NORTH WALES:

There is a great range of places to visit in North Wales.

Within easy reach of Ty Beulah you can find everything from nature reserves and beaches to historic castles and shopping centres. Some of these attractions are listed below. Please click this map link and zoom out to look at the local area.

Conwy RSPB Nature Reserve near Llandudno has nature trails, wildlife, birdwatching hides and a picnic area, all set amidst wonderful Snowdonia scenery.

Also in Conwy you can find Conwy Aquatic & Water Garden & Coarse Fishery, a family orientated fishing centre featuring coarse fishing, shop, café and picnic areas.

Dominating the town is Conwy Castle, built in the late 13th Century by Edward I as part of his "Iron Ring" to contain the Welsh; the castle retains its medieval atmosphere and has a dramatic location.

Llandudno Attractions Visit Great Orme Tramway, Llandudno Museum, Great Orme Summit Complex, Home Front Experience, Llandudno Ski & Snowboard Centre, Canolfan Victoria Shopping Centre, North Wales Theatre, Bodafon Farm Park, Great Orme Bronze Age Copper Mines, Alice in Wonderland Centre, Great Orme Visitor Centre and the Llandudno Cable Car.

The Great Orme near Llandudno is one of the best known coastal country parks in Wales. The park is famed for its views, its ancient history and its wildlife.

Trefriw Woollen Mills is famed for its dyed raw wool products and especially its "tapestry" double weave bedspreads which can be bought at the shop.

Talyllyn Narrow Gauge Railway first ran in 1865, now, steam trains run between Tywyn Wharf and Nant Gwernol amidst spectacular scenery.

Bodelwyddan Castle is a turreted Victorian castle with parkland, formal gardens, portraits from the National Gallery, woodland walks, children's adventure playground and giant chess.

Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Colwyn Bay, is famed for its Laburnum Arch at its best in May and June. There are 80 acres of gardens to explore, a plant collector centre, a gift shop and a refreshment pavilion.

The Welsh Mountain Zoo and gardens is situated high above Colwyn Bay and features panoramic views, tigers, bears, sea lions, alligators, monkeys and more.

SeaQuarium, Rhyl has sharks, eels, octopus and more, including a fun zone, gifts and café.

LLanfair Slate Caverns near Harlech was used as a film location for "First Knight" and is an opportunity to explore a slate mine dating back over 100 years.

For images, a webcam and more information on the area please visit: www.northwalescoast.co.uk