Built in the late 13th century and reputed to be haunted by a past resident, this picturesque castle was built for King Edward I and is a perfect example of the "concentric castle" design.
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Conwy Castle, Conwy
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#1 of 6 attractions in Conwy
Attraction type: Castle; Historic site; Museum
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- 29 Jun 2009 "A piece of history in Conwy"
- 23 Jun 2009 "A beautiful castle with breath-taking views of North Wales."
- 16 Mar 2009 "Timeless"
Welsh Highland Railway, Snowdonia National Park
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#1 of 14 attractions in Snowdonia National Park
Attraction type: Scenic railway
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- 5 Nov 2009 "A brilliant piece of reconstruction in a sensational setting"
- 18 Aug 2009 "Probably the best heritage line in the country..."
- 18 Apr 2009 "Amazing Scenery"
Gwydir Castle, Llanrwst
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#1 of 1 attractions in Llanrwst
This castle was built in the 14th century and is considered one of the finest Tudor house in Wales.
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Caernarfon Castle, Caernarfon
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#1 of 9 attractions in Caernarfon
Wales' most famous and attractive castle, built in 1284.
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- 21 Nov 2009 "Edward 1st Imposing castle walls beside the river estuary."
- 23 Oct 2009 "Jewel in a sea of mediocrety"
- 18 Oct 2009 "A traditional old fashioned castle for you to explore."
Llangollen Canal Walk, Llangollen
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#1 of 7 attractions in Llangollen
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area
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- 20 Nov 2009 "A PHOTOGRAPHERS PARADISE"
- 25 Oct 2009 "Fantastic Walk... Not for those with Vertigo"
- 23 Oct 2009 "Marvel at this feat of Victorian engineering"
Plas Mawr, Conwy
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#2 of 6 attractions in Conwy
Attraction type: Historic village
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- 5 Jul 2009 "Agree with other review - a totally pleasant surprise"
- 7 May 2009 "A great suprise and a must see"
Conwy Falls, Betws-y-Coed
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#1 of 6 attractions in Betws-y-Coed
Attraction type: Waterfall
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- 8 Jul 2009 "Just a Short Walk but WOW"
- 24 Jun 2009 "Conwy Falls a Short Walk from Bryn Bella"
- 11 Jun 2009 "Brilliant Location Fantastic Food"
GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli
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#1 of 1 attractions in Y Felinheli
For family adventure and forest fun visit GreenWood Forest Park – Snowdonia’s leading and totally unique eco-attraction! Ride the world’s first people powered rollercoaster and zoom down Wales’s longest sledge run. Explore TreeTop Towers and take the Jungle Boats challenge before conquering the Crocodile Maze. Learn something new – Archery, Stilt Walking or Den Building – then stomp along the BareFoot Trail. This multi award-winning attraction promises an unforgettable family day out, come rain or shine.
Attraction type: Park; Amusement/theme park
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- 28 Sep 2009 "Lots of outdoor fun!"
- 14 Apr 2009 "Good day out for young kids"
- 31 Aug 2008 "Great Day out for Kids"
Smallest House in Britain, Conwy
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#3 of 6 attractions in Conwy
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Other; Architectural building
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- 28 Jun 2009 "Unique House in conwy"
- 21 Jun 2009 "Worth a pop in"
- 27 Aug 2008 "amazing, little house"
Fairy Glen, Betws-y-Coed
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#2 of 6 attractions in Betws-y-Coed
This deep gorge is surrounded by a seemingly endless expanse of scenic beauty.
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Geological formation
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- 15 Oct 2009 "fairy glenn betws y coed a tranquil place"
- 23 Sep 2009 "Scenic and dramatic landscape, rude and churlish land owner"
- 31 Aug 2009 "I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Snowdonia"
Welsh Mountain Zoo, Llandudno
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#1 of 3 attractions in Llandudno
This conservation zoo has a wide range of rare and endangered animals from around the world.
Attraction type: Zoo
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- 27 Sep 2009 "Nice little zoo"
- 21 Jul 2009 "A brilliant day out for the family"
- 24 Jun 2009 "Outstanding family day out"
Beaumaris Castle, Beaumaris
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#1 of 1 attractions in Beaumaris
Attraction type: Castle
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- 23 Oct 2009 "Close to the heart of the action"
- 13 Jul 2009 "Great family day out at Beaumaris Castle :)"
Conwy Mountain, Conwy
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#4 of 6 attractions in Conwy
Attraction type: Mountain
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- 24 Jun 2009 "its fab."
- 14 Apr 2008 "Walking Conway mountain,North Wales."
Llanberis Lake Railway, Llanberis
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#1 of 4 attractions in Llanberis
The Llanberis Lake Railway is a lovely little steam train ride starting at Llanberis, the village at the foot of Snowdon, and running through the Padarn Heritage and Country Park, and alongside the...
Attraction type: Scenic railway
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- 8 Sep 2009 "Fantastic - Good Value and great fun"
- 5 Sep 2007 "Mount Snowdon - a breathtaking experience!"
- 21 Oct 2006 "Okay little train"
Talyllyn Railway Company, Tywyn
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#1 of 1 attractions in Tywyn
The Talyllyn Railway is a historic narrow-gauge steam railway, set in the beautiful Mid-Wales countryside. Running from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, the line passes the delightful Dolgoch Falls and there are excellent forest walks at Nant Gwernol.
Attraction type: Scenic railway
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- 19 Sep 2008 "One of the best railway lines in the UK."
- 17 Jan 2007 "Fun little railway and museum"
South Stack Cliffs RSPB reserve, Holyhead
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#1 of 3 attractions in Holyhead
Attraction type: Nature reserve
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- 17 Jun 2009 "Outstanding bird reserve."
Lloyd George Museum, Criccieth
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#1 of 1 attractions in Criccieth
Attraction type: Museum
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- 21 Jun 2009 "Llanystumdwy, LloyddGeorge museum"
Adventure Mountain, Corwen
Attraction type: Biking trail (mountain); All-terrain vehicle trail
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Conwy Golf Club, Conwy
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#5 of 6 attractions in Conwy
Attraction type: Golf course
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- 15 Jan 2009 "Top Rate Golfing and Welsh Club 2007"
Swallow Falls, Betws-y-Coed
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#3 of 6 attractions in Betws-y-Coed
These falls add to Betws-y-Coed's already great rustic beauty.
Attraction type: Waterfall
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- 14 Nov 2009 "Tirmizi on Swallow Falls"
- 25 Sep 2009 "Dramatic ,powerful,and romantic"
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