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Top 5 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Bangor, Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Bangor, United Kingdom including Snowdonia Outdoor Adventure, Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve, Penrhyn Castle, Bangor University, Zip World.
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1. Snowdonia Outdoor Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Activities - Coasteering, Gorge Walking, Rock Climbing, Mountain Walking, Abseiling and Sea Level Traversing. With more than 10 years experience working in the mountains and on the coast of Snowdonia we are well positioned to help you have a safe and adventurous time in North Wales. All of our instructors hold national governing body awards and are experienced in the activities that they run. Whether it is a family day out, team building or just some fun with friends that you are after, we can tailor a course to suit your needs. Our expertise lie in providing you with a fun, adventurous and safe day out.
2. Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By LejasLou - San Francisco, United States
If you are visiting Snowdonia/Eryri: do not miss this hike! Parking in the summer can be challenging, so it’s best to get here before 11am (9:30am if you want a spot in the paid parking lot). Many cars end up parking on the side of the road, but even that space fills quickly and can be a bit dangerous with little kids/buggies/etc. There is a stand that sells coffee and ice cream just next to the paid parking lot but pretty much all seating is outside so if the weather isn’t great, you might want to keep that in mind. The hike to the lake is a mild/moderate incline but generally well-maintained path with stone steps - for those who don’t hike much it’s absolutely do-able and fun, just take your time. Once you reach the lake, it’s mostly flat with some gentle inclines/declines. It can take anywhere from 45-90 minutes to do the entire loop from the parking lot to around the lake - the time depends on how fast you want to go. For the more more advanced hikers, this is also a gateway to more challenging hikes into Devils Kitchen and then beyond access to a range of some of the Eryri’s 3000s mountains (ie the Glyderau range). If you want to do the range, definitely start early but can be done in a day.
3. Penrhyn Castle
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4.5 based on 1,428 reviews
This 19th-century neo-Norman castle sits between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. It's crammed with fascinating items, such as a one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria, elaborate carvings, plasterwork and mock-Norman furniture. In addition, it has an outstanding collection of paintings.The restored kitchens are a delight and the stable block houses a fascinating industrial railway museum.The 24.3 hectares (60 acres) of grounds include parkland, an exotic tree and shrub collection as well as a Victorian walled garden.
Reviewed By Scooteraande - Bergen, Norway
Visited this castle on recommendation from mother in law - beautiful grounds it is set in - when I first saw it I was not impressed with the outside appearance however this was soon changed when I went inside the house - what a beautiful maintained property by the national trust -the staff were excellent and explained about the appearance of the outside of the building due to the limestone - staff were very helpful and informative and the history of the castle was very interesting and how it came to be - built on the back of wealth and finally being surrendered due to death duties - the national trust works tirelessly to maintain and restore for our future generations - also plenty of information boards around the house nice to know all the belongings in the house were in the house when it was left. My husband and I had coffee twice in the coffee shop which was clean friendly staff light and airey - the connected railway museum is very informative in relation to local history - the gardens and grounds are beautiful to walk and stroll around in - staff yet again very informative this is a beautiful castle and a beautiful setting well worth a visit x
4. Bangor University
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4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By poppytilly - Derby, United Kingdom
Wow ! So impressed with Bangor from the minute I got out of the car. A very well organised open day- plenty of staff on hand to direct you to the correct place, welcome tea and coffee , freebies and information a plenty. The accommodation tour excellent Harri was a great chap and enjoyed his banter. The buildings were stunning especially the older parts ( a bit Harry Potter ) and the setting perfect - Snowdonia one side - sea the other. Everything is within walking distance and I only wish I was the student and not the parent visiting. Thankyou Bangor for making us so welcome !
5. Zip World
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,946 reviews
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry is home to Velocity 2, the world's fastest zip line, and Quarry Karts, the UK's only mountain cart track. Reaching speeds of up to 100 mph, Velocity 2 is also a guided adventure experience that lasts for approx 2 hours, and is located in the most dramatic of settings amongst the mountains of north Wales. Want to stay a bit closer to the ground? Quarry Karts is the ultimate test of nerve as you make your way along the 3km slate track in our gravity-fuelled 3 wheelers, and take in the stunning views of the snowdonia mountain range.
