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There’s plenty to do here! Bring a net and go crabbing, play in the playground or take a dip in the paddling pool.

Bring a picnic, your scooter or bike and bucket and spade and spend the day here.

Playground overlooks the harbour you can watch the boats come and go as you play.

It’s a half-mile walk along the sandy river bank and when you get there, the beach is big and wide. Embraced by pleasant grassy headlands that back onto the sand dunes.

Playground situated opposite to the beach. This beach has a protected bathing area marked by buoys.

Benllech has fine golden sand and clear blue waters that are exceptionally safe for bathing and paddling, with plenty of rock pools to explore. At low tide, the sand stretches for miles giving young children plenty of space in which to play or stroll.

Rhosneigr is superb for walking on the beach, with rocky outcrops and dramatic sand dunes. Also nearby Llyn Maelog with its all access boardwalk for those want to explore and see the local wildlife. Work up an appetite walking the miles of sandy beaches, and then enjoy a meal in one of the many local restaurants, or just a drink and ice cream, perfect!

This is a great family beach with its shallow sloping sands and abundance of rock pools.

Visit the lifeboat station, the anglers’ cottages, the site of the rescue of the Hindlea crew, Porth Helaeth and the Royal Charter monument. The Royal Charter sailed with 452 passengers, crew and £320,000 of Australian gold.

 Succumbing to a terrible storm, the steam ship sank on October 25, 1859 near the village of Moelfre on Anglesey on its journey home to Liverpool.

The leisure centre offers a range of classes throughout the week to suit all ages and levels of fitness.

You will discover an introduction to Anglesey’s history. Find out about the the industries that put Anglesey on the map.

Get some fresh air on a gentle walk through the garden that’s suitable for all ages.

South Stack is set in a spectacular location to the north-west of Holyhead. The lighthouse acts as a waymark for coastal traffic crossing the Irish Sea to and from the ports of Holyhead and Dun Laoghaire.

Llynnon Mill, built in 1775, is the only working windmill in Wales producing stoneground wholemeal flour using organic wheat. 

Beaumaris Castle is recognised as Edward I’s most advanced castle. Its cunning design included concentric walls with towers, gatehouses and a moat.

Turn back the clock to 1910. Swtan is a treasure trove of period furniture, fabrics, pots, pans and pictures.

Surrounded by evergreen trees, the reservoir is an important source of drinking water for parts of Anglesey, as well as being an excellent area of fishing and wildlife.

A circular walk around Maelog Lake on a well-defined footpath.

On June 21st, the longest day of the year, something very special happens at Bryn Celli Du. Rays from the rising sun line up perfectly with the passage of the ancient mound, shedding light inside the mound on this day.

Stroll quietly through the forest and you might hear the scramble of claws and catch a glimpse of a red bushy tail disappearing behind a tree trunk, as it is one of the main homes of our native red squirrel

You can enjoy various views of the reed beds from a fully accessible boardwalk, which stretches for some 700-metres right around the site.

Spectacular views of the breeding seabird colonies from Ellin’s Tower with binoculars and telescopes provided, to watch nature at its best.

Plenty of room and places to play hide and seek, a Castle to play King and Queens a long and windy willow tunnel that will enhance your imagination.

This park has great play frames, a basket swing and balance beams to perform balancing acts like a gymnast!

Small woodland close to the play area ideal to build dens within, a pond close by and footpath ideal to take your bike.

You’re spoilt for choice here! Plenty of variety from climbing frames to swing like a monkey, to a basket swing that you can chill on and watch the world go by.

We love this park as there’s a variety of different equipment for all ages to enjoy, from climbing a spider web, bike ramps to a quirky see saw. The view from this park is awesome too!

Playing with wonderful sensory instruments will bring music to your ears.

This park boasts an awesome zip wire that even the grown ups will want a go on. 

Offers a choice of toddler swings and basket swing, an activity climbing frame, slide, and a shelter area to chill out and catch your breath.

The park is a big hit with all children of all ages, a true multi-activity play area surrounded by plenty of trees to explore and hide in.

This park boasts a wealth of play experiences from balance beams to a basket swing, and a play castle fit for any King or Queen.

Ffrith Beach, Prestatyn, Denbighshire, North Wales is one of three sandy beaches along the Prestatyn coastline - Barkby Beach, Central Beach and Ffrith Beach.

The mountain bike track is located above the road track nearer the river. This track is free to use and open to the public year-round. It’s great fun for all aspiring cyclists and pros alike. Turn up any time and test your skills.

Mount Wood or Pencoed, is a community woodland managed in partnership by Denbighshire Countryside Service and local voluntary groups.

Explore the Flint Coastal Path for a peaceful walk with stunning views of the coastline and nature!

Park in the Past, Hope - where history meets nature for a peaceful and scenic escape.

Bailey Hill in Mold offers a fascinating blend of history, with ancient earthworks and stunning views of the town and countryside.

Park in the Past, Hope - where history meets nature for a peaceful and scenic escape.

Discover Caergwrle Castle – a hidden gem where history and stunning views come together.

Bailey Hill in Mold offers a fascinating blend of history, with ancient earthworks and stunning views of the town and countryside.

DangerPoint is an award-winning safety activity centre on the North Wales coast, offering school and group visits during term time and family fun during school holidays.

St Winefride's Well in Holywell is a historic pilgrimage destination, renowned for its 14th-century healing tradition, complete with a sacred spring, a Grade I listed chapel, and a museum showcasing its fascinating history.

Nercwys Forest, located near Mold in Flintshire, is a tranquil woodland offering scenic walking, cycling, and horse-riding trails. 

Moel Findeg offers a peaceful escape with scenic views, perfect for a tranquil hike through the Clwydian Range. 

Greenfield Valley Heritage Park is a 70-acre country park. It is located in Greenfield, near the town of Holywell. It is well known for its woodland, reservoirs, ancient monuments (including the ruins of Basingwerk Abbey), rich industrial past and its factories which played a part in the Industrial Revolution.

The Treuddyn BMX Pump Track is a standout new facility. Featuring six straights, five block-paved turns, and a paved start hill, the 280-metre track includes a return path and was turfed to blend seamlessly with its rural surroundings. 

Hawarden Estate, in the village of Hawarden, is a historic and scenic treasure. It features a 13th-century fortification with Iron Age roots and an 18th-century castle. Set within rural parkland, the estate also boasts a private lake, walled garden, and extensive woodlands.

Explore the Flint Coastal Path for a peaceful walk with stunning views of the coastline and nature!

Park in the Past, Hope - where history meets nature for a peaceful and scenic escape.

Discover Caergwrle Castle – a hidden gem where history and stunning views come together.

Bailey Hill in Mold offers a fascinating blend of history, with ancient earthworks and stunning views of the town and countryside.

Cornist Park in Flint, is a peaceful green space offering open lawns and wooded areas, ideal for walking, family outings, and dog-friendly visits. 

A Community Park on the border, which has plenty of space to play! 

A great park in the middle of Leeswood with plenty for children and families to enjoy. 

A beautiful Park in the middle of Hope, with plenty of space to play. 

A great park in the middle of Leeswood with plenty for children and families to enjoy. 

A beautiful Park in the middle of Hope, with plenty of space to play. 

On the estuary of the River Mawddach, Barmouth beach is a traditional beach in many ways. A perfect place for families with miles of clean sands.

At the far end of the Llŷn Peninsula, Aberdaron beach is a mile long and is within an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Located to the south west of Pwllheli Harbour, there is a wide range of local services within easy reach of the beach. 

A beach that is popular with families with striking views across to the Llŷn Peninsula and to Anglesey.

Spanning over 5 miles of primitive coastline from Tywyn to the north, Aberdovey harbour to the South, Tywyn boasts long sandy golden beaches which is perfect for picnics, long walks and playing in the sea!

Tywyn beach is a good surfing beach and has the best conditions either side of high tide.

The newly opened Wales Coast Path runs through Tywyn, and there are some great walking routes around Tywyn where you can enjoy views of Cardigan Bay.

Morfa Bychan beach, locally referred to as Black Rocks Sands, is a sandy beach with rocky areas which ironically are not black. The sandy beach which stretches for 2 miles and which backs off against sand dunes is an area of Special Scientific Interest. There are plenty of rocky pools to explore here as well as some interesting caves.

There is access to Vehicles and the majority of visitors park on the beach, which makes it a popular picnic area and provides easy access to anyone with mobility issues. There are bathing areas and designated boat launch points.

Criccieth’s sandy and grained beach sits beneath the headland of a majestic 13th century castle. This headland provides shelter from westerly winds together with a beach on a soft slope which is an excellent family beach.

Towards the far end of the castle the beach tends to be mor grainy and as you go east it is more sandy in the direction of Tremadog bay.

The beach itself is a mixture of sand and pebbles and is mostly shaded but there are winds from the north-east.

Trefor beach is located on the northern point of Llŷn Peninsula. Situated in the fishing village of Trefor against a backdrop of the spectacular Eryri mountains.

Outside the harbour wall surfing conditions can be good, but not for beginners. If you want to walk down to the beach there is a footpath from the village to Trefor beach which passes the local play area.

Morfa Nefyn beach is under the care of National Trust and is a fine sand beach with a sheltered bay and natural harbour on Lleyn Coastal Heritage.

It is popular with fishing, whilst there is a crescent of sand which faces north-east from one side and north-west from the other side which can create different conditions for surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers.

The small fishing village of Porthdinllaen which lies at the top of the beach is famous for its tavern, Tŷ Coch.

A hidden treasure in Lleyn Peninsula, the beach faces south and is 3 miles of fine sand, stone and beautiful sand dunes. Visitors can enjoy swimming in the calm sea or go for a leisurely walk along the seashore. The beach offers a peaceful environment and is ideal for families and children.

Llanbedrog beach is under the care of the National Trust.

You can expect extensive areas of golden sand giving way to shallow seas that are ideal for swimming in the warmer months.

The beach is understandably popular with families and, in addition to sheltered bathing waters, visitors can obtain a 'Family Fun Adventure Pack' from the National Trust upon entering the car park. Here you will find a variety of beach-themed activities including leaf trails and wildlife games.

One of the best walking trips from Llanbedrog Beach includes the walk up to Mynydd Tir y Cwmwd to the famous ‘Tin Man’ sculpture which offers stunning views back over Cardigan Bay.

Porthor Beach (also known as Whistling Sands) is under the care of the National Trust and is an exceptionally beautiful beach in the Llŷn Peninsula. Visitors who are willing to make the journey along the path from the National Trust car park will be rewarded with a lovely stretch of light sand and stunning views.

If you're wondering why it is also known as Whistling Sands beach, come here during a dry spell and you will notice the sand making a noticeable squeaking sound as you walk over it. This phenomenon is caused by the unusual shape of the sand grains here, and it seems that there are only two beaches in Europe where this effect can be observed.

The beach is popular with families as well as with surfers and bodyboarders, although care should be taken in the water as there are many underwater rocks and there is no lifeguard service.

This sandy beach extends for over a mile at low tide. At either end are rock pools while at the back are sloping cliffs, covered in grass with some interesting rock formations.

About halfway along the beach there is a small waterfall where the stream of Afon Fawr has carved a ravine into the cliffs behind.

Towyn beach is a beautiful sandy beach on the northern coast of Llyn. A walking path leads down from the road opposite Towyn Farm down to the beach, past the popular shop and café Cwt Tatws and a small caravan park. As is notable with many beaches and harbors in Llŷn, there is a bank of steep earth and clay here too, although a convenient walking path guides you down to the beach itself.

There are no facilities down on the beach itself and it is unsuitable for people who are dependent on a wheelchair, but wooden benches have been placed above the beach at the top of the slope where it is possible to sit and enjoy the view.

During the summer, the beach can be busy with visitors, but if you're lucky and get the beach to yourself, it is a magical place.

Benar Beach, located next to the Morfa Dyffryn nature reserve, is a stunning and clean beach known for its extensive sandy shores and magnificent sand dunes.

The beach is located between Harlech and Barmouth and looks out over Cardigan Bay. To the north of the wooden path is Morfa Dyffryn, one of the most important sand dune systems in Wales.

Benar Beach is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the area and is located in the Dyffryn Estuary National Nature Reserve.

Benar beach may be the most popular with surfers. The big waves attract surfers and bodyboarders who are trying to catch one of the best waves in North Wales.

Llandanwg Beach sits between the towns of Barmouth and Harlech on the southern side of Tremadog Bay. It is also part of the larger Snowdonia National Park and is located close to the beautiful estuary of the River Dwyryd.

Due to its strategic location, Llandanwg Beach is sheltered and can be a bit fresh at times, meaning you can enjoy this area even outside of the busy season. The beach is also popular with locals, including fishermen who come here for the supplies of mackerel, flatfish, and dogfish. With that in mind, keen anglers will find plenty to do here, or you can explore beautiful rock pools or take a walk on the soft sand.

Overlooking the vast, peaceful Harlech beach there is a symbol of past conflict in Harlech Castle, a world heritage site. There is good access to the beach from 440 yards path / 400m from the car park by the railway crossing.

It is not only flat sand – the beautiful sand dunes are a precious feature and is the reason for it being an area of scientific interest and National Nature Reserve.

The beach is ideal for children to play and even better for adults to sit and relax.

Come and enjoy a fun day out for the whole family at Glynllifon’s historic grounds and craft centre. 

There’s plenty to do at Padarn Country Park! Come and have a great day out that everyone will enjoy. 

The Cistercian monks from the Cymer Abbey, Llanelltyd originally gave the  site to Barmouth’s residents for leisure purposes and, after a period as a  landfill site, in 2005 the urban green site that we see today was created next to the football field.

Coed Doctor is a densely wooded area on the edge of the village that provides a nice change of scene. An ideal place for a family outing, it contains a maze of pathways and interesting places to explore. 

The beach and the play park are next to each other which makes it easy to combine the enjoyment of both attractions.

The seaside park is approached via Pier Road from the town centre in Tywyn by following the signs for the beach. 

As you cross the bridge to enter the town of Dolgellau from the north, you will see the play area on the left, a short distance beyond the far side of the bridge.

 An enclosed safe playing field with ample equipment, benches and picnic tables. Large filed also for free play. No parking but within walking distance of parking or roadside parking.  

The play park and the beach are close to each other which makes it easy to combine the enjoyment of both attractions.

This is a small park but is located very close to the South Beach, and the beach car park itself is just a short distance away.

Come and enjoy a fun day out for the whole family at Glynllifon’s historic grounds and craft centre. 

Porthmadog’s High Street is within a stone’s throw of the park. There are plenty of picnic tables available and it’s possible to follow the Embankment (known as the “Cob”) footpath/ cycle track which forms part of Gwynedd’s Recreational Routes and the National Cycle Network.

In the popular beach village of Dinas Dinlle, it is easy to find on the beach road in Dinas Dinlle. 

Great field for football or rugby kick about with post located there. Picnic table available and solid play equipment’s. 

Erddig is an 18th century manor offering tours of the family house and its ornate 12,000-acre gardens.

Stori brymbo is a not-for-profit organisation that plans to bring Brymbo heritage area to life as a visitor attraction, learning centre and a go-to venue in north wales.

This old quarry has been transformed into a nature reseve by North wales wildlife trust. It is full of history, plants and wildlife. It has a river to play in and a number of different trails to explore, taking you on a journey through history and nature. There are large open spaces to explore and it is a great spot to hunt for fossils. You can see the old lime kilns and old railway beds whilst also admiring the beauty of the vast landscape. Walking trails link Minera quarry to Minera lead mines and the Clywedog Valley.

The largest country park in wrexham, there is a variety of woodland, grassland and riverside walks.

The lead mines offer a glimpse into the industrial past of the clywedog valley. You can explore the country park, see the remains of the leadworks and restored beam engine house, winding engine and boiler houses. There is a visitor centre and country park covering 53 acres of grassland, woodland and archeological sites. Foot paths link the leadmines to Minera quarry nature reserve and Nant mill. Visitor centre and Toilet opening times vary.

A conservation area with river, meadows, footpaths & woodland. This space is a haven for wildlife. Ideal for picnics and bug hunts, paddling in the river and den building.

Family friendly park with walkways, gardens, playgrounds & athletic fields & tennis courts, bandstand & statue of Queen Victoria

Run during all school holidays (excluding chrsitmas & February half term)