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North Wales Tourist Information

Let us help you plan your ideal vacation in North Wales ...

You can plan your holidays around the children or you can de-stress by heading for those proverbial hills. By a happy coincidence, North Wales caters for both possibilities, blessed with bucket-and-spade beaches as well as snow-tipped mountains, sheltered valleys and shimmering lakes.

Porth Neigwl, Llyn Peninsula - © Wales Tourist Board
Porth Neigwl, Llyn Peninsula - © Wales Tourist Board		     It's the kind of landscape that implores you to abandon the car in favour of more intimate forms of transport; it matters not whether you walk or cycle as long as you breathe the air and touch the soil.

Here are some of Britain’s most beautiful vistas, from ocean views to neck-straining panoramas, from formidable castles and hillforts to historic stately homes and blue-rinsed bays.


The more isolated beauty spots held a strong attraction for the painter Turner but he was just one of many leading artists who felt compelled to immortalise the place in oils, verse and prose.

It is the mountains which define this ancient, sheep-grazed terrain, from the statuesque Berwyns of the Dee Valley – with its peat-stained waterfall at Pistyll – to Snowdon, the highest peak in England and Wales.

Part wilderness, Snowdonia National Park covers over 800 sq miles and includes both Snowdon at 3,650ft and the five-peaked massif of Cadir Idris.

As well as ever-changing skies, the Park boasts lowland woods, glacial lakes, dunes and heart-thumping scenery. 		   View from Snowdon - © Wales Tourist Board
View from Snowdon - © Wales Tourist Board
Famously explored by 18thcentury geologists and botanists, it welcomes over 14 million visitors each year. They can enjoy some 2,000 miles of designated paths and 23 miles of Cambrian coast.

Pwllheli, Llyn Peninsula - © Wales Tourist Board
Pwllheli, Llyn Peninsula - © Wales Tourist Board		   The region's coastline has some of Britain's most popular, traditional coastal holiday towns. Wealthy Victorians led the way in their headlong pursuit of sandy beaches and fresh air and the coast has a number of grand resorts replete with swell-washed piers and evocative buildings.

Coming to prominence with the arrival of steam power and the locomotive, they range from traditional resorts such as Barmouth and Criccieth to the sailing centre of Abersoch and evergreen hotspots like Llandudno – famous for its Great Orme – Colwyn Bay, Rhyl and Pwllheli (home of both Plaid Cymru and a large Butlins site).


Inland are hundreds of likely destinations, including sedate Llangollen with its river views, canal trips and steam railway, not to mention its annual international music festival and a 14th century bridge dubbed one of the 'Seven Wonders of North Wales'.

The ancient hill fort of Dinas Emrys has legendary links to Merlin and still exudes a unique magic while the Italianate village of Portmeirion, built in the 1920s by architect Clough Williams-Ellis, is literally fantastic. It has since become famous as the setting of the cult TV series "The Prisoner".

Sweet-natured Betsws-y-Coed boasts a boiling river and the wonderful Swallow Falls and close by is Blaenau Ffestiniog offering darkly-atmospheric slate caverns. The Welsh Slate Museum at Llanberis also celebrates the importance of slate.

While visitors can choose to travel on numerous narrow gauge railways there is history galore round every corner; from Neolithic burial chambers to the largest – and oldest – prehistoric copper mine in Europe.

It was Edward I who left an enduring legacy of castle building in the 13th century. His "ring of iron" includes castles at Conwy, Caernarfon, Harlech and Beaumaris – all part of a continual war for control of Wales that has raged since Roman times.

The rivalry took an astonishing twist in the 15th century when Owain Glyndwr, self-declared Prince of Wales, temporarily defeated the English and even won control of the immense fortress at Harlech. His victory may have been short-lived but it restored a sense of Welsh pride.		   Conwy Castle - © Wales Tourist Board
Conwy Castle - © Wales Tourist Board

Although today’s North Wales still looks mostly rural, it underwent immense change when the brilliant Scottish-born engineer Thomas Telford drove a road from Holyhead to London in the early 19th century, crossing both valley and mountain alike.

He also designed the breathtaking, 126ft high Pontcysyllte Aqueduct as well as the wrought-iron Menai Suspension Bridge linking the mainland to Anglesey.



If you are looking for accommodation, first choose the type you require:

bullet   Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfast, etc.

bullet   Self Catering Cottages, Villas, Apartments, Static Caravans, Holiday Parks, Lodges, etc.

bullet   Camping and Touring Caravan Sites

bullet   Boating and Sailing Holidays

Please note that if you are wanting to stay in an apartment, some may be listed as "Aparthotels" in the Hotels section. These tend to offer more services than a normal apartment, eg restaurants, bars, and "Reception" staff more associated with hotels. Normal apartments are listed in Self-Catering.

If you are planning a holiday in a static caravan or mobile home, these should be listed in the Self Catering section.


Don't forget we offer lots of information on Activities, Attractions and Travel to help you plan your vacation.

 

Tourist Information Centres

ABERDYFI (ABERDOVEY)
The Wharf Gardens, Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0ED
Tel: 01654 767321   Fax: 01654 767321
E-mail: tic.aberdyfi@eryri-npa.gov.uk

BALA
Penllyn, Pensarn Road, Bala, LL23 7SR
Tel: 01678 521021    Fax: 01678 521021
E-mail: bala.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

BANGOR
Town Hall, Deiniol Rd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2R
Tel: 01248 352786   Fax: 01248 352786
E-mail: Bangor.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

BARMOUTH
The Old Library, Station Road, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL42 1LU
Tel: 01341 280787   Fax: 01341 280787
E-mail: barmouth.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

BEDDGELERT
Canolfan Hebog, Beddgelert, Gwynedd, LL55 4YD
Tel: 01766 890615   Fax: 01766 890615
E-mail: tic.beddgelert@eryri-npa.gov.uk

BETWS Y COED
Royal Oak Stables, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AH
Tel: 01690 710426   Fax: 01690 710665
E-mail: ticblanenau@eryri-npa.com

BLAENAU FFESTINIOG
Unit 3, High Street, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3HS
Tel: 01766 830360   Fax: 01766 830360
E-mail: bakewell@peakdistrict.gov.uk

CAERNARFON
Oriel Pendeitsh, Castle Street, Caernarfon, LL55 1ES
Tel: 01286 672232   Fax: 01286 678209
E-mail: caernarfon.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

COLWYN BAY
Imperial Buildings, Station Square, Princes Drive, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8LF
Tel: 01492 530478   Fax: 01492 534789
E-mail: colwynbay@nwtic.com

CONWAY
Conwy Castle Visitor Centre, Conwy, LL32 8LD
Tel: 01492 592248   Fax: 01492 573545
E-mail: conwy@nwtic.com

DOLGELLAU
Ty Meirion, Eldon Square, Dolgellau, LL40 1PU
Tel: 01341 422888   Fax: 01341 422576
E-mail: ticdolgellau@hotmail.com

HARLECH
Gwyddfor House, High Street, Harlech, LL46 2YA
Tel: 01766 780658   Fax: 01766 780658
E-mail: ticharlech@hotmail.com

HOLYHEAD
Penrhos Beach Road, Holyhead, LL65 2QB
Tel: 01407 762622   Fax: 01407 761462
E-mail: tic.harlech@eryi-npa.gov.uk

LLANBERIS
41b High Street, Llanberis, LL55 4EU
Tel: 01286 870765   Fax: 01286 871924
E-mail: llanberis.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

LLANDUDNO
1-2 Chapel Street, Llandudno, LL30 2YU
Tel: 01492 876413   Fax: 01492 872722
E-mail: llandudnotic@conwy.gov.uk

LLANFAIRPWLL
Station Site, Llanfairpwll, LL61 5UJ
Tel: 01248 713177   Fax: 01248 715711
E-mail: llanfairpwll.tic@virgin.net

LLANGOLLEN
Town Hall, Castle Street, Llangollen, LL20 5PD
Tel: 01978 860828   Fax: 01978 861563
E-mail: llangollen@nwtic.com

MACHYNLLETH
Canolfan Owain Glyndwr, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8EE
Tel: 01654 702401   Fax: 01654 703675
E-mail: mactic@mail.powys.gov.uk

MOLD
Library, Museum & Art Gallery, Earl Road, Mold, CH7 1AP
Tel: 01352 759331   Fax: 01352 759331
E-mail: mold@nwtic.com

PORTHMADOG
Y Ganolfan, High Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9LD
Tel: 01766 512981   Fax: 01766 515312
E-mail: porthmadog.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

PWLLHELI
Min y Don, Station Square, Pwllheli, LL53 5HG
Tel: 01758 613000   Fax: 01758 701651
E-mail: pwllheli.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

RHOS ON SEA
The Promenade, Rhos on Sea, LL28 4EP
Tel: 01492 548778   Fax: 01492 548778

RHYL
Rhyl Childrens Village, West Parade, Rhyl, LL18 1HZ
Tel: 01745 355068   Fax: 01745 342255
E-mail: rhyl.tic@denbighshire.gov.uk

TYWYN
High Street, Tywyn, LL36 9AD
Tel: 01654 710070   Fax: 01654 710070
E-mail: tywyn.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

WREXHAM
Lambpit Street, Wrexham, LL11 1WN
Tel: 01978 292015    Fax: 01978 292467
E-mail: tic@wrexham.gov.uk

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Self Catering -
Aberdaron Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Aberdovey Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Abergele Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Abersoch Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Amlwch Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Bala Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Bangor Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Barmouth Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Beaumaris Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Benllech Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Bethesda Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Betws-y-Coed Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Blaenau Ffestiniog Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Bodorgan Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Bryncrug Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Caernarfon Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Cemaes Bay Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Colwyn Bay Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Conwy Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Corwen Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Criccieth Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Denbigh Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Dolgellau Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Ellesmere Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Fairbourne Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Flint Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Garndolbenmaen Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Harlech Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Holyhead Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Holywell Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Llanberis Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Llandudno Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Llangefni Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Llangollen Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Llanrwst Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Machynlleth Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Mallwyd Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Mold Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Newborough Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Oswestry Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Porthmadog Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Prestatyn Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Pwllheli Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Red Wharf Bay Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Rhosneigr Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Rhyl Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Ruthin Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Talsarnau Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Trearddur Bay Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc Tywyn Self catering cottages, apartments, chalets, mobile homes, etc

Camping -
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Attractions -
North Wales Ancient Monuments North Wales Antique Centres North Wales Attractions North Wales Castles North Wales Cathedrals and Churches North Wales Cinemas North Wales Factory Shops North Wales Galleries North Wales Heritage Sites North Wales Historic Monuments North Wales Museums North Wales Stately Homes, Gardens North Wales Steam & Miniature Railways North Wales Theatres North Wales Theme Parks  North Wales Walks & Viewpoints North Wales Zoos & Wildlife Centres

Activities -
North Wales Activity and Outdoor Pursuits Centres, North Wales Ten-Pin Bowling and Skittle Alleys, North Wales Bowling Greens and Clubs, North Wales Cycle Hire, North Wales Cycling Holidays, North Wales Mountain Biking, North Wales Fishing - Angling, North Wales Fishing - Sea Fishing, North Wales Flying, North Wales Gliding, North Wales Hang Gliding, North Wales Microlight Flying, North Wales Parachuting / Sky Diving, North Wales Golf Clubs, Courses and Driving Ranges, North Wales Leisure Centres, Swimming Pools, etc, North Wales Motor Sports, motorcycle and car racing, rallying, motocross, speedway, etc, North Wales Paintballing, North Wales Riding, stables, hacking, riding courses, North Wales Archery, North Wales Clay Pigeon Shooting, North Wales Deer Stalking, North Wales Game Shooting, North Wales Target Shooting, North Wales Canoeing, North Wales Diving, North Wales Sailing, North Wales Surfing, North Wales Waterskiing, North Wales White Water Rafting, North Wales Windsurfing,

Travel -
North Wales Airports & Airport Parking. North Wales Local Bus Services. North Wales Car Rental. North Wales Coaches (Long Distance). North Wales Ferries. North Wales Rail Journey Planner & Tickets Online. North Wales Taxis & Private Hire. North Wales Sight-seeing Tours.