Caernarfon and Snowdonia
Historical places
Caernarfon Castle is recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages.
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Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchCaernarfon Castle is recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages.
Woth a visit if you are interested in Roman Britain and archeology. The kids may see it as a pile of stones depending on their age and interests,
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Segontium Roman Fort
Constantine RoadWoth a visit if you are interested in Roman Britain and archeology. The kids may see it as a pile of stones depending on their age and interests,
In the 13th century, Llywelyn, prince of North Wales, had a palace at Beddgelert. One day he went hunting without Gelert "the faithful hound" who was unaccountably absent. On Llywelyn's return, the truant stained and smeared with blood, joyfully sprang to meet his master. The prince alarmed hastened to find his son, and saw the infant's cot empty, the bedclothes and floor covered with blood. The frantic father plunged the sword into the hound's side thinking it had killed his heir. The dog's dying yell was answered by a child's cry. Llywelyn searched and discovered his boy unharmed but near by lay the body of a mighty wolf which Gelert had slain, the prince filled with remorse is said never to have smiled again. He buried Gelert here. The spot is called Beddgelert.
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Gelert's Grave
In the 13th century, Llywelyn, prince of North Wales, had a palace at Beddgelert. One day he went hunting without Gelert "the faithful hound" who was unaccountably absent. On Llywelyn's return, the truant stained and smeared with blood, joyfully sprang to meet his master. The prince alarmed hastened to find his son, and saw the infant's cot empty, the bedclothes and floor covered with blood. The frantic father plunged the sword into the hound's side thinking it had killed his heir. The dog's dying yell was answered by a child's cry. Llywelyn searched and discovered his boy unharmed but near by lay the body of a mighty wolf which Gelert had slain, the prince filled with remorse is said never to have smiled again. He buried Gelert here. The spot is called Beddgelert.
Welsh castle and solitary guardian of Snowdonia’s Llanberis Pass
Occupying a lofty, lonely spot overlooking the waters of Llyn Padarn, native-built Dolbadarn Castle was once a vital link in the defences of the ancient kingdom of Gwynedd. Most likely constructed by Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great) in the late 12th or early 13th century, it stood watch over the strategic route inland from Caernarfon to the upper Conwy Valley.
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Dolbadarn Castle station
Welsh castle and solitary guardian of Snowdonia’s Llanberis Pass
Occupying a lofty, lonely spot overlooking the waters of Llyn Padarn, native-built Dolbadarn Castle was once a vital link in the defences of the ancient kingdom of Gwynedd. Most likely constructed by Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great) in the late 12th or early 13th century, it stood watch over the strategic route inland from Caernarfon to the upper Conwy Valley.
Food scene
The Black Boy Inn offers a warm welcome and good food to those in search of a relaxed and traditionally Welsh experience and environment.
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Black Boy Inn Restaurant Caernarfon
Stryd Pedwar a ChwechThe Black Boy Inn offers a warm welcome and good food to those in search of a relaxed and traditionally Welsh experience and environment.
A traditional taste of Tuscany tucked away in a narrow cobbled street inside Caernarfon’s historic 13th century town walls.
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Osteria
26 Hole in the Wall StA traditional taste of Tuscany tucked away in a narrow cobbled street inside Caernarfon’s historic 13th century town walls.
Ouzo & Olive
14 Hole in the Wall StExcellent Greek Taverna. Meditarranean cuisine.
Snug venue serving pizza, pasta and Mediterranean staples, offering castle views from the top floor.
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Villa Marina
9 Rhes SegontiwmSnug venue serving pizza, pasta and Mediterranean staples, offering castle views from the top floor.
4 Palace St
4 Palace StreetWal restaurant. Local cuisine, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Caffi Maes
4 Castle SquareGreat for a quick meal
Nature & Parks
Y Foryd is a partially enclosed intertidal bay on the Menai Strait – at low tide, 250 hectares of sand and mud habitats can be seen, which are important feeding habitats for a number of native and migratory bird species, such as shell ducks, waders, oyster catchers, curlews, lapwing and large flocks of over 5,000 widgeon.
The pointed location by Google shows the approximate location of the Foryd area. However, with a short 5-10 minutes walk from the town centre over the swing bridge near Caernarfon castle you can be enjoying the views and nature of Y Foryd
Y Foryd
Y Foryd is a partially enclosed intertidal bay on the Menai Strait – at low tide, 250 hectares of sand and mud habitats can be seen, which are important feeding habitats for a number of native and migratory bird species, such as shell ducks, waders, oyster catchers, curlews, lapwing and large flocks of over 5,000 widgeon.
The pointed location by Google shows the approximate location of the Foryd area. However, with a short 5-10 minutes walk from the town centre over the swing bridge near Caernarfon castle you can be enjoying the views and nature of Y Foryd
Sightseeing
An unique rail journey to the summit of the highest mountain in Wales. Described as one of the most wonderful railway journeys in the world. With stunning scenery and awe-inspiring views.
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Snowdon Fjall Railway stöðin
An unique rail journey to the summit of the highest mountain in Wales. Described as one of the most wonderful railway journeys in the world. With stunning scenery and awe-inspiring views.
The Welsh Highland Railway is a 25-mile (40.2 km) long, restored 1 ft 11 1⁄2 in (597 mm) narrow gauge heritage railway operating from Caernarfon to Porthmadog, and passing through a number of popular tourist destinations including Beddgelert and the Aberglaslyn Pass. At Porthmadog it connects with the Ffestiniog Railway and to the short Welsh Highland Heritage Railway
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Welsh highland railway, Caernafon station
Saint Helen's RoadThe Welsh Highland Railway is a 25-mile (40.2 km) long, restored 1 ft 11 1⁄2 in (597 mm) narrow gauge heritage railway operating from Caernarfon to Porthmadog, and passing through a number of popular tourist destinations including Beddgelert and the Aberglaslyn Pass. At Porthmadog it connects with the Ffestiniog Railway and to the short Welsh Highland Heritage Railway
Interesting if you like engineering and being deep undergroundin tunnels. Great when the weather is bad
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Electric Mountain
Interesting if you like engineering and being deep undergroundin tunnels. Great when the weather is bad
The Llanberis Lake Railway is a narrow gauge heritage railway that runs for 2.5 miles (4 km) along the northern shore of Llyn Padarn in the Snowdonia National Park. The starting point is the town of Llanberis at the eastern end of the lake ), with the western terminus at Pen Llyn in the Padarn Country Park The return journey takes around 60 minutes.
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Llanberis Lake Railway
The Llanberis Lake Railway is a narrow gauge heritage railway that runs for 2.5 miles (4 km) along the northern shore of Llyn Padarn in the Snowdonia National Park. The starting point is the town of Llanberis at the eastern end of the lake ), with the western terminus at Pen Llyn in the Padarn Country Park The return journey takes around 60 minutes.
Concerts, Shows, Theatres
Theatre // Cinema // Art Space // Work Units // Rehearsal Spaces // Conferencing & Meeting Facilities // Cafe Bar (open 7 days a week) // home to Sbarc-Galeri arts project.
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Galeri Caernarfon
CaernarfonTheatre // Cinema // Art Space // Work Units // Rehearsal Spaces // Conferencing & Meeting Facilities // Cafe Bar (open 7 days a week) // home to Sbarc-Galeri arts project.
The Pontio centre offers an exciting and unique blend of Arts and Culture, Innovation, Education and Community. Lot's going on, the centre boasts a theatre, cinema, numerous dining areas, and interactive lecture rooms,
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Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre
Deiniol RoadThe Pontio centre offers an exciting and unique blend of Arts and Culture, Innovation, Education and Community. Lot's going on, the centre boasts a theatre, cinema, numerous dining areas, and interactive lecture rooms,
Beaches
Dinas Dinlle is a popular sandy beach with great views of the Llyn Peninsula and Anglesey and easy access to Snowdonia's highest mountains. An SSSI, with Iron Age remains and excellent Bass fishing. Two slipways for launching jet skis, power boats and dive boats. Popular with windsurfers. Plenty of facilities, including a campsite, car park, toilets and shop.
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Dinas Dinlle
Dinas Dinlle is a popular sandy beach with great views of the Llyn Peninsula and Anglesey and easy access to Snowdonia's highest mountains. An SSSI, with Iron Age remains and excellent Bass fishing. Two slipways for launching jet skis, power boats and dive boats. Popular with windsurfers. Plenty of facilities, including a campsite, car park, toilets and shop.
The beach at Porth Dinllaen is a long sweeping sandy bay sheltered in the lee of Carreg Ddu headland at the northern end of the LLeyn peninsula.
This beautiful little stretch of coast has largely escaped development and parts are now owned by the National Trust. The village of Porthdinllaen runs along the beach front and is car-free making it a delight for families. One of the best spots to take in the scene is from the Ty Coch Inn right on the waterside.
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Porthdinllaen
The beach at Porth Dinllaen is a long sweeping sandy bay sheltered in the lee of Carreg Ddu headland at the northern end of the LLeyn peninsula.
This beautiful little stretch of coast has largely escaped development and parts are now owned by the National Trust. The village of Porthdinllaen runs along the beach front and is car-free making it a delight for families. One of the best spots to take in the scene is from the Ty Coch Inn right on the waterside.
An excellent sandy beach backed by forest and extensive dunes, at the south-western tip of Anglesey. A path leads to the Llanddwyn Island nature reserve. Excellent views of the Snowdonia National Park.
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Ynys Llanddwyn
An excellent sandy beach backed by forest and extensive dunes, at the south-western tip of Anglesey. A path leads to the Llanddwyn Island nature reserve. Excellent views of the Snowdonia National Park.
Llanfairfechan beach is mainly pebble beach when the tide is in but as it drops away a wide open stretch of sand is revealed. The beach here is backed by the Victorian seaside town of Llanfairfechan, which is overlooked by the 434m high Penmaenmawr mountain.
A promenade with a pavilion provides a cafe and summer entertainment, while a dinghy park makes this beach popular with sailors. The beach is also a good spot for fishing and, a little further down the coast, birdwatching.
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Llanfairfechan Beach
PromenadeLlanfairfechan beach is mainly pebble beach when the tide is in but as it drops away a wide open stretch of sand is revealed. The beach here is backed by the Victorian seaside town of Llanfairfechan, which is overlooked by the 434m high Penmaenmawr mountain.
A promenade with a pavilion provides a cafe and summer entertainment, while a dinghy park makes this beach popular with sailors. The beach is also a good spot for fishing and, a little further down the coast, birdwatching.
Aberffraw Bay is an unspoilt sandy beach that is just far enough from the nearest parking spot to make sure it never get busy.
Backed by extensive low sand dunes, the beach feels particularly expansive. These dunes are a Special Area of Conservation and lead all the way back to the village of Aberffraw where you will find shops, cafes etc
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Bae Aberffraw
Aberffraw Bay is an unspoilt sandy beach that is just far enough from the nearest parking spot to make sure it never get busy.
Backed by extensive low sand dunes, the beach feels particularly expansive. These dunes are a Special Area of Conservation and lead all the way back to the village of Aberffraw where you will find shops, cafes etc