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51895 GDO NEW SIZE.qxp_Layout 1 18/12/2018 15:06 Page 1 Bala £ 01 North Wales Mary Jones World greatdaysoutnorthwales.co.uk Snowdonia Visit our award-winning visitor centre and discover the story of Mary Jones and the impact of the world’s best-selling book Destination to Discover on Wales and beyond. Set on the edge of Wales largest natural lake with a picnic area and children’s playground. Mary Jones World offers a great time for everybody. £1 discount off a child’s ticket when accompanied by a full paying adult. Open 1 April – 2 November 2019 Time 10am – 5pm (Last entry 4pm) Admission Check website for admission prices Llanycil, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7YF Phone 01678 521877 www.bydmaryjonesworld.org.uk Beddgelert £ 02 04 Sygun Coppermine Self-guided audio-visual tours allow you to explore the old workings of a Victorian Copper Mine. Discover the colourful chambers and magnificent stalactite and stalagmites. Above Ground: Museum of Antiquities, Gold Panning, Metal Detecting, Adventure Playground, Lakeside Walks and Bouncy Why not choose North Wales as your next destination to visit. It makes a big Castle. Winner of the Prince of Wales award for Tourism. impression with its spectacular views and unparalleled beauty, with its range of diverse attractions and activities – we have it all here in North Wales. 10% discount on all admissions before 10.30am Why not enjoy precious family time in the most awe-inspiring landscape Open 10th February - 10th November, 27th December - 2nd January you’re ever likely to find? Visiting elegant historic houses and gardens Time 9.30am-5pm British Summertime, 10am-4pm British Wintertime seeking out the best adrenalin activities on offer, visiting industrial sites or Beddgelert, Gwynedd, LL55 4NE simply walking, relaxing and enjoying the flora and fauna in the areas of Phone 01766 890595 www.syguncoppermine.co.uk outstanding natural beauty. Crave a little excitement? Seek out some North Wales adventure and outdoor activities. We’ve become the adventure and outdoor capital of the UK. AMLWCH North Wales is not just a place to visit, it’s a place to explore, discover and re- 3 1 DUBLI 1 visit time and time again. It’s ease of access makes it the ideal holiday N 1 5 destination – you will be spoilt for choice. B LIVERPOOL A 41 5 DULAS PRESTATYN 2 11 CAERGYBI 5 LLANDUDNO B HOLYHEAD 510 23 24 9 M53 BENLLECH 25 RHUDDLAN A5 26 27 BEAUMARIS A55 LLANGEFNI PENMAENMAWR ABERGELE BANGOR B5 FLINT M56 RHOSNEIGR 16 381 HOLYWELL 20 21 22 LLANFAIRFECHAN ST ASAPH A55 4 MOUNTAIN RANGES 250 MILES OF COASTLINE 5 WORLD HERITAGE SITES 5 B51 TAL-Y-CAFN LLANFAIRPWLL A5 17 QUEENSFERRY 0 3 6 A470 1 BRYNSIENCYN BETHESDA 1 This easy to use pocket guide includes a 5 CHESTER free map and special offer section to help 19 B A5 DENBIGH you plan and save whilst you take in the 07 TREFRIW MOLD A41 attractions and activities of North Wales. A55 CAERNARFON LLANRWST 1 LLANBERIS 4 3 06 9 05 08 09 10 B450 8 For more inspiration A4 04 A4 call 01492 531731 18 RHUTHUN 5130 GROESLON BETWS-Y-COED RUTHIN B B4418 B5105 visit greatdaysoutnorthwales.co.uk RHYD-DDU WRECSAM 470 30 A4 A PENTREFOELAS WREXHAM 8 PENMACHNO 7 7 CERRIGYDRUDION 02 0 03 BLAENAU 4 1 A 0 5 FFESTINIOG B4 5 B4 A5 How to Find Us NEFYN LLAN FFESTINIOG 28 29 Special Offer Vouchers B 43 CORWEN £1 OFF ENTRY AT PARTICIPATING ATTRACTIONS OR OFFER STATED ON ADVERT 15 91 LLANGOLLEN 14 B435 1 4 0 4 01 4 £ PORTHMADOG B LOOK FOR THE LOGO FOR SPECIAL OFFERS 7 1 CRICCIETH Y WAUN 4 A495 Entrance discount applicable to minimum entrance fee of one full paying adult 4 0 B TRAWSFYNYDD Y BALA 450 CHIRK plus child. Voucher valid until 31/12/19. Only original vouchers can be accepted. B A5 PWLLHELI 94 BALA The voucher must be presented on payment and must be handed over for redemption. 11 B Voucher is not transferable, for sale or resale or redeemed for cash. HARLECH A4 43 91 The voucher is not valid in conjunction with any other special offer. 3 A470 OSWESTRY 41 North Wales Tourism accepts no responsibility, 4 B financial or otherwise for the misuse of vouchers. ABERSOCH B4580 ABERDARON Valid to 31/12/19 B43 6 97 9 B 3 B4 LLANFYLLIN A 5 A470 Special Offer Vouchers BARMOUTH DOLGELLAU £1 OFF ENTRY AT PARTICIPATING ATTRACTIONS OR OFFER STATED ON ADVERT A458 87 392 4 B4 Swansea LOOK FOR THE £ LOGO FOR SPECIAL OFFERS A A458 £ Special Offer Entrance discount applicable to minimum entrance fee of one full paying adult B4386 plus child. Voucher valid until 31/12/19. Only original vouchers can be accepted. The voucher must be presented on payment and must be handed over for redemption. TAL-Y-LLYN Y TRALLWNG Voucher is not transferable, for sale or resale or redeemed for cash. Quality Assured 8 The voucher is not valid in conjunction with any other special offer. Attractions A45 WELSHPOOL B4405 12 LLANFAIR North Wales Tourism accepts no responsibility, 6 MACHYNLLETH CAEREINION 8 financial or otherwise for the misuse of vouchers. Front cover image credit A4 B43 You might be surprised, but we’re really easy to get to from anywhere Centre for Alternative Technology 70 B TYWYN 438 Valid to 31/12/19 in Britain. Just over an hour from Manchester, and four from London. 13 Llanberis 08 Caernarfon 06 A 05 By Road By Rail T Snowdon Mountain Railway Bach Ventures Ltd TOMORROWY Special Offer Vouchers Birmingham Fast rail services link London Let Snowdon Mountain Railway take you on the journey of a We provide adventurous outdoor activities including: JOY A JOY EN TOD EN £1 OFF ENTRY AT PARTICIPATING ATTRACTIONS OR OFFER STATED ON ADVERT Distance: 131 miles (Euston) with the coast and lifetime to the rooftop of Wales. Snowdon, at 1085m, BOOK Time: 2 hour and 12 min serve the University City of dominates the landscape of the Snowdonia National Park. • Coasteering • Gorge Scrambling • Sea Kayaking ELOP From the first views of the waterfall plunging into the gorge • Kayaking • Rock Climbing • Trekking DEV LOOK FOR THE £ LOGO FOR SPECIAL OFFERS Leeds Bangor and Holyhead, the below at the start of the journey, to the breath-taking sights RN Distance: 119 miles gateway to Ireland. Rail services over the sheer edge of Rocky Valley, every moment is Come have fun with us. Suitable for families, stags, hens, youth LEA Entrance discount applicable to minimum entrance fee of one full paying adult B Time: 2 hour from London Euston and local memorable. On a clear day the views stretch as far as Ireland groups, schools and couples. Our staff all hold National R plus child. Voucher valid until 31/12/19. Only original vouchers can be accepted. CE from Hafod Eryri, the UK’s highest visitor centre. Two services Governing Body qualifications in the activities they run and we IEN O The voucher must be presented on payment and must be handed over for redemption. Liverpool train enquiries. ER are available, the Heritage Steam Experience and Traditional are happy to provide you our Risk Assessments and XP O Voucher is not transferable, for sale or resale or redeemed for cash. E Distance: 50 miles Tel: 03457 48 49 50 Diesel Service. Operating Procedures should you wish them. D T The voucher is not valid in conjunction with any other special offer. Time: 1 hour Open Mid March - Until the end of October (at the beginning of the season U North Wales Tourism accepts no responsibility, trains will only run to Clogwyn 3/4 of the way to the summit). Open All year O Chester North Wales by Rail ! financial or otherwise for the misuse of vouchers. Time From 9am daily (subject to weather conditions) Time 9am - 5pm - Activities • 9am - 10pm enquiries (7 days a week) S IC E Distance: 38 miles Crewe to Holyhead - 123 min Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4TT Pentre Bach, Waunfawr, Caernarfon, LL54 7AJ P NTR REE Valid to 31/12/19 Phone 01286 870223 www.snowdonrailway.co.uk Phone 01286 650643 Mobile 07798733939 www.bachventures.co.uk E C Time: 45 min Manchester to U R T DOO U London Llandudno Junction - 120 min NL O Llanberis 09 Y Felinheli £ 07 E NA Distance: 254 miles London to Flint - 163 min V ATIO N D SS Time: 4 hours A CLA National Slate Museum GreenWood Family Park LD Manchester WOR Special Offer Vouchers Distance: 77 miles A living, working museum telling the story of the slate GreenWood Forest Park is a must visit day out! £1 OFF ENTRY AT PARTICIPATING ATTRACTIONS OR OFFER STATED ON ADVERT industry in North Wales. Including; The UK’s only Solar Powered Water Ride - Worlds first Time: 1 hour and 30 min By Sea people powered Rollercoaster - BareFoot Trail - Sledge Runs - Nottingham Irish Ferries: 0818 300400 Attractions include: Moon karts-LongBow Archery- Denbuilding-WildWEB- Indoor LOOK FOR THE £ LOGO FOR SPECIAL OFFERS Distance: 145 miles Stena Line: 08447 707070 • Introductory Film • Daily Slate Splitting Demonstrations soft play - TreeTopTowers - enchanted river ride - Giant Jumper • Giant Waterwheel • UNA the Quarry Engine - Forest Theatre Fun (holidays only). Entrance discount applicable to minimum entrance fee of one full paying adult Time: 2 hours and 28 min • Events and Exhibitions • Furnished Quarrymen’s Houses plus child. Voucher valid until 31/12/19. Only original vouchers can be accepted. • Café and Shop • Children’s Play Area Stoke-on-Trent £1 discount (not to be used in conjunction with any other offer) The voucher must be presented on payment and must be handed over for redemption.
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