Conwy Castle is one of the ring of castles built by Edward I to rule north Wales after he defeated the Welsh princes. A walled town for English settlers was established at the same time. The walls and castle are remarkably complete and in 1987 was added to the World Heritage List of sites of outstanding value.

840 square miles of varied countryside - mountains, lakes, forests, three lovely estuaries and 25 miles of coastline, much of it with sandy beaches, this is not a park in the sense of a 'pleasure ground' but a working landscape. There are country-side centres at Llanrwst, Llanberis, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Harlech, Bala, Aberdovey and Dolgellau, where staff can advise visitors and where displays are set out giving an introduction to each Centre's part of the park.

Another fascinating way of appreciating the Park countryside is by exploring the landscape, nature and forest trails, laid out along some of the more popular walks. Approximately 25 miles from Llandudno itself is the Snowdon Mountain Railway. Snowdon is the highest mountain in England and Wales. Its summit, 3,560 ft above sea level, is reached by the only rack and pinion railway in Britain, opened in 1896 and still operated entirely by coal fired steam locomotives. The railway climbs more than 3,000 ft to the very summit of Snowdon in a distance of just less than five miles. On a fine day the views from the trains are unsurpassed.

Situated at the foot of Snowdon Mountain and on the shore of Padarn Lake, is the Padarn Country Park, Lakeside Steam Railway and Slate Museum. This complex provides a wide selection of activities to suit most tastes. Extensive woodland and nature trails, information centre, historic hospital, deserted village, old slate quarry, magnificent views and picnic area.

One of the UK’s largest zoo’s, with our 12,000 animals in 110 acres zoological gardens. Whether you’re interested in an workshops or prefer a self-guided visit, we can tailor your visit to make the most from your day and to provide a great learning experience for your pupils.

Take a trip along the River Dee with informative commentary covering information about the River Dee and about the city of Chester and its long and rich history. 

Chester Cathedral has a rich and fascinating heritage. It is a living community of prayer and worship, a centre of excellence in Church Music, and plays a key role for the Christian community. Tailored tours and workshops for schools to suit all ages are available. These sessions cover an extensive range of curriculum and non-curriculum subjects and use a variety of learning styles.