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.

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Plas Isaf

Plas Isaf is a detached cottage set in the foothills of Snowdonia near Betws Garmon, offering panoramic mountain views and a tranquil natural setting perfect for families or groups seeking peace and nature immersion.

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 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.

Heritage Lodge

This is a detached, four-bedroom period style property located centrally near the beach and town in North Wales, offering a peaceful and family-friendly environment with enclosed grounds and private parking.

Pheasant Fields

Pheasant Fields is a detached holiday home located in the rural village of Lloc, offering spacious accommodation with traditional and modern features, set on a substantial plot with views over open countryside and close to coastal resorts and local attractions.

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.

The Barn at Gelli Newydd

The Barn at Gelli Newyd is a stylish and homely barn retreat in Snowdonia set in scenic countryside with extensive outdoor and walking opportunities, suitable for families and groups, with private parking, a hot tub, and pet-friendly policy.

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.

Near 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.

2 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

Y Beudy

This spacious detached barn conversion in a rural setting offers accommodation for up to 14 guests with seven bedrooms, including accessible features such as wheelchair access and a lift connecting all floors. It includes a games room, playroom, sun room with balcony, and private grounds with children-friendly facilities and a private hot tub.

3 miles from Derwen Cross

Derwen Cross features a well-preserved medieval preaching cross with detailed Christian carvings and nearby historic church elements, open year-round for external viewing.

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.

Located in Prestatyn

Prestatyn is a coastal town in Denbighshire, Wales, known for its seaside resort charms, historical sites including Roman baths, and vibrant annual events like flower shows and carnivals.

Hafodty

Hafodty is an elegant stone-built farmhouse in an elevated position in the Conwy Valley, renovated to offer a peaceful rural retreat with extensive countryside and coast views, suitable for families or groups with flexible sleeping arrangements and gardens.

3 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.

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.

Near 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.

Near 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.

Y Ddol

Y Ddol is a private spacious cottage situated on the banks of the River Aled in the Welsh countryside, offering a peaceful and scenic setting in the village of Llansannan with spacious rooms and an enclosed garden.

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.

Clawdd Gwyn

A detached cottage near Llanrwst in North Wales offering a luxury and family-friendly stay with three ensuite bedrooms, two living areas, and a large garden with patio and private parking, located close to local attractions and outdoor activities.

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.

Bryn Euryn Cottage

A 400 year old white-washed semi-detached holiday cottage located half a mile from the beach and opposite a nature reserve, offering sea views from the double bedrooms and a peaceful setting with garden and patio areas.

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 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.

Located in Caerwys

Caerwys is a small historic market town and community in Flintshire, Wales, known for its conservation area, historic church, and cultural heritage including important Welsh eisteddfodau and links to Philadelphia.

Ty Fynnon Cottage

A spacious and modern detached house suitable for eight guests, located near the coast and mountains with scenic views including a private garden and hot tub, pet friendly and offering a peaceful family-friendly retreat close to outdoor activities and a private fishing lake.

Snowdon Retreat Villa

Snowdon Retreat Villa is a stylish three-floor property located in the seaside town of Llandudno with six bedrooms and four bathrooms, suitable for families or groups, and featuring front and rear gardens for outdoor enjoyment, sauna access, and close proximity to the Victorian promenade and beach.

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.

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 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.

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.

Cozee Stays

Cozee Stays is a holiday caravan located on the North Wales coast in Rhyl that accommodates eight guests and welcomes pets. It offers a cosy environment with three bedrooms and various family-friendly amenities. The caravan is situated near the beach and provides a scenic coastal retreat with an enclosed terrace and outdoor space for guests.

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 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.

Country Comforts

Country Comforts is a spacious holiday caravan in the North Wales countryside that accommodates up to eight guests and offers a rural setting near the village of Llanfwrog, Ruthin, with scenic views and shared on-site leisure facilities.

2 miles from Nantclwyd y Dre

Nantclwyd y Dre is a unique historic house and garden in Ruthin offering over 500 years of history with exhibits from medieval to Victorian times, step-free gardens with scenic views, and activities for children including trails and a bat observation cam. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside and in the gardens.

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.

3 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.

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.

Olveston

Olveston is a spacious holiday home in the seaside town of Llandudno designed for groups and families, offering six bedrooms and four bathrooms with a pet-friendly environment and a private garden.

Rhiw Farmhouse

This spacious farmhouse is located high above Rowen Village in Snowdonia National Park and offers breathtaking mountain views, direct access to the Carneddau Mountains, and a tranquil setting ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and larger groups.

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.

3 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.

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.

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.

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.