade heritage, notable historic buildings, and proximity to Snowdonia, making it a charming destination for cultural and scenic tourism.

2 miles from Penrhyn Castle and Garden

Penrhyn Castle is a vast neo-Norman castle in Gwynedd with rich interiors, extensive gardens, and parkland. Visitors can explore the opulent interiors, Victorian kitchens, woodland play areas, and enjoy on-site cafés and a shop. The site tells the history of the Pennant family and the local slate industry, with family-friendly outdoor trails and themed exhibitions.

2 miles from Bryn Celli Ddu Chambered Tomb

Bryn Celli Ddu Chambered Tomb is a famous Neolithic prehistoric site on Anglesey featuring an ancient chambered tomb beneath a large mound and an earlier henge enclosure. Visitors can explore the outdoor monument and witness the unique summer solstice light alignment along the tomb's passage. Guided tours are available seasonally from May to August.

Located in Amlwch

Amlwch is a port town in Anglesey, Wales, known for its rich copper mining and shipbuilding history, offering coastal walks, museums, and a restored harbour area.

3 miles from Conwy Suspension Bridge

Conwy Suspension Bridge is a historic and architecturally significant pedestrian suspension bridge in Conwy, Wales, built by Thomas Telford in the 19th century and now managed by the National Trust. It offers visitors a chance to experience one of the earliest suspension bridges in the world adjacent to Conwy Castle.

3 miles from Castell y Bere

Castell y Bere is a ruined 13th-century Welsh castle located near Llanfihangel-y-pennant in Gwynedd, Wales. Built by Llywelyn the Great, it offers visitors a historic outdoor experience exploring the remains of a medieval fortress with distinctive apsidal towers and a dramatic history tied to Welsh and English conflicts. The site is maintained by Cadw and open to the public as a tourist attraction.

3 miles from Ysbyty Ifan

Ysbyty Ifan is a small historic village in Conwy, Wales, known for its medieval Knights of St John hospital and its location on ancient pilgrimage routes. The area features a large National Trust estate with natural moorlands and river valleys, ideal for walking and outdoor activities. The village also offers amenities such as a primary school, rugby pitch, and children's playground, reflecting a family-friendly community.