Located at the head of a pretty, steep-sided valley, the spectacular 100 foot Aber Falls can only be approached on foot. The river rises high in the Carneddau mountains, and is claimed to be one of the steepest from source...

Coedydd Aber is a National Nature Reserve located between Snowdonia`s mountains and the North Wales coastal plain. Known for its varied woodlands consisting of oak, ash, birch and alder, the valley`s open glades are a mass of bluebells in spring....

Bangor diocese was founded in the 6th Century when Deiniol and his followers established a monastic community at Bangor. Deiniol was consecrated Bishop and the church became a cathedral. The present building, dating from the 13th Century, was restored in...

This nature reserve on the north Wales coast is a great place for watching birds. A raised path runs through the salt marsh where shelduck and other ducks feed, and on the seaward side of the marsh is a shingle...

This is Gwynedd’s only general museum. The collection has an exciting archaeological collection including a rare Roman sword, flints from the Neolithic axe factory at Graig Lwyd and decorated Medieval tiles from Llanfaes. There is also a large collection...

Maen y Bardd is an ancient monument that was built as a burial chamber about 5,000 years ago by Neolithic people. It stands below the eastern Carneddau mountains near a Roman Road that runs from a fort on the River...

Boasting over two thousand items in nine themed rooms, the Museum of Childhood Memories cannot fail to take you back in time. From Nursery and tin plate toys to teddy bears and arcade games, there is something for every age...

Criminals have stood in the dock of Beaumaris Courthouse since 1614 and today, this fascinating museum still sends a shiver down your spine when you realise how many were sentenced to death here. From robbers plundering ships to food rioters...

After the dissolutionment of the monasteries, much of the land at Penmon came under the ownership of Sir Richard Bulkeley. It is believed that under his instruction the dovecot was built around 1600. With 1000 nesting boxes the dovecot was...

The lighthouse at Penmon Point was built after the tragic disaster of the steam ship Rothesay Castle in 1831. When a day trip from Liverpool turned to tragedy with the loss of passengers and crew, it was decided that a...

Penrhyn Castle is a dramatic neo-Norman Castle located between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. The castle contains fascinating ’Norman’ style furniture panelling and plasterwork, all designed by the architect, and houses an outstanding collection of paintings by old masters. The...

In a tranquil setting hidden from view by a picturesque fish pond, lies St Seriol’s Well. This holy well was built by the monks of Penmon and believed by the many pilgrims who visited to have special healing powers. Enclosed...