Gwynedd

Near 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 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.

Near 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.

Near 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.

2 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 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.

Near 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 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.

2 miles from 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.

2 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.

2 miles from Ynys Hir

Ynys-hir is a large nature reserve in Powys, Wales, offering diverse habitats such as woodlands, saltmarsh, peat bogs, and wet grasslands. It features multiple walking trails, a visitor centre with a café, a picnic area, and bird hides, making it ideal for wildlife watching, especially birds and other native animals. Dogs are not allowed except assistance dogs, and some accessibility features are available with prior contact. The reserve charges an entry fee for non-members and offers activities suitable for children.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Near 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 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.

Located in Bethesda

Bethesda is a historic Welsh-speaking town in Gwynedd renowned for its slate quarrying heritage, scenic location on the edge of Snowdonia, and cultural landmarks including chapels and community arts venues. The town offers outdoor activities such as Europe's longest zipline at Penrhyn Quarry and remains a vibrant centre for Welsh language and music.

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.

2 miles from 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.

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 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.

3 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.

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.

2 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.

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.

3 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.

Near 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 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.

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.

3 miles from 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.

Near 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 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 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 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.

Near Holyhead Mountain Prehistoric Village

Holyhead Mountain Prehistoric Village is a well-preserved prehistoric agricultural settlement featuring stone hut foundations set in a scenic mountainside location with expansive sea views. Visitors can explore the outdoor ruins and enjoy a 360° digital reconstruction to better imagine life in the past.

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 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.

Near 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.

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.

3 miles from Beddgelert

Beddgelert is a scenic village located in the Snowdonia area of Gwynedd, Wales, known for its historic stone bridge, proximity to natural features like Glaslyn gorge and Moel Hebog mountain, and cultural links including the Rupert Bear stories and the Welsh Highland Railway.

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.

Near 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.

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 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.

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.

2 miles from Hafoty Medieval House

Hafoty Medieval House is a historic 14th-century building that can currently only be viewed from the outside. It features medieval architecture with a history of timber and stone construction and is set in a rural environment with natural terrain. The site is free to visit but has limited accessibility and no indoor tours at present.

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.

Near 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.

2 miles from Pont Minllyn

Pont Minllyn is a 17th-century packhorse bridge in Gwynedd, Wales, recognized as a Grade II listed building and scheduled monument. Visitors can view this historic stone bridge spanning the River Dyfi from nearby footbridges and platforms, highlighting its architectural delicacy and historical significance.

3 miles from Caer y Twr

Caer y Twr is an ancient Iron Age hillfort located on Holyhead Mountain in Anglesey, Wales, featuring visible stone ramparts, the remains of a historic tower, and nearby ancient enclosed huts, offering visitors a scenic outdoor historical site.

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.

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 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 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.

3 miles from South Stack

South Stack is a nature reserve on Anglesey featuring rugged sea cliffs that serve as a vital breeding ground for seabirds such as Guillemots, Razorbills, and Puffins. Visitors can explore both outdoor coastal trails and the indoor visitor centre and Ellin's Tower, which offers panoramic views. Facilities include a café, shop, accessible toilets, picnic areas, and binocular hire, making it welcoming for families and wheelchair users. Dogs are allowed on the reserve but not inside the café, and parking is available with charges.

Near 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.

3 miles from Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens

Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens on the Isle of Anglesey offers restored scenic gardens with unique features such as a walled garden, secluded valley, river and waterfalls, attracting plant enthusiasts with unusual plants and extensive hydrangea varieties.

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.

2 miles from 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.

3 miles from Gweithdy Gosodiad Canol Hydrefol gyda Floverly | Autumn Centrepiece Workshop with Floverly

15 Oct (next Thursday)

Create an autumn floral table centrepiece using seasonal flowers and foliage inspired by Bodnant Garden. A floral artist guides participants through the activity, and they can take their finished centrepiece home.

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.

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.

2 miles from 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.

Near 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.

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.

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 Castell y Bere

Castell y Bere is a historic Welsh fortress built in 1221 by Llywelyn the Great, situated on a rocky outcrop in the Dysynni Valley. Visitors can explore the outdoor castle ruins and enjoy its striking medieval architecture and commanding natural setting. The site features challenging terrain and offers an evocative experience of native Welsh castles, with free entry year-round during daylight hours.

2 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.

3 miles from Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens

Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens is a historic garden under restoration on the Isle of Anglesey featuring three distinct gardens including a walled garden, a secret valley with waterfalls, and an upper woodland garden with historical features. Visitors can enjoy restored parkland with accessible facilities and a cafe, offering a mainly outdoor natural and historic experience.

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.