Snowdonia is the perfect location to experience the great outdoors and you'll find a place for that family walking or cycling country holiday in the UK.
For that perfect, extra special weekend break why not visit Portmeirion Village and stay at the luxury Portmeirion Hotel or Penmaenuchaf Hall in southern Snowdonia.
Three of the four cultural UNESCO World Heritage status awards in Wales are to be found in North Wales; The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales, Castles and Town Walls of King Edward I, and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal. If you’re looking for a holiday with a touch of history, North Wales is a must visit destination for your getaway.,
Visit the small town of Beddgelert which according to legend is the resting place of Gelert, the faithful hound of the medieval Welsh Prince Llewelyn. Llanberis 'Snowdon's village' is the gateway to Mount Snowdon.
Snowdonia is packed full of historic steam trains. You can take your pick from Talyllyn Railway, Ffestiniog Railway, Snowdon Mountain Railway, Welsh Highland Railway, Llanberis Lake Railway, Bala Lake Railway, Fairbourne Railway, and there’s even a little steam train and museum in Corris!
If you prefer walking holidays to steam travel then you can always do the famous walks found up Snowdon or Cader Idris. For those who fancy a more leisurely holiday in Wales then you can always take the train!
As with all holidays in Wales, Snowdonia is no stranger to myths and legends, find out more about King Arthur and his legend at the King Arthur Labyrinth attraction just outside Machynlleth.
Snowdonia National Park has everything you’d expect from a country holiday in the UK, a Welsh country holiday or weekend break is like no other!