North Wales Travel Package

Situated on the north coast of Wales along the Menai Straits, Bangor is blessed with a wonderful setting. With views of the Isle of Anglesey and the Menai Suspension Bridge in one direction, and Snowdonia’s towering peaks in the other, this friendly coastal city packs a powerful scenic punch.

Wales has many market towns, but you’ll be stuck to find any that compare to Conwy. The immense fortress built here by Edward I of England back in the 13th Century is probably the best-preserved medieval structure in all of Wales. Located on the North Wales coast, this medieval town is literally one of a kind.

Hailed as the “Queen of the Welsh Resorts”, with its stunning coastline and buzzing nightlife, Llandudno offers a royal welcome to you that richly rewards. Llandudno is the largest resort in Wales. It sits comfortably between the Great and Little Ormes and boasts two wonderful sandy beaches, which is a rare treat indeed for anywhere in the British isles.

Wrexham is one of those idyllic locales that enjoys the best of both rural and urban life. As well as being the largest town in North Wales – with all the cultural, commercial and creative buzz one would expect from the borough’s administrative hub – it is surrounded by the most beautiful countryside, and a plethora of charmingly picturesque towns and villages.

For those looking for an escape, the tiny seaside town of Barmouth in County Gwynedd on the northwest of Wales is about as far from civilisation as you will get. Situated on the briny coast of Snowdonia National Park, Barmouth is the ideal location for a walking holiday, or for lovers of any intrepid outdoor activity.

Betws –y-Coed literally means ‘the prayer house in the woods’ and this pretty village certainly offers those who seek to be surrounded by natural beauty of an almost mystical grandeur exactly what they are looking for. The village is better known as ‘the gateway to Snowdonia’ and it certainly offers a triumphant introduction to the joys to come.

Abersoch is a bustling seaside resort, which nestles on the south coast of the Llleyn Peninsula in North Wales. It takes its name from Afon Soch, the river that meets the sea at the edge of the town. Once a small fishing port, Abersoch has been transformed into a centre for water sports, ideal for action-packed adventures but just as popular with families who enjoy beach holidays.

Portmeirion is an iconic seaside resort in Gwynedd, North Wales, designed and built from 1925 to 1975 in an Italianate style by the architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. It has been used as a location for many films and television shows, most famously as ‘The Village’ in the 1960s television series The Prisoner.

The name Beaumaris comes from the French phrase for ‘beautiful marshes’ and stems from the nickname given to the area by the French builders who constructed Beaumaris Castle in 1295 on what was then a marsh. Anyone visiting today will be bound to agree that it’s a description which aptly fits, as the town sits adjacent to the Anglesey coast and the waters of the Menai Strait.

Bala is a tiny market town in Gwynedd, Wales. The town lies at the northern end of the famous Bala Lake, the largest lake in Wales, and is part of the Welsh Lake District in Snowdonia.

Beddgelert is a small picturesque village in the region of Gwynedd, Wales. It sits at the confluence of the Rivers Glaslyn and Colwyn, in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. The unspoilt beauty of the village, with most of the buildings made of local stone, is matched by the breathtaking scenery of Snowdonia around it. Mount Snowdon itself dominates the skyline to the north, and there are forests, mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, valleys and gorges in all directions as far as the eye can see.

Dolgellau is a historic market town at the southern end of Snowdonia National Park, in north Wales, set at the foot of the rugged slopes of Cader Idris. The town is on the banks of the River Wnion, crossed by an ancient stone bridge, Y Bont Fawr, dating back to 1638.

Named after the Welsh saint Peris, Llanberis is a village in Gwynedd in North Wales, set plum in the middle of Snowdonia National Park. Edging the twin lakes of Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris beneath Mount Snowdon — the highest mountain in England and Wales — the village is a hotspot for outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling and climbing, as well as for relaxing amid Snowdonia’s majestic landscapes.

Llandegla is a small village in North Wales, located in the heart of the Welsh countryside. It is this location which encapsulates the appeal of Llandegla, offering access to the glories of the Welsh landscape and a host of outdoor activities.

Flint is a market town in Flintshire, North Wales, situated on the estuary of the River Dee. It sits close to the border between England and Wales, just across the estuary from the Wirral and a stone’s throw from the city of Liverpool. The town has a rich history and the oldest town charter in Wales, dating back to 1284.

Set in the Vale of Clwyd in the northeast of Wales, Denbigh is a historic market town lying amid beautiful scenery to the east of Snowdonia. Denbigh in Welsh is ‘Dinbych’, which means ‘little fortress’, a fitting name for the town, which is dominated by a ruined hilltop castle that looms above the bustling main square.

Lying alongside the waterways of the River Dee, Deeside presents a quintessential glimpse of life in North Wales, with numerous nature parks, shopping centres and rural villages providing plenty of opportunities to get out and explore.

The historic kingdom and modern-day county of Gwynedd is one of Wales’ largest and richest regions. Situated in the northernmost part of Wales and covering most of the Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd is comprised largely of natural surrounds, such as the Llŷn Peninsula – considered to be one of the most unspoiled regions in the UK.