Things to do in North Wales

Travel high above the clouds on foot or by train and visit the peak of the tallest mountain in Wales.

Perched atop a rocky outcrop, this fortress of dark stone dominates the landscape of Conwy and was Edward I’s most expensive castle.

One of the United Kingdom’s foremost concert and theater venues overlooks the Irish Sea and the rocky beach of Llandudno.

Patrol the battlements of a medieval fortress built by King Edward I in his campaign against the Welsh.

Amusement arcades, ice cream parlors, souvenir shops and views of the Great Orme await at this Victorian-era pier, which juts out into Llandudno Bay.

The wide red boardwalk separates the road from the beach in this scenic zone, where pantomime puppets and paddling pools take prominent positions.

With a paddling pool and climbing frame at one end and pantomime puppet shows at the other, this strand is a child’s dream.

After visiting Eryri National Park Visitor Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Betws-Y-Coed. Discover the area's waterfalls and seek out the hiking trails.

Founded in 1884 and set in the heart of beautiful North Wales, Bangor University has been undergoing huge investment, which has helped make it a highly desirable place to study.