... there are numerous tourist attractions in Snowdonia & North Wales.

There are numerous tourist attractions in Snowdonia and North Wales that are easily accessible from around the Conwy Valley and Betws-y-Coed, including:

• Bodnant Gardens (National Trust)
• Conwy Castle
• Dolwyddelan Castle
• Caernarfon Castle
• Dolbadarn Castle
• Penrhyn Castle (National Trust)
• Swallow Falls, Betws-y-Coed
• Portmeirion

• Ty Mawr Wybrnant (National Trust)
• Ffestiniog Railway
• Snowdon Mountain Railway
• Welsh Highland Railway
• Ewe-phoria Sheepdog Centre
• Llechwedd Slate Mines
• Welsh Mountain Zoo

If the stunning beauty of the Conwy Valley is not enough to satisfy every visitor, there is an endless list of places of interest to choose from during your stay. The three main towns located along the floor of the valley are steeped in history and culture.

Betws-y-Coed lies within a few miles of the accommodation offered by Croeso Nant Conwy, at the confluence of the Llugwy and Conwy rivers. Set in a spectacular wooded valley near to the breathtaking Swallow Falls, Betws-y-Coed is known as Wales' most famous inland resort, boasting high quality shops to cater for all tastes.

It is the village's capacity to accommodate visitors searching for tranquillity, adventure and everything between that has created the popular image of Betws-y-Coed as an outstanding holiday or short-break destination

As in any fertile valley, the market town is of great importance - Llanrwst being no exception. Here you can marvel at the architectural triumph that is the bridge over the river Conwy, designed by Inigo Jones for Sir Richard Wynne of Gwydir and then enjoy the unrivalled cream teas in the unusual setting of the court-house, now named Tu Hwnt i'r Bont.

The church of St. Grwst houses the stone coffin of Llywelyn the Great, Prince of Wales who died in 1240.

Located at the mouth of the River Conwy, the mediaeval town of Conwy is well worth at least a day out of your visit to explore its Edwardian Castle - just one of the castles in Edward's 13th century ring of defences around North Wales. Views across the estuary and the town make the climb onto the castle walls well worthwhile. Located around the town are numerous gems such as Plas Mawr Town House and the impressive new marina.

The National Trust owns numerous attractions here in the Conwy Valley, from Ty Mawr Wybrnant - the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan 1545 - 1604, translator of the Bible into the Welsh language, to Ty'n Coed Uchaf, Penmachno, a farmhouse preserved to give a taste of life in a Welsh speaking community in times gone by.

Bodnant Gardens need little introduction. The 80 acre garden, with its magnificent collection of rhododendrons, camellias and magnolias, herbaceous borders, roses and water lilies, is unrivalled in Britain.

Beyond the Conwy Valley lies the remainder of the Snowdonia National Park. The journey between its attractions could not be more enjoyable.

Close to the heart of the local people are the strongholds of the ancient Princes of Gwynedd - Dolbadarn and Dolwyddelan are testament to the region's turbulent past.

Blaenau Ffestiniog is the home of the Llechwedd Slate Mine visitors centre. Visitors able to venture deep into the old mines, and displays explain how Gwynedd is still producing the quality slate for a worldwide market.