Bodelwyddan Castle, Denbighshire, North Wales
Days Out in North Wales
Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel is not only set in beautiful surroundings, but is also ideally located for interesting excursions and visits to local areas of attraction.
Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel Grounds
The grounds stand in 200 acres of splendid parkland. It is surrounded by award-winning historic gardens with an aviary, a carp lake, tennis courts, a Victorian walled garden and woodland.
Distance by Car: On Site
National Portrait Gallery
See a significant group of portraits from the National Portrait Gallery's 19th Century collection, including works by George Frederic Watts, John Singer Sargent and Ford Madox Brown. Admission to the gallery is Free.
Distance by Car: On Site
Website: www.bodelwyddan-castle.co.uk
Snowdonia National Park
Stretching from Cardigan Bay's High Water Mark in the West, to the Conwy Valley in the East, Snowdonia National Park is the second largest of the 11 National Parks in England and Wales.
Being the largest National Park in Wales it's not surprising you find lakes, mountains and a wealth of picturesque villages like Betws Y Coed and Beddgelert.
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 for you and your family in North Wales.
Distance by car: 1 hour
Website www.snowdoniaguide.com/
The Marble Church
Once known as "The Pearl of the Vale", St Margaret's is now known as the Marble Church because of the thirteen different kinds of marble in the interior. The church contains pillars made of Belgian Red marble, and the nave entrance is made from Anglesey marble. Plus it contains elaborate woodwork and stained glass and is a popular tourist destination.
The Marble Church still offers the traditional services including Holy Communions, Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer.
Distance by car: 3 minutes
Bodnant Gardens
Bodnant Gardens is one of the most beautiful gardens in the UK. It is situated above the River Conwy and spans across some 80 acres. The glorious grounds slope towards the west and look across the valley towards the Snowdonia range. There is a riot of glorious vibrant colours from a large number of camellias, rhodoendrons and azaleas.
Distance by car: 25 minutes
Conwy Castle
An imposing North Wales fortress and World Heritage Site built between 1283 and 1287. Breathtaking views from the battlements looking out across mountains and sea. Medieval town walls 0.75 miles long and guarded by 22 towers.
Distance by Car: 20 minutes
Great Orme Country Park
The larger limestone headland on the Creuddyn Peninsula has long been called Great Ormes Head (Welsh name: Pen-y-Gogarth) and Orme is in fact a Viking name one of the meanings of which is 'Serpent' and they are thought to have reminded early sailors of giant sea serpents. Jointly with the Little Orme, in Victorian times, they were often simply called 'The Ormesheads'.
There are 2 great ways to reach the summit, the world famous Great Orme Tramway opened in 1902 and the modern Great Orme Aerial Cable Car.
Distance by Car: 30 minutes
Caernarfon Castle
Mighty Caernarfon is possibly the most striking medieval monument in Wales. Its sheer scale and commanding presence set it apart from the rest and, to this day, still trumpet in no uncertain terms the intentions of its builder, Edward I. Begun in 1283 as the definitive chapter in his conquest of Wales, Caernarfon was constructed not only as military stronghold but also as a seat of government and royal palace.
Distance by Car: 45 minutes
Llandudno Pier
Llandudno Pier This traditional Victorian seaside resort features a beautiful pier with shops, arcades and all manner of traditional seaside fun! Hooray!
Distance by Car: 25 minutes
Welsh Mountain Zoo
Set in North Wales, high above Colwyn Bay with panoramic views and breathtaking scenery, its beautiful gardens are home to this caring conservation zoo.
Distance by Car: 20 minutes