Melin Y Wig
This charming cottage in Brynrefail offers a peaceful and stylish retreat for up to six guests with three bedrooms, a warm living area featuring a woodburner, and easy access to walking trails in the scenic North Wales countryside.
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.
This charming cottage in Brynrefail offers a peaceful and stylish retreat for up to six guests with three bedrooms, a warm living area featuring a woodburner, and easy access to walking trails in the scenic North Wales countryside.
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.
A charming and homely detached cottage set all on one level with countryside views and a mature garden, located in a rural area near Snowdonia National Park.
A luxurious barn conversion located in the village of Llanddoged with scenic valley and mountain views, featuring a cosy atmosphere and suitable for families and pets.
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.
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.
Riversong is a cosy pet-friendly two-bedroom retreat in Trelawnyd, North Wales, offering a peaceful and private setting with modern amenities and a garden, suitable as a base for exploring local outdoor attractions.
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.
A detached barn conversion with tasteful farmhouse style overlooking Welsh countryside, offering level access throughout and a warm, homely atmosphere in a rural setting.
Derwen Cross features a well-preserved medieval preaching cross with detailed Christian carvings and nearby historic church elements, open year-round for external viewing.
This traditional cottage offers delightful views of Snowdonia and is situated in a quiet corner of Anglesey near Penmon Point and Llanddona beach, featuring a woodburner and an enclosed garden.
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.
A spacious and family-friendly holiday bungalow located in a quiet area of Rhyl within less than 2 miles from the beach, offering ground floor accommodation with two bedrooms and a bathroom, suitable for up to 4 guests and a pet, with private parking and a back garden with sitting-out area.
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.
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.
Little Orme Cottage is a pet-friendly coastal holiday home on the North Wales coastline accommodating up to 6 guests, featuring wheelchair accessibility, a private enclosed garden with patio and sea views, and private parking on site.
This accommodation is an alpine style lodge set in a private rural location on a working sheep farm with countryside views, featuring an open plan living area and a contemporary decking space with access to surrounding natural scenery.
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.
A charming cottage in a peaceful rural setting near Llanllechid, Wales, offering countryside views and a private hot tub, with all accommodation on the ground floor and suitable for families or groups.
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.
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.
This detached log cabin is situated in a rural farm setting in North Wales close to beaches and outdoor activities, offering a cosy and private retreat with its own hot tub and enclosed garden.
This single-storey, characterful barn conversion is situated 3½ miles from the beach in an idyllic countryside location with scenic views and great walking opportunities from the door.
This detached single-storey bungalow is located close to a sandy beach and family attractions in Rhyl, offering a family-friendly and baby/toddler-friendly environment with ground floor living and an enclosed garden.
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.
Traditional farmhouse set in the Welsh countryside with scenic views of the Conwy estuary and Snowdonia mountain range, featuring spacious interiors and extensive grounds.
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.
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.
Smitten Cottage is a detached, spacious holiday home located on a quiet residential cul-de-sac near the beach and Rhyl town centre, ideal for families and guests seeking a comfortable coastal retreat with nearby amenities and outdoor activities.
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.
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.
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.
A homely detached cottage situated in an elevated position near the village of Penmachno with countryside views, cozy traditional Welsh features, and access to outdoor activities including bike trails and walks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Moriah is a ground-floor accommodation set in a peaceful and scenic location near the coast and mountains, featuring contemporary interiors and countryside views.
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.
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.
This homely Cottage Apartment on the lower ground floor in Llandudno offers a cosy and comfortable stay with modern amenities and is well-situated for exploring the local coastal and countryside attractions.
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.
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.
Ty Gwyn Park is a family-run coastal park on the North Wales Coast offering direct step-free access to the Wales Coastal Path and nearby beach, with a focus on conservation and wildlife friendly planting.
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.
This three-bedroom property in Deganwy offers a cosy and homely atmosphere close to shops, bars, and a marina, featuring an enclosed garden and private parking.
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.
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.
This Grade II listed former Toll House cottage is located on the edge of Snowdonia National Park and offers a historic and scenic setting within walking distance of local amenities and pubs.
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.
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.
This family-friendly cottage in Llysfaen offers a cosy and peaceful rural retreat with scenic countryside views and extensive grounds, suitable for groups up to ten guests including pets.
Gaz is a wheelchair-accessible six-berth caravan in Rhyl with an open plan living space, two twin bedrooms, and a double sofa bed, designed for a relaxing family seaside break with comfort and accessibility features.
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.
Capel Y Ffynnon is a stylish and luxuriously furnished former chapel conversion located in a rural setting near Llandudno, featuring spacious living areas with countryside and distant sea views, ideal for families and multi-generational groups.
Sandy Shores Lodge in Towyn is a cosy two-bedroom lodge for up to six guests, located close to the beach with an on-site car park and outdoor patio, ideal for a relaxing stay with access to outdoor activities and nearby coastal trails.
A detached single storey cottage situated 1000 feet above sea level offering views of rolling hills and mountains, with plentiful public footpaths nearby for walkers, located within a smallholding grounds in a peaceful rural area.
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.
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.
A beautifully renovated stylish detached barn set in peaceful countryside surroundings with scenic views and a courtyard garden, ideal for a romantic break and exploration of nearby natural attractions.
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.
A cosy one-bedroom ground floor cottage with stunning countryside views in North Wales, offering a peaceful rural setting ideal for exploring the Snowdonia area.
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.
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.
Fronisaf is a cosy countryside cottage in North Wales with a peaceful atmosphere, countryside views, and a private balcony, suitable for couples or solo travellers seeking a restful retreat with accessibility features.