Green Wood
Family Park
Greenwood Family Park, which has won the award for Best Family Attraction in North Wales, is an unrivalled place for visitors. Green Dragon Rollercoaster, Enchanted River Ride, Solar Splash, Long Bow Archery, Woodland Landrovers, Giant Jumer (bouncy), Maze, Trails, Karts and much much more.
A great day out for younger children with plenty of Adventures in a natural setting and craft activities.
Air World
Aviation Museum
Located on the airfield of the former RAF Llandwrog, the museum has an impressive collection of aircraft and aviation memorabilia. The museum offers the opportunity to get close up to some historic aircraft. Set on an active airfield, the museum houses iconic machines such as the Hawker Hunter, D.H. Vampire, along with the only T2 BAe Harrier remaining worldwide.
Part of the museum is devoted to the creation of the RAF Mountain Rescue Service, started here at RAF Llandwrog in 1942, whilst other sections describe the wartime airfields of North Wales. The gift shop sells model kits and souvenirs.
The airport has a cafe run by the Wales Air Ambulance staff.
Glasfryn Parc
All weather fun
Glasfryn is just 4 miles away from Ysgubor Degwm and offers a range of fun activities for children and adults (and dogs) alike.
For older children and adults activities include; Wake Boarding, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboards, Go Karting, Ten Pin Bowling, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery and Go Karting.
There is also a "crash, splash and wipeout" water obstacle course for 6 years and up.
For younger children, there is a junior karting track, soft play and crazy golf.
There is a cafe on-site and this dog place fun place has a dog walk around the lake. Glasfryn offers instructors and lessons
Plas Menai
Water Sports on the Menai Strait
Plas Menai, the National Outdoor Centre for Wales is perfectly situated for the ultimate outdoor adventure.
Plas Menai offers personal tuition, activity days, and youth courses.
Sailing, Wind Surfing, Kayaking, Bush crafts, SUP Paddleboarding, Powerboating, mountain biking and more.
If you are looking to learn or develop your skills on the water this is a great place to book.
Zip World
Llechwedd
Caverns: A challenging underground course, Caverns is a one-of-a-kind experience that takes up to 3 hours. Caverns will leave you exhilarated and drained in equal measure. Set in a historic slate mine, the various nooks, crannies, tunnels and chasms have been brought back to life with 13 zip lines, rope bridges, tightropes and more, to push your bravery and endurance to the ultimate test.
Also at Zip World Llechwedd is Titan 2 Zip Line and Bounce below which is an enormous underground net adventure where you can jump, bounce and slide your way through this disused mine.
Zip World at Llechwedd near Blaenau Ffestiniog and is around 20 miles from Ysgubor Degwm.
Festiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
Heritage Railway
The Ffestiniog Railway is the world’s oldest narrow-gauge railway with almost 200 years of history, taking you on a 13½-mile journey from the harbour in Porthmadog to the slate-quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Historic trains climb over 700 feet from sea level into the mountains through tranquil pastures and magnificent forests, past lakes and waterfalls, round tight bends (even a complete spiral) clinging to the side of the mountain or tunnelling through it. The Ffestiniog Railway and its infrastructure are now an integral part of the UNESCO “Slate landscape of North Wales” World Heritage Site.
The Welsh Highland Railway is the UK’s longest heritage railway and runs for 25 miles from Caernarfon, past the foot of Snowdon and the picture-postcard village of Beddgelert, then through the stunning Aberglaslyn Pass and on to Porthmadog. Passengers ride in some of the most comfortable carriages on any heritage railway in the UK, including first-class Pullman luxury and freshly-cooked food delivered to your seat.
The perfect secluded getaway
We stayed as a family of five (2 adults, 2 young kids, and a dog) and loved every moment. The house is exceptional, it is a distance away from others - you find yourselves isolated (in the best meaning of the term), in a very quiet area and with an abundance of space to enjoy yourselves. The house is very well kept, extremely tidy and clean. It is stocked full of games, kids toys, fascinating books and films. The decoration makes you say “ok, I’m stealing this idea when I get home”. The swimming pool is fantastic. It would be hard to find something negative. As for the area - do try out the recommended fish+chips shop. You will love it. Everything we wanted to see was within a suitable drive for kids, and plenty of beaches were nearby too. The owner/host is very friendly, always accommodating, and extremely helpful in making the stay the best it can be.
Jamie H
Apr 2021