One of the great things about staying at Tan Rallt Holiday Park is our close proximity to the world famous Snowdonia National Park. 

Spanning over 823 square miles, the Snowdonia National Park is about far more than just a set of mountains. It is in fact home to a plethora of fabulous visitor attractions made up of both man made and natural wonders with something that will appeal to all members of the family.

There are plenty of great places to visit in Snowdonia National Park, so make sure that you make the most of your proximity to the region on your next visit to Tan Rallt Holiday Park by frequenting the following destinations:

1. Snowdon

While Snowdonia National Park is filled with many varied attractions, it would be remiss of us not to recommend making the trip up to the summit of its most famous mountain on your next visit to the region.

Snowdon is 1,085 metres above sea level which makes it the highest mountain in the United Kingdom outside of Scotland. There are six Snowdonia walking routes to choose from if you are looking to climb the mountain on foot with the easiest and most popular of these routes commencing in the village of Llanberis. 

If walking or cycling isn’t for you, then you can opt to take the historic Snowdonia Mountain Railway and beat your rambling friends to the summit. Here you can marvel at stunning views overlooking the glorious Snowdonia National Park.

2. Portmeirion

From the greatest natural wonder that the region has to offer to perhaps its greatest man made one in the form of Portmeirion village.

Built between the years of 1925 and 1975, Portmeirion was designed by renowned architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis who aimed to recreate the aesthetic that one would normally find in the Italian Riviera. You will instantly feel as though you have been transported over to the Mediterranean as you stroll around the village where pretty much every area feels Instagrammable. 

Apart from the aesthetic beauty of the village, Williams-Ellis’ daughter Susan was the founder of the Portmeirion Pottery company. You’ll be able to take advantage of a discounted range of the company's creations in the stores that are located on-site. 

3. National Slate Museum

Instead of travelling to the Mediterranean, why not take a journey back in time at the National Slate Museum in Llanberis. Here you will be able to see what life was like in the region in the Victorian era when North Wales was the epicentre of the world slate industry. 

By the late 1800s, the North Wales region was responsible for producing over half a tonne of slate every single year with an industry which employed over 17,000 men. 3,000 of these workers toiled in this very factory which has now been transformed into a living museum overlooked by the now disused Dinorwic slate quarry.

Inside the museum you will be able to explore the home of the typical slate industry worker during this era, enjoy live demonstrations of the work that was carried out on-site and watch Britain’s largest remaining water wheel in action. 

4. Welsh Highland Railway

If you have a soft spot for trains, then you’ll love the Welsh Highland Railway. This historic attraction provides tourists with the opportunity to enjoy a ride aboard a traditional steam locomotive on railway journeys spanning up to 25 miles where you are treated to spectacular views of the wonderful Snowdonia National Park.

There are a number of journeys to choose from at the nearby Caernarfon station depending upon the time that you have available. The longest of which spans the entire 25 mile stretch and lasts a full 7 hours with time afforded for passengers to explore the harbour town of Porthmadog before their return trip. 

Heralded by The Telegraph as “one of the greatest train journeys in the world”, this is an experience that is not to be missed. 

5. Zip World

Another one of the great places to visit in Snowdonia by car is the fantastic Zip World which is famous for being home to the world’s fastest Zipline. 

The brand now owns three different sites in the North Wales region, each of which has a very different adrenaline fuelled offering. Penrhyn and Betws-y-Coed are the two closest Zip World parks to Tan Rallt Holiday Park, with the Penrhyn site being the one that is home to that world famous zipline where you’ll be able to travel through the Penrhyn Quarry at speeds of over 100mph. A more recent addition to this site has been the downhill Quarry Karts where you get behind the wheel of a three wheel buggy and traverse an obstacle filled downhill course. 

Alternatively, you enjoy treetop climbing adventures and a toboggan style roller coaster in Betws-y-Coed. Irrespective of which Zip World site you choose, you are sure to have a memorable and thrilling time.