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Attractions & Places to Visit in North Wales
From Historic buildings and monuments to miles of coastal walks and golden sandy beaches. Whether you enjoy sitting around relaxing with friends or getting out in the great outdoors North Wales has a lot to offer any visitor. If you are looking for some idea of places to visit when staying at Sunnyvale have a look through these categories and see if anything takes your fancy!!
Chester Races
A day at Chester races can be an unforgettable experience for all the right reasons!
- Award winning chefs, mouth watering menus, extensive wines and champagnes
- First-class service and chic surroundings
- That all important atmosphere for which Chester Racecourse is famed!
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Bangor on Dee Races
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse is set in glorious countryside and overlooked by the Welsh hills. Easily accessible via the motorway and trunk road network, the racecourse is situated just 5 minutes from the A483, 10 minutes from Wrexham and 25 minutes south of Chester. You will be able to find information for all the racing fixtures in 2010, along with plenty of other details to help you plan your visit to Bangor on Dee on the official Racecourse website.
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Portmeirion Village
Many know Portmeirion for its role as "The Village" in Patrick McGoohan's television series "The Prisoner". Portmeirion stands on a rugged clifftop on its own private peninsula overlooking Cardigan Bay. It is surrounded by 145 acres of sub-tropical woodlands and miles of sandy beaches. Portmeirion was built by visionary Welsh architect, Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, who wanted to prove that development did not have to mean destruction of the natural environment. He started work in 1925 and completed the village during the early 1970's. He died in 1978, aged 95. Portmeirion is now acknowledged as a unique architectural work of art.
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Bodelwyddan Castle
Historic house, museum and outstation of the National Portrait Gallery. For details of the castle's history and facilities, with visitor information, check their website.
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SeaQuarium Rhyl
SeaQuarium offers an underwater voyage of discovery, where you can experience aquatic life from several regions of the world including the Amazon, the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea and from our own shores around Britain.
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Tir Prince
The Tir Prince complex consists of the Fairground, Raceway, Silks Bar and Restaurant, Trackside Bookies, Full Tote Betting and Parking for 1000 cars. Make the family day out complete with a visit to the on-site Fairground, North Wales's premier fairground. Go on the Z40 Zyclon roller coaster and the white knuckle ride Huss Flipper. Then there's the Go-Kart racing which is the best on the coast. For the family there is the Space Hopper, Dodgems, Formula Kiddie Ride, Venom, Bungy and Trampolines, Pony ride and the all new Slide.
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Bodnant Garden
Bodnant Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in the UK, spanning some 80 acres and is situated above the River Conwy on ground sloping towards the west and looking across the valley towards the Snowdonia range. The garden has two parts. The upper garden around Bodnant Hall consists of the terraced gardens and informal lawns shaded by trees. The lower portion, known as the "Dell" is formed by the valley of the River Hiraethlyn and contains the Wild garden. An endeavour has been made at Bodnant Garden to grow a wide range of interesting and beautiful plants from all over the world, particularly China, North America, Europe and Japan that are suited to the Welsh climate and soil. As well as this, care has been taken to place the plants in such a way that they enhance each other and contribute to the general beauty of the garden throughout the seasons. The Garden will interest amateur and professional gardeners, artists, photographers and families alike.
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Llanberis Lake Railway
Discover the timeless appeal of the narrow-gauge steam trains - a more leisurely way to travel and the perfect way to savour the grandeur of Snowdonia.
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Welsh Mountain Zoo
Set in North Wales, high above Colwyn Bay with panoramic views and breathtaking scenery, beautiful gardens are home to a caring conservation zoo. Roam the wooded pathways, relax on the grassy slopes and spend a lovely day learning about many rare and endangered species from Britain and around the world including Snow Leopards, Chimpanzees, Red Pandas and Sumatran Tigers! Enjoy the Penguin Parade, Chimp Encounter, Bear Falls, New Condor Haven and the Children's Farm plus much more. Visit the New 'Sealions Rock' and watch the Californian Sealions being trained. Enjoy the exciting and extensive Jungle Adventureland and Tarzan Trail Adventure Playground. For the more technically inclined, visit the Media Centre, where you can do a virtual tour of the Zoo and play some great educational games.
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GreenWood Forest Park
A great day out for children AND their parents! There's a day packed with adventure and fun for you and all your family at GreenWood Forest Park. Explore the forest, enjoy the entertainment, check out all the rides and activities! Find out about all of the exciting activities on offer, check opening times and prices by going to the website.
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Rhyl Football Club
Rhyl is of course home to the 2009 Welsh Premier League Champions! Check out the club's official website for all next season's fixture details and catch Rhyl in action at Belle Vue!
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Rhuddlan Castle
Rhuddlan first appears in recorded history in the last years of the eighth century, when there was no town of Rhyl. Rhuddlan Castle is located in the town centre, off Castle Street. 28 miles north-west of Chester, on the A55-A525. The site is owned by Cadw and is open daily, April to September 10:00-5:00pm. Visible from the road in the winter. There is a car park. For admission rates and special events go to its HomePage
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Beaumaris Castle
This is undoubtedly the ultimate "concentric" castle, built with an almost geometric symmetry. Conceived as an integral whole, a high inner ring of defenses is surrounded by a lower outer circuit of walls, combining an almost unprecedented level of strength and firepower.
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Anglesey Sea Zoo
The Anglesey Sea Zoo is Wales' largest marine aquarium. Sited right on the shore of the Menai Strait against the stunning backdrop of Snowdonia, its a great day out whatever the weather.
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The Rhyl Sky Tower
Rhyls Sky Tower is on the promenade, it rotates as it goes up to 230ft around a central column whilst a taped message gives information on the views of the Bay. An excellent adventure for the whole family.
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Conwy Castle
Conwy castle is a gritty, dark stoned fortress which has the rare ability to evoke an authentic medieval atmosphere.
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