Things to do

Alongside its mountains, Snowdonia is full of beautiful lakes and rivers, perfect for walking, watersports, fishing and chasing waterfalls. The popular lakes of Llyn Alwen and Llyn Brenig are very close to us, while Llyn Tegid in Bala, the largest natural lake in Wales, is a short 20-minute drive away.

Llyn Tegid is popular for fishing and watersports such as windsurfing, paddleboarding and canoeing, and the National White Water Centre on the edge of Bala is ideal for those who like their water a little faster. Wildlife lovers should visit the Brenig Osprey Project at Llyn Brenig, where you can watch these magnificent birds of prey in their natural habitat.

North Wales has over 250 miles of coastline and some of the finest beaches in the British Isles, making us a fantastic base for a day at the seaside. Popular resorts such as Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Pwllheli, Abersoch and Barmouth are all within easy reach, while the vast sandy expanses at Harlech and Newborough on Anglesey are well worth the drive.

Whether you fancy building sandcastles with the children or walking a rugged stretch of coast path, you are spoilt for choice.

North Wales is packed with family attractions, from forest theme parks to zoos, aquariums, miniature railways and rabbit farms. A particular favourite for all ages is Greenwood Forest Park near Caernarfon, an eco-friendly theme park repeatedly voted family attraction of the year in North Wales.

The Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay has been a family favourite since the 1960s and is the oldest established zoo in Wales, with a strong focus on wildlife and conservation.

Often called the 'Adventure Capital of Europe', North Wales is unrivalled for adrenaline seekers. Much of that reputation comes from Zip World, founded right here in the Conwy Valley, which now offers high-speed zip lines, underground trampolining, forest coasters, treetop safaris, underground golf, quarry karts and more.

As our guest, you can use the discount code PORTHERYRI10 for 10% off when booking Zip World online.

Adventure Parc Snowdonia is another standout, home to the world's first inland surfing lagoon plus an indoor assault course, outdoor climbing wall, inflatable aqua park and indoor caving.

With a setting like ours, there is no better place to start than the mountains and hills of Snowdonia. The local ranges, including the Carneddau, Glyderau and Moelwynion, have drawn walkers and climbers for decades, with adventures to suit everyone from seasoned scramblers to first-time ramblers.

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the highest peak in England and Wales, is a hugely popular climb and even offers an alternative way to the summit via the mountain railway. In total there are 15 peaks in the range standing over 3,000 feet.

Snowdonia has long been a mecca for mountain biking, with some of the very best trails in the UK. Coed y Brenin is famous as the first dedicated mountain bike trail centre in the UK, with routes for all abilities plus its own visitor centre and cafe.

Closer to home, the Marin trail in the Gwydyr Forest around Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst offers incredible mountain views, while the nearby Penmachno trails are often called the hidden gem of North Wales mountain biking. For downhill thrills, Antur Stiniog in Blaenau Ffestiniog has an uplift service.