Holyhead, Wales

More about Holyhead, Wales Points of Interest

• Castles -

  Majestic Caernarfon, Beaumarais and Conwy Castles were all built for King Edward I during England's 13th century conquest of Wales, and are impressive examples of British medieval military architecture.

• Ffestiniog Railway -

  The Rheilffordd Ffestiniog is the oldest railway company in the world. Celebrating almost 200 years of history, this classic company still uses the 150-year-old original locomotives and antique carriages.

• Betws-y-Coed -

  North Wales' most popular inland resort is located in lovely Snowdonia National Park. This charming Victorian village boasts cascading waterfalls, hill-top lakes, river pools and ancient bridges.

• Llechwedd Slate Caverns -

  A Miners' Tramway tour travels underground via the dramatic "Cathedral Chambers" to reveal the Welsh Slate Miner's world during the reign of Queen Victoria. See the Slate Mill and souvenir shop.

• Bodnant Garden -

  This narrow gauge rack and pinion railway travels to the summit of Snowdon, the highest peak in England and Wales. It inspired a series of books and the Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends tv show.

• Welsh Highland Railway -

  The Welsh Highland is Snowdonia's newest railway. Trains start their spectacular 25 mile scenic journey from beneath the historic castle walls at Caernarfon.

• Porthmadog -

  This small coastal town in the Eifionydd area of Gwynedd is known locally as "Port." The terminus of the Ffestiniog Raiway and the gateway to Snowdonia National Park, it is a destination in itself.

• Portmeirion -

  Portmeirion is a popular tourist village in Gwynedd, North Wales. It was designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 in the style of an Italian village.