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North Wales Attractions near Llandudno
There are many great attractions in North Wales and Llandudno is a great base from which to explore them. There are many daily coach tours available from within Llandudno to the most popular attractions and this is an ideal way if you like to be guided and enjoy the company of others. If setting out on your own then you'll really need your own transport to get around as public transport in North Wales isn't great. However you choose to explore North Wales Llandudno is an ideal base with a great choice of accommodation and local facilities.
A few miles from Llandudno lies to town of Conwy with its imposing medieval castle. Conwy Castle was built during the Middle Ages by the English as part of their conflict with the local Welsh population. Conwy Castle is an imposing structure that dominates the estaury of the River Conwy and the walls of its town. The castle is open throughout the year and offers a great insight into the local history as well as great views of the surrounding area.
For a great family day out the Welsh Mountain Zoo is located in the nearby town of Colwyn Bay. The Welsh Mountain Zoo is the only wildlife zoo in North Wales where you can walk around at your own pace and enjoy the shows. The zoo has a children's play area where they can burn off some energy and an onsite restuarant when you want refreshements.
Llandudno is ideally situated for a day out to Mount Snowdon, the tallest mountain in England and Wales. An ideal way to reach the summit is via the Snowdon Mountain Railway which takes you from the base station in the town of Llanberis to the summit. The railway is a great journey that takes approximately 4 hours as a round trip and offers spectacular views on clear days of the mountains of North Wales.
Another great attraction in Llanberis is the Electric Mountain Visitor Centre. Entrance to the attraction is free although a small charge does apply for a tour of the power station. Inside you can learn how this underground power station was created and see the massive pumps working on the tour.
Closer to Llandudno in the Conwy valley is the wonderful Bodnant Garden. The garden is a mixture of formal and informal gardens laid out over 80 acres. Visitors can explore the Italiante terraces or take the paths down to the Dell. Bodnant Garden is a great place to spend an afternoon enjoying the peace and solitude of nature at its best.
To the south of Snowdon is the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog and located just outside the town are the Llechwedd Slate Caverns. Take a journey on the old slate trains into the deep underground caverns and learn how slate mining was a major industry in North Wales during the 19th century.
Also located in Blaenau Ffestiniog is the Ffestiniog Railway which was once the old method of carrying slate to the docks before distribution around the world. In the 1940's the railway was closed as the slate industry declined but it was reopened in the 1950's by a group of volunteers and now serves as one of the regions most popular tourist attraxtions. Take a ride on the train to Porthmadog through the stunning Welsh countryside.
About the Author Chris has lived and worked in North Wales for over 25 years. Visit his website for more information on North Wales attractions and things to do as well as information on the town of Llandudno. |
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