Caro's Guidebook
Fun days out
Great day out with the kids, and only a few minutes drive away!
116 locals recommend
GreenWood Family Park
Bush RoadGreat day out with the kids, and only a few minutes drive away!
Gypsy Wood Park
Pili Palas Nature World
Ffordd PenmynyddZip World Fforest
A470Great fun for all!
Menai Cruises - Queen of the Sea
Fantastic way to explore the Menai Strait.
On foot, or by train, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is a must. On a clear day you can see Ireland from the summit.
195 locals recommend
Snowdon Mountain Railway station
On foot, or by train, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is a must. On a clear day you can see Ireland from the summit.
National Slate Museum
Beautiful location with lots to entertain and educate the kids. Halen Mon and Tide (pop up cafe) also near by.
115 locals recommend
Anglesey Sea Zoo
Beautiful location with lots to entertain and educate the kids. Halen Mon and Tide (pop up cafe) also near by.
Welsh Mountain Zoo
Old HighwayLlanberis Lake Railway
Caernarfon station
Saint Helen's RoadLlandudno
Great Orme
Pant Du Vineyard
County RoadThrill seeking
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Zip World Bounce Below
RibRide
Water StreetSightseeing
Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchPortmeirion
Beautiful Italianate village set in a glorious location.
Pretty village with lots of eateries. Beddgelert is the setting of two of our most celebrated Welsh legends: Dinas Emrys, linked to the wizard Merlin and the home of our red Welsh dragon; and Gelert, the faithful hound of Llywelyn Fawr (King of Gwynedd and ruler of Wales.)
162 locals recommend
Beddgelert
Pretty village with lots of eateries. Beddgelert is the setting of two of our most celebrated Welsh legends: Dinas Emrys, linked to the wizard Merlin and the home of our red Welsh dragon; and Gelert, the faithful hound of Llywelyn Fawr (King of Gwynedd and ruler of Wales.)
Take a gentle walk around Church Island and the Belgian prom for stunning views before lunch or tea - plenty of cafes, bistros and pubs to choose from.
89 locals recommend
Menai Bridge
A5Take a gentle walk around Church Island and the Belgian prom for stunning views before lunch or tea - plenty of cafes, bistros and pubs to choose from.
Watersports
Check out their Web pages before your hols and book in advance.
28 locals recommend
Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre
Check out their Web pages before your hols and book in advance.
Beaches
Local beach, not far from Caernarfon. Iron age hillfort next to long stretch of sandy (when the tide is out) beach. Amenities include beach shop, couple of cafes, chippy, public toilets, playground and plenty of free parking.
74 locals recommend
Dinas Dinlle
Local beach, not far from Caernarfon. Iron age hillfort next to long stretch of sandy (when the tide is out) beach. Amenities include beach shop, couple of cafes, chippy, public toilets, playground and plenty of free parking.
Ynys Llanddwyn is a simply magical place. Beautiful beach and forest with parking (pay) and toilets.
58 locals recommend
Llanddwyn Island
Ynys Llanddwyn is a simply magical place. Beautiful beach and forest with parking (pay) and toilets.
Llanddona Beach
Lovely sandy beach.
Although further afield, a trip to the Llyn peninsula is well worth the drive with spectacular scenery en route. Porthdinllaen is a beautiful sandy beach with the Ty Coch Inn serving food and drinks.
26 locals recommend
Porthdinllaen
Although further afield, a trip to the Llyn peninsula is well worth the drive with spectacular scenery en route. Porthdinllaen is a beautiful sandy beach with the Ty Coch Inn serving food and drinks.
Food Scene and Pubs
Garddfon Inn
1 Beach RdGreat pub and bistro 50m down the hill overlooking the Straits.
La Marina
Hen Gei LlechiShort walk from Rhyd. Lots of outside tables but best book beforehand.
Short walk from Rhyd. Great brunches and fantastic cake.
Check their website for opening times: https://the-swellies.business.site/#details
18 locals recommend
The Swellies
Short walk from Rhyd. Great brunches and fantastic cake.
Check their website for opening times: https://the-swellies.business.site/#details
Tafarn Y Fic
80 Bangor StBar on one side, Thai restaurant on the other.
Chan's Fish and Chips
78 Bangor StLocal Chinese takeaway and chippy
16th century Inn with bar, restaurant and lots of outdoor seating.
17 locals recommend
Black Boy Inn Hotel Caernarfon
Stryd Pedwar a Chwech16th century Inn with bar, restaurant and lots of outdoor seating.
Bonta Deli
19 Hole in the Wall StGreat little deli in Caernarfon
Dylan's Baked Goods & General Store
8 High StThe Boathouse
1 Penrorsedd TerraceThe Tavern on the Bay
Ship Inn
Red Wharf BayThe White Eagle
Dylan's Menai Bridge
Saint George's RoadWalking
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
Also known as Yr Eliffant as it looks like an elephant from certain directions, particularly from Ynys Mon (Anglesey) and Caernarfon. Ascend from Rhyd Ddu or Fron.
Mynydd Mawr
Also known as Yr Eliffant as it looks like an elephant from certain directions, particularly from Ynys Mon (Anglesey) and Caernarfon. Ascend from Rhyd Ddu or Fron.
Moel Siabod
If you're planning on walking up Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon, then download the following app covering the 6 main routes to the summit. It works offline and you can check your progress as you ascend. Most importantly, it includes contour information so you can look out for hazardous sections as you climb: https://www.snowdonia.gov.wales/visiting/snowdon-walks-app?fbclid=IwAR2hWsY_lrCM6XOggLu2BbyPk_9g5As1urkkK5mrUNJ4YT4R8niNQ0CpTIE
248 locals recommend
Snowdon
If you're planning on walking up Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon, then download the following app covering the 6 main routes to the summit. It works offline and you can check your progress as you ascend. Most importantly, it includes contour information so you can look out for hazardous sections as you climb: https://www.snowdonia.gov.wales/visiting/snowdon-walks-app?fbclid=IwAR2hWsY_lrCM6XOggLu2BbyPk_9g5As1urkkK5mrUNJ4YT4R8niNQ0CpTIE