Welsh Mountain Zoo

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Near 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 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.

2 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

Near 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.

Near 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.

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.

Near 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.

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 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.

Near 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 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 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 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.

Near 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.

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.

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 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.

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 Dee Estuary Point Of Ayr

Point of Ayr is a remote coastal nature reserve in Wales known for its diverse wildlife habitats including beach, dunes, shingle, and saltmarsh. Visitors can enjoy nature trails, bird watching from an open-backed hide, and views across the Dee Estuary. Dogs are allowed on footpaths, and the reserve is accessible via level, surfaced paths. There are no toilets or cafes on site.

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.

3 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 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 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 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 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.

3 miles from Maen Achwyfan

Maen Achwyfan is a historic 10th/11th century stone wheel-cross near Whitford, Flintshire, notable as the tallest of its kind in Britain, featuring intricate Celtic and figurative carvings. It is an outdoor monument and a scheduled historic site maintained by Cadw.

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.

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.

Near 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 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.

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.

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.

Near 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.

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 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 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.

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.

Near 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.

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 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.

2 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.

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 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 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.

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.

3 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.

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.

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.

Near Denbigh Friary

Denbigh Friary is the ruins of a 14th-century Carmelite monastery located in the valley of the River Clwyd near Denbigh, Wales, featuring historic medieval architectural remains such as choir and nave walls.

3 miles from Denbigh Town Walls

Denbigh Town Walls are medieval fortifications including towers and gates built around 1285, with accessible wall walks available by key during open hours, showcasing historic defenses and siege history.