places to go in North Wales

tibb57

I have 3 american friends over for on sat for 10 days. They obviously want to see as much as they can but owing to the state of the dollar, will find things expensive compared to home. I live near harlech but will be taking them around snowdon, llandudno, chester, dublin for the day. Any other suggestions where to go or good places to eat?

jimsmum

conwy to see the castle maybe.

lfc4eva

Llangollen, and then go up to the Ponderosa cafe at the top of the horseshoe pass

http://www.ponderosacafe.co.uk/

hth

alanwjones

Llanberis, Slate museum & hydro electric scheme & lake railway & Snowdon mountain railway all within 1 mile of eachother.
http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/slate/

http://www.fhc.co.uk/electric_mountain.htm

http://www.snowdonrailway.co.uk/journey.html

http://www.lake-railway.co.uk/

A great day out.

linzibean

Portmeireion https://www.portmeirion-village.com is always popular, especially if you hit good weather.

nej

If doing the Snowdon train rather than walking (and I really recommend the walk), bear in mind that it's currently not going to the summit as it's being rebuilt. It's stopping at the Clogwyn station instead.

fairenoughclough

North Wales, a nice place to take your girlfriend; especially if you're going to Bangor. :eek:

Can't beat the old ones:o .

inmypocketnottheirs

Avoid Rhyll and Prestatatyn! And Talacre!

tealady

Ellesmere Port boat museum. I have taken the prices off their website.
Admission Charges (2006/7) Adult£8.50* Child£5.75* Concession £6.50* Family Ticket £24.00* Concession Family Ticket £20.00* Under 5's Free *Prices include boat trip We also offer an Annual Season Ticket - for less than the price of two-day admissions you can visit the Museum and take part in the events throughout the year.

jimsmum

inmypocketnottheirs wrote: »

Avoid Rhyll and Prestatatyn! And Talacre!

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
and colwyn bay too!!! :rotfl:

hev_2

Chester is dear - the cheapest place for a decent meal used to be the Cathedral and I think you can still get in free if you go via the shop in Abbey Square. However, take sandwiches and enjoy the Rows, St Johns, the Walls, the Roman Garden by Newgate etc.

If you are serious about saving money, see the outside of the local castles and let them enjoy the gorgeous scenery. Llandudno is such a stereotypical 'English' seaside town that someone from the US may enjoy it!

Do the cheesy stuff - get fish & chips or a curry, buy the Welsh cakes off a market stall. I think someone who is new to Wales will love it!

I hope you have a brilliant time!

Hev