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FREE MAP VOUCHERS G IN V A S Y E MON ION & COMPETIT P L A Y. E X P LO R E . DI S COVER . www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com Croeso Welcome Wedi’u gosod mewn tirlun naturiol hynod o hardd, dewch i gael eich swyno gan gestyll o’r Oesoedd Canol, neu blasau urddasol a gerddi a pharciau gwych. Gallwch grwydro drwy orielau ac amgueddfeydd, neu ddysgu am chwedlau a hanesion cyn mentro i’r dyfnder tanddaearol i ddarganfod chwareli’n gorffennol. Ewch am siwrnai drên drwy grombil y mynydd, neu fynd am ddiwrnod hwyliog gyda’r plant yn yr awyr iach. Set against a backdrop of outstanding natural beauty, come and explore medieval castles, historic houses and elegant parks and gardens. Visit galleries and museums, learn about myths and legends and go deep underground to discover our mining past. Take a train journey through the mountains or have an action packed fun day out with the children. Mae Eryri’n llawn i’r ymylon o atyniadau unigryw a chofiadwy sy’n aros amdanoch. Snowdonia is bursting with exciting and unique attractions ready for you to explore. Icons displayed in the listings denote the following: The Visitor Attractions Quality Assurance Scheme The National Trust CADW and the Welsh Assembly Government Gwynedd County Council Looking for a good deal? Don’t miss out on our Money Saving Vouchers! see page 19. In Snowdonia we pride ourselves on giving you good value for your hard earned cash. So we’ve included a money saving offer with each of our fantastic attractions. It’s easy! Look for the Voucher Offer at the bottom of your favourite attraction. Fill in the voucher and present it at admission to the attraction of your choice. www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com What’s inside? p.4/5 Glorious Grounds Enjoy spectacular scenery, stunning garden s, and relaxing trails at the beautif ul and elegant garden s and grounds waiting for you in Snowdonia. Deep Discoveries p.6/7 Delve deep into our mining past and explore the winding tunnels and colourful chambers hiding a world of myths and legends for you to uncover. Heritage & History p.8/11 Snowdonia is the heartland of Welsh language and tradition. Take a moment to discover the hidden gems of history and heritage located here. Terrific Trains p.11/12 Enjoy stunning views from high in the mountain s or along scenic lakes. Snowdonia’s unique narrow-gauge railways will take you on a trip you won’t soon forget. Family Fun p.13/15 Everything from action packed activity centres to an eco-friendly family adventure park there is something for adrenaline junkies and laid back families alike. Castles & Culture p.16/18 Magnificent, medieval and evocative, Snowdonia is world-famous for its ring of mighty World Heritage site castles. Money Saving Vouchers Holiday Competition Where to Find Us Map Plan Your Stay p19/20 p21 p22 p23/24 p25 info@attractionsofsnowdonia.com 3 Glorious Grounds Bodnant Garden One of the finest gardens in the world with amazing plant collections to enjoy throughout the year, in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter there is always something to marvel at. Explore our 80 acres and discover the delights of this beautiful garden. Licensed Tearoom, children’s adventure playground, events programme. Follow us Open: 1st January to 28th February daily 11-3pm; 1st March to 27th October daily 10-5pm; 28th October to 10th November daily 11-3pm; 27th December to 31st December daily 11-3pm Tal-y-Cafn, nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy LL28 5RE Tel: 01492 650460 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodnant-garden VOUCHER OFFER: 2 ADULT TICKETS AT THE CURRENT DISCOUNTED GROUP RATE. Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw Gallery Llety Hunan-Ddarpar Self-Catering Added attractions in 2013 - New car park, open air theatre and 12 acre woodland trails. Plas Glyn-y-Weddw is the most visited arts centre in north Wales. You can enjoy top quality exhibitions, art workshops, concerts, craft fairs and many other activities throughout the year. With free entry to the gallery and woodland walks coupled with an award winning tea room and craft shop to enjoy there is something for everyone at this most relaxing of locations. Follow us Open: Daily from 10am-5pm. Closed Tuesday from November - April and occasionally for weddings and functions. Please ring prior to travelling some distance. Limited opening in January. Llanbedrog, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 7TT Tel: 01758 740763 www.oriel.org.uk VOUCHER OFFER: 5% DISCOUNT IN THE CRAFT SHOP AND GALLERY ON PRODUCTION OF THIS VOUCHER. 4 www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com Glorious Grounds Portmeirion Portmeirion is a fairy tale village resort on the coast of Snowdonia. It has colourful cottages, shops and cafes and is surrounded by sub-tropical woodland gardens with miles of sandy beaches. Enjoy a complimentary guided tour on arrival and learn how and why the village was built. Portmeirion pottery is available in the village shops. You can stay the night in the suites and cottages of The Hotel Portmeirion and Castell Deudraeth. Open: 9.30am - 7.30pm daily all year (closed Christmas day and open for Festival No.6 only on 13 - 16 September 2013) Portmeirion nr Porthmadog, Gwynedd LL48 6ER Tel: 01766 770000 www.portmeirion-village.com VOUCHER OFFER: 50P DISCOUNT ON THE PRICE OF THE PORTMEIRION GUIDE BOOK (FULL PRICE £3.99) WHEN PURCHASED AT THE TOLLGATE. Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens Until recently this fantastic garden was almost lost, and now it has been lovingly restored. Every season has something new to delight your senses, from Magnolias, Camellias, and Azaleas in Spring, to fabulous Autumn Hydrangeas. The walled garden’s herbaceous borders are filled with many rare and unusual plants. Learn about the fascinating history and restoration in the visitor centre and relax with a pot of tea and homemade cake in our lovely Tea Room. Open: 1st April - mid October on Sun, Wed & Bank Hols 2-5pm. Also Thurs in July & Aug. See website for special events. Prebooked Group visits welcome. Cadnant Rd, Menai Bridge, Anglesey LL59 5NH Tel: 01248 717007 www.plascadnantgardens.co.uk VOUCHER OFFER: RECEIVE 10% OFF IF YOU SPEND £10 OR MORE IN THE TEA ROOM. info@attractionsofsnowdonia.com 5 Deep Discoveries King Arthur’s Labyrinth Grab a hard hat and set sail with a mysterious hooded boatman on this underground adventure to the past. Journey through a magical waterfall, your gateway to the Dark Ages and to a world of myth and magic. Enjoy tales of King Arthur and other ancient Welsh legends hidden deep in the vast underground caverns of the Labyrinth. Dramatic scenes, light and sound bring the stories alive. Follow us Open: Daily 18th March to 3rd November from 10am to 5pm (last boat sails). Corris, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 9RF Tel: 01654 761584 www.kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk VOUCHER OFFER: RECEIVE A KING ARTHUR’S LABYRINTH GUIDE BOOK HALF PRICE. Sygun Copper Mine Enjoy our Self-guided audio-visual tours allow you to explore the old workings of a Victorian Copper Mine. Discover the large colourful chambers and see the magnificent Stalactite and Stalagmite formations. Above ground activities: Museum of Antiquities, Gold Panning, Metal Detecting, Pottery Painting, Adventure Playground and Lakeside Walks. Open: Feb Half Term, 1st March - November, 27th Dec - 2nd Jan. Beddgelert, Gwynedd LL554NE Tel: 01766 890595 www.syguncoppermine.co.uk VOUCHER OFFER: EARLY TOUR SPECIAL DISCOUNT: 10% ON ALL ADMISSIONS BEFORE 10.30AM 6 www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com Deep Discoveries Electric Mountain Have you ever wondered how the electrical appliances we rely on most in our everyday lives are powered? Join us on a journey of exploration inside one of Europe’s largest man-made caverns to discover the amazing powers of pumped storage hydro-electricity in a totally entertaining and educational environment. See close up the world’s fastest response turbine generators – they go from zero to full power in seconds! Follow us Open: All year, tours run daily from Easter until the end of October, all other times on select days only. Charges apply for the tours, please contact us for details. Llanberis, Gwynedd LL55 4UR Tel: 01286 870636 www.electricmountain.co.uk VOUCHER OFFER: 10% OFF GIFT SHOP PURCHASES OVER £10 (EXCLUDES ART AND SWEETS). Llechwedd Slate Caverns It’s a family adventure into history at Llechwedd. • Travel on Britain’s deepest cable railway to our spectacular caverns and underground lake for a fascinating sound and light show • Board our little yellow train into the mountain for tales of Victorian quarrying life from one of our friendly guides • Kids can see a quarryman splitting slate in our Workshop, try their hand at slate crafts or let off steam in the playground • Grown ups can visit our café, shop for unique slate gifts, sit by the fire in the Miners Arms or stock up on nostalgic sweets in the Victorian Sweetshop Open: 9.30am: last tours 4.45pm Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd LL41 3NB Tel: 01766 830306 www.llechwedd-slate-caverns.co.uk VOUCHER OFFER: EARLY TOURS SPECIAL: 5% OFF - OR 15% OFF FOR FAMILIES - DEEP MINE/TRAMWAY TOURS BEFORE 11.00AM info@attractionsofsnowdonia.com 7 Heritage & History Trefriw Woollen Mills We manufacture traditional Welsh bedspreads, travel rugs and tweeds from the raw wool using vintage machinery. See the looms and water powered turbine. Garments, accessories and soft furnishings made up in our tapestries and tweeds are available in the shop, plus pure wool knitwear and sheepskin goods. Open: Shop, tearoom and turbine: All year: Mon - Sat Weaving: Feb 10 - mid Dec: Mon - Fri Mill museum (carding engines, spinning mules etc.): Mar 25 - Oct 31: Mon - Fri Hand spinning: April 1 - 4, May 27 - 30, and June - Sept: Tues, Wed, Thurs Weaver’s Garden with dye plants: June - Sept: Mon - Sat Main Road, Trefriw, Conwy Valley LL27 0NQ Tel: 01492 640462 www.t-w-m.co.uk VOUCHER OFFER: BUY ONE HOT DRINK AND GET ONE FREE – VALID ONLY 1 PER TRANSACTION. Plas Mawr Plas Mawr, built for Robert Wynn, a welltravelled courtier and an influential Welsh merchant, is an architectural gem. The finest surviving town house of the Elizabethan era to be found anywhere in Britain, it stands as a symbol of a prosperous and buoyant age. /Cadw @cadwwales @cadwcymru *Open: 31 March - 30 Sep 9.00 - 17.00 Tuesday - Sunday. 1 Oct - 31 Oct 9.30 - 16.00 Tuesday - Sunday. Open Monday Bank Holidays *subject to change High Street, Conwy LL32 8DE Tel: 01492 580167 www.cadw.wales.gov.uk 8 www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com Heritage & History Nant Gwrtheyrn Nant Gwrtheyrn is a Welsh Language Centre, located in a Victorian quarry village. Learn more about the history of this unique site in the new exhibition centre and explore what life was like for a quarryman’s family in 1910. Enjoy a snack in the homely café or take advantage of the coastal and woodland walks. The centre offers 4* accommodation and a large function room with excellent facilities for weddings, events and conferences. Coach access and free on-site parking available. Canolfan Iaith a Threftadaeth Cymru. Mae hud, hanes a harddwch yn eich disgwyl Follow us Open: Daily January - December. FREE ADMISSION Llithfaen, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 6NL Tel: 01758 750334 www.nantgwrtheyrn.org VOUCHER OFFER: 10% DISCOUNT OFF PURCHASES £10 AND OVER AT THE NANT GIFT SHOP. Inigo Jones Slateworks Discover the secret of Welsh slate. Take a self-guided tour which includes a DVD presentation, MP3 audio commentary and exhibitions on geology, history, calligraphy and letter cutting. Have a go at calligraphy. Also try and engrave on a piece of slate which you get to keep as a souvenir. There is a children’s quiz with a slate prize. We have a quality slate craft showroom as well as other Welsh and Celtic gift items and a display of slate garden products. Slate nameplates and plaques can be engraved to order. Café on site. We are open all year including weekends from 9am-5pm. Last self-guided tour 4pm. Y Groeslon, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL54 7UE Tel: 01286 830242 www.inigojones.co.uk VOUCHER OFFER: 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL SHOP AND GARDEN PRODUCTS. info@attractionsofsnowdonia.com 9 Heritage & History Lloyd George Museum Discover the life and times of Lloyd George the cottage bred boy who became prime minister during World War 1 - 2013 celebrates a 150 years since his birth. Unique collections, film, talking head, Victorian boyhood home, shoemakers’ workshop and cottage garden. Open: Easter - October including Bank holiday weekends Other times by appointment April, May & October Mon - Fri; June Mon-Sat; July-Sept Daily Admission charge with discounts available Llanystumdwy, Criccieth, Gwynedd LL52 0SH Tel: 01766 522071 www.gwynedd.gov.uk/museums VOUCHER OFFER: 50 % OFF MUSEUM BOOKLET. REGULAR PRICE £4 . £2 WITH VOUCHER. Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery The gallery has an exciting programme of exhibitions by local and international artists. Changing regularly, the gallery always offers inspiration. Over two floors, the museum holds Welsh furniture, textiles, art, archaeology, social history items. It is brimming with stories from Gwynedd and surrounding area, including the Roman Segontium sword, the Welsh Not, model of Telford’s suspension bridge, the King of Bardsey’s crown. The shop sells hand-made crafts including ceramics, jewelry, greeting cards and prints. /tinyurl.com/AmgueddfaOrielGwyneddMuseum @GwyneddMuseum Ffordd Gwynedd, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 1DT Tel: 01248 353368 www.gwynedd.gov.uk/museums VOUCHER OFFER: FREE POSTCARD FROM THE GWYNEDD MUSEUM & ART GALLERY RANGE. 10 www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com Heritage & History National Slate Museum Situated under towering slate mountains in the Victorian engineering workshops of Dinorwig Slate Quarry, this living, working museum tells the story of North Wales’ slate industry. Enjoy a stunning introductory film show, daily slate-splitting demonstrations, furnished quarrymen’s houses, giant waterwheel - the largest in mainland Britain, exhibitions and events. Children’s play area, gift shop and café. FREE ADMISSION. /amgueddfalechi @amgueddfalechi Open: All year. Easter to Oct: daily 10.00 - 17.00. Nov - Mar: Sun - Fri 10.00 - 16.00. Last admission: 1 hour before closing Padarn Country Park Llanberis, Gwynedd LL554TY Tel: 02920 573700 www.museumwales.ac.uk VOUCHER OFFER: £5 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF OVER £20 IN THE MUSEUM SHOP OR CAFE. Snowdon Mountain Railway For 2013 New Contemporary Carriages. Ride on Britain’s highest rack railway. Since 1896 visitors from around the world have travelled on Snowdon Mountain Railway. Today everyone, regardless of age or fitness, can savour the breathtaking views and claim this mountain as one of their lifetime achievements. /snowdon.railway @SnowdonRailway Open: Every day (subject to weather conditions) 16th March 2013 to 3rd November 2013. Avoid disappointment and book in advance. Llanberis, Gwynedd LL55 4TY Tel: 0844 493 8120 www.snowdonrailway.co.uk VOUCHER OFFER: DISCOUNTED FARES ON THE 9:00AM DEPARTURE (TICKETS MUST BE PRE-BOOKED IN ADVANCE). info@attractionsofsnowdonia.com 11 Terrific Trains The Ffestinog & Welsh Highland Railways The Ffestinog & Welsh Highland Railways are two of the Great Little Trains of Wales and together offer a wide variety of travel options through northern Snowdonia. The Ffestiniog runs between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Porthmadog whilst the Welsh Highland runs between Caernarfon and Porthmadog where it links with the Ffestiniog. A wide selection of journeys is available, ranging from a 90 minute return to a full day out. Refreshments are available on most trains with hot snacks on many Welsh Highland services. Spooner’s cafe/ bar at Porthmadog is open daily for breakfasts, lunches & bar meals. Harbour Station, Porthmadog, Gwynedd LL49 9NF Tel: 01766 516024 www.festrail.co.uk VOUCHER OFFER: £2.95 OFF ‘A TRAVELLERS VIEW’ DVD (NORMAL RETAIL £12.95). Llanberis Lake Railway Enjoy the spectacular sights of Snowdonia from this narrow-gauge steam train on a 5 mile return trip passing historic Dolbadarn Castle and following the old slate railway route alongside beautiful Lake Padarn, with magnificent views of Snowdon and the nearby peaks. Train stops by the lake at Cei Llydan, ideal for picnics. Great family deals available. Gift shops, café, and wheelchair friendly. One of the famous “Great Little Trains of Wales”. /LlanberisLakeRailway @LakeRailway Open: Mid - Feb to end Nov, most days. (Easter - May; Sept & Oct: Sun - Fri; Jun - Aug: Daily.) See timetable leaflets, website or call. Gilfach Ddu, Llanberis, Gwynedd LL55 4TY Tel: 01286 870549 www.lake-railway.co.uk VOUCHER OFFER: 10% OFF WHEN YOU SPEND £10 IN OUR GIFT SHOP (EXCLUDES SWEETS, ICE CREAMS & DRINKS) 12 www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com Family Fun Tree Top Adventure Looking for exciting adrenalin fuelled fun, dare to be different? Then visit Tree Top Adventure, a multi award winning activity provider situated in over 100 acres of woodland on the outskirts of Betws-y-coed, Snowdonia. Home to the UK’s premier high ropes Adventure Course suitable for individuals groups & families and our Junior Course from as young as 4 yrs. Looking for something higher then plummet from the summit off the world’ highest Powerfan Parachute Simulator or try our new giant swing the Sky Ride for that is sure to get your tummy turning. Follow us Open: From 9:00 – 17:00 (booking advisable) Betws-y-coed, Conwy LL24 0HA Tel: 01690 710914 www.ttadventure.co.uk VOUCHER OFFER: GRIZZLY BEAR OFFER - 10% DISCOUNT FOR ALL ADVENTURERS (NOT TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFER) BOOK IN ADVANCE The Fun Centre Yr Hwylfan – Multi award-winning family attraction. The fun never stops at North Wales biggest and best indoor adventure play centre. With 25ft high drop slides, ball pools, rope bridges, tube slides, maze climbing nets and much more. Separate Under 5’S area. Mini go-carts. Laser sport arena. Licensed Café and patio area. Christchurch interactive heritage museum. Follow us Open: All year from 10am during school holidays opening varies at other times – please ring Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 1AR Tel: 01286 671911 www.thefuncentre.co.uk VOUCHER OFFER: 50P OFF A GAME OF LASER SPACE SPORT. info@attractionsofsnowdonia.com 13 Family Fun Glasfryn Parc Activity & Bowling Centre Enjoy a great family day and evening out at Glasfryn Parc, 4 miles from Pwllheli on the A499 Caernarfon road. Go-Karting (Arrive & drive) • Archery • Junior Quad Biking • Wakeboarding • Fishing. Ten Pin Bowling – Open 10am til’ late with Dining Room & Café serving homemade food (Licensed bar) - Soft Play. Farm Shop selling our own meat, game and speciality foods. Delightful ‘Glasfryn Cottages’ to rent. Open EVERY day (except Christmas Day) from 9.00am. Advanced booking is advisable for Wakeboarding and Bowling. Y Ffôr, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 6PG (Sat nav: LL53 6RL ) Tel: 01766 810202 www.glasfryn.co.uk VOUCHER OFFER: 10% DISCOUNT ON ACTIVITIES BEFORE 10:30AM NOT IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFER Cadwalader’s Ice Cream Café Attracting visitors and locals alike since 1927 to experience our famous ice cream. Relax & enjoy our special coffees, innovative sundaes, funky shakes, freshly made smoothies & exclusive range of delicious savoury snacks. Visit The Coffee House, our brand new cafe in Porthmadog, where we serve an exciting mix of gourmet coffees and teas, including our very own coffee and luxury hot chocolate, Blend 28/3 as well as the full Cadwaladers range. Follow us Check our website for all our latest offers. Find us in: Betws, Porthmadog, Portmeirion, Pwllheli (April - Sept only) and Criccieth (live jazz every Thursday 7pm Sept - June). Tel: 01766 522478 www.cadwaladersicecream.co.uk VOUCHER OFFER: 20% OFF ANY PURCHASE 14 www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com Family Fun Anglesey Sea Zoo Crashing waves, incredible invertebrates, submarine wolves, scary shipwrecks and a huge kelp forest are all part of the fun at Anglesey’s leading multi award winning family attraction! Over 150 species, daily feeds and talks, diving displays, adventure play, huge bouncy castle, incredible views, fair trade local food café and gift shop, there’s something for everyone. All standard tickets valid for 7 days, so you can come back and see your new fishy friends again and again for free! For all ages in all weathers it’s a Splashing Day Out! Follow us Open: Daily between Feb half term - Oct half term, please see website outside these times. Brynsiencyn, Ynys Môn LL61 6TQ Tel: 01248 430411 www.angleseyseazoo.co.uk VOUCHER OFFER: 10% OFF ANY PURCHASE OVER £10 IN OUR GIFT SHOP DURING 2013. GreenWood Forest Park Voted Best Family Attraction in North Wales for 2011 & 2012, days out don’t get much better than this! With rides such as the Great Green Run, Jungle Boats, BareFoot Trail, Tree Top Towers and The Green Dragon- the world’s first people powered Roller Coaster. For those rainy days visit our Indoor play area, The Enchanted WoodBarn- great for young explorers! Follow us Find us off the B4366 Bethel Road between Bangor and Caernarfon. SAT NAV; LL55 3AD. Open: Feb Half Term, then Mid-March till end October, 10:00-5:30. For Winter opening times please see our website. Y Felinheli, Gwynedd LL55 3AD Tel: 01248 670076 www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk VOUCHER OFFER: £1.50 OFF A FAMILY TICKET, OR £1 OFF ONE CHILD’S TICKET. VALID FEB HALF TERM, THEN MID-MARCH TO END OCT ONLY. info@attractionsofsnowdonia.com 15 Castles & Culture For a complete list of over 120 properites in the care of Cadw telephone 01443 33 6000 Penrhyn Castle Nestled between the mountains of Snowdonia and the sea, stunning Penrhyn Castle is close to the city of Bangor yet feels set apart from the rest of the world. Offering an opulent Victorian interior, servants’ quarters, railway museum, beautiful gardens with views and adventure playground. A unique experience - there really is something for everyone. Come and visit us to make memories that will last a lifetime. /penrhyncastle @PenrhynCastleNT Opening times: November - February 12-3pm. March - October 12-5pm. Please visit our website for the latest details. Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 4HT Tel: 01248 353084 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrhyncastle VOUCHER OFFER: 10% OFF PURCHASE OVER £10 IN THE GIFT SHOP. CODE:PENG/AOS/2013 Conwy Castle Magnificent Conwy Castle, conceived and created in just four years by Edward I, remains one of the most outstanding achievements of medieval military architecture. Soaring on a rock above the walled town, its battlements offer breathtaking views of mountains and sea. / Cadw @cadwwales @cadwcymru *Open: 1 March - 30 June: 9.30 - 17.00, 1 July - 31 August: 9.30 - 18.00, 1 Sept - 31 Oct: 9.30 - 17.00, 1 Nov - 28 Feb: 10.00 - 16.00 , Monday - Saturday, 11.00 - 16.00 Sunday *Subject to change Conwy LL32 8AY Tel: 01492 592358 www.cadw.wales.gov.uk 16 www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com Castles & Culture Caernarfon Castle Mighty Caernarfon is possibly the most famous of Wales’s many castles. Built by Edward I not only as a military stronghold but also as a seat of government and royal palace, its majestic walls and battlements tower above the walled town. /Cadw @cadwwales @cadwcymru *Open: 1 March - 30 June: 9.30 - 17.00, 1 July - 31 August: 9.30 - 18.00, 1 Sept - 31 Oct: 9.30 - 17.00, 1 Nov - 28 Feb: 10.00 - 16.00 Monday - Saturday, 11.00 - 16.00 Sunday *Subject to change Castle Ditch, Caernarfon LL55 2AY Tel: 01286 677617 www.cadw.wales.gov.uk VOUCHER OFFER: £1 OFF WHEN YOU PURCHASE A FAMILY TICKET. Beaumaris Castle Beaumaris, the great unfinished masterpiece. Built as one of the “iron ring” of North Wales castles by Edward I to stamp his authority on the Welsh, money and supplies ran short before the fortifications reached their full height. It is still, however, an awesome sight. /Cadw @cadwwales @cadwcymru *Open: 1 March - 30 June: 9.30 - 17.00, 1 July - 31 August: 9.30 - 18.00, 1 Sept - 31 Oct: 9.30 - 17.00, 1 Nov - 28 Feb: 10.00 - 16.00 Monday - Saturday, 11.00 - 16.00 Sunday *Subject to change Beaumaris LL58 8AP Tel: 01248 810361 www.cadw.wales.gov.uk info@attractionsofsnowdonia.com 17 Castles & Culture Criccieth Castle Standing on a rocky peninsula overlooking Tremadog Bay, Criccieth Castle is a prominent North Wales landmark. Originally a stronghold of the native Welsh Princes, Criccieth was later annexed and added to by the English monarch, Edward I. /Cadw @cadwwales @cadwcymru *Open: 1 April - 31 Oct 10.00 - 17.00 daily. 1 Nov - 31 Mar 9.30 - 16.00 Friday & Saturday, 11.00 - 16.00 Sunday *Subject to change Criccieth, Gwynedd LL52 0DP Tel: 01766 522227 www.cadw.wales.gov.uk Harlech Castle Spectacularly sited, Harlech Castle, built by Edward I, keeps a watchful eye over Snowdonia, with truly panoramic views of sea and mountains from its lofty battlements. /Cadw @cadwwales @cadwcymru *Open: 1 March - 31 Oct: 9.30 - 17.00, 1 Nov - 28 Feb: 10.00 - 16.00 Monday - Saturday, 11.00 - 16.00 Sunday *Subject to change Harlech, LL46 2YH Tel: 01766 780552 www.cadw.wales.gov.uk 18 www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com Vouchers Please fill in the voucher and present it at admission to the attraction of your choice. This voucher entitles the bearer to the special offer discount described in the 2013 Attractions of Snowdonia brochure. This voucher entitles the bearer to the special offer discount described in the 2013 Attractions of Snowdonia brochure. AoS member Attraction: AoS member Attraction: Your Post Code: Your Post Code: Date: Date: www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com This voucher entitles the bearer to the special offer discount described in the 2013 Attractions of Snowdonia brochure. This voucher entitles the bearer to the special offer discount described in the 2013 Attractions of Snowdonia brochure. AoS member Attraction: AoS member Attraction: Your Post Code: Your Post Code: Date: Date: www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com info@attractionsofsnowdonia.com 19 Vouchers Please fill in the voucher and present it at admission to the attraction of your choice. Voucher must be presented on entry. 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Valid until 31.12.13 Only 1 voucher per customer. Only 1 voucher per customer. www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com 20 www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com Competition WIN A LUXURY FAMILY HOLIDAY! Stay in a legendary place Portmeirion Offer includes 2 nights B&B for 2 adults and 2 children. Subject to Availability. Offer restricted to 1 entry per household. Please see online for full terms and conditions. Competition closes 31.12.13 For more information about Portmeirion visit: www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com/portmeirion To be in with a chance to win just answer the following question: What is the stretch of water between Anglesey and the mainland? a) Bangor Strait b) Menai Strait c) Dwyfor Strait ONLINE ENTRIES ONLY Please go to www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com to submit your answer. info@attractionsofsnowdonia.com 21 Where to Find Us p.4/5 Glorious Grounds 01 02 03 04 Bodnant Garden Oriel Plas Glyn y Weddw Portmeirion Plas Cadnant 01492 650460 01758 740763 01766 770000 01248 717007 p.6/7 Deep Discoveries 05 06 07 08 King Arthur’s Labyrinth Sygun Copper Mine Electric Mountain Llechwedd Slate Caverns 01654 761584 01766 890595 01286 870636 01766 830306 Trefriw Woollen Mill Plas Mawr Nant Gwrtheyrn Inigo Jones Slateworks Lloyd George Museum Gwynedd Museum & Gallery National Slate Museum SY20 9RF LL55 4NE LL55 4UR LL41 3NB p.8/11 Heritage & History 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 LL28 5RE LL53 7TT LL48 6ER LL59 5NH 01492 640462 01492 580167 01758 750334 01286 830242 01766 522071 01248 353368 02920 573700 LL27 0JG LL32 8DE LL53 6NL LL54 7UE LL52 0SH LL57 1DT LL55 4TY p.11/12 Terrific Trains 16 Snowdon Mountain Railway 0844 493 8120 LL55 4TY 17 Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways 01766 516024 LL49 9NF 18 Llanberis Lake Railway 01286 870549 LL55 4TY p.13/15 Family Fun 19 20 21 22 23 24 Tree Top Adventure The Fun Centre Glasfryn Parc Activity Centre Cadwalader’s Ice Cream Anglesey Sea Zoo GreenWood Forest Park Castles & Culture 25 26 27 28 29 30 22 Penrhyn Castle Conwy Castle Caernarfon Castle Beaumaris Castle Criccieth Castle Harlech Castle www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com 01690 710914 01286 671911 01766 810202 01766 522478 01248 430411 01248 670076 LL24 0HA LL55 1AR LL53 6RL LL52 OLJ LL61 6TQ LL55 3AD p.16/18 01248 353084 01492 592358 01286 677617 01248 810361 01766 522227 01766 780552 LL57 4HT LL32 8AY LL55 2AY LL58 8AP LL52 0DP LL46 2YH I Iwerddon To Ireland Map Cemaes 5 02 A5 Llyn Alaw Caergybi Holyhead Ynys Môn Anglesey Holy Island Valley Key to Map A5 North Wales Expressway 5 A4 Aberffraw Primary A Roads Llangef A5 Rhosneigr Porthaet Menai Br 08 0 A5 Secondary A Roads 23 Niwbwrch Newborough B Road Railway and Station 27 20 Caernarfon National Cycle Route Coastal path 12 Cadwalader’s Ice Cream Café 01 Bae Caernarfon Penygroes Caernarfon Bay Attraction & Number 02 99 P r Pen Y Ffôr ula ns eni A4 B4 lyn 7 Pwllheli Llanbedrog Abersoch Aberdaron 7 Llanaelhaearn 21 Yr Eifl Nefyn 41 A48 11 L hyn Groes Be 13 29 Cricieth 22 Criccieth A Harle Bae Ceredigion Cardigan Bay Ynys Enlli Bardsey Island Travel Chart 23 Pwllheli Betws-y-Coed www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com Machynlleth Llanberis Caernarfon Beddgelert 20 21 16 27 16 49 38 24 Bangor Llandudno 22 44 31 26 67 47 41 Bangor 22 22 9 11 64 31 28 Beddgelert 44 22 13 14 42 21 8 Caernarfon 31 9 12 8 55 22 20 Llanberis 26 11 14 8 56 28 21 Machynlleth 67 64 42 55 56 54 40 Pwllheli 47 31 21 22 28 54 13 Porthmadog 41 28 8 20 21 40 13 Betws-y-Coed 20 21 16 27 16 49 38 24 Llandudno Porthmadog Approximate distances in miles Aberm Barmo Tywyn Aberdovey Aberdyfi Great Ormes Head Bangor 5 14 Bethesda 15 Llanberis A40 18 85 16 07 Trefriw 09 A5 Capel Curig 6 08 A4 slon B4418 Dolwyddelan 8 06 eddgelert Blaenau Ffestiniog Porthmado Porthmadog 03 30 Cerrigydrudion A4 Llyn Celyn Rhinog Fawr Rhinog Fach A5 01 4 A49 Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri Snowdonia National Park 43 A5 Pentrefoelas 21 2 Llyn Trawsfynydd Llanfair Talhaiarn A548 A5 Ffestiniog 17 Abergele 01 Y Bala Bala Llyn Tegid A496 maw outh Cadair Idris 87 Dolgellau A4 ech 70 A4 Llanddulas Betws-y-Coed A470 7 08 YR Llanrwst 19 Yr Wyddfa Snowdon A49 A49 26 A470 A fon C o nw Bethel 6 B 5 10 6 B 436 Conwy Llanfairfechan y 24 A55 25 5 04 5 A502 thwy ridge Bae Colwyn Bay A470 Llandudno Biwmares Beaumaris 28 Penmaenmawr 10 fni B4 Benllech Corris 05 A470 A493 Machynlleth 87 A4 info@attractionsofsnowdonia.com 24 Plan Your Stay Plan Your Stay For information on Snowdonia’s active destinations or to find the nearest Tourist Information Centre, visit www.visitsnowdonia.info For details on local buses, including the Sherpa service which operates around the mountains of Snowdonia, visit www.gwynedd.gov.uk/publictransport or phone 01286 679535 Online For even more information about all Snowdonia has to offer visit www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com. 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