Things to do in Caernarfon

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Things to Do in Caernarfon

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Top Attractions in Caernarfon

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Historic castle with guided tours, numerous rooms, and towers to discover. Features a military museum, Prince of Wales exhibition, and panoramic views from the walls.
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Quaint village set amidst mountains with historic sites, scenic walks along rivers, and a tight-knit community. Delight in local shops, pubs, cafes, and the charm of the Welsh Highland Railway.
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Family-friendly park with interactive animal encounters, train rides, and diverse play areas including trampolines and mazes. Features pedal go karts and duck racing for all ages.
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Rural walkway along a river leads to a historic grave site, accompanied by the touching legend of a loyal dog. Tranquil setting for reflection and remembrance, marked by visitor tokens.
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Military history museum within castle walls, featuring informative exhibits on the Royal Welch Fusiliers, from World War I to modern conflict.
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Climbing centre with a variety of walls for all skill levels, including a popular Crazy Climb programme and new Upper Tier section, set in a family-friendly environment.
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Tranquil park with shaded woodland walks, river paths, and unique art installations. Ideal for picnics, family outings, and appreciating nature's serenity.
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Local vineyard set in a tranquil landscape, ideal for sampling regional wines and ciders alongside Welsh Rarebit. Features vineyard tours, an outdoor play area for kids, and picturesque views.
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What travellers are saying

  • Pau C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    ive never been but i think it look very nice
    icey cold like cole palmer
    ben webb said it was nice
    and so did john
    and derren
    and mark
    and lewis
    and martin
    and adam
    Written 7 February 2025
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  • N H
    Newton Le Willows, UK4,555 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A nice little village mainly on the way to others places to visit but it’s nice to stop and have a look around the few shops. There are a couple of pubs for nice meals by the riverside. There are a lot of free parking places especially outside the main summer holidays.
    Written 4 January 2025
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  • Charlotte H
    Wales, UK46 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is one of my all time favourite family days out! I went with my 4 and 9 year old and it was a truly magical day with so much to do. Having children 5 years apart it can be difficult to find activities that they both want to do but this was absolutely perfect.

    They both loved the mini steam train running round the park, this was a big hit! Then the play area - just absolutely incredible. So much for them to do, I think we could have actually just sat here for the majority of the day.
    By here there was also a model railway set up which I know my Grandpa would have loved and again the children also loved it.

    The fairy forest was simply stunning and even my 9 year old son found it enchanting. Me even more so, and my 4 year old was beside herself with excitement! We met a "real life" Princess and explored little buildings. Trying out musical instruments - so much fun. They also got their face painted which was the most beautiful face painting I have ever seen.

    We walked through and saw lots of animals which the children also loved. Then the diggers and karts - honestly so much fun. There was also a maze with a great find in the middle.

    As well as all these activities, there was a cafe which had fantastic food and at a very reasonable price which in my experience is not common for attractions so I really commend them for this.

    The gift shop was lovely and even the toilets were brightly decorated. It seemed everything was thought out.

    I can't wait to visit again and I would recommend this place to young and old.
    Written 28 December 2024
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  • sandra g
    4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice walk, by the river and lovely news. When in a wheelchair. The concrete path is very rough. On balance if you can stand it, it's worth a walk.
    Written 6 October 2024
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  • Kait
    79 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good museum in the castle grounds. Spread out over many floors. Lots of information to read. Lots of history, displayed well with many things to see.
    Written 8 January 2025
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  • Lydia S
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a fab place! Friendly, helpful and fun staff - made my 5 year old twins feel super comfortable and they had so much fun we had to come back again the following day for more. Highly recommend this place. Coffee is also great which is also an added bonus!
    Written 20 August 2024
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  • Stewart Charnock
    5 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    My first time here, had a very enjoyable walk through woodland with many varieties of trees. The Manor House had been fenced off so was unable to visit that on this occasion. After the walk we had a nice meal at the tea rooms which wasn’t expensive.
    Written 16 July 2024
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  • Kait
    79 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic to visit the town and see the castle and walls. It is winter and just after Christmas so many shops were closed. We enjoyed walking through the streets and having coffee at one of the lovely cafes.
    Written 8 January 2025
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  • Crackpot5
    121 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great trip out, whether a rail enthusiast or otherwise. I enjoyed the smell and sounds of the steam engine, as well as the stunning views as we climbed into the Snowdonian mountains. Blessed with good weather, we took the Gelert Explorer from Caernarfon to Beddgelert, which gave us time to wander either end. Snacks were available both ways, and the staff were very friendly and helpful, and our boy even got to visit the engine and got a tour inside from the fireman.
    Written 30 August 2024
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  • Paul J
    Bishops Stortford, UK377 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited on a very wet day and it was interesting to see the volume of water coming through into the mine, added to the atmosphere.

    The audio tour was good and you could pace yourself, really interesting to understand the conditions for people who had to work there all those years ago.

    There were a few added extras for dry days which I think you had to pay extra for but at £11 for an adult entry to the mine I thought that was pretty good value.

    Decent enough cafe for a quick hot chocolate to warm up at the end of the tour.
    Written 1 January 2025
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  • Win Task
    Bedford, UK2,239 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a glorious trail to walk. Surely recommended the 3 mile trail for all age groups of people from 7 to 70 years old. There’s parking by National Trust and toilets before you start your walk.After start, within minute the views surprised you by walking through the woods and clambering through trees. It's quite a long walk with ups and downs but there’re some points to get rest. The effort is worth for the absolute panoramic views you get on your way. Plenty of space to eat your picnic stuff.
    Best walk so far by the river, mountains, lush green places, passing by steam train and many more. This walk finished in Beddgelert where we had a great coffee after long walk.
    Written 12 September 2024
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  • Kay L
    41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the orchard and vineyard tour today at Pant Du. Our guide was the owner, Richard, who was very welcoming and friendly. His story of how his family bought the vineyard is really interesting and he makes the talk relatable to all. The weather wasn't too kind to us unfortunately, but had it been a clear day, the views would be beautiful. We then did the wine tasting and had Sunday lunch which was delicious. A hearty home cooked meal with a lovely homemade apple crumble to follow. The wine is really good, and we bought a couple of bottles to take home. Well worth a trip out.
    Written 8 September 2024
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