If you are considering the North Wales countryside for your next country break or holiday, make sure you add the Snowdonia National Park area to your shortlist of places to stay or visit. Snowdonia is a beautiful area of the United Kingdom, which gives you a taste of one of the most special places in the Welsh countryside.

There is plenty to see and do around the surrounding area, which offers a mix of historical culture and modern experiences to give you a real idea of the land, the people and its colourful historical past.

This region of North Wales is widely known for its magnificent countryside and beautiful scenery, which also offers visitors a wide range of activities to enjoy or partake in. If you are looking for some special local places to see or visit, here are some suggestions to add to your holiday itinerary.

Welsh Castles in Snowdonia

This area of North Wales has its own share of historic castles, some of which were built by the English and some built by the esteemed Welsh Prince, ‘Llywelyn ap Iorwerth’ (or Llywelyn the Great) during the 13th century. These were built as strongholds to protect against English invaders.

So to make sure you visit a real Welsh castle in the Snowdonia region, add these to your list: Criccieth Castle; Dolbadarn Castle; Llanberis; Dolwyddelan Castle near Betws y Coed; or Castell y. These represent some of the best examples of Welsh castles in this region.

Mount Snowdon

Why not take a train ride up to the summit of Snowdon on the Snowdon Mountain Railway and enjoy the amazing views with a less exhausting way of travelling? Then you can enjoy refreshments in the new visitor’s centre and café at the top of the mountain.

King Arthur’s Labyrinth in Corris

Although King Arthur was King of the Britons, he is said to have had strong links to Wales. Even his name, Arthur Pendragon, which is Anglo-Welsh, gives us a clue to this.

There has been much talk of legends connecting Arthur and his mystical wizard Merlin to the Snowdonia area, so if you want to discover more about Arthur and the stories that surround him and his life, take a trip along to the King Arthur’s Labyrinth in Corris. There you can explore and ride the underground boat through ancient caverns, while listening to stories of King Arthur and his connection with this area.

This is just a brief guide and a simple selection of things to do and see in the region Snowdonia, as you will be spoilt for choice when you visit this beautiful part of Wales.