Attractions

Llanuwchlyn Station, Llanuwchlyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7DD, Tel: 01678 540666, Email, www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk

A delightful ride through the glorious scenery of the Snowdonia National Park along the shore line of Wales' largest natural lake.

Bwlch Nant Yr Arian, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AD, Tel: 01970 890453, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/bwlchnantyrarian

Stunning views, delicous food, gifts, lakeside all ability trail, forest walks, seasonal events, puzzle trails, mountain biking and daily red kite feeding are just some of the attractions

Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01974 261425, Email, www.cambriansafaris.co.uk

Cambrian Safaris provides excursions into the Cambrian Mountains in a Land Rover Discovery. Come and enjoy fantastic views and scenery, local history and wildlife. We will pick you up from your accommodation or arrange a meeting point.

Southern Snowdonia, UK, Tel: 01341 422888, Email, www.discoverdolgellau.com

Discover the ideal base to explore Snowdonia National Park. An historic mountain town built on the wool trade and steeped in folklore. Visit Dolgellau to explore dramatic scenery, adrenalin-fuelled activities and world heritage attractions

South West Wales, SA43 2RH, Tel: 01600 750463, Email, www.dragontrails.com

A chance to explore the spectacular scenery, wildlife and ancient history of the Pembrokeshire Coast, Preseli Hills and Teifi Valley from the comfort of an idyllic country house.

Harbour Station, PORTHMADOG, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF, Tel: 01766 516000, Email, www.festrail.co.uk

The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.

Llyswen, Nr Brecon, Powys, LD3 0YP, Tel: 01874 754525, Email, www.llangoedhall.com

Llangoed Hall for fine dining, conferences and meetings, weddings & special occasions

Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF, Tel: 01938 551944, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle/

World famous terraced garden and medieval castle containing one of the finest collections of paintings and furniture in Wales.

Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY, Tel: 01654 710472, Email, www.talyllyn.co.uk

Historic narrow gauge railway with steam hauled trains in the Snowdonia National Park. Discover our past hauling slate and local goods, and enjoy the views, wildlife and woodland walks. The world's first preserved railway.

Rail Route: Tywyn - Abergynolwyn

LLANBERIS, Gwynedd, LL55 4TT, Tel: 0844 4938 120, Email, www.snowdonrailway.co.uk

Britain's only public track and pinion mountain railway runs from Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon at 3,560ft, the highest mountain in England and Wales.

Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5NA, Tel: 01970 871224, Email, www.animalarium.co.uk

The Animalarium at Borth is open all year round. This is a Zoo with a difference, we take unwanted Zoo animals and exotic pets.!

The Square, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RA, Tel: 01591 610264, Email, www.food-food-food.co.uk

Peter James's thriving restaurant stands beside the bridge over the River Irfon in the centre of Wales's smallest town.

Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PG, Tel: 01970 625819, Email, www.rheidolrailway.co.uk

All aboard the Vale of Rheidol for an unforgettable journey through the beautiful Rheidol Valley by narrow gauge steam train. Sit back, relax and let us take you on a nostalgic journey through some of Wales’ most spectacular scenery.

Rail Route: Aberystwyth - Devils Bridge

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01545 570602, Email, www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/aberaeron.htm

Aberaeron is a pretty seaside town on the Ceredigion coast. It was planned and built on a grand design by the Rev. Alban Thomas Jones.

Taliaris, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 6DL, Tel: 01588 650177, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aberdeunant/

A traditional Carmarthenshire farmhouse in an unspoilt setting and providing a rare insight into an aspect of agricultural life that has all but disappeared.

Gwynedd, UK, Tel: 01654 767321, Email, www.visitsnowdonia.info

One of Britain's prettiest little seaside resorts and sailing ports. Pastel-coloured terraces front a large sandy beach and quaint old harbour. A popular centre for sailing, watersports and golf.

Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, www.visitmidwales.co.uk

Abergavenny is the traditional gateway to South Wales and, to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The old market town is surrounded by beautiful border countryside and home to best food festival in Britain.

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01239 613230, Email, www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/aberporth.htm

Set picturesquely overlooking two sandy beaches, the resort village of Aberporth is one of West Wales' most favoured family holiday locations.

Ceredigion, UK, www.visitmidwales.co.uk

One of the culture capitals of Wales, it is home to the National Library, the University and a more recently developed Arts Centre.

Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DE, Tel: 01970 622889, Email, www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre

Award winning Aberystwyth Arts Centre is Wales’ largest arts centre and recognised as a 'national flagship for the arts'. It has a wide-ranging programme across all art forms including drama, dance, music, visual arts film & new media.

The Old Sawmill, Lake Vyrnwy, Oswestry, Powys, SY10 0NA, Tel: 01691 870317, Email, www.artisans-lakevyrnwy.co.uk

Explore beautiful Lake Vyrnwy - hire a tandem or cycle, walk, birdwatch or just relax! - Artisans coffee shop also offers a variety of excellent refreshments and a large selection of gifts in our craft shop including home made products.

Gwynedd, UK, Tel: 01676 521021, Email, www.VisitBala.org

Bala - home to the largest natural lake in Wales, surrounded by the peaks of Aran Benllyn, Arenig Fawr and the Berwyn Mountains

Bala, Gwynedd, UK, Tel: 01678 521021, Email, www.VisitBala.org

Bala Lake is the largest natural lake in Wales and is approximately four miles (6km) long and a mile (1.6km) wide. The lake is known in Welsh as 'Llyn Tegid', meaning Lake of Serenity.

Gwynedd, UK, Tel: 01341 280787, Email, www.visitmidwales.co.uk/area/Barmouth.aspx

Barmouth is one of the most picturesque resorts on the Welsh coast and is surrounded by the unrivalled splendour of the Snowdonia National Park.

Powys, UK, Tel: 01873 812105

The Black Mountains are a group of hills spread across parts of Powys and Monmouthshire in southeast Wales, and extending across the national border into Herefordshire, England.

Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5HY, Tel: 01970 612125, Email, www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/bcy.htm

Borth is a coastal village just 7 miles north of Aberystywth. During summer its many campsites and holiday parks are home to hundreds of visitors to the area - many of whom have been returning here for years.