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The Play Centre - Bangor
At “The Play Centre” parents can relax in our comfy zones with complimentary newspapers and magazines and choose a fabulous meal from our extensive menu whilst the children play happily for hours on end in this SAFE and SECURE environment. COME AND JOIN THE FUN!!!! Admission Prices Members: £3.75 Non-members:...
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Bangor Swimming Pool
The opening hours vary during school holidays Facilities at the centre Swimming pool 2 water slides 3 diving boards (1metre, 3metre, 5metre) New Fitness room 2 all-weather 5-a-side football pitches Small outdoor paddling pool Cafe and viewing gallery Paddling pool (outside) Disabled access As well as disabled...
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Royal Air Force Air Cadets 1557 (Friars School) Squadron - Bangor
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. We're sponsored by the...
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Wild Elements
Wild Elements is a social enterprise dedicated to getting children and young people outdoors and closer to nature. We do this through Forest school projects and outdoor woodland activities during the term holidays. We run three projects including: Wild in the Woods playschemes: children get to explore the woodlands of Penrhyn Castle, join in...
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Penrhyn Castle - Bangor
19th-century fantasy 'castle' with spectacular contents and grounds Magnificent views over Snowdonia Unique furniture collection and the best private art collection, in context, in Wales Large gardens and grounds with formal Victorian walled garden Dolls museum, extensive Victorian kitchens, railway museum and adventure playground
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Pili Palas Butterfly and Mini Beast World - Anglesey
A day out at Pili Palas can be a magical experience for all the family whatever the weather! So come along – enter a steamy environment full of lush vegetation and waterfalls with LIVE butterflies flying all around you. This is the magical world of Pili Palas. You’ll come face to face with iguana, dragons, tegu and monitor lizards...
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LlanfairPG Station
The name of this world-famous station and village was created in the early nineteenth century by a local humorist. The name in Welsh is:- Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch', which in English means 'Saint Mary's Church in the hollow of white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and the Church of Saint Tysilio near the red...
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Llanddwyn Bay
A beautiful sandy beach with facilities like toilets, facilities for disabled people some shops and pubs and cafes. Activities Swimming Canoeing Beach combing and bird watch
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Treasure Island Fun Centre - Anglesey
Sitback, relax and let the children explore the fun filled adventure! Let the fun begin when they travel the maze of ramps, slides, bish bash and tubes. If they dare, cross the rope bridge, walk the plank into the ball lagoon or enter the haunted cave. Come along and prove you’re a pirate at heart • A great play experience for...
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Beaumaris Castle - Anglesey
eaumaris Castle on the Island of Anglesey is the great unfinished masterpiece. It was built as one of the 'iron ring' of North Wales castles by the English monarch Edward I, to stamp his authority on the Welsh. But it was never finished money and supplies ran out before the fortifications reached their full ...
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Beaumaris Gaol
This Victorian jail was built by Hansom (famous for the Hansom Cab) in 1829. The gaol features the only original tread wheel in situ in Britain and a gibbet is still fixed to the outer wall. Walk along the dimly lit corridors and explore the spartan cells and places of punishment. Visit the condemned cell and experience the darkness of the...
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GreenWood Forest Park - Y Felinheli
Situated in the foothills of majestic Snowdonia is GreenWood Forest Park, the family adventure park like no other. All the rides and activities at this unique eco-attraction have been designed for fun with a difference – YOU provide the energy! From the famous Green Dragon – the world’s first people-powered rollercoaster...
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National Slate Museum - Llanberis
Dinorwig Quarry closed in 1969. Today – rather than fashioning wagons and forging rails – the workshops tell a very special story: the story of the Welsh slate industry. The National Slate Museum is sited in the Victorian workshops built in the shadow of Elidir mountain, site of the vast Dinorwig quarry. Here you can...
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Electric Mountain - Llanberis
Set against a magnificent backdrop of the towering mountains and the magnificent scenery of Snowdonia, Electric Mountain is First Hydro Company's Visitor centre in Llanberis. Its split level layout contains a gift shop and café and is the starting point for the tour of Dinorwig Power Station. Admission to the visitor centre is free, there...
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The Den - Electric Mountain - Llanberis
The Den is an indoor play centre suitable for children under the age of 12 or a height of 4"9. The play centre itself is separated into 3 sections: A section for small babies, who cannot walk or sit - for example a large play pen A section for children under the...
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Ropes and Ladders - Llanberis
Ropes and Ladders have something for all ages from 4 upwards. The high level activities get many a heart racing! Adults and children (8yrs and over) alike can enjoy the excitement of the high activities with aerial challenges, leaps, giant swing and zip line with spectacular views of the adjacent lake...
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Snowdon Mountain Railway - Llanberis
Let Snowdon Mountain Railway take you on a journey of a lifetime to the rooftop of Wales. Snowdon, at 3,560ft dominates the landscape of Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. Claim this mountain peak, the highest in Wales, as a lifetime’s achievement. With stunning scenery and awe-inspiring views it's all part of a great day out...
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The Llanberis Lake Railway
Discover the timeless appeal of our narrow-gauge steam trains - a more leisurely way to travel and the perfect way to savour the grandeur of Snowdonia. Starting at Gilfach Ddu, the journey takes you past the 13th century Dolbadarn Castle, crossing possibly Britain's shortest ...
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Tan y Ddraig pottery cafe in Llanberis
Tân y Ddraig is Llanberis' new paint a pot ceramic café. Our shop is light and bright as well as being warm and relaxing - the perfect setting to paint in. We have a great range of blank pottery from mugs to plates, trinket boxes to figurines for you to choose from. Pottery painting is a fun activity whatever your age or...
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Miri Mawr - Anglesey
We provide a safe, supervised play environment for children of all ages. We offer an action packed jungle play experience for the older children with slides, ball pools, crawl tubes, rope nets, bridges and much, much more to stimulate and exercise even the most adventurous little jungle explorers. For the toddlers we have a small,...
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Caernarfon Castle
King Edward intended this castle to be a royal residence and seat of government for north Wales. The castle's symbolic status was emphasized when Edward made sure that his son, the first English Prince of Wales, was born here in 1284. In 1969, the castle gained worldwide fame as the setting for the investiture of HRH Prince Charles as Prince...
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Gypsy Wood - Caernarfon
Come and experience the Gypsy Wood Magic at our Fun Filled Activity Park… were unique in North Wales! We’re a must for all animal, train, nature and fairy lovers - There’s lots to do and see for the whole family… Gypsy Wood is an enchanting outdoor attraction for the whole family and is situated in the foothills of...
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The Fun Centre - Caernarfon
While the kids are wearing themselves out on the giant drop slides, ball pools, tubes, bridges, maze, climbing walls, net and ropes..... The adults can relax in the fully licensed restaurant enjoy the outside patio area or join the children in the play area. Birthday Parties are our speciality. Our staff supervise your child's party and provide...
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Anglesey Sea Zoo
The Anglesey Sea Zoo is Wales largest marine aquarium, nestling on the shores of the Menai Strait. With over 50 species, the Sea Zoo has re-created the habitats of the fauna and flora found around Anglesey and the North Wales coastline. From the intricacy and complexity of the invertebrates in the Bone Free Zone, your tour takes you through a...
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Foel Farm Park - Anglesey
Foel Farm Park near Brynsiencyn on Anglesey offers a great family visit to experience the sights, sounds and smells of a real working farm. We invite all visitors to meet, touch and feed the animals. SEE a real farm at work MEET and feed the animals ENJOY the wonderful setting Foel Farm is situated in a beautiful beachside...
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Plas Newydd - Llanfairpwll
Set on the shores of the Menai Strait amidst breathtakingly beautiful scenery, this elegant house was redesigned by James Wyatt in the 18th century. The 1930s restyled interior is famous for its Rex Whistler association, containing his largest painting and exhibition. A military museum contains relics from the 1st Marquess of...
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Anglesey Model Village
Not to be missed is this spellbinding attraction for young and old alike, which can be found by following the rainbow signs situated on the main A4080 between the villages of Dwyran and Newborough. Set in one acre of beautifully landscaped gardens, Anglesey Model Village offers the visitor something unique to North Wales. Follow the...
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Moelfre Seawatch Centre - Anglesey
The Seawatch Centre is a reminder of the island's rich maritime history and the importance of the ever present sea for the people of Anglesey. Opening Times:Easter to September, 11am - 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday (and bank holiday Mondays).Sunday 1 - 5pm. At other times by appointment
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Inigo Jones Tudor Slate Works
The tour of the Works was introduced in the early 1980's by popular demand. It is a self guided tour and is both educational and fun. There is an introductory video presentation, after which you can wander through the work shops at your own pace and view the machines and craftsmen in action, accompanied by your own personal taped...
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Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre
Rock climbing is a sport in which participants climb up or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. Climbing is a sport that will improve your physical fitness, strength and balance. It will also aid in increasing your self confidence, trust in others and team work skills. Our high quality indoor climbing wall is for all...
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Great Orme Ancient Mines
Uncovered in 1987 during a scheme to landscape an area of the the Great Orme, the copper mines discovered below the ground represent one of the most astounding archaeological discoveries of recent time. Dating back 4,000 years to the Bronze Age they change our views about the ancient people of Britain and their ...
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Home Front Experience
Take a trip down memory lane to life in 1940s Britain. In this unique living history museum take a self-guided tour and experience the sights and sounds of civilian life during the Second World War for yourself.
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Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Centre
Welcome to Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Centre, famed as the longest toboggan run in Britain and a scenic PermaSnow ski slope. Offering skiing, snowboarding, toboggan and sno-tubing with a fully licensed Alpine Lodge bar and restaurant, this is a great place to entertain the whole family. Events such as Freestyle Friday (weekly) dominate...
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Great Orme Aerial Cable Cars
The Cable Car from the Happy Valley to the Great Orme Summit is, at over one mile each way, the longest Aerial Cabin Lift in the United Kingdom. It was built in 1969 and fully overhauled in 2006. The four seater cars are carried on an endless cable over two miles long and which weighs over 17 tons. The lower cable car station...
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Llandudno Beach
Llandudno lies on a peninsula between two notable carboniferous headlands, the Great Orme and the Little Orme (both within the Conwy County Borough), with the Irish Sea on one side and the estuary of the River Conwy on the other. It is these headlands and the two waterfronts, the North Shore and the West Shore, together with the...
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Bonkerz Fun Centre
Bonkerz Fun Centre is so much more than your average soft play centre, it offers a completely unique experience with its cutting edge soft play facilities and unique Medieval Castle themed environment, plus boasting comfortable seating and excellent quality cafe for parents to lounge in. Children aged 3 and under can experience the toddler...
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Llandudno Swimming Centre
Llandudno Swimming Centre has lots to offer in way of facilities including swimming pools, fitness suite and meeting rooms. Please see this section for more information relating to these facilities.
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John Bright Leisure Centre
Dual-use facility open to the general public on weekday evenings, all day at weekends and during the school holidays. Facilities include: multi-use sports hall, 2 glass back squash courts, gymnasium, fitness suite, international size synthetic all weather pitch, synthetic training pitch, 4 outdoor tennis courts, 2 grass football pitches...
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Bodafon Farm Park - Llandudno
Looking for a great day out for all the family in Llandudno North Wales? Then Bodafon Farm Park is the place for you. We have rare breed animals, birds of prey, a steak house restaurant, tractor rides, educational tours of the farm, wedding facilities, arts and crafts, mini tractors for the kids and a children’s play ground adventure area. ...
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The Welsh Mountain Zoo
The completion of a new £100,000 Condor Haven at the Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay has led to the creation of a unique project between conservationists in Ecuador and Wales. The project, titled Condor Huasi, (translating into “House of the Condor” from the native Indian Quichua language), is a wildlife conservation and...
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Brewers Fayre Afon Conwy - Llandudno
Laid-back family pub/restaurant chain serving classic dishes and international favourites. The Afon Conwy opened in 1998 & since then has gone from strength to strength within the local community - we're a real hub. We have a new extended restaurant which is ideal for large parties. Our menu of pub classics, all freshly cooked & served...
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Puppet Magic
Chris Somerville, puppet master from the famous Harlequin Puppet Theatre , entertains children delightfully with Magic and Punch & Judy . Appearing as Mr Bimbamboozle he is available for birthday parties, fetes, school end of term treats and fun days, pre-school nurseries, weddings and christenings, and corporate and promotional events....
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Conwy Valley Railway Museum & Model Shop
Located in the beautiful village of Betws-y-Coed adjacent to the British Rail station Conwy Valley Railway Museum is a must for all that enjoy trains. A miniature railway takes you on a 10 minute trip around the beautifully landscaped grounds. If you are lucky you may see wild rabbits grazing by the pond. There is even a tunnel...
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Eirias Park and Waterpark
Eirias Park is Conwy's premier sporting and non sporting attraction situated in Colwyn Bay with fifty acres of beautiful parkland. Browse this section to see pictures of the park and its facilities. Indoor facilities include six lane 25 metres swimming / leisure pool with various water features and a separate water slide. Work...
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Totally Ape - Old Colwyn
Bring your little monkeys to this fun and exciting family run indoor play centre for 0 - 12 year olds. A great place for the kids to let off steam no matter the weather. They serve meals and you are able to grab a tea and relax and use the wi fi. Opening Times Tue - Sat 12:00 - 16:00 Open Bank Holiday Mondays and Mondays during the Holidays ...
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Old Colwyn Beach
Old Colwyn is placed immediately to the east of Colwyn Bay, which has a north-facing beach. The promenade continues from the award area of Rhos/Colwyn, adding a further kilometre to the east and provides a wide walkway with ample seating, refreshment kiosks and car parking. Entertainments occur on a regular basis at various locations.
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Airworld Aviation Museum
Visit us for an exciting day out in a truly interactive museum set on an active GA airfield. View the vista of Snowdonia mountain range from the shop windows and the Blue Flag beaches as you approach the museum along the coast road. Based at Caernarfon Airport, this vast indoor interactive Aviation Museum and Shop is host...
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Parc Glynllifon
Come and enjoy a fun day out for the whole family at Glynllifon’s historic gardens and country park. Gardens Open daily between 09:00 and 17:00 throughout the year. Adults £4; Children £1.50; Pensioners £2; Family ticket for the day £10; Annual family ticket £25. Free parking. Shop...
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Portmeirion Village
Portmeirion is one of Wales' premier visitor attractions, welcoming 250,000 visitors every year. With free parking, complimentary guided tours and audio visual show, six cafes and restaurants, half a dozen shops, gardens and beaches it is the perfect day out for all the family. Surrounding the village are 70 acres of exotic woodlands...
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Ffestiniog Railway
Welcome to the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - two unique narrow gauge railways with a fascinating past and an even more exciting future. This year we have reopened the final section of the long-lost railway link between Caernarfon and Porthmadog. Passengers can now travel from Caernarfon through to Blaenau Ffestiniog - some 40...
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Welsh Highland Heritage Railway
The journey takes about an hour, but you won't be on the train for most of the time! Your train will take you for a short ride, then we stop at the Engine Sheds where you get to climb into the cabs of the locomotives and see how things work. Find out about the narrow gauge railways of Porthmadog and how they became famous around the world with...
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Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit Farm
The Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit farm and Animal Park is situated in the beautiful village of Llanystumdwy between the busy towns of Porthmadog and Pwllheli.on the Lleyn Peninsula, North Wales. For over 30 years the farm has welcomed visitors to interact with a wide range of farm animals including some rare breeds. Under adult supervision,...
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Criccieth Castle
Criccieth Castle, standing on its headland between two beaches, is a prominent North Wales landmark. It is also a landmark historic site, one of those rare castles with a foot firmly in both camps and a true testament to the varying fortunes of war. Criccieth's history is deeply entwined in the medieval conflict between Wales and England....
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Breakwater Country Park
Created in an old quarry at the base of Holyhead Mountain, the Breakwater Country Park provides an excellent centre for coastal walks. From here it is possible to walk along the Holyhead Breakwater, (which is the longest in the ...
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Porth Dafarch Beach
Porth Dafarch is yet another great beach on this island. Nestling below some truly beautiful rugged headland, this is a superb beach for family activities. Due to its position it is reasonably well sheltered from the open sea. You often sea a yacht or two anchoring in the cove and the beach is occasionally visited by canoeists. Divers...
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RSPB Nature Reserve South Stack
Enjoy a close-up view onto a wonderful cliff-side nesting colony, with binoculars and telescopes provided. You'll be able to watch guillemots, razorbills and puffins all raising their young, while live television pictures give you an even closer view of the nests! Rare choughs can also be seen on the reserve. In spring and summer, the...
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The Holyhead Breakwater Railway Company
Our Land Train service started running with a succesful season in the summer of 2005, and in 2008 expanded to include an additional train. Our Land Train Info page has more on schedules, timetables and booking information. We are proposing to sensitively establish a...
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Holyhead Maritime Museum
The museum is a fascinating experience for the whole family. Step back in time at the oldest lifeboat station in Wales (circa. 1858), which houses a wonderful collection of exhibits that tells the fascinating maritime history of Holyhead. Open from 10.00am to 4.00pm Tuesday to Sunday. Admission ...
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Knightly’s Famous Funfair - Towyn
If your looking for maximum entertainment in Towyn North Wales, then Knightly’s funfair and amusement park is you answer. Make the most of your holiday with our variety of fun park rides for all the family. Lots of FREE entertainment and give-aways. Enjoy our fantastic fairground, amusement arcade (including bingo), the long bar, restaurant...
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Tir Prince Amusement Park - Towyn
Tir Prince Fun Park is the biggest fun parks on the North Wales Coast, featuring a vast array of rides, including our infamous Log Flume, “booster” and “freestyle” and our large Go Kart Track, as well as the family rides such as the twister, dodgem and waltzer, and rides for the children such as the tea cups and mini Miami...
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The Childrens Farm Park
The Children’s farm park is situated on the beautiful Cardigan Bay coastline in the heart of the Snowdonia national Park with breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Come and see all your favourite animals on the farm! Floss the donkey and her friends, various pigs, rabbits, calves, ducks, hens, small pigmy goats and many other birds...
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Harlech Castle
As if its spectacular situation, foreboding might, and great power were not sufficient to ensure the fame of this magnificent castle, Harlech is also inseparably linked in Welsh myth with the tragic heroine of Branwen, the daughter of Llyr, of the Mabinogion . Mythology aside, it is small wonder that this is one of the most familiar ...
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Llanfair Slate Caverns
The entry to this old but important slate mine is through the main tunnel, under the twin arches of the crypt, and into the lofty cathedral cavern. Remember that the tunnels and caverns you are about to see are all man made over a 100 years ago ...
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Ropeworks
We offer three great experiences with full instructor support. Step up to High Challenge or our newest course, Aerial Adventure & experience the High Life! For younger adventurers, the Under 8's Climbing Wall Challenge is a great way to discover your head for heights.
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Glasfryn Parc Activity & Bowling Centre
Come and enjoy a great family day out in North Wales and try the many activities on offer at Glasfryn Activity Parc, Bowling Centre and Cable Wakeparc located near Pwllheli in the heart of the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales.
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Rhyl SunCentre
Rides, slides and pools to suit every member of the family. Stay all day for just one price. Enjoy the warm tropical climate whatever the weather outside. Ride the rapids on a tube and descend over 300 feet. Dare to ride the 200 foot Black Hole or use the boards and try some surfing. From the Rooftop monorail you can spot your favourites or just...
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Rhyl SeaQuarium
SeaQuarium offers an underwater voyage of discovery, where you can experience aquatic life from several regions of the world including the Amazon, the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea and from our own shores around Britain. During your visit to SeaQuarium you can come face to face with the most venomous fish in the oceans, the...
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Molly Mouse Play House - Rhyl
Molly Mouse Playhouse is a great children's indoor adventure play centre open at the weekends to the public. Housing a soft play frame area for toddlers area and cafe all inside a beautiful red brick church.
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Crazy Crocs @ Harkers Corner Cafe - Rhyl
You will find a colourful, bright, impressive play area that has everything to ensure even the most inquisitive adventurer is entertained. Included in the play area is a labyrinth of crawl tubes with a spiral slide. There is also a spy pod, a ball juggler and a ball shower. For the small ones we have a special toddler play area. * free...
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The Harbour - Rhyl
OUR CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA OPENING TIMES Term Time Opening: Saturday & Sunday all day. School Holidays Opening: 7 days a week 12noon - 7pm. CHARGES £1.00 per child per hour. Parental supervision required Families are given a very warm welcome here with a range of facilities to suit all age groups...
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Prestatyn Nova Centre Neptunes Pool
Enjoy the tropical environment of Neptunes Pool. This 25 metre pool caters for all types of swimmers - being shallow at both ends means you have twice the area to rest or practice with the children. POOL PROGRAMME Our new Pool Timetable is out now and includes - Mature Swim Adult Swim Adult lessons (coming soon) ...
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Here you will find a comprehensive list of outdoor pursuits and anything related to the great outdoors in and near to the city of Bangor, catering for you, your child, and your family.
This could include hiking, climbing, camping, canoeing, pot holing, mountain biking and other out activities, or simply a stroll around the countryside or in a nearby park.
We provide information on outdoor pursuits by county, city or by activity. Please use the home page map for county level outdoor pursuits browsing.
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If you think we have missed somewhere you would like to see in this category, or you spot any incorrect information then please let us know by e-mail or by using the contact us form provided.
there is also featured outdoor play areas and everything related to outside play, this could include rope bridges, climbing frames and paddling pools in Bangor.
