Penrhyn Castle
Overview
This enormous neo-Norman castle is crammed with fascinating items, such as a one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria. View its fantastical exterior, admire its extensive collections of paintings, and wander around its manicured grounds.
12 - 5pm
Price
Prices start from £5.80.
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Zip World - Penrhyn Quarry
A unique range of very special adventures. Experience the world's fastest Ziplines, or a tour of the quarry.. See the Zip World website for full details of all the adventures.
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Greenwood Forest Park
The rides and activities at this unique eco-attraction have been designed for fun with a difference – you provide the energy!
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Snowdonia Watersports
Snowdonia Watersports (previously Surf Lines) offers an exciting range of adventures combining new skills, travel, exploration and an element of risk. Visit the website
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Plas Menai National Watersports Centre
Ideal for sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and powerboating with easy access to the open sea and superb coastal scenery. Visit the website
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Llanberis Lake Railway
Discover the timeless appeal of narrow-gauge steam trains. Enjoy views of Eryri (Snowdonia) as you travel along the shores of Llyn Padarn.
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Ropes and ladders
High level activities to get the heart racing! Enjoy the leaps, swings and zip line with spectacular views of Eryri (Snowdonia).
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Electric Mountain
Electric Mountain is home to the Dinorwig Power Station, set in the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) and dubbed "Britain's largest battery" this hydroelectric station houses 6 electric generators p
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Snowdonia Mountain Railway
Travel on Britain’s only rack and pinion railway to Hafod Eryri, the stunning new visitor centre at the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).Visit the website
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Climbing in Idwal
The best climbing in the whole world, well, so the hostel manager says! You'll find all varieties of rock and levels.
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Cwm Idwal Nature reserve
Discover a landscape that was sculptured by ice thousands of years ago.
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Running in Idwal
Glyder Ridge Distance: 5.5 miles/8km Start/Finish: Ogwen car park, Llyn Ogwen, LL57 3LZ Terrain: Mountain track, trail Toughness: Challenging Ascent: 731 metres &
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Mountain biking in Eryri (Snowdonia)
The hostel is a short drive from the Forestry Commission's Marin Trail with its challenging ascents and technical descents - best for experienced mountain bikers.
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Cycling in Eryri (Snowdonia)
The hostel is close to several Sustrans cycle network routes and other spectacular road routes, either through the hills or along the flatter coastal roads, all within breathtaking scenery.
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Climbing in Eryri (Snowdonia)
Surrounded by some of the best climbing in Britain, there's plenty of choice with single pitch and multi pitch routes, bouldering problems and a variety of rock types to suit all levels.
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Watersports in Idwal
Llyn Ogwen is very popular with fishermen. You might even catch a Gwyniad, a sub-species of European white fish, trapped in the lake after the Ice Age 10,000 years ago.
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Walking and rambling in Idwal
Walk around Llyn Idwal and discover stunning waterfalls, the famous Devils Kitchen and the magnificent Eryri (Snowdonia) hills - beautiful on any day of the year.
