Wales was long a land of Castles and now is well known for having some of the best preserved of these stunning pieces of history in Europe. Local towns in North Wales include: Bangor, Barmouth, Betws-y-Coed, Abersoch, Holyhead & Caemarfon. Furthermore, there’s plenty of history. The Menai Suspension bridge certainly is a highlight. Opened in 1826, it was the first of its kind in the world. Another fantastic historic building on the Menai Strait’s shores is Plas Newydd House. Built in the 18th century, it is now home to a military museum, Whistler’s painting and an Australian Arboretum. Throughout the castle, there are boards explaining the history and the construction of the castle. As you climb up through the towers, you see slivers of the surrounding area through the windows and arrow slits. On the ramparts, you get to enjoy the spectacular 360-degree view. Coed y Brenin Forest Park, Gwynedd

The bounty of the sea is much celebrated in North Wales and rightfully so as it is not in short supply. The Oysters from the waters around Anglesey are so renowned they have their own festival! The National Trust say that Dolphins and Seals can often be seen too so it’s a great beach for a family day out in Wales in a beautiful location. 18. Pen-Llyn Riding Centre (Llyn Peninsula)Another one of the top Castles to visit in North Wales is Gwrych Castle. This is a beautiful castle to visit anyway, however it has now become even more popular due to it being where “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” was filmed for two consecutive years. Notable features that make this a fun family day out include a number of delightful gardens; picnic areas (including beautiful views over the Snowdonia mountains); and a playground for kids. Pleasant boat rides are available that cross the aqueduct regularly. Better still, go whole hog and rent a canal barge for a few days to explore this magnificent part of Wales at a very leisurely pace, as canal barges have average speeds of approximately eight kilometers per hour. North Wales is over 200 Miles with so many areas to explore, 5-7 days is the perfect time for a North Wales Road Trip if you want to take your time.

Alternative means of getting to the top of Great Orme include hiking along any one of the scenic trails available or aboard the mile-long Llandudno Cable Car. Llanberis is the town most people will pass through on the way to Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) and many people park in Llanberis and start the hike up Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) from here too. Other attractions in North Wales are the Victorian-era Llandudno Pier, the Great Orme and the Great Orme Tramway. The Snowdonia National Park takes up much of the interior. It is the largest National Park in Wales, with the highest mountain in England and Wales, Mount Snowdon as well as the largest natural lake in Wales, Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake). Sunset at Penmon Point, Anglesey, North Wales Map Details

Climb the towers at Conwy Castle

The best outdoor adventure activities in the world. Brilliant beaches. Thrilling mountain scenery. Fascinating ancient culture and heritage wherever you turn. North Wales has all this in abundance, and a whole lot more! I love the old victorian buildings that line the huge promenade and beach. Llandudno pier is easily the top of the list of Llandudno tourist attractions is a good place for some typical seaside fun!

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll or more commonly known as Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch is on the Island of Anglesey. And Yup, this is a real place. Afterwards, be sure to explore the old town itself. Conwy's other highlights include its well-preserved 13th-century town walls, which offer superb views of the surrounding area, and Aberconwy House. This 14th-century merchant's house was one of the first buildings to be built within the town walls. Also worth seeing are the superbly preserved Elizabethan home, Plas Mawr, and what is reputedly the Smallest House in Great Britain.

North Wales offers some of the best beaches in the country- especially amongst those easily accessible from cities like Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester. Not as many people visit Dinorwig Quarry which is why it’s high on my list of places to visit in North Wales for you! 4. Watkins Path Waterfalls (Eryri National Park – Snowdonia National Park) Planning a day out? Then you've come to the right place. Discover incredible things to do in North Wales you want to explore Wales and not drive, there are plenty of great tours that leave London you can book! Picture this. An abandoned quarry, once the world’s largest, turned into the world’s fastest zip zone. Or how about the world’s first manmade surf lagoon delivering consistent two metre waves. You can even scale to Britain’s lowest point, deep beneath the mountain's of Snowdonia. With all this, it’s no surprise that North Wales has a growing reputation as being the adventure capital of the UK. Underground, on groundor above ground, be prepared for an unforgettableadventure in North Wales.