Wales?

leex

Thinking of going to Wales for a few days in Aug. Have 2 children 4 and 1. We are considering getting boat to Holyhead and then hit maybe Chester Zoo and THomas & Friends in Llangollen on the way south. Has anybody any recommendations for places to visit? We will probably go home via Rosslare.

keefg

Have you tried here?...http://www.visitwales.co.uk/things-to-do-in-wales/

leex

keefg wrote: »

Have you tried here?...http://www.visitwales.co.uk/things-to-do-in-wales/

Yes. I saw that. Was just looking for any first hand experience or recommendations as opposed to a marketing group spin.

keefg

leex wrote: »

Yes. I saw that. Was just looking for any first hand experience or recommendations as opposed to a marketing group spin.

Ahh...fair enough. Wish I could help you more but I normally get off the ferry at Holyhead and rocket through Wales as fast as I can.


Thomas & Friends sounds cool though!

leex

keefg wrote: »

Ahh...fair enough. Wish I could help you more but I normally get off the ferry at Holyhead and rocket through Wales as fast as I can.


Thomas & Friends sounds cool though!

Yes it sounds to be. Have seen it recommended in a few forums. http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/friendsofthomas.html

nehcola

I would recommend the lively university town of Aberystwyth about half way down the coast. Very family friendly with lovely scenery, beaches, castle ruins and a hilltop viewing point which you can take a train up to. http://www.aberystwyth.com/
There's also a very impressive 'animalarium' in nearby Borth where the kids can get very close to the animals. http://www.animalarium.co.uk/
You won't be disappointed... if the weather's nice!!

leex

nehcola wrote: »

I would recommend the lively university town of Aberystwyth about half way down the coast. Very family friendly with lovely scenery, beaches, castle ruins and a hilltop viewing point which you can take a train up to. http://www.aberystwyth.com/
There's also a very impressive 'animalarium' in nearby Borth where the kids can get very close to the animals. http://www.animalarium.co.uk/
You won't be disappointed... if the weather's nice!!

Thanks Nehcola. That's the sort of recommendation I was looking for. I spotted Aberystwyth alright and thought it may have potential for a night or two. Great to get a second opinion.

piskins72

Pembrokeshire is a nice spot too, if you are going to be returning via Rosslare, a few nice places along there .. the beaches are fantastic!!

http://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/

leex

Thanks for all the suggestions - keep them coming.

piskins72

got family staying in one of these for the weekend

http://www.bluestonewales.com/accommodation.aspx in the Skomer lodge (got it as a freebie) but from what hes said its fantastic around here also .. near where the Harry Potter scenes are been filmed at the moment in Wales

leex

Thanks for the suggestions.

Fratton Fred

The slate mines in Bleanau ffestiniog are good http://www.llechwedd-slate-caverns.co.uk/

as is the Snowdon Mountail railway. http://www.snowdonrailway.co.uk/

Bets-y-Coed is a nice town to stop over night in as well.

Kotek Besar

If you're heading near Barmouth - stay at the Ty'r Graig Castle hotel. It's a delight!