Bangor Outdoor Pursuits & Nature

Wild Elements
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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...
Penrhyn Castle - Bangor
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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
Pili Palas Butterfly and Mini Beast World - Anglesey
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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...
Llanddwyn Bay
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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
GreenWood Forest Park - Y Felinheli
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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...
Ropes and Ladders - Llanberis
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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...
Snowdon Mountain Railway - Llanberis
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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...
Gypsy Wood - Caernarfon
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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...
Foel Farm Park - Anglesey
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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...
Plas Newydd - Llanfairpwll
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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...
Anglesey Model Village
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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...
Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre
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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...
Great Orme Aerial Cable Cars
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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...
Llandudno Beach
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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...
Bodafon Farm Park - Llandudno
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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. ...
Brewers Fayre Afon Conwy - Llandudno
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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...
Eirias Park and Waterpark
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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...
Old Colwyn Beach
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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.
Parc Glynllifon
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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...
Portmeirion Village
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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...
Ffestiniog Railway
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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...
Breakwater Country Park
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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 ...
Porth Dafarch Beach
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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...
RSPB Nature Reserve South Stack
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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...
Ropeworks
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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.  
Glasfryn Parc Activity & Bowling Centre
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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.
The Harbour - Rhyl
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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...
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.
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