Gwynedd

The Gwynedd region of Wales in this directory includes Bala, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Caernarfon, Criccieth, Llŷn Peninsula, Portmeirion, Pwllheli and Snowdonia.

Gwynedd, named after the old Kingdom of Gwynedd encompasses most of Snowdonia National Park. Caernarfon is the administrative capital of the county.

Accommodation

There are many accommodation options available in this area for tourists. There are hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, self-catering units as well as camping options.

Please view the accommodation directory for more information on places to stay.

Activities

There are a range of activities on offer in this area, some of which are listed below:-

Stained Glass workshops - Llangower
Bala Lake Railway
Caerau Uchaf Gardens - private garden open to the public
Corris Craft Centre
Encaustic Art Workshop - Llanfor
Bala Adventure and Water Sports Centre
Corris Mine Explorers
Tan yr Hall Gallery - original works of art
Penllyn Leisure Centre - swimming pool with water slides
Golf Club
Bala Sailing Club
Guided Walking
Pony Trekking
Fishing
Mountain Biking
Wind Surfing
Tanygrisiau - fishing : rainbows and brown trout
Clwb Golff Ffestiniog - one of the highest golf courses in Wales
Kayaking
Canoeing
The Dragon’s Gallery - Art
Bird watching - ravens, peregrins, buzzards
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
The Antur Stiniog downhill mountain biking centre
Ffestiniog Railway
Doc Fictoria (Victoria Dock) - retail centre with museum
The Faenol - concert venues
Caernarfon Castle
Welsh Highland Railway - narrow-gauge steam train
Hwylfan Fun Centre - North Wales' largest indoor fun centre
Caernarfon Leisure Centre
Caernarfon Golf Club
Segontium - a roman fort built in approximately AD 78
Greenwood Forest Park - an outdoor adventure park
Heritage Walk around Criccieth
Hills of Snowdonia - mountain bike trails, walking, pony trekking
Sea kayaking
Glaslyn Estuary - walk to see the wildlife
Criccieth Castle - offers extensive views over the town and surrounding countryside
Glasfryn Parc - Go karting, quad bike safari, ten-pin bowling, fishing, archery, indoor play area, party room, soft play centre, farm shop
Llwyndyrus Farm Spa
Plas Glyn-y-Weddw - a magnificent Victorian Gothic Manor with galleries, beautiful gardens and a tea room with views of the sea
Welsh Highland Railway
Bardsey Island

Please see the activities directory for more information on all the things to do in Gwynedd.

Businesses

The business community of Wales as a whole does very well thanks to its tourism industry and tourist attractions. You will find many local products, shops, stalls and great local restaurants to choose from.

Please go to our business directory for a list of businesses, or add your own free business listing.