Tyr Twyni guidebook
Beaches
Family friendly and sometimes dog friendly beaches within easy driving distance of Tyr Twyni
Abersoch Beach is probably the most popular beach in the area. Its sheltered position makes it ideal for bathers and watersports lovers alike, though there is no lifeguard cover. Its easterly aspect means it faces the mountains of west Wales and St Tudwal's Islands giving spectacular views.
The beach is considered to be safe with no severe currents or rips in normal conditions. A motor boat exclusion zone provides a secure area for bathers. Speed restrictions are enforced near to the beach marked by a series of yellow buoys.
International sailing events are held from this beach providing a wonderful spectacle. A large number of yachts are moored in the bay during the summer months. The beach is also popular with powerboat users and windsurfers. The prevailing south-westerly wind blows cross-shore here which is ideal for windsurfers. There are no waves for surfers to be found here, rough water conditions occur when the wind blows from an easterly quarter.
Paddle around the harbour to the north and you get to Quarry Beach which is quieter with lovely safe swimming. You can take pleasure boat trips from Abersoch to St Tudwal's to see seals and bottlenose dolphins.
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Abersoch
Abersoch Beach is probably the most popular beach in the area. Its sheltered position makes it ideal for bathers and watersports lovers alike, though there is no lifeguard cover. Its easterly aspect means it faces the mountains of west Wales and St Tudwal's Islands giving spectacular views.
The beach is considered to be safe with no severe currents or rips in normal conditions. A motor boat exclusion zone provides a secure area for bathers. Speed restrictions are enforced near to the beach marked by a series of yellow buoys.
International sailing events are held from this beach providing a wonderful spectacle. A large number of yachts are moored in the bay during the summer months. The beach is also popular with powerboat users and windsurfers. The prevailing south-westerly wind blows cross-shore here which is ideal for windsurfers. There are no waves for surfers to be found here, rough water conditions occur when the wind blows from an easterly quarter.
Paddle around the harbour to the north and you get to Quarry Beach which is quieter with lovely safe swimming. You can take pleasure boat trips from Abersoch to St Tudwal's to see seals and bottlenose dolphins.
Head down to Llanbedrog beach in North Wales, a great sheltered sandy cove that’s perfect for families with little explorers.
Bring along the entire family, including the 4-legged members, because Llanbedrog Beach is a great dog-friendly spot all year long. If you’ve got little water babies, the blue sea here is quite shallow, so it’s perfect for a paddle! Bring along your bucket and spade too and get digging to make awesome castles.
Sheltered sandy cove
Dogs welcome all year
Great for walking
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Llanbedrog Beach
Head down to Llanbedrog beach in North Wales, a great sheltered sandy cove that’s perfect for families with little explorers.
Bring along the entire family, including the 4-legged members, because Llanbedrog Beach is a great dog-friendly spot all year long. If you’ve got little water babies, the blue sea here is quite shallow, so it’s perfect for a paddle! Bring along your bucket and spade too and get digging to make awesome castles.
Sheltered sandy cove
Dogs welcome all year
Great for walking
This is the beach right in front of your holiday house! With a trip to Pwllheli beach, you’ll get not only one, but two great seasides to explore! Head down to South beach if you’re looking for a shingle beach, or go over to Glan-Y-Mor for a more sandy experience.
Bring along your bucket and spade and get digging, because there’s plenty of space on the sandy side of Pwllheli beach to build some awesome castles. If you prefer shingle beaches, why not try to find a nice flat stone and teach your little ones how to skim stones? Or maybe you can both try to learn together!
Two great beaches
Dogs allowed on certain parts of the beach all year
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Pwllheli
This is the beach right in front of your holiday house! With a trip to Pwllheli beach, you’ll get not only one, but two great seasides to explore! Head down to South beach if you’re looking for a shingle beach, or go over to Glan-Y-Mor for a more sandy experience.
Bring along your bucket and spade and get digging, because there’s plenty of space on the sandy side of Pwllheli beach to build some awesome castles. If you prefer shingle beaches, why not try to find a nice flat stone and teach your little ones how to skim stones? Or maybe you can both try to learn together!
Two great beaches
Dogs allowed on certain parts of the beach all year
Looking for a great beach for your little explorers? Nefyn beach in North Wales is a fantastic little gem of a beach, with golden shores and bright blue water, you’ll have a whale of a time!
Wondering what the best way to dry off after splashing about and paddling in the sea? Get out your bucket and spade and get digging, because there’s plenty of sand to build awesome castles with after you’ve explored the sea.
Great sandy beach
Sheltered beach, so perfect for a dip
Dogs allowed on certain parts of the beach
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Nefyn
Looking for a great beach for your little explorers? Nefyn beach in North Wales is a fantastic little gem of a beach, with golden shores and bright blue water, you’ll have a whale of a time!
Wondering what the best way to dry off after splashing about and paddling in the sea? Get out your bucket and spade and get digging, because there’s plenty of sand to build awesome castles with after you’ve explored the sea.
Great sandy beach
Sheltered beach, so perfect for a dip
Dogs allowed on certain parts of the beach
Hells Mouth Beach, or Porth Neigwl, attracts thousands of surfers every year, and is also a popular spot with families. It sits between the headlands of Mynydd Cilan and Mynydd Penarfynydd, close to the tip of the peninsula, with a lovely 4 mile stretch of unbroken shoreline. It lives up to its name when the surf is up, but in better weather, it's a perfect crescent of sand and clear blue sea that is perfect for a traditional day out at the beach.
The beach is mainly sand, with some medium and large pebbles, backed by sand dunes and cliffs, making it a great place for a walk, or just to lay back and relax.Hell's Mouth rarely becomes crowded due to its size, although it does get pretty busy during the Wakeboard festival in July!You do need to be a strong swimmer to enjoy the water here, making it great for surfing, but not for inexperienced swimmers. Keep an eye out for Harbour porpoises and Bottlenose dolphins!
There is a small car park that is free to use, but the nearest facilities can be found at Llanengan, or Abersoch, which is only 2.5 miles away.
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Porth Neigwl
Hells Mouth Beach, or Porth Neigwl, attracts thousands of surfers every year, and is also a popular spot with families. It sits between the headlands of Mynydd Cilan and Mynydd Penarfynydd, close to the tip of the peninsula, with a lovely 4 mile stretch of unbroken shoreline. It lives up to its name when the surf is up, but in better weather, it's a perfect crescent of sand and clear blue sea that is perfect for a traditional day out at the beach.
The beach is mainly sand, with some medium and large pebbles, backed by sand dunes and cliffs, making it a great place for a walk, or just to lay back and relax.Hell's Mouth rarely becomes crowded due to its size, although it does get pretty busy during the Wakeboard festival in July!You do need to be a strong swimmer to enjoy the water here, making it great for surfing, but not for inexperienced swimmers. Keep an eye out for Harbour porpoises and Bottlenose dolphins!
There is a small car park that is free to use, but the nearest facilities can be found at Llanengan, or Abersoch, which is only 2.5 miles away.
Looking for a great sandy beach that’s also dog friendly? Porthdinllaen Beach in North Wales is a fantastic location, and the entire family will love a trip here.
With golden sands and bright blue water, it’s a great escape from your busy everyday life. Once you’ve picked your spot on the sand, get out your bucket spade, because little ones will love building awesome sandcastles. Head down to the sea too, it may be a tad cold but still great for a splash about!
Lovely sandy beach
Dogs allowed all year round
Great for swimming
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Porthdinllaen
Looking for a great sandy beach that’s also dog friendly? Porthdinllaen Beach in North Wales is a fantastic location, and the entire family will love a trip here.
With golden sands and bright blue water, it’s a great escape from your busy everyday life. Once you’ve picked your spot on the sand, get out your bucket spade, because little ones will love building awesome sandcastles. Head down to the sea too, it may be a tad cold but still great for a splash about!
Lovely sandy beach
Dogs allowed all year round
Great for swimming
Looking for a great sand and shingle beach? Criccieth beach in North Wales is a great spot for the little ones to explore, plus when you’re soaking up the sun, you’ll get some awesome views of the castle.
Pop on your swimming costume and go for a paddle, the water quality here is great for a splash about, and maybe if you’re brave enough even a swim! There’s a rocky headland too, giving the beach a little shelter from strong winds so you’ll get to splash about in nice waters.
Great sand and shingle beach
Dogs allowed in off peak months
Great for a swim
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Criccieth Beach
Looking for a great sand and shingle beach? Criccieth beach in North Wales is a great spot for the little ones to explore, plus when you’re soaking up the sun, you’ll get some awesome views of the castle.
Pop on your swimming costume and go for a paddle, the water quality here is great for a splash about, and maybe if you’re brave enough even a swim! There’s a rocky headland too, giving the beach a little shelter from strong winds so you’ll get to splash about in nice waters.
Great sand and shingle beach
Dogs allowed in off peak months
Great for a swim
Head on down to Morfa Bychan beach in South Wales, a sandy beach with rocky areas that stretches out for almost 2 miles, and that’s even dog-friendly.
If you’ve got little animal lovers, then rockpooling is a must, you’ll have a whale of a time peeking into the rock pools and seeing what marine life you can spot, keep an eye out for starfish or crabs! Morfa Bychan beach also has dog-friendly areas too, so bring along your furry friend and a frisbee and there’s endless fun in store.
Sandy and rocky beach
Great for rockpooling adventures
Dogs allowed in certain areas
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Morfa Bychan
Head on down to Morfa Bychan beach in South Wales, a sandy beach with rocky areas that stretches out for almost 2 miles, and that’s even dog-friendly.
If you’ve got little animal lovers, then rockpooling is a must, you’ll have a whale of a time peeking into the rock pools and seeing what marine life you can spot, keep an eye out for starfish or crabs! Morfa Bychan beach also has dog-friendly areas too, so bring along your furry friend and a frisbee and there’s endless fun in store.
Sandy and rocky beach
Great for rockpooling adventures
Dogs allowed in certain areas
At Harlech Beach the golden sands are four miles long and provide a truly superb spot for walking, beach combing, kite surfing and bathing, though there is no lifeguard cover. The sands are backed by a dune system that has been accreting so radically that Harlech Castle, almost a mile inland, was actually built right by the sea. See our listing for Harlech Castle for more information.
On the northern side of the beach is the Morfa Harlech Nature Reserve, a haven for rare plant species and birdlife.
On the southern end lies the promontory of Shell Island where more than 200 different types of shell have been found. Leatherback turtles are occasionally seen offshore hunting the jellyfish which are abundant in the bay, so do be careful of those when swimming.
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Harlech Beach
At Harlech Beach the golden sands are four miles long and provide a truly superb spot for walking, beach combing, kite surfing and bathing, though there is no lifeguard cover. The sands are backed by a dune system that has been accreting so radically that Harlech Castle, almost a mile inland, was actually built right by the sea. See our listing for Harlech Castle for more information.
On the northern side of the beach is the Morfa Harlech Nature Reserve, a haven for rare plant species and birdlife.
On the southern end lies the promontory of Shell Island where more than 200 different types of shell have been found. Leatherback turtles are occasionally seen offshore hunting the jellyfish which are abundant in the bay, so do be careful of those when swimming.
Are you dreaming of a little beach with golden sand and aqua blue water? Well head down to Porth Iago in North Wales, where all your dreams can come true, and the kids will love it too!
Bring your bucket and spade, and the little ones will love making the best sandcastles ever, and then they’ll love heading down to the sea and going for a paddle. Looking for a dog friendly beach? Porth Iago is dog friendly too, so your furry friend can enjoy it too.
Gorgeous little sandy cove
Dogs allowed all year
Great for sandcastles or splashing around
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Porth Iago
Are you dreaming of a little beach with golden sand and aqua blue water? Well head down to Porth Iago in North Wales, where all your dreams can come true, and the kids will love it too!
Bring your bucket and spade, and the little ones will love making the best sandcastles ever, and then they’ll love heading down to the sea and going for a paddle. Looking for a dog friendly beach? Porth Iago is dog friendly too, so your furry friend can enjoy it too.
Gorgeous little sandy cove
Dogs allowed all year
Great for sandcastles or splashing around
Sightseeing
Must see historical landmarks
Spectacularly sited Harlech Castle seems to grow naturally from the rock on which it is perched. Like an all seeing sentinel, it gazes out across land and sea, keeping a watchful eye over Snowdonia. Very grand and bound to perk up the kids' imaginations, especially when you tell them it only cost £8k new... That was a while ago though!
The English monarch Edward I built Harlech in the late 13th century to fulfil this very role. It was one of the most formidable of his 'iron ring' of fortresses designed to contain the Welsh in their mountain fastness. There is a 200 foot long stairway which still leads from the castle down to the cliff base: a secret escape route!
It's funny to think that this castle used to be connected by short channel to the sea, nowadays the water has receded a great distance away, leaving the fortress high and dry. Can the kids imagine the sea just moving away like that…?
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Kështjella Harlech
Spectacularly sited Harlech Castle seems to grow naturally from the rock on which it is perched. Like an all seeing sentinel, it gazes out across land and sea, keeping a watchful eye over Snowdonia. Very grand and bound to perk up the kids' imaginations, especially when you tell them it only cost £8k new... That was a while ago though!
The English monarch Edward I built Harlech in the late 13th century to fulfil this very role. It was one of the most formidable of his 'iron ring' of fortresses designed to contain the Welsh in their mountain fastness. There is a 200 foot long stairway which still leads from the castle down to the cliff base: a secret escape route!
It's funny to think that this castle used to be connected by short channel to the sea, nowadays the water has receded a great distance away, leaving the fortress high and dry. Can the kids imagine the sea just moving away like that…?
Criccieth Castle, standing on its headland between 2 beaches, is a prominent North Wales landmark. It is also a landmark historic site, one of those rare castles with a foot firmly in both camps and a true testament to the varying fortunes of war.
Criccieth's history is deeply entwined in the medieval conflict between Wales and England and there are plenty of stories about the place and how frequently it changed hands scattered amongst the information boards on site. The castle is very much a ruin so don't go along expecting grand halls and spiralling staircases, this is one that requires a bit of imagination from the kids!
There are some award winning beaches nearby as well as more attractions for the family a little further afield, so why not make this one stop amongst many and fill your day with loveliness
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Kështjella Criccieth / Castell Cricieth
Castle StreetCriccieth Castle, standing on its headland between 2 beaches, is a prominent North Wales landmark. It is also a landmark historic site, one of those rare castles with a foot firmly in both camps and a true testament to the varying fortunes of war.
Criccieth's history is deeply entwined in the medieval conflict between Wales and England and there are plenty of stories about the place and how frequently it changed hands scattered amongst the information boards on site. The castle is very much a ruin so don't go along expecting grand halls and spiralling staircases, this is one that requires a bit of imagination from the kids!
There are some award winning beaches nearby as well as more attractions for the family a little further afield, so why not make this one stop amongst many and fill your day with loveliness
A brute of a fortress. Caernarfon Castle's pumped-up appearance is unashamedly muscle-bound and intimidating. Picking a fight with this massive structure would have been a daunting prospect. By throwing his weight around in stone, King Edward I created what is surely one of the most impressive of Welsh Castles. Worthy of World Heritage status no less!
Most castles are happy with round towers, not Caernarfon! Polygonal towers were the order of the day, with the Eagle Tower being the most impressive of these. You will also note the colour coded stones carefully arranged in bands.
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Kështjella Caernarfon
Castle DitchA brute of a fortress. Caernarfon Castle's pumped-up appearance is unashamedly muscle-bound and intimidating. Picking a fight with this massive structure would have been a daunting prospect. By throwing his weight around in stone, King Edward I created what is surely one of the most impressive of Welsh Castles. Worthy of World Heritage status no less!
Most castles are happy with round towers, not Caernarfon! Polygonal towers were the order of the day, with the Eagle Tower being the most impressive of these. You will also note the colour coded stones carefully arranged in bands.
Portmeirion is a village located on a private peninsula overlooking Cardigan Bay on the coast of Snowdonia, surrounded by woodlands and sandy beaches that was built between 1925 and 1976, by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, who wanted to show how development could enhance the natural landscape.
It is a premier visitor attraction in Wales, and welcomes about 225,000 visitors every year! (Older visitors may be interested to know that the 1960s TV series ‘The Prisoner' was filmed here.)
The grounds are open daily until 19:30, so there is plenty of time to explore the village, gardens and woods. Free, guided tours of the village are available daily, with the last tour starting at 15:30. You will be taken on a short, but informative, journey into the Village, and discover details of the its history from your friendly guide.
There are a number of different areas to explore, plus woodland walks to enjoy, and a number of gardens to explore. On the main driveway, there is a contemporary styled brasserie at Castell Deudraeth, which gives free afternoon entry to Portmeirion in the price of a two course lunch. Contains playground and sandy beach for kids to play on. You can also save on the full admission price if you visit after 15:30.
Portmeirion is an exciting environment for children of all ages, making it a great location for a fantastic family day out.
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Portmeirion
Portmeirion is a village located on a private peninsula overlooking Cardigan Bay on the coast of Snowdonia, surrounded by woodlands and sandy beaches that was built between 1925 and 1976, by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, who wanted to show how development could enhance the natural landscape.
It is a premier visitor attraction in Wales, and welcomes about 225,000 visitors every year! (Older visitors may be interested to know that the 1960s TV series ‘The Prisoner' was filmed here.)
The grounds are open daily until 19:30, so there is plenty of time to explore the village, gardens and woods. Free, guided tours of the village are available daily, with the last tour starting at 15:30. You will be taken on a short, but informative, journey into the Village, and discover details of the its history from your friendly guide.
There are a number of different areas to explore, plus woodland walks to enjoy, and a number of gardens to explore. On the main driveway, there is a contemporary styled brasserie at Castell Deudraeth, which gives free afternoon entry to Portmeirion in the price of a two course lunch. Contains playground and sandy beach for kids to play on. You can also save on the full admission price if you visit after 15:30.
Portmeirion is an exciting environment for children of all ages, making it a great location for a fantastic family day out.
Fancy a relaxing day out with the family in a beautiful location? Plas yn Rhiw manor house is one of North Wales’ hidden gems. Surrounded by a large ornamental garden with stunning views across Cardigan Bay, it’s the perfect place for you to unwind while your kids run freely and enjoy the fresh air.
Visit the inside of the manor and see what life in the 17th century was like. As you explore the house of the Keating sisters, you’ll walk through the girls’ living room, kitchen and bedrooms. You will feel like you’ve transported back in time!
Back in the garden? Your kids will love playing around, discovering secret doors and hiding between the hedges. It’s like having their very own secret garden for the day! Plas yn Rhiw also hosts regular family events, so if you pop in around Easter, or Christmas time, you’re likely to have a pleasant surprise in store.
Take a peek into 17th-century life
Enjoy time in the beautiful manor gardens
Come by to enjoy seasonal family events
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Plas yn Rhiw
Fancy a relaxing day out with the family in a beautiful location? Plas yn Rhiw manor house is one of North Wales’ hidden gems. Surrounded by a large ornamental garden with stunning views across Cardigan Bay, it’s the perfect place for you to unwind while your kids run freely and enjoy the fresh air.
Visit the inside of the manor and see what life in the 17th century was like. As you explore the house of the Keating sisters, you’ll walk through the girls’ living room, kitchen and bedrooms. You will feel like you’ve transported back in time!
Back in the garden? Your kids will love playing around, discovering secret doors and hiding between the hedges. It’s like having their very own secret garden for the day! Plas yn Rhiw also hosts regular family events, so if you pop in around Easter, or Christmas time, you’re likely to have a pleasant surprise in store.
Take a peek into 17th-century life
Enjoy time in the beautiful manor gardens
Come by to enjoy seasonal family events
Come and enjoy a fun day out for the whole family at Glynllifon's historic gardens and country park and be sure to bring the camera because it's just beautiful! There are several water features, a couple of modern sculpture trails and also some locally run treasure hunts and orienteering courses too! There is also a gift shop selling a high quality of local crafts.
Dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on a lead and you clean up after them. You're all good to picnic with the same proviso!
Parc Glynllifon is accessible to all ages and abilities and offers a wheelchair and pushchair circuit of the park and excellent disabled facilities.
Also a Winner of the 'Green Flag' award; a Visit Wales Accredited Attraction. You can always pop into the Black Cat cafe if you like, too! Worth noting for cyclists that it is on the bike path from Caernarfon to Pwllheli. There are also regular events worth watching for, sometimes along the lines of Steam Ralleys and Easter Egg Hunts, but vary.
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Glynllifon
A499Come and enjoy a fun day out for the whole family at Glynllifon's historic gardens and country park and be sure to bring the camera because it's just beautiful! There are several water features, a couple of modern sculpture trails and also some locally run treasure hunts and orienteering courses too! There is also a gift shop selling a high quality of local crafts.
Dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on a lead and you clean up after them. You're all good to picnic with the same proviso!
Parc Glynllifon is accessible to all ages and abilities and offers a wheelchair and pushchair circuit of the park and excellent disabled facilities.
Also a Winner of the 'Green Flag' award; a Visit Wales Accredited Attraction. You can always pop into the Black Cat cafe if you like, too! Worth noting for cyclists that it is on the bike path from Caernarfon to Pwllheli. There are also regular events worth watching for, sometimes along the lines of Steam Ralleys and Easter Egg Hunts, but vary.
Attractions
Things to do
Looking for fun whatever the weather? Head out to Glasfryn Parc Activity Centre in Pwllheli where you’ll have a mix of more than 11 outdoor and indoor activities to enjoy. From go-karitng, to archery, to crazy golf, and water sports, there’s plenty on offer for the whole family.
Packing a segway safari, clay pigeon shooting, cable wakeboarding and indoor soft play in the same day sounds like a bit of a stretch? Glasfryn Parc Activity Centre offers self-catering cottages and camping facilities, so you can stay overnight and experience all the activities you like.
Glasfryn Parc Activity Centre doesn’t charge entry fee; you only pay for the activities you take part in, so you have complete freedom to pick and choose your entertainment. Worked up an appetite? Head out to the on-site Café for a delicious homemade meal or snack, and enjoy a game of air hockey or pool while you’re there.
Choice of over 11 different activities
Mix of indoor and outdoor fun
Great value for money
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Glasfryn Parc
Looking for fun whatever the weather? Head out to Glasfryn Parc Activity Centre in Pwllheli where you’ll have a mix of more than 11 outdoor and indoor activities to enjoy. From go-karitng, to archery, to crazy golf, and water sports, there’s plenty on offer for the whole family.
Packing a segway safari, clay pigeon shooting, cable wakeboarding and indoor soft play in the same day sounds like a bit of a stretch? Glasfryn Parc Activity Centre offers self-catering cottages and camping facilities, so you can stay overnight and experience all the activities you like.
Glasfryn Parc Activity Centre doesn’t charge entry fee; you only pay for the activities you take part in, so you have complete freedom to pick and choose your entertainment. Worked up an appetite? Head out to the on-site Café for a delicious homemade meal or snack, and enjoy a game of air hockey or pool while you’re there.
Choice of over 11 different activities
Mix of indoor and outdoor fun
Great value for money
Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit Farm for over 30 years has welcomed visitors to interact with a wide range of farm animals including some rare breeds. They are a much beloved menagerie and enjoy visitors with kind hands of all ages! Under adult supervision, the children are allowed to handle a selection of different types of cute animal including rabbits, guinea pigs and puppies, as well as hand-feeding many of the larger animals such as pigmy goats, alpacas, rhea, donkeys, ponies, pigs and lambs! You'll be hungry yourself by the time you've finished doing all that!
At certain times during the open season you will see a wide variety of newly born animals or be lucky enough to witness a birth! Something amazing and memorable if you can time it right to encounter it!
Knowledgeable staff members with years of experience are also on hand for those wishing to purchase the farm reared animals. They're also of course on hand for questions if you can't find the information on site. A thoroughly pleasant day out with smalls so long as you've got nice weather!
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Rabbit Farm
Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit Farm for over 30 years has welcomed visitors to interact with a wide range of farm animals including some rare breeds. They are a much beloved menagerie and enjoy visitors with kind hands of all ages! Under adult supervision, the children are allowed to handle a selection of different types of cute animal including rabbits, guinea pigs and puppies, as well as hand-feeding many of the larger animals such as pigmy goats, alpacas, rhea, donkeys, ponies, pigs and lambs! You'll be hungry yourself by the time you've finished doing all that!
At certain times during the open season you will see a wide variety of newly born animals or be lucky enough to witness a birth! Something amazing and memorable if you can time it right to encounter it!
Knowledgeable staff members with years of experience are also on hand for those wishing to purchase the farm reared animals. They're also of course on hand for questions if you can't find the information on site. A thoroughly pleasant day out with smalls so long as you've got nice weather!
The Ffestiniog Railway runs from Porthmadog on the coast to Blaenau Ffestiniog in the hills, passing through the spectacular scenery of the Snowdonia National Park. Many of our trains are steam hauled, some date back to Victorian times!
The railway is just under 14 miles long and the journey takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes each way. For younger children, a shorter journey may be more appropriate.
In just half an hour from Porthmadog or Blaenau Ffestiniog the train arrives at Tan Y Bwlch. Alight here for the nature trail to Llyn Mair picnic site.
The Welsh Highland Railway is Snowdonia's newest railway. Trains start a spectacular 25-mile scenic journey from beneath the castle walls at Caernarfon.
The trains, hauled by the world's most powerful narrow gauge steam locomotives, climb from sea level to over 650ft on the foothills of Snowdon, before zig-zagging dramatically down the steep hillside to reach Beddgelert, nestling in the heart of the National Park, then through the magnificent Aberglaslyn Pass and on to Porthmadog.
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Ffestiniog Railway Harbour Station
The Ffestiniog Railway runs from Porthmadog on the coast to Blaenau Ffestiniog in the hills, passing through the spectacular scenery of the Snowdonia National Park. Many of our trains are steam hauled, some date back to Victorian times!
The railway is just under 14 miles long and the journey takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes each way. For younger children, a shorter journey may be more appropriate.
In just half an hour from Porthmadog or Blaenau Ffestiniog the train arrives at Tan Y Bwlch. Alight here for the nature trail to Llyn Mair picnic site.
The Welsh Highland Railway is Snowdonia's newest railway. Trains start a spectacular 25-mile scenic journey from beneath the castle walls at Caernarfon.
The trains, hauled by the world's most powerful narrow gauge steam locomotives, climb from sea level to over 650ft on the foothills of Snowdon, before zig-zagging dramatically down the steep hillside to reach Beddgelert, nestling in the heart of the National Park, then through the magnificent Aberglaslyn Pass and on to Porthmadog.
The Children’s Farm Park is set on the gorgeous Cardigan Bay coastline in the heart of the Snowdonia national park with stunning countryside views all around.
The view inside is just as lovely as out, as you come face to face with lambs and calves that you can bottle feed in the spring! Before you wander around the farm don’t forget to pick up your animal feed from reception to satisfy the hungry mouths of the goats, chickens and ducks you’ll meet along your way!
Once all the feed is gone there’s lots more for children to enjoy, from a ride on the junior tractors, the indoor sandpit to air cannons and crazy golf! If you’re enjoying the fresh air why not keep walking along the nature trail and see what other native wildlife you can discover!
A beautiful spot for nature and animals!
Family campsite available
Pay once and claim a free return visit!
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Children's Farm Park
Cae CethinThe Children’s Farm Park is set on the gorgeous Cardigan Bay coastline in the heart of the Snowdonia national park with stunning countryside views all around.
The view inside is just as lovely as out, as you come face to face with lambs and calves that you can bottle feed in the spring! Before you wander around the farm don’t forget to pick up your animal feed from reception to satisfy the hungry mouths of the goats, chickens and ducks you’ll meet along your way!
Once all the feed is gone there’s lots more for children to enjoy, from a ride on the junior tractors, the indoor sandpit to air cannons and crazy golf! If you’re enjoying the fresh air why not keep walking along the nature trail and see what other native wildlife you can discover!
A beautiful spot for nature and animals!
Family campsite available
Pay once and claim a free return visit!
The entry to Llanfair Slate Caverns, this old but significant and famous slate mine, is through the majestic main tunnel, under the spooky twin arches of the crypt, and into the lofty cathedral cavern! High adventure, only really low down!
Remember that the tunnels and caverns you are about to see are all man made over a 100 years ago with only a candle for lighting so best for competently mobile kids not too shy about the dark!
Descend Jacobs ladder and wonder through the tunnels and chambers, and look for the old drilling holes, and the likeness of a human face in the mighty no 6 cavern. It might be stating the obvious but if your children aren't keen o the dark, or being enclosed, this probably isn't a good idea. As you emerge from the caverns, you face the breathtaking view of Cardigan Bay, from the Preseli mountains in the south to the Lleyn peninsular. Look down at Shell Island and the Artro estuary, and at low tide trace the fourteen mile long natural causeway of St Patrick.
Coaches welcome, special rates are available for parties. There's a children's farm park right next door and a picnic area is also available so why not make a day of it and do everything?!
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Llanfair Slate Caverns
The entry to Llanfair Slate Caverns, this old but significant and famous slate mine, is through the majestic main tunnel, under the spooky twin arches of the crypt, and into the lofty cathedral cavern! High adventure, only really low down!
Remember that the tunnels and caverns you are about to see are all man made over a 100 years ago with only a candle for lighting so best for competently mobile kids not too shy about the dark!
Descend Jacobs ladder and wonder through the tunnels and chambers, and look for the old drilling holes, and the likeness of a human face in the mighty no 6 cavern. It might be stating the obvious but if your children aren't keen o the dark, or being enclosed, this probably isn't a good idea. As you emerge from the caverns, you face the breathtaking view of Cardigan Bay, from the Preseli mountains in the south to the Lleyn peninsular. Look down at Shell Island and the Artro estuary, and at low tide trace the fourteen mile long natural causeway of St Patrick.
Coaches welcome, special rates are available for parties. There's a children's farm park right next door and a picnic area is also available so why not make a day of it and do everything?!
Visit them for an exciting day out in a truly interactive museum set on an active GA airfield.
View the vista of Snowdonia mountain range from the shop windows and the Blue Flag beaches as you approach the museum along the coast road.
Based at Caernarfon Airport, this vast indoor interactive Aviation Museum and Shop is host to an impressive collection of aircraft. It also has one of the most hands on aircraft experiences that you will find anywhere within the UK, allowing entry into most of the Cockpits.
Within the airfield there are also Flight Training Schools and the Apron Bistro.
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Caernarfon Airworld Aviation Museum
Visit them for an exciting day out in a truly interactive museum set on an active GA airfield.
View the vista of Snowdonia mountain range from the shop windows and the Blue Flag beaches as you approach the museum along the coast road.
Based at Caernarfon Airport, this vast indoor interactive Aviation Museum and Shop is host to an impressive collection of aircraft. It also has one of the most hands on aircraft experiences that you will find anywhere within the UK, allowing entry into most of the Cockpits.
Within the airfield there are also Flight Training Schools and the Apron Bistro.
Gypsy Wood Park is a magical day out for visitors of all ages, which all the family will love.
There aren't many places where you can combine the magic of fairies with the charm of animals and the rugged wilderness of 20 acres of beautiful natural woodland, but at Gypsy Wood Park, that's just what they do, which is why they are one of Wales' best kept secrets.
There are loads of things to see and do at the outdoor park in the foothills of Snowdonia in North Wales, and it is a must-see attraction for all animal, nature, outdoor, train and fairy lovers.
Bring your wellies to explore the wetlands, meet all the different animals who live there, find the fairies, make a wish, hop on Woody's train and enjoy one of the fabulous adventure play areas; just some of the events and attractions available at Gypsy Wood Park.
There is an onsite Café and Shop that provide refreshments, drinks and hot and cold snacks, but you are welcome to bring your own picnic with you to eat at one of the designated picnic areas.
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Parku Gypsy Wood
Gypsy Wood Park is a magical day out for visitors of all ages, which all the family will love.
There aren't many places where you can combine the magic of fairies with the charm of animals and the rugged wilderness of 20 acres of beautiful natural woodland, but at Gypsy Wood Park, that's just what they do, which is why they are one of Wales' best kept secrets.
There are loads of things to see and do at the outdoor park in the foothills of Snowdonia in North Wales, and it is a must-see attraction for all animal, nature, outdoor, train and fairy lovers.
Bring your wellies to explore the wetlands, meet all the different animals who live there, find the fairies, make a wish, hop on Woody's train and enjoy one of the fabulous adventure play areas; just some of the events and attractions available at Gypsy Wood Park.
There is an onsite Café and Shop that provide refreshments, drinks and hot and cold snacks, but you are welcome to bring your own picnic with you to eat at one of the designated picnic areas.
Gog The Dragon must be lucky, he's got over 14,000 sq ft of play space, but he's willing to share it with your little beasties too!
Whether they'll want to share it all they can't say, given that there is a 25ft drop slide to contend with! But that's ok, because there's a double 25ft drop slide too, meaning you can do it with them. Isn't that nice?!
Aside from the frankly mental slide situation, all the usual adventure play excitement is here from ball pools and mini maze to swing balls and scramble nets, loads to entertain and exhaust even the hardiest kid. There is of course an under 4s' zone too, which features soft construction blocks, small slide and loads of bits and bobs for them to scramble around and climb on!
On the top floor, there's Gog's Driving School where there's a fleet of varying vehicles ready for you to take a spin round the racetrack.
Plus, there's a Laser Space Sport arena, where you can get some zero contact warfare action and zap at stuff with infra red equipment. Cool!
And when they're tired enough to take some education, the mini museum on site here offers some interesting and interactive displays on local history. Bonus!
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The Fun Centre
Bangor StreetGog The Dragon must be lucky, he's got over 14,000 sq ft of play space, but he's willing to share it with your little beasties too!
Whether they'll want to share it all they can't say, given that there is a 25ft drop slide to contend with! But that's ok, because there's a double 25ft drop slide too, meaning you can do it with them. Isn't that nice?!
Aside from the frankly mental slide situation, all the usual adventure play excitement is here from ball pools and mini maze to swing balls and scramble nets, loads to entertain and exhaust even the hardiest kid. There is of course an under 4s' zone too, which features soft construction blocks, small slide and loads of bits and bobs for them to scramble around and climb on!
On the top floor, there's Gog's Driving School where there's a fleet of varying vehicles ready for you to take a spin round the racetrack.
Plus, there's a Laser Space Sport arena, where you can get some zero contact warfare action and zap at stuff with infra red equipment. Cool!
And when they're tired enough to take some education, the mini museum on site here offers some interesting and interactive displays on local history. Bonus!
Beacon Climbing Centre is an exciting all weather venue, with fun activities suitable for the whole family. It's great fun for kids and the perfect antidote to boring gym regimes for adults!
Humans have been climbing trees to escape from wolves and other scary stuff for thousands of years so don't let modern life supress your natural instinct to climb.
Conquer our high roped walls for an unbeatable sense of achievement, experience the freedom of climbing without using a rope in our low level - bouldering - area or try something that's entirely off-the-wall: CrazyClimb featuring a series of wacky climbing challenges! Have fun and get fit!
The aim is to ascend a climb using only the designated coloured holds â think of it as join the dots but much more interesting! Choosing the correct sequence of coloured holds and reaching the top provides an unbeatable feeling and a really fun workout.
No previous experience is required and anyone can have a go. Spectators are free to relax in the seating area overlooking the climbing walls and can enjoy a selection of drinks, snacks and meals from the Beacon cafe. Free WiFi is even available!
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Beacon Climbing Centre
Beacon Climbing Centre is an exciting all weather venue, with fun activities suitable for the whole family. It's great fun for kids and the perfect antidote to boring gym regimes for adults!
Humans have been climbing trees to escape from wolves and other scary stuff for thousands of years so don't let modern life supress your natural instinct to climb.
Conquer our high roped walls for an unbeatable sense of achievement, experience the freedom of climbing without using a rope in our low level - bouldering - area or try something that's entirely off-the-wall: CrazyClimb featuring a series of wacky climbing challenges! Have fun and get fit!
The aim is to ascend a climb using only the designated coloured holds â think of it as join the dots but much more interesting! Choosing the correct sequence of coloured holds and reaching the top provides an unbeatable feeling and a really fun workout.
No previous experience is required and anyone can have a go. Spectators are free to relax in the seating area overlooking the climbing walls and can enjoy a selection of drinks, snacks and meals from the Beacon cafe. Free WiFi is even available!
Neighbourhoods
Great village with lots of individual characterful shops. Try the ice cream parlour!
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Pwllheli
Great village with lots of individual characterful shops. Try the ice cream parlour!
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Weather of course is changeable so bring layers! Especially if you're planning on walking and bring good walking boots.