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Welcome Croeso Key to Attractions 01 Conwy Castle www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

02 Plas Mawr

www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

03 Bodnant Garden

bodnantgarden@nationaltrust.org.uk

04 Trefriw Woollen Mills info@t-w-m.co.uk

05 Beaumaris Castle `www.cadw.wales.gov.uk 06 Penrhyn Castle penrhyncastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

07 Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery gwyneddmuseum@gwynedd.gov.uk

08 GreenWood Forest Park

info@greenwoodforestpark.co.uk

09 Caernarfon Castle

www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

10 The Fun Centre

gog@thefuncentre.co.uk

11 Inigo Jones Slateworks slate@inigojones.co.uk

12 Parc Glynllifon

parcglynllifon@gwynedd.gov.uk

13 Llanberis Lake Railway info@lake-railway.co.uk

14 National Slate Museum slate@museumwales.ac.uk

15 Parc Padarn

18 Snowdon Mountain Railway info@snowdonrailway.co.uk

19 Sygun Copper Mine sygunmine@hotmail.com

20 Glasfryn Parc Activity Centre info@glasfryn.co.uk

21 Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw gwyn@oriel.org.uk

22 Lloyd George Museum lloydgeorgemuseum@gwynedd.gov.uk

23 Criccieth Castle

www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

24 Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) info@whr.co.uk

25 Portmeirion

info@portmeirion-village.com

26 Llechwedd Slate Caverns quarrytours@aol.com

27 Harlech Castle

www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

28 On the Quay at Barmouth www.gwynedd.gov.uk/museum

29 Quaker Heritage Centre

www.gwynedd.gov.uk/museum

30 King Arthur’s Labyrinth

info@kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk

31 Talyllyn Railway

enquiries@talyllyn.co.uk

Cadwalader’s Ice Cream Cafes

padarncountrypark@gwynedd.gov.uk

www.cadwaladersicecream.co.uk

info@ropesandladders.co.uk

08705 204402

info@electricmountain.co.uk

caban@caban-cyf.org

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17 Electric Mountain

Stena Line Ltd. Caban Café

TOUR GUIDES North Wales Tourist Guiding Association is a group of qualiﬁed guides delivering professional guiding services in North Wales. Their aim is to share their passion and give clients the best experience of all that the region has to offer. Whether you’re interested in local culture and heritage, hill walking or visiting historic towns and cities, their wide range of expertise means they can offer a quality tour tailor-made to the interests of you and your group. www.northwalestouristguides.com Telephone: 01286 872702 or 871951

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BY AIR Three international airports are less than two hours transfer time Manchester (0161 489 3000) and Liverpool John Lennon (0870 129 8484) for northern Snowdonia and Birmingham (08707 335511) for southern Snowdonia.

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BY RAIL Direct rail services run into the popular North Wales coastal region and over to Holyhead from most parts of Britain. Services from the Midlands through Shrewsbury and Machynlleth link up with the Cambrian Coastal line to Pwllheli and provide stunning views. Tel. 08457 484950

Once you are here, contact Bws Gwynedd, 01286 679 535, www.gwynedd.gov.uk/bwsgwynedd, for details of local buses, including the Sherpa service, which operates around the mountains of Snowdonia.

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National Express coach services run to Llandudno, Bangor, Caernarfon and Porthmadog Tel. 08717 818181

Silverstar, Caernarfon 01286 672333

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BY ROAD Improved road transport systems mean that getting here is now easier and faster than ever. From the North West the M6 links into the M56 and then the A55, the main coastal route through North Wales. From the Midlands, follow the historic A5 from the M54. Journeying from the South, the scenic A487 and A470 link right up the North Wales coast.

Eiﬁons Coach Hire, Gwalchmai, Anglesey 01407 721111

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Getting Here

Arvonia Coaches, Llanrug, Caernarfon 01286 675175

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GREAT LITTLE TRAIN JOURNEYS Start your journey in southern Gwynedd at the coastal resort of Tywyn overlooking Cardigan Bay. Here you can catch

Itineraries

SNO W D O N I A B Y T H E M E Below are suggestions of how itineraries can be made by grouping together closely themed attractions to create a memorable day or break. Speciﬁc itineraries can be tailored for individual organisations and made into half day or day long group visit by contacting the Attractions of Snowdonia ofﬁce. Contact Details: Attractions of Snowdonia, 41B High Street, Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4EU. Tel: 01286 871951/872702, Fax: 01286 879079, Email: star-attractions@btconnect.com Website:www.star-attractions.co.uk

HISTORY AND CULTURE

the Talyllyn Railway which is the world’s ﬁrst preserved steam railway originally opened in 1865. Take the most scenic journey inland passing waterfalls and woodlands to Nant Gwernol, the starting point for picturesque walks of the area. From here travel to the small and family friendly Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) where some of the vintage coaches also date back over 100 years and there’s the chance to have a free guided tour of the engine sheds. Three quarters of an hour’s drive away at the foot of the mighty Snowdon the Llanberis Lake Railway offers unrivalled views of mountains. As with many of Wales’ narrow gauge railways it was originally built to carry slate but now the trains take visitors on a journey along the shore of the lake. Opened in 1896 Snowdon Mountain Railway is one of Wales’ early man-made visitor attractions built to carry tourists to the summit and is the only cog railway in Great Britain. Summer 2008 will see the opening of the new £9million Summit Visitor Centre, Hafod Eryri.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

One of the greatest British statesmen has his

Start your journey in Mid Wales at King Arthur’s Labyrinth. Here, at the Corris

fascinating story depicted at the Lloyd George

Craft Centre, independent crafts people produce and sell their own work. There

Museum at Llanystumdwy near Criccieth. Highgate,

are candles, toys, leather craft and pottery to admire or

his childhood home, has been caringly recreated as

watch the ancient art of wood turning and see exquisite

it was when he lived there and you can also visit

jewellery made. Continue North West to the beautiful

his uncle’s shoemaking workshop and the Victorian

stretch of coast round Cardigan Bay and here set in its

Cottage garden. Visit one of the oldest public

own gardens you will ﬁnd Plas Glyn-y-Weddw. This is

galleries in Wales at the Oriel Plas Glyn-y–Weddw.

a ﬁne grade II* listed building hosting a series of acclaimed

Discover the fascinating history of North Wales in the

art exhibitions. One of the oldest public galleries in Wales,

Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery Bangor and enjoy

there is a ﬁne display of pictures, pottery and souvenirs

a varied programme of exhibitions. Another museum in

on sale. Further north near Caernarfon at Groeslon the

the care of Gwynedd Council is the Quaker Heritage

amazing skill of working with slate and turning it into

Centre in Dolgellau where you can discover the story of

desirable objects is on display at Inigo Jones Slateworks

the community and persecution which forced them to ﬂee

with a showroom stocking a wide range of gift ideas. Close

to Pensylvania. Barmouth’s maritime history is interpreted

by, you can visit the Art and Craft Gallery and pottery,

at the Sailor’s Institute where the medieval house

metal and art workshops at Parc Glynllifon. Also at the

Ty Gwyn can also be discovered. As part of the National

National Slate Museum in Llanberis there are slate splitting demonstrations and

Museums and Galleries of Wales, the National Slate

the dexterity of the resident blacksmith is worth seeing. Set

Museum has free admission. It can also boast the biggest

in the heart of the Conwy Valley Trefriw Woollen Mill is a

waterwheel in mainland Britain, reconstructed quarrymen’s

perfect venue to ﬁnd an unusual birthday or Christmas gift to

cottage, locomotive used to haul slate from the quarries and

treasure in the form of a Welsh tapestry throw, bedspread or

an excellent introductory ﬁlm “To Steal a Mountain”.

scarf woven on the premises.

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INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE AND THE STORY OF SLATE

MYTHS AND LEGENDS

Trefriw Woollen Mills is steeped in tradition having been run by the same family for over 140 years. The manufacturing process starts with the raw wool, which is blended, carded, spun, doubled, dyed warped and woven on the premises. From here take a scenic drive over the Llanberis Pass to visit Electric Mountain, Europe’s largest hydro-electric pumped storage power station, deep inside Elidir Mountain. Also in Llanberis you can witness the dramatic impact of the slate industry and how it is integral to the history of North Wales. This fascinating story unfolds at the National Slate Museum where traditional skills are presented, and set against the harsh realities of life in the quarries and their communities . At Inigo Jones Slateworks visitors are invited to witness the various processes as craftsmen use age old skills to cut, shape and polish raw slate slabs into practical products such as kitchen worktops and hearths. Built for the wealthy Pennant family on the profits of Welsh slate and Jamaican sugar Penrhyn Castle is an extravagant example of early 19th century architecture. Filled with intricate carvings, stained glass and handmade wallpapers it’s a marvel to stroll through the rooms and see the one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria. Llechwedd Slate Caverns boasts Britain’s steepest passenger railway leading to a series of 10 sight and sound sequences with the ghost of a Victorian miner as

To ﬁnd out more about the rich culture of Wales there’s no better starting place than King Arthur’s Labyrinth, in Corris. Sail underground, through the great waterfall, into a magical world of myths, legends and storytelling. The mighty leader’s feats of bravery, and his supernatural powers can be marvelled at on a mystical underground tour along a subterranean river through tunnels and caverns carved into the rock. At Sygun Copper Mine just outside Beddgelert experience each stage of the mining experience with a fascinating audiovisual tour. Go on foot through winding tunnels and cavernous chambers to witness copper ore veins with traces of precious metals. The greatest castle builder in Wales was actually the English conquerer Edward 1. In his thirteenth century campaigns he built an ‘iron ring’ of fortresses including castles at Caernarfon, Conwy, Harlech and Beaumaris which are now in the custodianship of Cadw and are listed as world heritage sites. Caernarfon Castle’s construction began in 1283 and it was intended not only as a military stronghold but also as a seat of government and royal palace. It once again gained international acclaim in 1969 as the setting for the investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales.

the narrator. At Sygun Copper Mine you can relive the days of a Victorian copper miner and explore the colourful caverns and tunnels in which there are magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations.

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AND FAMILY FRIENDLY

GLORIOUS GROUNDS

A multi-award winning all weather attraction, the

Colourful and magnificent throughout the seasons Bodnant Garden truly deserves its reputation as being one of the finest gardens in the world. In the spring magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons form a magnificent framework. The internationally renowned laburnum arch compliments the stunning shows of azaleas from May onwards. Bedding gives way to wondrous shades of autumn russets. Just a short drive up the A55 is situated Penrhyn Castle where there are panoramic walks of the park and a chance to explore the Victorian Walled garden. A wealth of exotic trees and shrubs are on display with an opportunity for the children to enjoy the adventure playground. Glynllifon Parc a grade 1 listed garden, first noted in 1639, is comprised of 70 acres of diverse planting. Among its marvels are a giant monkey puzzle tree which is over one hundred foot tall and giant red cedar trees. Follies dating back to the 18th Century include Chinese Island and there is a family treasure trail, sculptures to find and workshops to explore that were built as part of Glynllifon Hall Estate. Parc Padarn Country Park offers a different but equally rich experience. Contained within the 800 acres are two Sites of Special Scientific Interest and a nature reserve. Vivian Quarry, once a hive of industrial activity, is now a venue for extreme sports and a fine example of natural regeneration.Y Gwyllt (Welsh for wild place) extends over 70 acres at Portmeirion and features sub-tropical plants that thrive in the mild coastal climate. The gardens include woodland walks, a Chinese Pavillion and a ‘special

Fun Centre in Caernarfon, has 25ft drop slides, ball pools, rope bridges and under 5’s play area, a “Laser space sport” game arena and an interactive museum tracing the history of Christchurch. A few miles away at Bethel on the B4366 GreenWood Forest Park boasts the world’s ﬁrst people powered roller coaster. Also on this 17 acre site you can enjoy the longest slide in Wales, jump on a giant jumper, drive a mini-tractor, build a den or learn the art of stilt walking. In Llanberis, more thrills can be found as you swing through the air at Ropes and Ladders. Hopefully you will have your eyes open in order to admire the stunning views of mountains and lake. At Y Ffor near Pwllheli the young at heart are also catered for with an eight lane ten pin bowling centre at Glasfryn Parc Activity Centre as well as gokarting, quad trekking, clay pigeon shooting and the ancient art of falconry. For the culinary minded a farm shop stocks delicious ranges of locally produced fayre. The Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) is a small friendly railway where the train ride is just part of the experience and you can have a FREE guided tour of the engine sheds.

dogs’ cemetery created by Adelaid Haig, an eccentric Victorian.

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THE CASTLES OF SNOWDONIA

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CONWY CASTLE

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CAERNARFON CASTLE

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PLAS MAWR

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CRICCIETH CASTLE

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BEAUMARIS CASTLE

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HARLECH CASTLE

LL32 8AY | Tel: 01492 592358

LL32 8DE | Tel: 01492 580167

LL58 8AP | Tel: 01248 810361

Dates/Times of Opening Open daily throughout the year (but closed December 24,25,26 and January 1). Normal hours: Summer (early April to late October) 9.30am to approx. 5.00 / 6 .00 p.m.; Winter (late October to late March) Monday to Saturday 9.30am- 4 .00pm, Sunday 11am- 4 .00pm. Last admission: 30 minutes before closing time. Criccieth Castle - Open: 1 Apr – 31 May, 10.00-17.00 daily; 1 June – 30 Sep, 10.00-18.00 daily; 1 Oct – 31 Oct, 10.00-17.00 daily; 1 Nov – 31st Mar, 9.3016.00, Fri & Sat, 11.00-16.00 Sun. The monument will be open and unstaffed with no admission charge at all other times. Plas Mawr:1 April to 31 May 09:30 – 17:00 Tuesday to Sunday, 1 June to 31 August

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Group Rates: £5.50 per adult. Booking not required Group Discounts: Min: 15 Max: n/a

Group Discounts: Min: 15 Max: n/a

LL46 2YH | Tel: 01766 780552

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes Wheelchair Access: Yes to all areas, although parts of the Garden are very steep. Guide dogs: Yes, in working harness. Access statement available: Yes

TREFRIW WOOLLEN MILL A quality shop stocking Welsh bedspreads and tweeds manufactured on the premises plus pure new wool knitwear and sheepskin products. View the weaving and hydro-electric turbines. Handspinning, Weaver’s Garden and more.

Group Rates: Booking essential Free admission (regret no school/student parties) Group Discounts: Min: n/a Max: n/a

Discover the fascinating history of North Wales, including a varied programme of exhibitions in the Art Gallery.

Parking/Drop off point: Yes No. of meal covers: 90 Visit: from 2-4 hours

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Parking/Drop off point: Free coach parking in public car park opposite No. of meal covers: 50 (morning coffee/ afternoon tea only) Visit: 1 hour

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: In public car park. Wheelchair Access: Partial. Ask for help with access ramp to shop. Access statement available: Yes

GWYNEDD MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

Dates/Times of Opening End Mar-beg Nov (closed Tuesdays) Spring: 11.00-1700 (Castle 12.00) Winter: 11.00-17.00 (Castle 12.00)

Contact Name: Angela Hennessey, Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, LL57 4HN Tel: 01248 353084 · Fax: 01248 371281 Email: penrhyncastle@nationaltrust.org.uk · Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Dates/Times of Opening Shop open all year inc. Sunday, 10.00 -17.00 Weaving, hydro-electric turbines Mon-Frid 10.0013.00, 14.00-17.00 Mill, Handspinning & Weavers Garden: variable (please phone for details)

Contact Name: Elaine Williams, Trefriw Woollen Mills, Trefriw, Conwy Valley, LL27 0NQ Tel: 01492 640462 · Fax: 07092 868242 Email: info@t-w-m.co.uk · Web: www.t-w-m.co.uk

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Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes Wheelchair Access: Yes (partial in house). Guide dogs: Yes. Wheelchairs available for loan. Access statement available: Yes

The “World Heritage Site” castles of King Edward I at Conwy, Beaumaris, Caernarfon and Harlech stand supreme. The castles of the Welsh Princes include those at Criccieth (later taken over by Edward I), Dolbadarn and Dolwyddelan.

Please call individual attractions for opening times, parking details, access information etc. 10% discount on admission charges for groups of 15+ booking at least 10 days in advance.

Parking/Drop off point: Coach park within main car park No. of meal covers: 140 Visit: 2+ hours

PENRHYN CASTLE

Group Rates: Adults: £7.50. Booking essential for coaches Specialist out-of-hours tours available, additional charge

LL52 0DP | Tel: 01766 522227

Dates/Times of Opening 8th Mar-2nd November, daily, 10.00-5.00 (last entry 4.30 p.m.)

Contact Name: Ann Smith, Bodnant Garden,Tal y Cafn, nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy LL28 5RE Tel: 01492 650460 · Fax: 01492 650448 Email: bodnantgarden@nationaltrust.org.uk

A National Trust 19thC neo-Norman Castle crammed with interesting features - 50 acres of beautiful gardens, railway & doll museums. Provides something for everyone.

LL55 2AY | Tel: 01286 677617

09:30 – 18:00 Tuesday to Sunday, 1 to 30 September 09:30 – 17:00 Tuesday to Sunday, 1 October to 31 October 09:30 – 16:00 Tuesday to Sunday. The monument will be closed on Mondays (except on Bank Holiday weekends) between 1 April and 31 October. Please note: opening times are subject to change, please telephone site in advance of your visit.

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BODNANT GARDEN Eighty acres of magniﬁcent garden in the beautiful Conwy Valley comprising formal lawns and borders, Italianate terraces and “The Dell” which contains the Wild Garden and Pinetum.

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Web: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Dates/Times of Opening All year, Tuesday to Friday & Saturday

Parking/Drop off point: No No. of meal covers: n/a Visit: 1.5 hours

Group Rates: Free admission Booking Essential

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes. Wheelchair Access: Only to shop and art gallery, not museum Guide dogs: Yes.

Contact: Amgueddfa ac Oriel Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery, Ffordd Gwynedd, Bangor, LL57 1DT Tel: 01248 353368 · Email: gwyneddmuseum@gwynedd.gov.uk Web: www.gwynedd.gov.uk/museums

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GREENWOOD FOREST PARK Family adventure! Ride on the world’s ﬁrst people powered rollercoaster, zoom down the longest slide in Wales, pull yourself through the jungle in a boat, shoot a Welsh longbow or just enjoy the amazing World of Trees.

Group Rates: Booking essential holiday periods/Winter Group Discounts: Min: 15 Max: 200

Dates/Times of Opening Feb half term 11.00-17.00, Mid Mar-31st Aug 10.00 -17.30, Sep/Oct: 10.30 -17.00 (11.00 -17.00 Sundays) Winter: closed apart from booked groups

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes Wheelchair Access: Assisted/electric wheelchair access. Guide dogs permitted: Yes. Access statement available: Yes

Discover the secret of Welsh slate on a self-guided tour of the craftshops, including a video, exhibitions and an opportunity to try calligraphy and lettercutting.

Group Rates: Booking essential Adults: £3.60 Children: £3.20 Concessions: £3.20 Group Discounts: Min: 10 Max: 40

A delightful narrow gauge steam train ride along the shores of Padarn Lake in Llanberis. You will enjoy magnificent views over the lake towards Snowdon and the surrounding high peaks. Gift shop and café. Perfect for groups – and we’re happy to help you plan your itinerary. Group Rates: Booking essential for groups of 20+ Adults: £5.50 Children: £3.00 Group Discounts: Min: 15 Max: 150

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: (in Parc Padarn). Wheelchair Access: Yes. Guide dogs permitted: Yes Access statement available: Yes

A magniﬁcent country park providing themed trails and walks in spectacular surroundings including industrial archaeological & ancient oak woodland and leisurely lakeside walks. Also, the old Dinorwig Quarry Hospital, housing a collection of medical artefacts and equipment and exhibition of old quarry related photographs. Group Rates: TBC. Booking essential for Quarry Hospital and Guided Walks Group Discounts: Min: 10 Max: 30

Dates/Times of Opening Open: QUARRY HOSPITAL – every day during Easter school holidays, from Spring Bank Holiday through to mid September and October half term. Open all weekends from Easter to end of October. COUNTRY PARK Grounds – open every day throughout the year Parking/Drop off point: in Padarn Country Park’s Gilfach Ddu car park (at bottom of hill up to Quarry Hospital) No. of meal covers: 25 (for teas/coffees etc.) Visit: 1 hour min for Quarry Hospital Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes. Wheelchair Access: Arrangements can only be made for individuals with own transport. Guide dogs permitted: Yes

Contact Name: Paul Sivyer, Parc Padarn, Llanberis, LL55 4TY Tel: 01286 870892 · Email: padarncountrypark@gwynedd.gov.uk Web: www.visitsnowdonia.info

Dates/Times of Opening Gardens, shop and gallery every day, 10.00-17.00 Parking/Drop off point: Coach parking area and drop off point No. of meal covers: 40 (Tearoom) Visit: 1 - 2 hours Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes Wheelchair access: Gardens , tea rooms, workshops, shop and gallery Guide dogs permitted and pets

NATIONAL SLATE MUSEUM Visit this living, working museum and enjoy a glimpse into the lives of the families who depended on the slate industry in Wales. Spectacular introductory film, live slate splitting demonstrations, Quarrymen’s houses and the largest Waterwheel on mainland Britain.

Group Rates: Free admission to all however booking essential for groups Group Discounts: Min: n/a Max: 50

Dates/Times of Opening Open all year: Spring/summer: daily 10.00-17.00 Winter: Sunday-Friday 10.00-16.00 Parking: Free coach parking. Drop off point: If prearranged No. of meal covers: 56 Visit: 1.5 - 2 hours

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes. Wheelchair Access: To most of site. Wheelchair available for loan. Guide dogs permitted: Yes Access statement available: Yes

Contact Name: Julie Williams, Booking ofﬁce, National Slate Museum, Padarn Country Park, Llanberis, LL55 4TY Tel: 01286 870630 · Fax: 01286 871906 Email: slate@museumwales.ac.uk · Web: www.museumwales.ac.uk

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PARC PADARN

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes Wheelchair Access: Yes

Contact Name: Gwynedd Roberts, Llandwrog, Gwynedd, LL54 5DY Tel: 01286 830222 · Email: parcglynllifon@gwynedd.gov.uk Web: www.visitsnowdonia.info

Dates/Times of Opening February-mid March: Tues,Weds & Sundays from 11.00, Easter-mid May/Sept-Oct: weekdays from 11.00 plus Sunday afternoon, Late May Bank Hol-end August and school holidays: Daily from 11.00 (12.15 W/ends) November-mid December: Wednesdays - Tinsel & Turkey Specials Parking/Drop off point: Free coach parking No. of meal covers: 60 - Special discount menu available for pre-booked meals Visit: 1 hour train ride

Contact Name: David Jones, Llanberis Lake Railway, Llanberis, LL55 4TY Tel: 01286 870549 · Fax: 01286 870549 Email: info@lake-railway.co.uk · Web: www.lake-railway.co.uk

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Group Rates: Booking essential for guided walks and tea room (Tearoom: phone 01286 830232). Group rates available further to discussion with manager Group Discounts: Min: 20 Max: 45

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LLANBERIS LAKE RAILWAY

Parking/Drop off point: Yes No. of meal covers: 100 Visit: 1 - 4 hours

PARC GLYNLLIFON Once described as Wales’ best kept secret, Parc Glynllifon is now being restored. Enjoy a leisurely walk through 70 acres of exotic trees and plants, imported and planted over a hundred and ﬁfty years ago.

Parking/Drop off point: Yes No. of meal covers: 40 Visit: 1.5 hours

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes Wheelchair access: Partial Guide dogs permitted: Yes Access statement available: On website as well as risk assessment for group visits.

Dates/Times of Opening Open 7 days a week all year Open from 10.00 a.m. during all school holidays. Variable opening and closing at all other times, please ring for details

Contact Name: Duty Manager, The Fun Centre/Yr Hwylfan, Christchurch, Caernarfon, LL55 1AR Tel: 01286 671911 · Fax: 01286 678642 Email: gog@thefuncentre.co.uk · Web: www.thefuncentre.co.uk

Dates/Times of Opening Open daily all year including weekends (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day) 9.00-17.00 Last self-guided tour 16.00

Contact Name: John Lloyd, Inigo Jones Slateworks, Y Groeslon, Caernarfon, LL54 7UE Tel: 01286 830242 · Fax: 01286 831247 Email: slate@inigojones.co.uk · Web: www.inigojones.co.uk

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Group Rates: Booking essential Discounts on prices below for 20 plus Adults: £2.00, Under 4’s: £4.00, over 4 under 12’s: £5.20 Group Discounts: Min: 20 Max: n/a

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INIGO JONES SLATEWORKS

THE FUN CENTRE The fun never stops at North Wales’ biggest and best indoor adventure play centre. 14,000 sq. ft. of slides, ball pools, dark maze, climbing nets and lots more including a 25ft giant vertical slide!

Parking/Drop off point: Yes No. of meal covers: 45 Visit: from 2-4 hours

Contact Name: Sue Vowell, GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN Info: 01248 671493 · Email: info@greenwoodforestpark.co.uk Web:www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk

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ROPES AND LADDERS High ropes adventure. Dares and scares in a beautiful woodland setting in Padarn Country Park. Qualiﬁed instructors and all equipment provided.

Group Rates: Booking essential. Discounts on sliding scale. Adults from £18.00, Children from £15.00. Discuss with manager Group Discounts: Min: 9 Max: 45

Dates/Times of Opening Open all year. Times vary, phone for details. Parking/Drop off point: Free coach parking. Drop off at entrance No. of meal covers: n/a Visit: 2 hours

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes. Wheelchair Access: Partial wheelchair access. Guide dogs permitted: Yes

Contact Name: Tim Downes, Ropes and Ladders, Gilfach Ddu, Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4TY Tel: 01286 872310 · Fax: 01286 872622 Email: info@ropesandladders.co.uk · Web: www.ropesandladders.co.uk

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ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN A vibrant lakeside centre is the starting point for a guided underground tour of Dinorwig Power Station. The centre boasts a gift shop, The Den, a children’s soft ball area and excellent café.

Group Rates: Booking essential 10% discount on advertised admission prices Group Discounts: Min: 20 Max: n/a

Parking/Drop off point: Free coach parking to the side. No. of meal covers: Unlimited Visit: 1 - 2 hours

Contact Name: Ana Maria Gaete-Jones, Electric Mountain & Dinorwig Power Station, Llanberis, LL55 4UR Tel: 01286 870636 · Fax: 01286 873002 Email: info@electricmountain.co.uk · Web: www.electricmountain.co.uk

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Group Rates: Booking Essential Adults: £6.36 Children: £4.76 Concessions: £5.56 Group Discounts: Min: 10 Max: 100

ORIEL PLAS GLYN-Y-WEDDW GALLERY One of Wales’ foremost art galleries, housed in a Grade 2* Listed Gothic Victorian Mansion, welcomes all groups and parties. Visit our award winning tearoom. FREE admission

Group Rates: Free admission to all - however booking essential for groups. Donations welcomed Group Discounts: Min: n/a Max: n/a

WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY (PORTHMADOG) The Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) offers a short train ride and guided museum tour taking around 45 minutes. Contact us for details of free optional extras such as chance to ride in the cab.

Group Rates: Adult £3.50 Child £2.25 Senior Citizens £3.00 Booking essential Group Discounts: Min: 20 Max: (each train) 54

Dates/Times of Opening Daily 15th March – 2nd November (closed some Mondays & Fridays in October) Trains from 10.30am Parking: Free Drop off point: Yes No. of meal covers: 40 Visit: From 50 minutes to all day

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes Wheelchair Access:Yes. Guide dogs permitted: Yes. Access statement available: Yes

Contact Name: Lyn Seale, Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) ,Tremadog Road, Porthmadog, LL49 9DY Tel: 01766 540914 · Fax: 01766 513402 Email: info@whr.co.uk · Web: www.whr.co.uk

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Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes. Wheelchair Access: Yes. Wheelchair available for loan (call before travelling). Guide dogs permitted: Yes Access statement available: Yes

Dates/Times of Opening Open daily all year From 10.00 (closed Xmas Day) Parking/Drop off point: Yes - very easy access No. of meal covers: 60/70 Visit: Varies

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes Wheelchair Access: Yes. Guide dogs permitted: Yes

Contact Name: Gwennan Povey, Glasfryn Parc Activity Centre,Y Ffôr, Pwllheli, LL53 6RD (sat. nav. Postcode LL53 6RL) Tel: 01766 810202 · Fax: 01766 810707 Email: info@glasfryn.co.uk · Web: www.glasfryn.co.uk

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AMGUEDDFA LLOYD GEORGE MUSEUM Discover the life and times of David Lloyd George, the cottage bred boy who became prime minister during World War I.

Parking/Drop off point: Yes No. of meal covers: 40 in tearoom; banquettes/weddings up to 100 Visit: 2 - 3 hours

Contact Name: Gwyn Jones, Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw Gallery, Llanbedrog, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 7TT Tel: 01758 740763 · Email: gwyn@oriel.org.uk Web: www.oriel.org.uk

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Group Rates: Booking essential for Quad Bike Trek and Archery Go Karting: Adults: £5.00/6mins Children: £5.00/6mins Quad Bike Trek: £20/50mins Archery: £5.00/30mins Ten Pin Bowling: please phone for details Group Discounts: Min: n/a Max: n/a

Dates/Times of Opening 10.00-17.00; every day July/August, closed on Tuesday other times. Limited opening January

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes Wheelchair Access:Yes Guide dogs permitted: Yes. Access statement available: Yes

Parking: No parking on site. Public car parks in immediate vicinity. Drop off point: Yes No. of meal covers: 120 Visit: 2 ½ Hours to the Summit, 2 Hours to Clogwyn, 1 ½ Hours to Rocky Valley

GLASFRYN PARC ACTIVITY CENTRE Where the action is! Race your own “Grand Prix” on GoKarts, trek around the farm on Quad bikes or try your hand at archery or clay pigeon shooting. Also 10 pin Bowling Alley & Farm Shop.

Parking/Drop off point: Coaches are welcome No. of meal covers: n/a Visit: 2 - 2.5 hours

Access/Facilities May not be suitable for all - requires a certain amount of physical ability. Please check.

Dates/Times of Opening From Easter to end of October

Contact Name: Jonathan Tyler, Snowdon Mountain Railway, Llanberis, LL55 4TY Tel: 0871 7200033 · Fax: 01286 872518 Email: info@snowdonrailway.co.uk · Web: www.snowdonrailway.co.uk

Dates/Times of Opening 9.30-17.00 every day 7th March - End Oct Special opening February half term 10.00- 16.00

Contact Name: Brenton Ward, Sygun Copper Mine, Beddgelert, LL55 4NE Tel: 01766 890595 · Fax: 01766 890595 Email: sygunmine@hotmail.com · Web: www.syguncoppermine.co.uk

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Group Rates: Booking essential Clogwyn - Adult: £9.00 Child: £7 Summit Off Peak Adult: £14 Child: £9 (Mid May –End of June & 7th September to End of October) Peak - Adult: £19 Child: £12 Group Discounts: Min: 15 Max: 104

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SYGUN COPPER MINE Sygun offers a rare opportunity for those with a sense of adventure and curiosity, to discover the wonders it still shelters after being abandoned in 1903.

Mountaineering made easy! Climb majestic Snowdon on Britain’s only rack-and-pinion railway and on a ﬁne day enjoy spectacular views of Snowdonia and beyond.

Dates/Times of Opening Daily 10am - 4.30pm. Visitor centre closed over Christmas period. For opening times of the Den please ring 01286 873050

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes Wheelchair Access: Wheelchair friendly underground tours. 1 wheelchair available for loan. Guide dogs permitted: Yes.

SNOWDON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY

Group Rates: Booking advisable 10% discount or 1 free entry for groups of 10+, 20% discount or 2 free entries for groups of 20+ Group Discounts: Min: 10 Max: n/a

Dates/Times of Opening Easter-October. Other times by appointment Parking/Drop off point: Yes. No. of meal covers: n/a Visit: 1 hour 30 mins

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes. Wheelchair Access: To most of site. Guide dogs permitted: Yes.

Contact: Amgueddfa Lloyd George Museum, Llanystumdwy, Criccieth, LL52 0SH Tel: 01766 522071 · Fax: 01766 522071 Email: lloydgeorgemuseum@gwynedd.gov.uk · Web: www.gwynedd.gov.uk/museums

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PORTMEIRION Portmeirion has gardens, beaches, shops and restaurants. Castell Deudraeth restaurant on the main driveway serves lunches from £13.50 which include free entry to Portmeirion (pre-booked groups welcome 01766 772400)

Group Rates Adult £5.50 Child £3 Concession £4 Group Discounts: Min: 12 Max: n/a

Dates/Times of Opening All year 9.30 -17.30 Parking/Drop off point: Coach parking near entrance No. of meal covers: 100 Visit: 2 - 3 hours

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes. Wheelchair Access: Yes. Wheelchair available for loan (call before travelling) Guidedogs permitted: Yes Access statement available: Yes

Contact Name: Terry Williams, Portmeirion, Gwynedd LL48 6ET Tel: 01766 772311 · Fax: 01766 770300 Email: info@portmeirion-village.com · Web: www.portmeirion-village.com

26 LLECHWEDD SLATE CAVERNS Explore the heritage of the Victorian slate miner in caverns made while roofing the Industrial Revolution on every continent. Ride the 1846 Miners’ Tramway or descend into the Deep Mine where Llechwedd slate was first discovered. Group Rates: Advance Booking Advisable particularly at peak time Single tour: Adults £7.95, Children £5.95, Pensioners £7.00 Both tours: Adults £13.25, Children £9.50, Pensioners £11.50. Euros accepted. Group Discounts: Min: 15 Max: n/a

Parking: Free coach park within main car park No. of meal covers: 70 Visit: 2+ hours

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes. Wheelchair Access: Yes. Surface access. 1 train carriage adapted for wheelchair users but please book in advance Guide dogs permitted: Surface only Access statement available: Yes

Group Discounts: Min: n/a Max: n/a

Dates/Times of Opening Open every day summer, Thurs-Mon winter

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes. Wheelchair Access: Yes, with lift Guide dogs permitted: Yes.

Contact: Quaker Heritage Centre, Ty Meirion, Sgwar Eldon, Dolgellau, LL40 1PU Tel: 01341 424442 · Web: www.gwynedd.gov.uk/museums

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TALYLLYN RAILWAY Chug along behind a steam train on a narrow gauge railway into the scenic Snowdonia National Park. Visit the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum & Porter’s Platter Café

Group Rates: Booking essential Adults: Return £8.50 Single £5.50 Children: Return £4.35 Single £2.75 Single and reduced rates between stations also available Group Discounts: Min: 15 Max: 70

Parking/Drop off point: No No. of meal covers: n/a Visit: 1 hour

Group Rates: Free admission, however booking essential Group Discounts: Min: n/a Max: n/a

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: No. Wheelchair Access: Partial. Guide dogs permitted: Yes.

Contact: Sailor’s Institute, Barmouth, LL42 1ET Tel: 01341 241333 · Web: www.gwynedd.gov.uk/museums

30 Parking/Drop off point: No No. of meal covers: n/a Visit: 1 hour

Group Rates: Free admission, however booking essential

Dates/Times of Opening Sailor’s Institute: every day May to Oct (exc. Sunday Nov to Apr), Ty Gwyn: Easter, May-Oct every day

Licensed for underground weddings

QUAKER HERITAGE CENTRE The story of the local Quaker community

ON THE QUAY AT BARMOUTH Discover Barmouth’s maritime heritage at the Sailor’s Institute and Ty Gwyn, a medieval house.

Dates/Times of Opening All year (closed Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Day) Oct-Mar, 10.15 to 16.15, April-Sep, 10.15-17.15

Contact Name: Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd LL41 3NB Tel: 01766 830306 · Fax: 01766 831260 Email: quarrytours@aol.com · Web: www.llechwedd-slate-caverns.co.uk

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KING ARTHUR’S LABYRINTH An exciting underground adventure unfolds as you sail through the great waterfall, and deep into the spectacular caverns of the Labyrinth and far into the past. Hear tales of King Arthur and other ancient Welsh legends as you explore the dramatic underground setting.

Group Rates: Booking essential Labyrinth: Adults: £5.20, Children: £3.70, Seniors: £4.65 Bard’s Quest: Adults: £3.25, Children: £1.85, Seniors: £2.85 Combined: Adults: £6.85, Children: £4.65, Seniors: £6.10 Group Discounts: Min: 15 Max: Unlimited. Each Boat Max 18.

Dates/Times of Opening Open daily 17th March to 2nd November 2008 10.00-17.00 Parking/Drop off point: Yes No. of meal covers: 100 (plus picnic tables) Visit: 1 - 4 hours

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes. Guide dogs permitted: Yes Access statement available: Yes

Contact Name: Jacky Vale, King Arthur’s Labyrinth, Corris, Machynlleth, SY20 9RF Tel: 01654 761584 · Fax: 01654 761575 Email: info@kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk · Web: www.kingarthurslabyrinth.com

CADWALADER’S ICE CREAM CAFES Dates/Times of Opening Open Feb-early November plus Christmas and New Year Spring/Winter: 10.00-17.00 Summer: 9.30-18.00 Parking/Drop off point:: Yes No. of meal covers: 40 Visit: 2.5 hours

Access/Facilities Disabled toilets: Yes. Wheelchair Access: Yes. Guide dogs permitted: Yes Access statement available: Yes

Contact Name: Larry Bridges, Talyllyn Railway, Wharf Station, Tywyn, LL36 9EY Tel: 01654 710472 · Fax: 01654 711755 Email: enquiries@talyllyn.co.uk · Web: www.talyllyn.co.uk

CABAN CAFÉ

Caban Café offers cream teas or buffets, built around your wishes. If you want to taste the local lamb or have a buffet with Japanese food – we’ll see what we can do! Customers of all ages ﬁnd a place in our spacious café, seating up to a 100.

Our cafes offer so much more - choose from coffees, shakes, smoothies, sundaes and pastries too. Our redevelopment by Easter of the original Cadwaladers, Castle Street, Criccieth, will be a full Ice Cream Café with over 50 covers. Cafes also located at Betws-y-Coed (58 covers), Llandudno (21), Porthmadog (75), Portmeirion (41), Pwllheli (6). Also at Trentham (Stoke) 100 covers and Cardiff Bay. (The Red Dragon Centre 80 covers and Mermaid Quay 65 Cadwalader’s Ice Cream Cafes | www.cadwaladersicecream.co.uk

STENA LINE LIMITED

Holyhead to Ireland from 99 minutes crossing time. A great way to complement a visit to Snowdonia is a short break to Ireland with Stena Line from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire. The historic and lively city of Dublin is just minutes away by DART line.

The Good Food Guide 2008 Readers Recommendation. Contact: Caban Cafe, Brynrefail nr Llanberis, LL55 3NR Tel: 01286 685500 · Email: caban@caban-cyf.org · Web: www.caban-cyf.org

Stena Line Limited 08705 204402 Website www.stenaline.co.uk

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All you need to know ACTIVE SNOWDONIA WALKING Follow in the footsteps of the early pilgrims along the Lleyn Coastal Path and enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and coast.

ACCOMMODATION

GOLF

A comprehensive accommodation booking service is available for groups

If golf is more your thing, the stunning

run by North Wales Tourism on 08705 168767, Monday to Friday 9.00-

scenery of Snowdonia forms a backdrop

16.00. The Visit Wales website, www.traveltradewales.com also contains

to over twenty courses and driving

information on accommodation, route planners, coach parking, etc.

ranges, with all abilities catered for. Whatever your group’s chosen activity, from horse-riding to canoeing, Snowdonia is the ideal location. For free guides and more information on activity providers, visit www.visitsnowdonia.info

SHOPPING Llandudno Seaside Victorian resort with a wide choice of shops, including Parc Llandudo, a brand new retail park Bangor Lively, University town with a wide range of small and well-known shops Caernarfon Busy walled town dominated by the magniﬁcent castle with a wide choice of shops Porthmadog Bustling harbour town, full of individual specialist shops Dolgellau Small market town nestled at the foot of Cadair Idris

FARMERS’ MARKETS Bangor Sunday fortnightly, Morrison car park Colwyn Bay Thursdays, Bay View Shopping Centre Glasfryn Various Saturdays (tel. 01766 810202) Llanrwst Saturdays Dolgellau 3rd Sunday of the month (For further information visit the Farmers Markets in Wales website www.fmiw.co.uk)

WEATHER Snowdonia weather line – 09068 500 449 (60p per minute) www.metofﬁce.gov.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/snowdonia.html

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CELTIC ROYAL HOTEL Bangor Road, Caernarfon, LL55 1AY. 110 bedrooms, sleeps 300. Restaurant provides 80 covers (can also host larger functions). Tel: 01286 674477 info@celtic-royal.co.uk GEORGE IV HOTEL High Street, Criccieth, LL52 0BS. 48 bedrooms, max. group 54, 140 meal covers. Tel: 01766 522168 info@georgeivhotel.com LEGACY ROYAL VICTORIA HOTEL, Llanberis, LL55 4TY. 106 bedrooms, sleeps 205, 160 meal covers. Tel: 01286 870253 res-royalvictoria@legacy-hotels.co.uk LION HOTEL Y Maes, Criccieth. 46 bedrooms, max. group 43, 100 meal covers. Tel: 01766 522460 info@lionhotelcriccieth.co.uk PLAS TAN Y BWLCH Snowdonia National Park Study Centre, Maentwrog, LL41 3YU. 32 bedrooms, max. group approx. 50, 50 meal covers. Tel: 01766 772600 plas@snowdonia-npa.gov.uk PORTMEIRION and CASTELL DEUDRAETH HOTEL, Portmeirion, LL48 6ET. Portmeirion Hotel has 14 bedrooms in the main building and 26 bedrooms in the village and 100 meal covers. Castell Deudraeth has 11 bedrooms and 80 meal covers. Tel: 01766 770000 hotel@portmeirion-village.com SEIONT MANOR HOTEL Llanrug, nr Caernarfon, LL55 2AQ. 28 bedrooms, sleeps 56, 40 meal covers Tel: 0845 072 7550 seiontmanor@handpicked.co.uk ROYAL SHIP HOTEL Queens Square, Dolgellau . 23 bedrooms, max. group 51, 100 meal covers. Tel: 01341 422209 ST DAVID’S HOTEL Harlech, LL46 2PT. 60 bedrooms, sleeps up to 120, 150 meal covers. Tel: 01766 780366 ROYAL SPORTSMAN 131 High Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9HB. 28 bedrooms, 60 meal covers. Tel: 01766 512015 enquiries@royalsportsman.co.uk WHITE LION ROYAL HOTEL High Street, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7AE. 26 bedrooms, sleeps 52, 60 meal covers. Tel: 01678 520314 white@welsh-historic-inns.com UNIVERSITY OF WALES Adeilad Ffriddoedd, Heol Victoria, Bangor. 800 single en-suite rooms (Easter and June-September). All meals available. Tel: 01248 388399 info@welcomebangor.co.uk

EVENTS Feb/Mar

Model Railway Exhibition, National Slate Museum, Llanberis Llanberis Mountain Film Festival, various venues

May

Arts and Crafts Fair, Parc Glynllifon, Caernarfon Garden Festival, Bodelwyddan

June

Criccieth Festival

July

Llangollen International Eisteddfod Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau International Snowdon Race, Llanberis Caernarfon Festival

August

Anglesey County Show Bryn Terfel Faenol Festival, Bangor Oyster Fair, Anglesey Garden Festival, Bodelwyddan

September/ October

ENTERTAINMENT Venue Cymru (North Wales Theatre), Llandudno Tel: 01492 872000 | www.venuecymru.co.uk

Conwy Honey Fair Llangollen Balloon Festival Snowdon Mountain Marathon, Llanberis Conwy Food Fair

November

Arts and Craft Fair, Parc Glynllifon, Caernarfon

December

Christmas events â&#x20AC;&#x201C; various attractions

Galeri (theatre, arts & conference centre), Caernarfon Tel: 01286 685252 | www.galericaernarfon.com Theatr Ardudwy, Harlech Tel: 01766 780667 | www.theatrardudwy.co.uk Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl Tel: 01745 330 000 | www.pavilion-theatre-rhyl.co.uk

For more information on events visit www.north-wales-events.co.uk, www.visitsnowdonia.info or call in at a Tourist Information Centre.

For a listing of all Welsh Male Voice Choirs: www.malevoicechoir.net

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES Abersoch (Information Point only) Tel: 01758 712929 enquiries@abersochtouristinfo.co.uk

Caernarfon Tel: 01286 672232 caernarfon.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

Bala Tel: 01678 521021 bala.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

Conwy 01492 592248 conwytic@conwy.gov.uk

Bangor Tel: 01248 352786 bangor.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

Dolgellau Tel: 01341 422888 TIC.Dolgellau@eryri-npa.gov.uk

Beddgelert Tel: 01766 890615 TIC.Beddgelert@eyri-npa.gov.uk

Llanberis Tel: 01286 870765 llanberis.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

Betws y Coed Tel: 01690 710426 TIC.BYC@eryri-npa.gov.uk

Porthmadog Tel: 01766 512981 porthmadog.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

Blaenau Ffestiniog Tel: 01766 830360 tic.blaenau@eryri-npa.gov.uk

Pwllheli 01758 613000 pwllheli.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

www.visitsnowdonia.info 24hr Phone Line 01341 423558

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LANGUAGE AND CULTURE The Welsh are understandably proud of their rich culture, and the language is a very important part of this living heritage, it being one of the oldest living languages in Europe. Around two out of three people in the area speak it (often as their ﬁrst language) as well as English. The Welsh names of places in Snowdonia are often compounds of descriptive and poetic terms. Here are some words you will commonly come across: Aber Mouth of a river, Afon River Bryn Hill Dyffryn Valley

Hên Old Llan Church Llyn Lake Llys Court, palace,

Mawr Great, large Nant Rocky gorge Pont (or bont) Bridge, Tal Tall, high

IRELAND’S SO EASY A great way to complement a visit to Snowdonia is a short break to Ireland. Sail with Stena Line (www.stenaline.co.uk – 08705 204 402) from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire with the historic and lively city of Dublin just minutes away. Also nearby is the scenic county of Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland. Visit our Celtic Tourism partners at www.visitwicklow.ie for more information.

CONTACT Attractions of Snowdonia | 41B High Street, Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4EU | Tel: 01286 871951/872702 | Fax: 01286 879079 star-attractions@btconnect.com | www.star-attractions.co.uk

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