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County in North West has so much to offer – from exciting watersports to tranquil and Save 20% at participating attractions! majestic , fantastic cycle paths to Arthurian legends. The Partnership in conjunction with Cyngor have 11 teamed up with local attractions to offer those , LL48 6ER travelling around on the local rail and bus services 01766 772321 www.portmeirion-village.com with a 20% discount *. Just show your local rail or bus ticket to qualify! Portmeirion village has many cafes, shops and restaurants as well as The Hotel Portmeirion on the So, if you’re planning a visit to the area, why not Portmeirion take advantage of this great saving and hop on sea shore. Castell Deudraeth brasserie on the main Surely we don’t need to tell you about Portmeirion ? board to see the area in style. driveway serves lunches inclusive of a free entry An unique place, featured many times in film and on voucher to Portmeirion. The village is open all year television. Come see the ‘village’ here – another fine from 09:30am to 5:30pm (7:30pm in Summer). Castles, Myths & Magic place to spend a day and relax in the courtyards, cafes’ and small shops. 3 The area has well known castles – , Castell 12 Harlech , and . Each played an 14 4 7 1 Castle Square, Harlech LL46 2YH important role in local history with historical figures Go Green having played out their part in the story of Wales. 01766 780552 www..cymru.gov.uk The Centre for Alternative Technology – a pioneer Even King Arthur has connections here, and his of renewable energy. 7 acres of interactive displays, Men of Harlech’ – the nation’s unofficial anthem, ‘labyrinth’ deep within the mountains of and education centre, adventure playground, and an 9 loved by rugby fans and regimental bands alike, is might shed some light on his whereabouts… said to describe the longest siege in British History all-round nice place to spend some time at. Great (1461-1468) which tool place hear during the War of café/restaurant there too! the Roses. 5 A Rich Industrial Past Everyone knows about the ‘Valleys’ in South Wales, Get Your 20% but too had it’s industry. Here, it was To get your 20% off, simply show your rail or bus that was king. Blaenau ’s Slate ticket at the attraction, along with this leaflet. You caverns are a great place to visit to learn more. The 13 need to have made an effort to get there by either Inigo Jones Slate Works shows how slate can be 11 train or bus, so make sure it’s a local ticket. Check 8 crafted to almost anything – a great place to pick up with the attraction before travelling to make sure a souvenir of your visit. 12 you qualify. 1 Lake Railway *Terms & Conditions: , LL55 4TY For train times and fares: The discounts are only afforded at the participating attractions on display of a valid 08457 48 49 50 (24 hour National Rail Enquiries line) rail or bus ticket. The offer is made at the discretion of the participating attraction 01286 870549 www.lake-railway.co.uk – their decision is final. The Cambrian Railways Partnership nor Cyngor Gwynedd 0845 60 40 500 (National Rail Enquiries Service) accept no liability. For details including opening season, timetables, fares, special Take a leisurely trip by heritage steam train along the 0845 60 50 600 (Textphone) events and other offers please contact the respective attractions via the contact details provided. These offers may or may not be applicable with other special shores of Lake Padarn in Llanberis. Enjoy offers – please check with the attraction prior to visiting to avoid dissapointment. magnificent views of and nearby parks Click on these QR codes for more 15 Mobility: from vantage points inaccessible by road. Stop off by information about attractions in Please refer to the train and/or bus operators for information and advice. Please the lake for a picnic, or explore the National Slate the area enquire with the respective attractions featured via the contact details provided for Museum and Country Park. information on their accessibility.

10 Centre for Alternative Technology 2 Adventure and Activity Tip Top Trips 2 Llwyngwern Quarry, , SY20 9AZ The area has cycle trails to suit most abilities, and 6 01654 705950 www.visit.cat.org.uk you can hire bikes at special rates at Beics Visit this pioneering eco-centre for a blast of fun and and at Cycles . Those wanting to take to OOFFFF!! the water can visit Bala Watersports where inspiration. 7 acres of interactive displays, adventure 2200%% playground, organic gardens, renewable energy canoeing, kayaking, climbing and abseiling systems, a delicious wholefood restaurant and a amongst other ‘outdoor’ pursuits. green book shop. CAT is a great place to visit for a AAttttrraaccttiioonnss family day out. Open all year from 10am. Castell 13 Theme Parks & Family Fun Castle Street, Criccieth LL52 0DP Greenwood Forest Park is a great family day out. 01766 522227 www.cadw.cymru.gov.uk Greenwood Forest Park 3 How about a Water-powered rollercoaster or Wales’ iinn GGwwyynneedddd , Caernarfon LL55 3AD What a picture, what a view! Perched on a headland longest sledge run? Feeling creative? Trot down to 01248 671493 www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk with the sea as its constant bedfellow. Its twin- Piggery Pottery to make your own souvenirs and towered intimitades prospective attackers. gifts. Affordable and fun and a great treat for the For family adventure and fun visit Greenwood Park, 6 So badly did the native Welsh princes and English kids (or for you!) between Caernarfon and Bangor. Ride the World’s Gorsaf Wharf Station, LL36 9EY monarchs want it, that it changed hands more than a first people powered rollercoaster or zoom down 01654 710472 www.talyllyn.co.uk relay baton. Wales’ longest sledge run. Find out for yourselves Steam Railways why Greenwood is North Wales’ leading, award s The world’s first preserved railway, all steam. Cafe Inigo Jones Slate Works 9 No trip to the area would ke the train or bus winning family attraction. and shop open most of the year. Treats, Driver Tak Tudor Slate Works, Y , Caernarfon LL54 7UE Castell 14 be complete without a ride ff at Experiences, Themed Trains throughout the year. and get 20% off 01286 830242 www.inigojones.co.uk Castle Ditch, Caernarfon LL55 2AY on a steam train. a Santa Specials. Magnificent scenery. actions!* 01286 677617 www.cadw.cymru.gov.uk Talyllyn (the world’s first these top attra Piggery Pottery 4 Founded in 1861 to make school writing slate, the ‘preserved’ railway) and See inside... Ddol Helyg, Cwm y Glo, Caernarfon LL55 4DA company has now been established for over 150 A brute of a fortress. Caernarfon Castle’s pumped up the Llanberis Lake 01286 871931 www.piggerypottery.co.uk Beics Menai 7 years and still uses the same raw material – 500 appearance is unashamedly muscle bound and Railways take you on a trip around the beautiful million year old slate to make architectural, 1 Slate Quay, Caernarfon LL55 2PB intimidating. Picking a fight with this massive scenery – great for magnificent holiday snaps. Activity centre where you can paint your own pieces 01286 676804 www.beicsmenai.co.uk memorial, craft, landscape and garden products. structure would have been a daunting prospect. King of pottery. Mostly priced between £5 to £10 with a Open all year round for self guided tours. Craft Edward 1 created what is surely one of the most studio fee of £1 to cover costs of paint, aprons, glue, Cycle hire along a traffic free cyclepath. 12 miles of showroom and cafe on site. impressive of Wales’ castles. Worthy of World glitter, wobbly eyes etc! tarmac path along an old railway trackbed with toilet Heritage status no less. and eating facilities along the way. Also, a shoreline road with stunning views over to . King Arthur’s Labyrinth 10 Llechwedd Slate Caverns 5 Corris Craft Centre, Upper Corris, Machynlleth SY20 9RF Dolgellau Cycles 15 LL41 3NB 01654 761584 www.kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk The Old Furnace, Smithfield Street, Dolgellau LL40 1DF 01766 833809 www.llechwedd-slate-caverns.co.uk Bala Adventure and Watersports 8 01341 423332 www.dolgellaucycles.co.uk 6 Pensarn Road, Bala LL23 7SR Sail through a waterfall, across a thousand years into Adventure into history – visitors journey deep 01678 521059 www.balawatersports.com the vast underground caverns of the Labyrinth. Enjoy Hire bikes ideal for the Mawddach trail and the underground and explore the caverns way below the the legends of King Arthur, dragons, battles, giants network of quiet lanes in the surrounding area. Adult www.traintaxi.co.uk surface or travel into the mountain on the tramway, A wide range of outdoor activities on offer, including and more. Dramatic scenes, lights and sounds bikes complete with back racks, mudguards and for details of local taxi services hearing local guides describe life underground in the canoeing, climbing, abseiling, windsurfing, sailing, compliment the stories. Starts from the Corris Craft comfy seats. Good range of bikes for youngsters, nineteenth century. Buy gifts made from our own archery, camp craft, raft building, mountain biking, Centre – home to 9 designer makers, their fabulous including ‘tag-a-longs’ and child seats. All bikes PARTNERIAETH RHEILFFYRDD Y CAMBRIAN slate or witness it being split to make roofing. hill walking and gorge walking. crafts and the great cafe. checked for safety and helmets come as standard. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS PARTNERSHIP www.thecambrianline.co.uk

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