Beautiful North wales boasts brilliant beaches, thrilling mountain scenery and fascinating ancient culture and heritage wherever you turn.

Top 5 Attractions in North Wales

Our team always get asked about the best things to do in North Wales.

We have put this list together with suggestions from the team and comments from previous guests about the activities they have best enjoyed when staying in Llandudno.

1. Eryri National Park

With 9 mountain ranges, 1497 miles of route to explore Eryri has something for everyone to discover and enjoy.

Their is of course a hike up Yr Wyddfa it's highest and most popular peak. Eryri with it's lakes, rivers and mountains steeped in history along with mythology and folklore everywhere you turn, has so much more to offer.

Whether it's adventure you seek or history and heritage, a visit to North Wales wouldn't be complete without exploration of Eryri and all it has to offer.

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2. Castell Conwy

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.

This is one of the most magnificent medieval fortresses in Europe, certainly not to be missed on your visit to North Wales!

Conwy takes its place alongside Edward’s other great castles at Beaumaris, Harlech and Caernarfon as a World Heritage Site.

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3. Llandudno

Of course no Top 5 List is complete without a mention of our historic and charming town. Who could possibly argue with that while strolling along Llandudno’s elegant promenade past pastel-coloured properties and impeccably authentic seafront architecture just like Victorians did?

Llandudno’s appearance is down to the fact that, unlike most other resorts, it has remained largely unchanged for over a century. There’s a pier (the longest in Wales) and Punch and Judy, donkey rides on the beach and canopied shopping streets just behind the prom.

Put simply, the undisputed ‘Queen’ of the Welsh resorts retains its period dignity.

Discover our Top 5 Activities In Llandudno here.

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4. Portmeirion

Portmeirion was created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis from 1925 to 1976 to show how a naturally beautiful site could be developed without spoiling it. Portmeirion village and gardens is one of Wales' premier visitor attractions, welcoming over 200,000 visitors every year.

Portmeirion's Riviera inspired houses, ornamental garden and campanile are a beautiful pocket of madness like no other.

Whilst you're in the area why not explore Minffordd Station, just a mile’s walk or drive from Portmeirion. With platforms for both the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways and the mainline Cambrian Coast railway, it’s a rail enthusiast's heaven.

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5. Zip World - Penrhyn Slate Quarry

Zip World in Penrhyn Slate Quarry, located near Bethesda 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, where you can fly 500m above the bright blue quarry lake. Learn all about the history of the quarry on the Penrhyn Quarry Tour and enjoy breath-taking views whilst hurling through the air.

If it's adrenaline you're looking for, you may also enjoy Canyon Xtreme? Swim, slide, jump and scramble down the cascading mountain river in North Wales.

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Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza

The event has been established for 35 years. If you haven't been yet you are missing out!

The Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza takes place on the first May bank holiday weekend each year. It takes over the main streets of Llandudno for the full three days, bringing Vintage attractions, Entertainment and Funfair.

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Llandudno Pier

Few things say ‘seaside holiday’ quite like a stroll along the pier, and Llandudno Pier is a real gem!

With its Grade II listed status, it’s a traditional seaside pier dating from the late 1800s with an array of shops, cafes, bars and attractions – offering fun for all the family!

Stretching 2,295 feet (700 m) over the sea, Llandudno Pier is the longest in Wales.

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