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Things to do

Golf. A wide range of golf courses are available. Click here for further details.

Abersoch Lifeboat Station - open to the public every Thursday evening from 6.30pm

Anglesey Sea Zoo - Brynsiencyn, Anglesey. Showing an abundance of sea water wildlife in specially constructed viewing tanks. 01248 430411

Boat trip to Bardsey Island "The Island of Twenty Thousand Saints". A monastery was built here from AD 516 by St. Cadfaen and the Island became a focal point for the Celtic Christian Church.

Churches - We have many historic churches in the area that form part of a "Pilgrim's Trail"

Criccieth Castle - great views from the site.

Caernarvon Castle - an obvious one to visit. 01286 677617

Fishing and Seal trips - take a trip round the St. Tudwal's Islands to view the seals and wildlife or take a fishing trip. Bookings are made through Abersoch Angling in the village - 01758 712646

Ffestiniog Railway - World famous narrow gauge railway runs from the sea at Porthmadog into the mountains at Blaenau Ffestiniog. 01766 512340.

High Ropes-Course Adventure- Aerial challenges and adventure at Ropeworks - 8 miles from Abersoch - 01766 819187
Horse Riding - Cilan Fawr - hourly rides on beautiful beaches and Cilan headland - no riding on the roads

Hovercrafting - a new experience in outdoor pursuits, for something completely different, hovercraft flying

Glasfryn Go Karts and Quadbikes - great fun - situated 4 miles from Pwllheli on the Caernarvon road. 01766 810202

Llechwedd Slate Caverns - 12 miles from Porthmadog - underground rides through the caverns! 01766 830306.

Lloyd George Museum - Llanstumdwy - Criccieth - discover the life and times of the former British Prime Minister. 01766 522071

Plas Yn Rhiw - National Trust owned historic house situated in an idyllic setting on Rhiw Mountain, overlooking Porth Neigwl. 01758 780219.

Plas Glyn-y-Weddw - gallery and arts centre in Llanbedrog. 01758 740763

Porth Ysgo small beach, waterfall and old mine workings with nearby Porth Cadlan - the possible location of one of King Arthur's battles

Portmeirion Village and Gardens - The classic Italianate village and gardens by Clough Williams-Ellis. Setting for "The Prisoner" TV series. 01766 770000

Rabbit Farm - Criccieth - (01766) 523136 Visitors are welcome to the farm where they will see rabbits of various breeds and meet friendly farm animals such as ponies, lambs and kids. There is ample shelter on a rainy day as a large number of the rabbits are at home in farm buildings. Children are allowed to handle baby rabbits and sheepdog puppies, feed farmyard animals and poultry under supervision. Free pony-and-trap ride. Light refreshments available at the farmyard.

Mount Snowdon - the highest mountain in Wales - not a bad weather option!

Talhenbont Hall - Criccieth - historic house, gardens and nature trail. 01766 810247.

Uwchmynydd -Fantastic views from here of Ynys Enlli and on a clear day Southern Ireland

The Abersoch "Grab A Bus" Hail and Ride Service is available to visit some of these attractions

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