North Wales is a fantastic destination for the whole family. Whether your kids are still young or hitting their teenage years, there is plenty to please everyone - from zip lining and caving to prehistoric mine tours and castle exploration. Better yet, there’s an array of activities where your furry family member doesn’t have to be left behind. So, to assist you, here are 5 family and dog friendly attractions in North Wales.
1) Greenwood Family Park
Voted as one of the best family attractions in the North Wales region, Greenwood Park, In Gwynedd, spans 17 acres and offers a range of outdoor activities that you and your children are sure to love! Proudly eco-friendly, the park features a small roller coaster, river rides, an artery, treetop tower play areas, den building, mini tractor rides, and much more. Even better, well-behaved dogs are welcome on site. The rule is that dogs must be kept on a short lead and should never be left unattended.
Address: Follow the postcode LL55 3AD
2) Zip World
The adventure chain, which offers everything from bouncing in caves to karting, provides a range of experiences suitable for children, teenagers, and adults. Although dogs aren’t allowed on the adventures themselves, two of their sites - Penrhyn Quarry and Llechwedd - offer doggy day care facilities, so you can rest assured that your dog is having a good time and is well cared for while you're enjoying activities too. Doggy day care must be prebooked at least 48 hours prior to arrival, and you can find information on how to do so and the associated costs on the ZipWorld FAQ page under 'Petcare.'
Additionally, dogs are welcome in all the cafes and restaurants on all the sites.
What’s at Zip World Penrhyn Quarry?
Zip lines, karting and quarry touring
Address: Bethesda, Bangor LL57 4YG
What’s at Zip World Llechwedd?
Underground crazy golf, Bounce below (go bouncing in the caves - we loved this one when we did it!) , Cavern exploration and more
Address: Llechwedd, Blaenau Ffestiniog LL41 3NB
3) The Great Orme Mines
For an adventure where your four-legged friend is welcome to join the entire experience, the Great Orme's prehistoric mines are the perfect outing for your family and your dog. The tour around the 3,500-year-old copper mines takes approximately 45 minutes and includes both underground and surface exploration. If you’re planning on bringing your pooch, it's worth noting that there are some metal grates and staircases which may make some dogs uncomfortable, so keep that in mind.
Address: Great Orme Mines, Llandudno, LL30 2XG
If you’re thinking of visiting the Great Orme Mines, you might be interested to know that there is an array of dog-friendly and family-friendly things to do in Llandudno. Read the blog '10 Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Llandudno'.
4) Bodnant Gardens
The National Trust's Bodnant Gardens is world-famous for its vast array of flowers, plants, and trees, spanning over 80 acres. There's plenty of space for you, your children, and your four-legged family member to enjoy a relaxed and quiet time together in beautiful surroundings.
Dogs are welcome on short leads from Thursday to Sunday during the busier months, but restrictions are less during the low season. Check out their website for full details.
Address: Tal-y-Cafn, near Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5RE
5) A range of dog friendly castles
North Wales boasts a range of dog-friendly and family-friendly castles, from the coastal Gothic-style Gwyrch Castle in Abergele to formidable fortresses like Harlech Castle in the hills of Snowdonia. They’re all unique and interesting in their own right. So, if you think you’d enjoy some castle exploration, we’ve compiled a list of 10 dog-friendly castles in North Wales for you to visit.
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