3 Best Places To Visit in Gwynedd

“Zip World Llechwedd is a visitor attraction near Blaenau Ffestiniog. The attraction is home to five unique adventures set in the historic Llechwedd slate mines, including Bounce Below, Caverns, and the Deep Mine Tour. Zip World Llechwedd offer something for everyone, with a host of impressive experiences ranging from zip lining in old disused mines to learning about the site's rich history. You'll be trained by one of their knowledgeable instructors before heading onto the Caverns course. Their guides are friendly and polite with visitors and ready to answer any questions. Zip World has accommodated various corporate groups over the years and can tailor their space to meet your needs. Zip World Llechwedd care for your dogs in safe, secure, and hygienic accommodations while you enjoy Zip World adventures. Photo and head cam hire, as well as free car parking, are available.”

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“National Slate Museum is a living museum in a former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. The museum is located at Gilfach Ddu, the 19th-century workshops of the now-disused Dinorwic quarry, within Padarn Country Park, Llanberis, Gwynedd. National Slate Museum was formerly known as the Welsh Slate Museum and Quarrying Museum of North Wales. The museum features the largest working waterwheel in mainland Britain, accessible through several walkways. Visitors can enjoy a tour of the museum with free admission. The museum aims to inspire everyone through Wales’s story, and they recognise that everyone has something to contribute through their museums, collections, and the work they do. Their work is rooted in the diversity of Welsh traditions of culture, language, and thought.”

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“Talyllyn Railway is a restored 19th-century railway built to carry slate and now offers pleasure rides and exhibitions. The attraction is the world's first preserved railway. The railway welcomes people of all abilities to enjoy its facilities, and it aims to be as accessible as possible. You can walk in the countryside, travel along wooded paths, experience waterfalls, or visit the beach. The heritage steam engines transport passengers from Tywyn, the coastal town on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, to Nant Gwernol, nestled deep in the mountains above Abergynolwyn. The Talyllyn Experience will make for a delightful and memorable occasion. Talyllyn Railway also offers ways to make your journey more exciting with cream teas and hampers.”

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