Places to stay in North Wales

Five free things to do in North Wales

Tre'r Ceiri Hillfort

Standing 450m above sea level on a peak of Yr Eifl on Llyn Peninsula, this hillfort is one of the best preserved in Britain. See over 150 stone houses where as many as 400 inhabitants would have lived during the Romano-British period for a chance to truly imagine the settlement during the Roman army's occupation of north-western Wales.

Trefriw Woollen Mills

Glimpse into Wales' industrial past and see just how the mills work – you'll be surprised! See the traditional Welsh blankets, tweeds and rugs being made, as you learn about the time-honoured process of their manufacture.

The Segontium

This Roman Fort is open all year round, but in season the experience is enhanced by a museum providing information on the history that surrounds the Segontium.

Scale Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

No list of activities for North Wales would be complete without a trip up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Whether you choose an easy walk or a tough challenge, the feeling you'll get from conquering this giant will stay with you for a long time.

Glynllifon

Just outside Caernarfon, Glynllifon is the perfect place to spend a day. See the stunning mansion and explore the 700-acre estate where you can see some of the rarest flora and fauna in Wales. This Site of Special Scientific Interest is also home to rare and endangered wildlife, so it's a must-visit.

There's nowhere in the world quite like North Wales

North Wales boasts the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park and the biggest mountains in England and Wales, but hiking up Snowdon is not the only thing to do in this breathtakingly beautiful area. Beaches, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and nostalgic railways await visitors to North Wales, while history lovers can lose themselves in the Slate Museum or explore the wealth of castles in the nearby area.

Enjoy horseriding in the foothills of Eryri (Snowdonia), visit the National White Water Centre for thrills and spills or go underground to find out all about the history of the Sygun Copper Mine; North Wales really has something for everyone.