Sightseeing & Activities
Sightseeing
Llanddwyn Island (Ynys Llanddwyn) is a magical place. Located at the far end of a pleasant beach near Newborough Warren, this narrow finger of land is an ideal picnic site during fine weather, but also an exhilarating place when the winter winds blow. Its rolling dunes, large rock outcrops and mixture of historic buildings makes it an ideal place for an afternoon of exploration.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 15 minute drive to car park LL61 6SG.
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Llanddwyn Island
Llanddwyn Island (Ynys Llanddwyn) is a magical place. Located at the far end of a pleasant beach near Newborough Warren, this narrow finger of land is an ideal picnic site during fine weather, but also an exhilarating place when the winter winds blow. Its rolling dunes, large rock outcrops and mixture of historic buildings makes it an ideal place for an afternoon of exploration.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 15 minute drive to car park LL61 6SG.
Newborough Warren is one of the largest and finest dune systems in Britain.
The dunes, coastal marshes, sandy and rocky shores have been shaped over thousands of years by the wind and sea and are home to a dazzling array of plants and animals.
Newborough Warren and Ynys Llanddwyn was declared the first coastal National Nature Reserve in Wales in 1955.
The Corsican pine trees that make up Newborough Forest were planted between 1947 and 1965 to provide timber and to stabilise the shifting sand dunes.
Today it is a popular area for recreation and home to wildlife, especially red squirrels.
The Cefni Estuary and the pools behind the Pen Cob embankment are a sanctuary for birds and other wildlife and there are views across the estuary over an expanse of coastal marsh, open sand and sea.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 15 minute drive to car park LL61 6SG.
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Newborough Forest
Newborough Warren is one of the largest and finest dune systems in Britain.
The dunes, coastal marshes, sandy and rocky shores have been shaped over thousands of years by the wind and sea and are home to a dazzling array of plants and animals.
Newborough Warren and Ynys Llanddwyn was declared the first coastal National Nature Reserve in Wales in 1955.
The Corsican pine trees that make up Newborough Forest were planted between 1947 and 1965 to provide timber and to stabilise the shifting sand dunes.
Today it is a popular area for recreation and home to wildlife, especially red squirrels.
The Cefni Estuary and the pools behind the Pen Cob embankment are a sanctuary for birds and other wildlife and there are views across the estuary over an expanse of coastal marsh, open sand and sea.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 15 minute drive to car park LL61 6SG.
Anglesey Sea Zoo is a unique aquarium with over 40 tanks displaying the best of British marine wildlife! Find fascinating creatures from around the coasts of the UK, such as octopus, lobsters, seahorses, conger eels and jellyfish! You’ll also learn about British marine habitats and the research and conservation work which is helping to save them.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 15 minute drive to LL61 6TQ.
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Anglesey Sea Zoo
Anglesey Sea Zoo is a unique aquarium with over 40 tanks displaying the best of British marine wildlife! Find fascinating creatures from around the coasts of the UK, such as octopus, lobsters, seahorses, conger eels and jellyfish! You’ll also learn about British marine habitats and the research and conservation work which is helping to save them.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 15 minute drive to LL61 6TQ.
Tacla Taid, the Anglesey Transport and Agriculture Museum, is the largest of its kind in Wales. It features displays of cars, motorbikes, commercial and farm vehicles and static engines.
Walk back in time and see over 60 gleaming classic cars and vehicles from the 1920s onwards. Set in a replica of a 1940s cobbled village street, you can view an assortment of vehicles including motorbikes, cars, vans, military and agricultural vehicles, some of which have even been used in films!
Distance from Hendre Wen: 7 minute drive to LL61 6TN.
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Musée des Transports d'Anglesey - Tacla Taid
Tacla Taid, the Anglesey Transport and Agriculture Museum, is the largest of its kind in Wales. It features displays of cars, motorbikes, commercial and farm vehicles and static engines.
Walk back in time and see over 60 gleaming classic cars and vehicles from the 1920s onwards. Set in a replica of a 1940s cobbled village street, you can view an assortment of vehicles including motorbikes, cars, vans, military and agricultural vehicles, some of which have even been used in films!
Distance from Hendre Wen: 7 minute drive to LL61 6TN.
South Stack is one of Wales’ most visited and spectacular lighthouses. It is located about 2-3 miles west of Holyhead, on a tiny islet just off Holy Island on the North West tip of Anglesey.
South Stack has been a warning beacon for passing ships since it’s construction over 200 years ago, cautioning them of the deadly rocks below.
The lighthouse helps guide shipping in the busy channel into the Mersey and is a waymark for local seafarers, as well as for coastal traffic crossing the Irish Sea too and from the ports of Holyhead, Dublin and Dun Laoghaire.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 37 minute drive.
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South Stack Lighthouse
South Stack is one of Wales’ most visited and spectacular lighthouses. It is located about 2-3 miles west of Holyhead, on a tiny islet just off Holy Island on the North West tip of Anglesey.
South Stack has been a warning beacon for passing ships since it’s construction over 200 years ago, cautioning them of the deadly rocks below.
The lighthouse helps guide shipping in the busy channel into the Mersey and is a waymark for local seafarers, as well as for coastal traffic crossing the Irish Sea too and from the ports of Holyhead, Dublin and Dun Laoghaire.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 37 minute drive.
Beaumaris Castle on the Island of Anglesey is the great unfinished masterpiece. It was built as one of the 'iron ring' of North Wales castles by the English monarch Edward I, to stamp his authority on the Welsh. But it was never finished money and supplies ran out before the fortifications reached their full height.
Beaumaris is nonetheless an awesome sight, regarded by many as the finest of all the great Edwardian castles in Wales. Begun in 1295, it was also the last. The king's military architect, the brilliant James of St George, brought all his experience and inspiration to bear when building this castle, the biggest and most ambitious venture he ever undertook.
In pure architectural terms Beaumaris, the most technically perfect castle in Britain, has few equals. Its ingenious and perfectly symmetrical concentric 'walls within walls' design, involving no less than four successive lines of fortifications, was state of the art for the late 13th century.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 30 minute drive to LL58 8AP.
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Château de Beaumaris
Castle StreetBeaumaris Castle on the Island of Anglesey is the great unfinished masterpiece. It was built as one of the 'iron ring' of North Wales castles by the English monarch Edward I, to stamp his authority on the Welsh. But it was never finished money and supplies ran out before the fortifications reached their full height.
Beaumaris is nonetheless an awesome sight, regarded by many as the finest of all the great Edwardian castles in Wales. Begun in 1295, it was also the last. The king's military architect, the brilliant James of St George, brought all his experience and inspiration to bear when building this castle, the biggest and most ambitious venture he ever undertook.
In pure architectural terms Beaumaris, the most technically perfect castle in Britain, has few equals. Its ingenious and perfectly symmetrical concentric 'walls within walls' design, involving no less than four successive lines of fortifications, was state of the art for the late 13th century.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 30 minute drive to LL58 8AP.
See a real farm at work and feed the animals whilst enjoying the wonderful setting.
Foel Farm is situated in a beautiful beachside location on Anglesey in North Wales with stunning views of Caernarfon Castle, the Menai Straits and Snowdonia.
There are tractor & trailer and quad bike & mini-trailer rides, pony rides, chances to feed and meet the farm animals, and a lot more!
There is also a Café & Bistro Bar, Gift Shop and even a Chocolate Workshop where you can see chocolates being made - something for children and adults alike.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 15 minute drive to LL61 6TQ.
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Foel Farm Park
See a real farm at work and feed the animals whilst enjoying the wonderful setting.
Foel Farm is situated in a beautiful beachside location on Anglesey in North Wales with stunning views of Caernarfon Castle, the Menai Straits and Snowdonia.
There are tractor & trailer and quad bike & mini-trailer rides, pony rides, chances to feed and meet the farm animals, and a lot more!
There is also a Café & Bistro Bar, Gift Shop and even a Chocolate Workshop where you can see chocolates being made - something for children and adults alike.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 15 minute drive to LL61 6TQ.
A family day out - lots to see including Tropical Butterflies, Meerkats, Snakes, Reptiles, Bird House, Bug Zone and Farm yard. Excellent indoor soft play and outdoor play areas and cafe serving homemade food. NEW FOR 2021 TROPICAL TOWERS lots of rope bridges, zip wires and slides the kids will love it!
Distance from Hendre Wen: 20 minute drive to LL59 5RP.
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Monde Naturel de Pili Palas
Ffordd PenmynyddA family day out - lots to see including Tropical Butterflies, Meerkats, Snakes, Reptiles, Bird House, Bug Zone and Farm yard. Excellent indoor soft play and outdoor play areas and cafe serving homemade food. NEW FOR 2021 TROPICAL TOWERS lots of rope bridges, zip wires and slides the kids will love it!
Distance from Hendre Wen: 20 minute drive to LL59 5RP.
Enchanting mansion and gardens, with spectacular views of Snowdonia. A whole day of things to see and do.
Plas Newydd (meaning 'new house') has seen many changes over the years and was originally called Llwyn y Moel. It has been transformed from a Victorian 'party house' of the 5th Marquess in the 1880s to the comfortable family home that we see today.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 20 minute drive to LL61 6DQ.
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National Trust - Maison et Jardins de Plas Newydd
Enchanting mansion and gardens, with spectacular views of Snowdonia. A whole day of things to see and do.
Plas Newydd (meaning 'new house') has seen many changes over the years and was originally called Llwyn y Moel. It has been transformed from a Victorian 'party house' of the 5th Marquess in the 1880s to the comfortable family home that we see today.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 20 minute drive to LL61 6DQ.
Situated on the banks of the Menai Strait, Menai Bridge’s two impressive bridges provide Anglesey’s physical links with the mainland.
Thomas Telford’s Menai Suspension bridge (Pont Menai), Opened in 1826. The World’s first iron suspension bridge, it is 1,265 feet/305m long, with a central span of 579 feet/177m with its roadway set 98m/30m above the water to allow tall ships to sail beneath.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 20 minute drive.
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Menai Bridge
A5Situated on the banks of the Menai Strait, Menai Bridge’s two impressive bridges provide Anglesey’s physical links with the mainland.
Thomas Telford’s Menai Suspension bridge (Pont Menai), Opened in 1826. The World’s first iron suspension bridge, it is 1,265 feet/305m long, with a central span of 579 feet/177m with its roadway set 98m/30m above the water to allow tall ships to sail beneath.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 20 minute drive.
Set on the west coast of Anglesey, overlooking the Irish Sea and the Snowdonia mountain range beyond, Anglesey Circuit provides visitors with a challenging and exciting circuit in a breathtaking location.
With its remarkably smooth surface and a minimum width of 12 metres, the circuit is an outstanding venue for amateurs and professionals alike. Spectators can enjoy vantage points, including the elevated position above the Corkscrew, Peel and Rocket complex. The recently developed area from The Banking, through Church and beyond. Whether your preference is for two or four wheels, Anglesey Circuit will have something to offer.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 20 minute drive to LL63 5TF.
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Anglesey Circuit
A4080Set on the west coast of Anglesey, overlooking the Irish Sea and the Snowdonia mountain range beyond, Anglesey Circuit provides visitors with a challenging and exciting circuit in a breathtaking location.
With its remarkably smooth surface and a minimum width of 12 metres, the circuit is an outstanding venue for amateurs and professionals alike. Spectators can enjoy vantage points, including the elevated position above the Corkscrew, Peel and Rocket complex. The recently developed area from The Banking, through Church and beyond. Whether your preference is for two or four wheels, Anglesey Circuit will have something to offer.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 20 minute drive to LL63 5TF.
The Anglesey Coastal Path route is approximately 140 miles! The Coast Path is a circular path around the whole Isle of Anglesey.
The path primarily caters for walkers however cyclists and horse riders can also enjoy certain sections.
The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path falls within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) which covers 95% of the coast. It passes through landscape that includes a mixture of farmland, coastal heath, dunes, salt-marsh, foreshore, cliffs and a few small pockets of woodland. This includes a National Nature Reserve (NNR).
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Anglesey Coastal Path
Anglesey Coastal PathThe Anglesey Coastal Path route is approximately 140 miles! The Coast Path is a circular path around the whole Isle of Anglesey.
The path primarily caters for walkers however cyclists and horse riders can also enjoy certain sections.
The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path falls within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) which covers 95% of the coast. It passes through landscape that includes a mixture of farmland, coastal heath, dunes, salt-marsh, foreshore, cliffs and a few small pockets of woodland. This includes a National Nature Reserve (NNR).
Caernarfon Castle is recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages.
This fortress-palace on the banks of the River Seiont is grouped with Edward I’s other castles at Conwy, Beaumaris and Harlech as a World Heritage Site. But for sheer scale and architectural drama Caernarfon stands alone.
Here Edward and his military architect Master James of St George erected a castle, town walls and a quay all at the same time. This gigantic building project eventually took 47 years and cost a staggering £25,000.
The castle was born out of bitter war with Welsh princes. So of course its immense curtain walls and daunting King’s Gate were designed to withstand assault. But the polygonal towers, eagle statues and multi-coloured masonry sent a more subtle message.
So Caernarfon is a castle of dreams. A legend brought to life. Even after 700 years it still stirs the imagination like no other Welsh castle.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 30 minute drive to LL55 2AY.
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Château de Caernarfon
Castle DitchCaernarfon Castle is recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages.
This fortress-palace on the banks of the River Seiont is grouped with Edward I’s other castles at Conwy, Beaumaris and Harlech as a World Heritage Site. But for sheer scale and architectural drama Caernarfon stands alone.
Here Edward and his military architect Master James of St George erected a castle, town walls and a quay all at the same time. This gigantic building project eventually took 47 years and cost a staggering £25,000.
The castle was born out of bitter war with Welsh princes. So of course its immense curtain walls and daunting King’s Gate were designed to withstand assault. But the polygonal towers, eagle statues and multi-coloured masonry sent a more subtle message.
So Caernarfon is a castle of dreams. A legend brought to life. Even after 700 years it still stirs the imagination like no other Welsh castle.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 30 minute drive to LL55 2AY.
Snowdonia National Park is world renowned for its rugged landscape, Welsh culture and of course Wales’ highest mountain - Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).
There is so much to discover here, from the magnificent castle and sweeping white beach at Harlech, to the fragile greenery of the ancient celtic rainforests.
Llanbedr
Snowdonia National Park is world renowned for its rugged landscape, Welsh culture and of course Wales’ highest mountain - Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).
There is so much to discover here, from the magnificent castle and sweeping white beach at Harlech, to the fragile greenery of the ancient celtic rainforests.
Set in North Wales near the stunning Snowdon range, in what once was the world’s largest slate quarry, Penrhyn Quarry is now home to the fastest zip line in the world, Velocity 2, where you can fly 500m above the bright blue quarry lake. Learn all about the history of the quarry on the Penrhyn Quarry Tour or watch the zippers fly by from the Blondin Restaurant or Café.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 30 minute drive to LL57 4YG.
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Zip World Penrhyn Carrière
Set in North Wales near the stunning Snowdon range, in what once was the world’s largest slate quarry, Penrhyn Quarry is now home to the fastest zip line in the world, Velocity 2, where you can fly 500m above the bright blue quarry lake. Learn all about the history of the quarry on the Penrhyn Quarry Tour or watch the zippers fly by from the Blondin Restaurant or Café.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 30 minute drive to LL57 4YG.
Unleash your inner-thrill seeker in the enormous underground net adventure! Jump, bounce and slide your way through this disused mine on the best playground ever!
Zip World Slate Caverns’ Bounce Below is a unique experience, which allows you to escape into a world of hidden adventure. So, whether you’re a big kid looking for an hour of the most fun you’ll ever have on a net or if you have little kids of your own looking to have a blast, you’ll love Bounce Below! Spectator tickets are also available if the idea of all that bouncing around is a bit much for you!
With 6 trampoline-style nets built into an area twice the size of St. Paul’s Cathedral, there’s plenty to be explored in this subterranean wonderland.
Bounce Below also isn’t the only adventure we have at our Slate Caverns site. If you fancy more fun, you could try our zip line: Titan 2 or, traverse our underground course and explore with Caverns.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 1 hour 10 minute drive to LL41 3NB.
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Zip World Bounce Below
Unleash your inner-thrill seeker in the enormous underground net adventure! Jump, bounce and slide your way through this disused mine on the best playground ever!
Zip World Slate Caverns’ Bounce Below is a unique experience, which allows you to escape into a world of hidden adventure. So, whether you’re a big kid looking for an hour of the most fun you’ll ever have on a net or if you have little kids of your own looking to have a blast, you’ll love Bounce Below! Spectator tickets are also available if the idea of all that bouncing around is a bit much for you!
With 6 trampoline-style nets built into an area twice the size of St. Paul’s Cathedral, there’s plenty to be explored in this subterranean wonderland.
Bounce Below also isn’t the only adventure we have at our Slate Caverns site. If you fancy more fun, you could try our zip line: Titan 2 or, traverse our underground course and explore with Caverns.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 1 hour 10 minute drive to LL41 3NB.
Puffin Island also known as Ynys Seiriol in Welsh, is located at the North East entrance of the Menai Straits and is the ninth largest island off the Welsh coast. The island was once home to the sixth century saint, St Seiriol, whose monastery is still visible on the top of the island today. Puffin Island is now a bird sanctuary and a nesting site for many species of breeding seabirds. The main season is between April and July when you are likely to see common guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes and of course puffins but as with all seabirds outside of the breeding season they are only found out at sea (you will not see puffins on these cruises outside of the breeding season). We also find fulmar and eider duck breeding on the island and often spot the odd black guillemot in the area too. Other species such as cormorant and shags are on the island all year round as are our resident Atlantic grey seals. You may even be lucky enough to encounter porpoise, sometimes even dolphin.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 30 minute drive.
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Seacoast Safaris - Puffin Island Boat Trips
Puffin Island also known as Ynys Seiriol in Welsh, is located at the North East entrance of the Menai Straits and is the ninth largest island off the Welsh coast. The island was once home to the sixth century saint, St Seiriol, whose monastery is still visible on the top of the island today. Puffin Island is now a bird sanctuary and a nesting site for many species of breeding seabirds. The main season is between April and July when you are likely to see common guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes and of course puffins but as with all seabirds outside of the breeding season they are only found out at sea (you will not see puffins on these cruises outside of the breeding season). We also find fulmar and eider duck breeding on the island and often spot the odd black guillemot in the area too. Other species such as cormorant and shags are on the island all year round as are our resident Atlantic grey seals. You may even be lucky enough to encounter porpoise, sometimes even dolphin.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 30 minute drive.
Parys Mountain is one of Anglesey’s must-visit locations! There is a network of walks around the weird landscape of the ancient copper mine at Parys Mountain. A sight not to be missed is the spectacular Great Opencast – shaped by miners using nothing more than picks, shovels and gunpowder! There is a level walk around the top of the Great Opencast and a viewing area with a stunning panorama that shows off the excavation’s amazing colours - an artist’s palette of reds, oranges, pinks, browns, purples, blacks, greens, yellows, and greys.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 35 minute drive.
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Parys Mountain
B5111Parys Mountain is one of Anglesey’s must-visit locations! There is a network of walks around the weird landscape of the ancient copper mine at Parys Mountain. A sight not to be missed is the spectacular Great Opencast – shaped by miners using nothing more than picks, shovels and gunpowder! There is a level walk around the top of the Great Opencast and a viewing area with a stunning panorama that shows off the excavation’s amazing colours - an artist’s palette of reds, oranges, pinks, browns, purples, blacks, greens, yellows, and greys.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 35 minute drive.
Action-packed RIB trips are available to experience some of the most magnificent sights along the Menai Strait. Enter the world famous ‘Swellies’ with its shipwrecks, rocks and whirlpools and pass beneath two of the most spectacular bridges in Wales. We then journey to Bangor Pier, passing Millionaires' Row before heading back with some twists and turns to finish.
Minimum age 4yrs.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 20 minute drive to LL59 5DE.
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RibRide
Water StreetAction-packed RIB trips are available to experience some of the most magnificent sights along the Menai Strait. Enter the world famous ‘Swellies’ with its shipwrecks, rocks and whirlpools and pass beneath two of the most spectacular bridges in Wales. We then journey to Bangor Pier, passing Millionaires' Row before heading back with some twists and turns to finish.
Minimum age 4yrs.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 20 minute drive to LL59 5DE.
Beaumaris pier was built in 1846 nearly 170 years ago, and was originally built to allow pleasure steamers to drop off and pick up passengers.
When first built it was constructed from concrete and stone, but in 1872 it was rebuilt taking on a the classical Victorian style and shape we still know today.
In 1895 the pier was to undergo further works and refurbishment, this time to extend the length of the pier to 170 meters and a T-shaped pontoon was added at the end of the pier, also a pavilion was added and a 2ft 6in railway line to carry baggage from the steamers, the remains of this railway line still exist today 120 years later!
In 2011 the Pier at Beaumaris underwent more refurbishment and a floating landing stage which rose up and down with the tide was constructed to allow the various pleasure boats to pick up and drop off the various passengers.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 30 minute drive to LL58 8BS.
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Beaumaris Pier
Beaumaris pier was built in 1846 nearly 170 years ago, and was originally built to allow pleasure steamers to drop off and pick up passengers.
When first built it was constructed from concrete and stone, but in 1872 it was rebuilt taking on a the classical Victorian style and shape we still know today.
In 1895 the pier was to undergo further works and refurbishment, this time to extend the length of the pier to 170 meters and a T-shaped pontoon was added at the end of the pier, also a pavilion was added and a 2ft 6in railway line to carry baggage from the steamers, the remains of this railway line still exist today 120 years later!
In 2011 the Pier at Beaumaris underwent more refurbishment and a floating landing stage which rose up and down with the tide was constructed to allow the various pleasure boats to pick up and drop off the various passengers.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 30 minute drive to LL58 8BS.
Snowdonia Watersports Ltd was established in 2016. Our shop is located approximately 30 metres from the shoreline of Llyn Padarn in Llanberis, Snowdonia. Customers are able to view our products and even demo paddleboards and kayaks.
We are open to the general public and supply a range of canoes, kayaks and paddleboards along with accessories and clothing. These can either be hired or purchased.
The business is run by a small team of full time personnel who come from a range of backgrounds. Our staff are all experienced and active paddlers who will be able to advise you on the right kit for your chosen activity.
Llyn Padarn is a beautiful location, why not combine a visit to our shop with a wander around Llyn Padarn while you look up at the mountains of Snowdonia. We also share a building with the Lone Tree Cafe so you can top up your coffee cup and grab a cake in one visit.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 30 minute drive to LL55 4EL.
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Snowdonia Watersports
Snowdonia Watersports Ltd was established in 2016. Our shop is located approximately 30 metres from the shoreline of Llyn Padarn in Llanberis, Snowdonia. Customers are able to view our products and even demo paddleboards and kayaks.
We are open to the general public and supply a range of canoes, kayaks and paddleboards along with accessories and clothing. These can either be hired or purchased.
The business is run by a small team of full time personnel who come from a range of backgrounds. Our staff are all experienced and active paddlers who will be able to advise you on the right kit for your chosen activity.
Llyn Padarn is a beautiful location, why not combine a visit to our shop with a wander around Llyn Padarn while you look up at the mountains of Snowdonia. We also share a building with the Lone Tree Cafe so you can top up your coffee cup and grab a cake in one visit.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 30 minute drive to LL55 4EL.
We offer a wide variety of sea kayaking taster days, guided kayak journeys and coaching for beginners, intermediate and advanced kayakers. We also run special days for families, can cater for women only groups and try to include people with disabilities where possible.
From our base in the Snowdonia National Park we mainly use the Anglesey and Llŷn Peninsula for our coached days and guided trips. We offer half-day and full day sessions for beginners on the lake at Llanberis, Llyn Padarn.
Using our considerable wildlife and local knowledge together with our sea kayak expertise we will put together a package to meet your group needs and interests that maximises your enjoyment given the weather on the day.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 30 minute drive to LL55 4EL.
Sea Môr Kayaking
Y GlynWe offer a wide variety of sea kayaking taster days, guided kayak journeys and coaching for beginners, intermediate and advanced kayakers. We also run special days for families, can cater for women only groups and try to include people with disabilities where possible.
From our base in the Snowdonia National Park we mainly use the Anglesey and Llŷn Peninsula for our coached days and guided trips. We offer half-day and full day sessions for beginners on the lake at Llanberis, Llyn Padarn.
Using our considerable wildlife and local knowledge together with our sea kayak expertise we will put together a package to meet your group needs and interests that maximises your enjoyment given the weather on the day.
Distance from Hendre Wen: 30 minute drive to LL55 4EL.
Make the most of the great cycle routes that are on our doorstep. You don’t have to bring your own bikes with you as you can hire them from a local business, who even offers a drop-off service!
Anglesey Brewhouse
Unit 12 Industrial Estate RoadMake the most of the great cycle routes that are on our doorstep. You don’t have to bring your own bikes with you as you can hire them from a local business, who even offers a drop-off service!
The Belgian Promenade is located in Menai bridge on the Anglesey shoreline between the two bridges. It was built by Belgian refugees in gratitude to the hospitality of the people of Menai bridge who provided accommodation during the First World War.
The refugees who arrived from Mechelen in Northern Belgium in October of 1914 were greeted by the Bishop of Bangor when they arrived at the Menai bridge railway station which was located on the Bangor side of the Menai Suspension bridge.
Most of the refugees were given accommodation in Menai Bridge and about 12 of them were accommodated in the nearby village of Llandegfan.
The Belgian Promenade which runs along the Menai Strait from Church Island or Ynys Tysilio to Carreg Yr Halen where there used to be a lime kiln.
Some of the views from this Belgian Promenade are fantastic. From Careg Y Halen you can see part of the majestic Menai Suspension bridge then the body of water between the two bridges known locally as the Swillies or Swellies.
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Belgian promenade
11 Beach RdThe Belgian Promenade is located in Menai bridge on the Anglesey shoreline between the two bridges. It was built by Belgian refugees in gratitude to the hospitality of the people of Menai bridge who provided accommodation during the First World War.
The refugees who arrived from Mechelen in Northern Belgium in October of 1914 were greeted by the Bishop of Bangor when they arrived at the Menai bridge railway station which was located on the Bangor side of the Menai Suspension bridge.
Most of the refugees were given accommodation in Menai Bridge and about 12 of them were accommodated in the nearby village of Llandegfan.
The Belgian Promenade which runs along the Menai Strait from Church Island or Ynys Tysilio to Carreg Yr Halen where there used to be a lime kiln.
Some of the views from this Belgian Promenade are fantastic. From Careg Y Halen you can see part of the majestic Menai Suspension bridge then the body of water between the two bridges known locally as the Swillies or Swellies.
In 1996, the present owner bought the 200 acre Plas Cadnant Estate and work began on the restoration of the historic garden and grounds. Since then large parts of the gardens have undergone a spectacular transformation and have been restored to their former glory.
Described as one of North Wales best kept secrets is the hidden world of Plas Cadnant Gardens, situated at the side of the Menai Strait, hidden from view near to Menai Bridge on the Isle of Anglesey.
https://plascadnant.co.uk/2/en-GB/THE-HIDDEN-GARDENS
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Jardins Cachés de Plas Cadnant
Cadnant RoadIn 1996, the present owner bought the 200 acre Plas Cadnant Estate and work began on the restoration of the historic garden and grounds. Since then large parts of the gardens have undergone a spectacular transformation and have been restored to their former glory.
Described as one of North Wales best kept secrets is the hidden world of Plas Cadnant Gardens, situated at the side of the Menai Strait, hidden from view near to Menai Bridge on the Isle of Anglesey.
https://plascadnant.co.uk/2/en-GB/THE-HIDDEN-GARDENS
This enormous 19th-century neo-Norman castle sits between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. It's crammed with fascinating items, such as a one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria, elaborate carvings, plasterwork and mock-Norman furniture. It also has an outstanding collection of paintings. The restored kitchens are a delight and the stable block houses a fascinating industrial railway museum and a model railway museum. The 24.3 hectares (60 acres) of grounds include parkland, an exotic tree and shrub collection as well as a Victorian walled garden.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrhyn-castle
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Penrhyn Castle
This enormous 19th-century neo-Norman castle sits between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. It's crammed with fascinating items, such as a one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria, elaborate carvings, plasterwork and mock-Norman furniture. It also has an outstanding collection of paintings. The restored kitchens are a delight and the stable block houses a fascinating industrial railway museum and a model railway museum. The 24.3 hectares (60 acres) of grounds include parkland, an exotic tree and shrub collection as well as a Victorian walled garden.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrhyn-castle
This building is full of sad memories and secrets providing a fascinating insight into the world of the prisoner during the 1800s.
Walk along the dimly lit corridors and explore the spartan cells and places of punishment. Visit the condemned cell and experience the darkness of the punishment cell.
In 1862 Richard Rowlands was executed for the murder of his father in law. Rowlands protested his innocence and according to local tradition he put a curse on the clock in the church tower opposite the scaffold. To this day the clock has never kept the right time.
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Château de Beaumaris
Castle StreetThis building is full of sad memories and secrets providing a fascinating insight into the world of the prisoner during the 1800s.
Walk along the dimly lit corridors and explore the spartan cells and places of punishment. Visit the condemned cell and experience the darkness of the punishment cell.
In 1862 Richard Rowlands was executed for the murder of his father in law. Rowlands protested his innocence and according to local tradition he put a curse on the clock in the church tower opposite the scaffold. To this day the clock has never kept the right time.
Aber Falls (Welsh: Rhaeadr Fawr) is a waterfall located about two miles south of the village of Abergwyngregyn. The waterfall is formed as the Afon Goch plunges about 120 feet (37 m) over a sill of igneous rock in the foothills of the Carneddau range. Two tributaries merge; the enlarged stream is known as Afon Rhaeadr Fawr; from the road bridge, Bont Newydd ("New Bridge"), the name becomes Afon Aber.
Visitors can park at Bont Newydd, from which the Falls are accessible on foot on a clearly marked trackway. There is a charge for parking but there are toilets and picnic benches available. The nearest place where food can be purchased is the cafe in the tourist information centre at Abergwyngregyn village.
It is possible to bathe in the plunge pool of the falls, although the water is cold even at the height of summer and care must be taken on the often slippery rocks.
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Chutes d'Aber
Aber Falls (Welsh: Rhaeadr Fawr) is a waterfall located about two miles south of the village of Abergwyngregyn. The waterfall is formed as the Afon Goch plunges about 120 feet (37 m) over a sill of igneous rock in the foothills of the Carneddau range. Two tributaries merge; the enlarged stream is known as Afon Rhaeadr Fawr; from the road bridge, Bont Newydd ("New Bridge"), the name becomes Afon Aber.
Visitors can park at Bont Newydd, from which the Falls are accessible on foot on a clearly marked trackway. There is a charge for parking but there are toilets and picnic benches available. The nearest place where food can be purchased is the cafe in the tourist information centre at Abergwyngregyn village.
It is possible to bathe in the plunge pool of the falls, although the water is cold even at the height of summer and care must be taken on the often slippery rocks.
The village of Abergwyngregyn is home to our distillery, and sits at the foot of the famous Aber Falls waterfall. Attracting over 50,000 visitors a year, this picturesque spot is easily accessible, just off the A55 and a stone’s throw from the coast.
Previously a slate works in the 19th century, a margarine factory during the world wars, and more recently a drinks wholesaler depot, our building has been lovingly restored and refurbished, proving the ideal place to create our spirits and demonstrate the passion and skill in our craftsmanship. Thanks
https://www.aberfallsdistillery.com/en/
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Aber Falls Distillery
Station RoadThe village of Abergwyngregyn is home to our distillery, and sits at the foot of the famous Aber Falls waterfall. Attracting over 50,000 visitors a year, this picturesque spot is easily accessible, just off the A55 and a stone’s throw from the coast.
Previously a slate works in the 19th century, a margarine factory during the world wars, and more recently a drinks wholesaler depot, our building has been lovingly restored and refurbished, proving the ideal place to create our spirits and demonstrate the passion and skill in our craftsmanship. Thanks
https://www.aberfallsdistillery.com/en/
Magnificent medieval fortress still towers over town after 700 years.
Thanks to restored spiral staircases in its great towers you can walk a complete circuit around the battlements of Conwy Castle. We highly recommend it. This is one of the most magnificent medieval fortresses in Europe.
In the distance rise the craggy mountains of Snowdonia and spread out below you are the harbour and narrow streets of Conwy – still protected by an unbroken 1,400-yard (1.3km) ring of town walls.
It’s enough to take the breath away. Especially when you consider that King Edward I and his architect Master James of St George built both castle and walls in a barely believable four years between 1283 and 1287.
Conwy takes its place alongside Edward’s other great castles at Beaumaris, Harlech and Caernarfon as a World Heritage Site.
This famous fortress is exceptionally well preserved. It contains the most intact set of medieval royal apartments in Wales. The high curtain wall and eight lofty towers rise almost as impressively as when they were built more than 700 years ago.
So don’t be afraid to climb those staircases, if you can, for the full Conwy experience. There isn’t a better place in Britain to stand on the battlements and dream.
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/conwy-castle
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Château de Conwy
Rose Hill StreetMagnificent medieval fortress still towers over town after 700 years.
Thanks to restored spiral staircases in its great towers you can walk a complete circuit around the battlements of Conwy Castle. We highly recommend it. This is one of the most magnificent medieval fortresses in Europe.
In the distance rise the craggy mountains of Snowdonia and spread out below you are the harbour and narrow streets of Conwy – still protected by an unbroken 1,400-yard (1.3km) ring of town walls.
It’s enough to take the breath away. Especially when you consider that King Edward I and his architect Master James of St George built both castle and walls in a barely believable four years between 1283 and 1287.
Conwy takes its place alongside Edward’s other great castles at Beaumaris, Harlech and Caernarfon as a World Heritage Site.
This famous fortress is exceptionally well preserved. It contains the most intact set of medieval royal apartments in Wales. The high curtain wall and eight lofty towers rise almost as impressively as when they were built more than 700 years ago.
So don’t be afraid to climb those staircases, if you can, for the full Conwy experience. There isn’t a better place in Britain to stand on the battlements and dream.
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/conwy-castle
Nestling in the Snowdonian foothills of North Wales, Bodnant Garden was forged by the Victorian vision of one extraordinary man, honed by his descendants and is today cherished by visitors the world over.
Established in 1874 by scientist, businessman and politician Henry Pochin, he and his family filled the garden with plants collected by famous global explorers such as Ernest Wilson, George Forrest and Harold Comber.
Cared for by the National Trust since 1949, Bodnant is a garden of firsts – home to the earliest and grandest laburnum arch built in 1880, to Britain’s earliest magnolias introduced from China in the late 1800s and to unique rhododendron hybrids which were born and bred here from the 1920s.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodnant-garden
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National Trust - Bodnant Garden
Bodnant RoadNestling in the Snowdonian foothills of North Wales, Bodnant Garden was forged by the Victorian vision of one extraordinary man, honed by his descendants and is today cherished by visitors the world over.
Established in 1874 by scientist, businessman and politician Henry Pochin, he and his family filled the garden with plants collected by famous global explorers such as Ernest Wilson, George Forrest and Harold Comber.
Cared for by the National Trust since 1949, Bodnant is a garden of firsts – home to the earliest and grandest laburnum arch built in 1880, to Britain’s earliest magnolias introduced from China in the late 1800s and to unique rhododendron hybrids which were born and bred here from the 1920s.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodnant-garden
Check out our adventures for nature-inspired, high-thrills experiences for all ages. Head to Adrenaline Indoors for weather-proof activities, or Outdoor Adventures for fresh air challenges including our brand-new pump track and Carver skate bowl. If you’d like to take your adventure a little further afield, check out our exciting off-site adventure options including gorge walking and coasteering.
https://www.adventureparcsnowdonia.com/surf-snowdonia/surf-the-waves/advanced-waves/?gclid=CjwKCAjwloCSBhAeEiwA3hVo_TWfCFAFJrRCgCheN_YmuaXIrV6M0JtLhh_ozL-oxQRENYRMNm1QSBoCubYQAvD_BwE
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Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadCheck out our adventures for nature-inspired, high-thrills experiences for all ages. Head to Adrenaline Indoors for weather-proof activities, or Outdoor Adventures for fresh air challenges including our brand-new pump track and Carver skate bowl. If you’d like to take your adventure a little further afield, check out our exciting off-site adventure options including gorge walking and coasteering.
https://www.adventureparcsnowdonia.com/surf-snowdonia/surf-the-waves/advanced-waves/?gclid=CjwKCAjwloCSBhAeEiwA3hVo_TWfCFAFJrRCgCheN_YmuaXIrV6M0JtLhh_ozL-oxQRENYRMNm1QSBoCubYQAvD_BwE
Our little steam engines take you on a five-mile return journey alongside Lake Padarn, right in the heart of Snowdonia.
The journey takes you past the 13th century Dolbadarn Castle, across possibly Britain's shortest river and past Llanberis' twin lakes. From Llanberis the train runs non-stop through the Padarn Country Park, joining the 1845 slate railway route to run along the shores of Lake Padarn to Penllyn, and giving stunning views of Snowdon, the highest peak in England and Wales.
There's a short stop at Cei Llydan, a beautifully tranquil place that's ideal for a lakeside picnic, and at Gilfach Ddu, where you can visit the National Slate Museum, watch the driver stoking the fire, the engine taking water, or spend some time in our gift shop and cafe.
The five mile return trip takes around 60 minutes, and all advertised trains are scheduled to be hauled by one of our vintage steam engines rescued from the nearby Dinorwic slate quarries and lovingly restored.
All our trains have wheelchair accommodation, but spaces are limited, so please let us know you are coming. Toilets, including disabled access, are situated nearby in the Country Park.
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Chemins de fer du lac Llanberis
Our little steam engines take you on a five-mile return journey alongside Lake Padarn, right in the heart of Snowdonia.
The journey takes you past the 13th century Dolbadarn Castle, across possibly Britain's shortest river and past Llanberis' twin lakes. From Llanberis the train runs non-stop through the Padarn Country Park, joining the 1845 slate railway route to run along the shores of Lake Padarn to Penllyn, and giving stunning views of Snowdon, the highest peak in England and Wales.
There's a short stop at Cei Llydan, a beautifully tranquil place that's ideal for a lakeside picnic, and at Gilfach Ddu, where you can visit the National Slate Museum, watch the driver stoking the fire, the engine taking water, or spend some time in our gift shop and cafe.
The five mile return trip takes around 60 minutes, and all advertised trains are scheduled to be hauled by one of our vintage steam engines rescued from the nearby Dinorwic slate quarries and lovingly restored.
All our trains have wheelchair accommodation, but spaces are limited, so please let us know you are coming. Toilets, including disabled access, are situated nearby in the Country Park.
The Welsh Highland Railway is the UK’s longest heritage railway and runs for 25 miles from Caernarfon, past the foot of Snowdon and the picture postcard village of Beddgelert, then through the stunning Aberglaslyn Pass and on to Porthmadog. Passengers ride in some of the most comfortable carriages on any heritage railway in the UK, including first class Pullman luxury and freshly-cooked food delivered to your seat.
2019 saw the opening of the new £3.5 million Caernarfon Station, offering greatly-improved passenger facilities. The new building befits the spectacular surroundings and provides a fitting gateway into the heart of the Snowdonia National Park.
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Caernarfon station
Saint Helen's RoadThe Welsh Highland Railway is the UK’s longest heritage railway and runs for 25 miles from Caernarfon, past the foot of Snowdon and the picture postcard village of Beddgelert, then through the stunning Aberglaslyn Pass and on to Porthmadog. Passengers ride in some of the most comfortable carriages on any heritage railway in the UK, including first class Pullman luxury and freshly-cooked food delivered to your seat.
2019 saw the opening of the new £3.5 million Caernarfon Station, offering greatly-improved passenger facilities. The new building befits the spectacular surroundings and provides a fitting gateway into the heart of the Snowdonia National Park.
Take a once in a lifetime adventure on the Snowdon Mountain Railway which has been described as one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world. Trains depart from Llanberis Station and begin their climb up Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa, a journey experienced by some 12 million travellers since 1896. With stunning scenery and awe-inspiring views it’s all part of a great day out for you and your family in North Wales.
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Gare du chemin de fer de montagne Snowdon
Take a once in a lifetime adventure on the Snowdon Mountain Railway which has been described as one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world. Trains depart from Llanberis Station and begin their climb up Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa, a journey experienced by some 12 million travellers since 1896. With stunning scenery and awe-inspiring views it’s all part of a great day out for you and your family in North Wales.
Learn about the industry that roofed the world. The National Slate Museum in Llanberis vividly recreates the story of the Welsh Slate Industry.
Travel back in time in the original quarry workshops, left as they were when the quarry closed in 1969. See how the quarrymen and their families lived in the Fron Haul terraced houses.
Marvel at an enormous waterwheel and take part in a wide range of facilitated workshops.
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National Slate Museum
Learn about the industry that roofed the world. The National Slate Museum in Llanberis vividly recreates the story of the Welsh Slate Industry.
Travel back in time in the original quarry workshops, left as they were when the quarry closed in 1969. See how the quarrymen and their families lived in the Fron Haul terraced houses.
Marvel at an enormous waterwheel and take part in a wide range of facilitated workshops.
GreenWood Family Park is an award-winning family fun adventure park nestled in the foothills of Snowdonia in North Wales with over 30 rides and activities, celebrating the beauty of nature through eco-friendly and sustainable entertainment, using green energy produced by the sun, water and even humans.
GreenWood is the UK’s first theme park to be powered entirely by renewable energy!
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GreenWood Family Park
Bush RoadGreenWood Family Park is an award-winning family fun adventure park nestled in the foothills of Snowdonia in North Wales with over 30 rides and activities, celebrating the beauty of nature through eco-friendly and sustainable entertainment, using green energy produced by the sun, water and even humans.
GreenWood is the UK’s first theme park to be powered entirely by renewable energy!
Drink with a view
Fantastic Vineyard Tours and Wine Tasting!!!
Red Wharf Bay Vineyard is an independent micro-vineyard situated in the Traeth Coch Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Some vines were planted in 2010 but most, planted in the spring of 2016, are still maturing. The tour starts in the vineyard with an explanation as to how (and how not to!) produce grapes for wine, taking you from the planting of the vines through the three years until hopefully you reap your first harvest, and then the annual cycle thereafter.
Red Wharf Bay Vineyard
Lon Y TraethFantastic Vineyard Tours and Wine Tasting!!!
Red Wharf Bay Vineyard is an independent micro-vineyard situated in the Traeth Coch Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Some vines were planted in 2010 but most, planted in the spring of 2016, are still maturing. The tour starts in the vineyard with an explanation as to how (and how not to!) produce grapes for wine, taking you from the planting of the vines through the three years until hopefully you reap your first harvest, and then the annual cycle thereafter.
A boutique craft cidery located on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. Here, one can enjoy, share and experience the true taste of naturally crafted Fine Welsh Cider.
Jaspels Fine Cider Makers
A boutique craft cidery located on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. Here, one can enjoy, share and experience the true taste of naturally crafted Fine Welsh Cider.
Pant Du Vineyard and Orchard is located on the slopes of the Nantlle Valley, Snowdonia.
Established in 2007. The family business includes a Cafe and a small on-site Shop.
With breathtaking views of Snowdon and and the surrounding mountains, as well as spectacular views of the sea across Caernarfon Bay, Pant Du is an idyllic location to enjoy the spectacular natural beauty Snowdonia has to offer.
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Pant Du Vineyard
County RoadPant Du Vineyard and Orchard is located on the slopes of the Nantlle Valley, Snowdonia.
Established in 2007. The family business includes a Cafe and a small on-site Shop.
With breathtaking views of Snowdon and and the surrounding mountains, as well as spectacular views of the sea across Caernarfon Bay, Pant Du is an idyllic location to enjoy the spectacular natural beauty Snowdonia has to offer.