The garden covers 10 acres, and was the creation of its prior owner, Roger Parr, and his head gardener, William Boulter. The adjoining house is used as a nursing home and is not open to the public. Great if you're a National Trust member, but to be honest, we don't think you would be too happy paying £8.50 for entry. Dogs are welcome. The ruins of a Roman temple possibly associated with a high-status Roman villa, which may have connections to the nearby Roman town of Magnis, lie inside the Weir Garden by the River Wye 😊, it was a nice morning walk through the garden though, a nice walled Garden as well. Parking is right by the entrance.

Nice little wander to have, not huge but beautiful and you can buy some local produce. Lovely that they have tried to incorporate things for the kids to so. Our dog loved joining us on our adventure

An absolutely stunning place. This is one for all, including a dog! There is a respectable playground for young ones to enjoy alongside a trail of factual and fun information. The walk itself is beautiful, a lovely place to have lunch and admire the views. There is a walled garden that allows you to take some fruit and veg via a donation. There is a steady amount of car park space, and the worker at the kiosk was informative and friendly. There is also a selection of books that are available to purchase for a cheap amount!

Lovely dog walk on a hot day, wandered amongst large trees along the riverside. Sat on deckchairs overlooking the Wye river and had a picnic. Very relaxing

Very tranquil place, right alongside the river. Stunning views across Herefordshire. Beautiful garden that frlt very natural. I took my elderly parents and there were a few paths that were difficult for them due to tree roots and not being wide enough or level. Didn't have the time to do the walled garden, we're saving it for the next visit.

Great places lovely views the only bad things are signs are hard to see and nowhere to get a drink or snacks but they do have toilets

Another lovely couple of hours here. Just a note to get down and back up to the riverside if you go down the steps is very steep. And don't forget to visit the walled garden before you leave. There are toiler facilities but no cafe incase you hoped for one.

Great fun and something totally different! We went as a family of 4 (kids 8 and 11) and all had a fab time. The staff were all really friendly and knowledgeable, particularly the gentleman who took us down into the mines. We learnt a lot and really enjoyed being able to Immerse ourselves in such a big bit of the areas history.

A thoroughly enjoyable day out. There was a quite a queue for the underground tour, but it was well worth it. Our guide, Mark, was brilliant. He really brought to life how it must have been to work down a coal mine, at the same time being funny and engaging. At one point he got the group to turn their lights off. It was amazing just how dark it actually was. A complete absence of light! Really great experience that I'd wholeheartedly recommend. It's not just for geeks...

This was one of the best tours ive ever been on! The history was amazing to learn on the underground tour. Your not allowed any of your belongings on you in the mines, but the tour guides were amazing friendly happy to answer any questions and told the story amazingly it truly was a great experience to have and learn about. Definitely recommend a visit the gift shop was full of amazing goodies too!

This was an incredible experience and so much more than I expected!!! You can spend a long time just on what you get with only a small (£5) parking fee, but I highly recommend paying the small (£5 adult) fee to get to have an underground tour... it would have been well worth it for half the time, but for this, you get a full tour of approximately 50minutes, with an extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide, ours had worked mines for generations! The location by itself has stunning views around, and the free "King Coal" exhibit has an immersive and interactive experience, so you can get to see what it would have been like for the miners of the past should you not wish to head under yourselves. To top it all off is the free to enter bathhouse, which has more of what you'd expect from a museum (glass encased exhibits).

Despite the heavy rain, we enjoyed our visit. The underground tours were fully booked (due to school visits) which didn't matter too much because we had been a few years ago. It might be worth booking ahead - £8 per person instead of £5 on the day. I love reading all the miners' stories on the locker doors in the Miners' Bath House. All the buildings around the site are worth exploring. There's just so much to see. The museum in the bath House is very interesting - just the right amount of information to ignite your interest and want to read more as you wander around. My teenage boys found it very interesting as they had done when they were 7 and 10.

We had a great time at this fab museum. Our guide was awesome. Hearing about the mine from someone who worked there really brought it to life. Would definately recommend it others. We visited on a the free weekend so it was busy with long queue times but even despite that all our group of 7 thought it was great.

Great learning while experiencing. Fun and friendly staff, great piece of Welsh History everyone should know. Fantasies place for all the family.

First time visiting and was really impressed for the price. Decent leather chairs, good options of snacks and drinks, including sweet pick n mix. Bring a coat as felt the AC was blasting half way into the film (maybe where I was sat). Also nostalgic as the cinema was reminiscent of cinemas years ago.

I love this sweet little gem of a cinema and try to come here as often as we can. Comfy, great screens and seating topped off by fabulous staff and pricing. It's a pleasure to visit! Highly enjoyable and feels like my custom matters here! Love love love this place☺️

This is a lovely independent cinema. There are lots of different screens, the prices are reasonable too. The seats are very comfortable, with plenty of leg room. I have seen several films here, and the volume is always sensible too. I would highly suggest supporting this local business

I love this cinema but the only thing that lets it down is the people. And no this is not the employees they're fabulous and always have been, it's the people sat with you in the cinema. I know this is not the cinemas issue/problem but, I think some thought needs to be put into controlling how some people behave whilst the movie is on. I have had so many bad experiences such as a man answering his mobile phone during the movie, a woman standing in front of me at the end of the movie when I was trying to read information (conjuring ending), girls non stop talking behind me for an entire 2hours and scrolling on their phone.. maybe extra security is needed during the movies to control people to behave properly and have some respect for others. Other than that, the cinema is great, clean and good food, amazing films shown and lovely employees.

Affordable, friendly and accessible. Started taking my daughter here a few years ago when she was very young and loved it so much, this is now our go to cinema. Snacks and drinks don't break the bank. Support local!

Film Fantastic, Cinema could be cleaner ,rubbish on floor and tipped drinks , disappointed this visit. toilets had no hand wash ! 3 staff helpful friendly and good customer service. 2 members grumpy and unkempt appearance, hotdogs were cold and bread felt stale! Popcorn basic, not the cheapest for poor quality cinema snacks! Costa drinks always 5*

A sweet, old-fashioned cinema on Blackwood high street, the tickets are a lot cheaper than other cinemas nearby (which is the pull), but you have to keep in mind that it’s going to be fairly basic in return. The seats are comfortable, the audio/visual is good and it very much gets the job done! Don’t expect massive luxury, it can smell a little damp in there, but for what you pay it’s fine! There’s no parking, but there are pay & display car parks dotted around Blackwood so you can use them. You only have to pay until 6pm so keep that in mind when you get your ticket.

We had a Stag Do with Mountain Mayhem in Oct 2023. The whole experience was fantastic. The surroundings were beautiful and the whole place was very clean and well maintained. We stayed in the sharing bunk room with ensuite toilets, the facilities were fantastic. Food and drinks were provided for breakfast and 2 course lunch. The food was delicious and large portions. We had evening meal with them on the Friday which again, was great. The staff were friendly and helpful and made the activities fun and relaxed. We did Quad bikes and Hover crafts. Both were enormous fun enjoyed by all, but we highly recommend the quad bikes. I can't find any fault with Mountain Mayhem we had a fantastic time.

Amazing venue, with a super friendly family hosting. Very clean, and well looked after facilities, we couldn't ask for a better location (stunning scenery) for our recent team meeting. Cash bar works well, with lots of space to do your own thing. Thankyou

Went on a Stag do and was not disappointed with Mountain Mayhem, was a brilliant experience! Fred and Vikki really were fantastic and looked after us all so well, really made the difference 👍👍 Would definitely recommend!

Cannot recommend Mountain Mayhem highly enough! The activities are great fun, well organised. The food is amazing! All home cooked. Bar is fairly priced with plenty of choice. Beds a comfortable and great for a large group. Take footballs or rugby balls, frisbee etc. Plenty of room!

Recently had my stag do at Mountain Mayhem, overall a fantastic weekend and couldn't have been made to feel more welcome or looked after during our activities better. Extremely highly recommended.

Stayed in one of the individual single bed "pods" . Everything about this place is exceptional. The hospitality and friendliness, the attention to detail and thoughtfulness evident in the design of the rooms, the spaces for eating and sitting, the well-kept outdoor spaces. Wonderful homemade food and gorgeous friendly dogs. Perfect for a group, a wedding or a base for exploring the local area

September 24,, 30 members of Eastgate cycling club rolled in for a weekend of cycling , the facilities were outstanding and the staff brilliant , the food was fantastic, we at Eastgate really enjoyed our stay, we were extremely well looked after and the staff couldn't do enough for us Just like to say thank you for having us , the memories are being talked about every we time we meet we will be back ( sorry the review is so late ) B

I got married here back in 2016 from start to finish Vicky and staff made everything as smooth as possible polite and friendly and what a beautiful day we all had to celebrate my special day. Would Highly recommend anyone to consider this outstandingly beautiful manor house for any occasion as I'm sure it will exceed any expectation. 5* all around.

Llancaiach Fawr Manor exceeded all expectations! The historical charm and well-preserved architecture create an immersive experience. The knowledgeable staff's passion for history brings each room to life, making the visit educational and enjoyable. The beautiful gardens and scenic surroundings add to the overall enchantment. A must-visit for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking a delightful day out.

This experience was exceptional. The actors who really stayed in character throughout the visit at the Manor were entertaining, professional, and a joy to watch and listen to. The Manor was outstanding with so much beauty and detail. I would highly recommend a visit here and will definitely be returning at some point.

I highly recommend this amazing manor house. The tour guides are fully in character as authentic servants of the house and they never break character. They are charming and entertaining and highly knowledgeable about every aspect of life in this grand manor house.

A big thank you to the actors who stayed in character throughout our entire visit. My grandchildren were enthralled and horrified at the same time. They brought the past to life with engaging stories and wit. A fun day out, highly recommended, we took a picnic and enjoyed it in the grounds. The sun shone down on our very happy afternoon.

What an interesting place! The Manor House staff are in period dress and speaking old English, they are very knowledgeable about the house and the local area. Nice restaurant and the food was really good. Very enjoyable visit.

Went for Sunday lunch and was disappointed by the inflexibility and lack of hospitality. The fact we rang a couple hours in advance to book a table for Sunday lunch and they had "plenty of space" should have been a big clue. Firstly, you must have all three courses - you cannot opt for anything other than the three. OK, fine, if needs must, but then if you're enforcing this you need to have plenty of options. There were just 2 options for starters - soup or sausages. Secondly, I disliked the only soup they offered so went for the sausages. I thought eating sausages for a starter was bizarre so asked for them alongside my main (treating them as a substitute for 'pigs in blankets' felt less bizarre). But alas this was too much trouble for them to achieve, that was a no from them. My mum then asked for all roasted potatoes as she doesn't eat new potatoes, but apparently this too was too much trouble for them to attempt. Another no. Thirdly, both my parents drink were wrong. And on being asked 'What lagers do you have?' the waitress couldn't say - guessing a couple which included an ale and a cider - not lagers. I went for the only lager she could correctly recall. Finally, the service was slow. At least 20 minutes went by between us finishing our mains and them clearing the table and taking our (mandatory) dessert order. It also took around 10 minutes standing at the counter to pay due to 4 people in the queue in front of us also paying but mostly as a result of their strange bill-paying system. I expected better and was very disappointed with their inflexibility and hospitality and shan't be returning any time soon. On a plus note the dinner was well done - good quality meat, yummy cauliflower cheese and a rich gravy. A shame the hospitality couldn't match the food.

We really enjoyed our visit to the water gardens. The flower displays were beautiful. The gardens contain some follies one being the water powered cuckoo clock and another is a dome made from many wine bottles. It’s a garden on a smaller scale than some but packed with flowers and quirky features. We didn’t visit the cafe on this occasion. There is plenty of parking available. Well worth a visit

What a little gem this place is. The water powered clock is very intresting and the gardens are stunning. Great little cafe with some good coffee & cake. The photos dont do It justice. The current owner stopped to talk to us and explain the inner working of clock & the history of the place. A really nice chap and does a great job of maintaining the place. We travelled and 1.5 hours out of our way to see this place and weren't disappointed.

An excellent visitor attraction with plenty to see, particularly the enormous water powered cuckoo clock. The food and service at the cafe was very good and all for a very reasonable entry fee. Well worth spending some time there, particularly on a sunny day.

Lovely water gardens, very relaxing, interesting features, the Cuckoo Clock especially with a wonderful description of how it works. Definitely worth the £8.00 Adult entrance fee. The cafe is also very good and worth a visit.

Had a wonderful day visiting Westonbury including a guided tour from the owner which is well worth doing. The gardens are amazing as are the follies. Would definitely go back in a different season to see different plants in flower.

Wow, what an amazing place,wait by the cuckoo clock 10 minutes before the hour for a mind blowing demonstration and talk about how the water cuckoo clock works from the owner. An excellent visit with a great little cafe.

Beautiful gardens. Interesting follies, especially the huge, water-powered cuckoo clock. Good tearoom with lots of lovely cakes.

What a fab little find this place is. First off the team here are so helpful and friendly. The ability to feed the animals and get in with the goats! Well my daughter was delighted with that! Absolutely gorgeous owls - a really incredible collection. Animals appear well looked after and comfortable. Site layout is great with lots and lots to keep the kids busy. Cafe on site, clean toilets and plenty of parking. Well worth the entry price - would definitely visit again.

Absolutely love this place, such a hidden gem in the country! My son loves animals (and so do I) I think I met possibly the friendliest goats ever! Such a lovely day out and a good price too. Lots of animals to see and pet. And you can you also go in with some of the animals for a cuddle too which is ever better! Would definitely recommend!

Perfect day out for all the family! We took our 4 boys ages between 10 months to 12 years old and they all adored it. Something for everything, including grandparents. Lots of animals to feed and pet, plus a nice little tea room with ice creams for a hot day! We really enjoyed our family day out, 100% recommend. Think we'll be buying an annual pass!

Lovely farm park with an excellent selection of small animals. Kids aged 5, 7 and 10 all really enjoyed it and particularly that you could feed a lot of the animals and also get in the pens with some of them too. Good picnic area, and a decent cafe. Dogs only allowed in the picnic bit which is fair enough but worth bearing in mind. A really good family day out.

Staff were welcoming, explaining about feeding the animals and direction around the park. The animals all look well cared for and there’s information about them. You can adopt the animals. I wonder about the amount of food they get from visitors though? 🤭 just a generally good vibe and kids and families there were enjoying themselves

We had an amazing time here. Went on a Wednesday, it wasn’t too busy even though there were school trips taking place. No wait to get in and reasonable pricing! £13 admission per adult and £1.50 for a bucket of feed for sheep and goats! There were so many animals making this farm park stand out compared to the ones I have previously visited. Lots of baby animals including, a newborn owl, baby goats, pigs, duckling and deer. They were all so adorable. We even got to sit in some of the goat enclosures! Overall this was such a fun place to visit, I definitely recommend.

Lovely animal park! So many gorgeous and fun animals here. From owls and geese to goats and ponies with more in between. Fantastic visit for adult animal lovers. You can visit inside some of the enclosures to pet the animals without fences. Feed available for cheap. Such a nice place with well cared for creatures. One of the best!

The ruins of Clun castle are accessible on foot from the town near the bowling green. Maintenance work is being currently undertaken by English heritage so access is restricted. However you can still experience great views as you explore the site. Wear good footwear as the paths can be tricky. The town of Clun itself is set in beautiful countryside and well worth spending some time in the area

Fantastic castle ruin, free for anyone to visit, great scenic views of distant Welsh mountains and vernacular townscape of Clun. Amazing history of Welsh vs English and strategically located close to the Welsh border. The Welsh won!

Not a lot there, but a pleasant afternoon in the sunshine. Nice view from the top and an enjoyable walk around. The village is picturesque.

Lovely free to visit castle in a village with lots of non chain, independent shops and cafes

Lovely village,a real community and wanting to share their heritage with tourists

Lovely walk from the designated carpark, over the bridge to the big expanse of grassland. That runs along the river, to the left and a glimpse of the castle ruins to the right. There are some little pathways worn into the hill that takes you up to the ruins. These can be tricky for those persons not so nimble but with a sturdy stick or two or a capable friend/relative, most could manage it. The views at the top of the climb are well worth it. There are some very handy benches to sit at when you reach the top and another by the ruins. It's definitely worth the climb.

Standing at the base of the great tower of clun castle really gives you an idea of how intimidating these castles would have been. Driving in to clun the tower still dominants the skyline. The dark stone used in its construction adds to its intimidating look. Access is reasonably good although like all historical sites don't expect smooth paths and flat surfaces.

Great walk along with well maintained paths. Plenty of dog bins. Picturesque location, friendly locals and tourists. A walk along to the Brecon town or in the other direction are easily accessible. Recommended.

Beautiful place to walk and so relaxing. We walked route 46 to Brynmawr, so this was a pleasing sight early on into the walk.

A great view of the peaks of the central Brecon Beacons from the canal!

Fabulous to walk along and/or boat along! Well maintained paths.

Lovley walks

Lovely cruise down the canal . Very tranquil place

Lovely part of the world

I visited with my brother although I never went inside. The building looks more like a large church from the outside and the graveyard is large although it was unnerving when I realized that there were gravestones laying flat in the earth as well so you could easily walk over people/bodies without knowing 🫣

Well worth a visit. Not typical size of most cathedrals but certainly not lacking in any way. Beautiful stained glass,amazing roofs and plenty of beautiful marble wall mounted memorials but such a shame stacked chairs hid some of the more elaborate ones. Some fine carved woodwork and a floor in most parts made up of tablet headstones. Outstanding memorials to those who lost their lives in conflict. Dog friendly,lovely cafe but very little parking.

Brecon Cathedral is a hidden gem in the heart of the Brecon Beacons, offering a serene and inspiring experience. The cathedral itself, with its stunning Gothic architecture, stands as a testament to centuries of history and devotion. Inside, you’ll find beautiful stained glass windows, intricate woodwork, and a peaceful atmosphere that invites quiet reflection. The surrounding grounds are equally charming, with well-tended gardens and a tranquil ambiance that complements the cathedral’s spiritual aura. The nearby rolling hills and the River Honddu enhance the scenic beauty, making the whole area ideal for a leisurely stroll or a moment of contemplation. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a spiritual seeker, or simply looking for a picturesque escape, Brecon Cathedral and its surroundings offer a truly delightful experience.

What a stunningly beautiful Cathedral set in gorgeous and well kept grounds. So peaceful as soon as you step inside, the stained glass windows are stunning and there's so much history to read up on. We walked from the town centre as I think parking is limited. There's a small dog friendly cafe serving food and drinks.

What a beautiful gem in the heart of Brecon with insightful information about the location. Peaceful resting place for the departed too which made a very peaceful afternoon walk too (weird, I know). The cathedral also has 'treasure hunt' papers for kids so they can look for things/paintings and it makes it interesting for them too.

We were privileged to hear the choir practising on a Sunday afternoon. We sat at the back and listened. In the surroundings of the cathedral, listening to the beautiful hymns and taking in the charm of the building was a magical experience

Lovely building to visit, and we got a very warm welcome. This cathedral is worth a visit, so take time to go and have a look. I met a member of the cathedral staff when he visited my church in London, and he told me that the next time I was in Wales, I should visit, so I did.

Lovely walk and some amazing scenery along the way. The waterfalls were brilliant however it does get quite busy which detracts from the overall experience somewhat

Such a lovely place. I love this place very much. Everything is cover with green and green. You will feel peace in your heart after watching this beautiful nature.

Brilliant hike. Our family of four spent about 3 and a half hours here. Don't skip any of the waterfalls....they are all worth it. Wish we had brought swim gear!

A great day out. The waterfalls are beautiful. It can get very busy. Car parking was £6 all day.

stunning hike to see the waterfalls. definitely better than expected. my top tip is to bring snacks with you as there’s picnic benches dotted around the route, and plenty of spaces to sit and eat - there’s also a food van by the car park which was very much appreciated at the end of the hike.

Stunning waterfalls and fresh water swimming. Prepare for 180 steps down and back up for the waterfall you can go behind and swim in.

Four Waterfalls Walk is located in South Wales, within the Brecon Beacons National Park. It features steep woodland trails with color-coded routes, limited parking, and no toilets at the falls — but it’s a stunning hike through Waterfall Country with rich natural heritage. The postcode for the Four Waterfalls Walk is: 📍 CF44 9JF — this corresponds to the Gwaun Hepste Car Park, one of the main starting points for the trail near Ystradfellte, South Wales. You can use this postcode in your SatNav or map app to reach the correct parking area 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Four Waterfalls Walk — A Scenic but Tricky Trail in Wales’ Waterfall Country I recently explored the Four Waterfalls Walk in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, South Wales — and while the views were absolutely worth it, navigating the trail was a bit of a challenge. The estate is packed with waterfalls, and it took some luck and a saved trail board to find the correct route to all four falls. 🗺️ Trail Info & Navigation The walk covers roughly 6 miles round trip, with steep woodland paths and uneven terrain. Trails are color-coded, but signage can be confusing — especially at forks. Some guides at the start help explain the route if you want to see all four waterfalls: Sgwd Clun-Gwyn Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn Sgwd y Pannwr Sgwd yr Eira (you can walk behind this one!) -See Photos Be cautious: trails can be slippery when wet, and some waterfall edges are steep and potentially dangerous in bad weather. Good footwear is essential. 🚗 Parking & Access Parking is limited, but we got lucky with a spot within 5 minutes. Staff help guide you to overflow areas if needed. Main access points include: Gwaun Hepste Car Park Cwm Porth Car Park Clun-Gwyn Car Park No campervans allowed at some sites. 🚻 Toilets There are limited toilet facilities at the car parks, but none at the waterfalls themselves, so plan ahead. 🚆🚌 Getting There By Car: Located near Ystradfellte, accessible via narrow country lanes off the A465. By Train: Nearest station is Aberdare, followed by a taxi or local bus. By Bus: Services from Brecon or Neath may connect to nearby villages, but walking or taxi is needed from there. 🏞️ Location & Ownership The walk is part of Waterfall Country, a region with the highest concentration of waterfalls in the UK. It’s within the Brecon Beacons National Park, managed by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. The land is publicly accessible but protected for conservation. 📝 Final Thoughts This is a must-visit for nature lovers, photographers, and hikers — but be prepared for a physically demanding trail with limited facilities. The waterfalls are breathtaking, especially Sgwd yr Eira, where you can walk behind the curtain of water. Just make sure to check the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and grab a trail map before you start! 📍 Location: Near Ystradfellte, South Wales 🎒 Tip: Bring water, snacks, and a printed trail guide 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for: Active families, hikers, and adventure seekers Source : co-pilot

I can’t recommend this sanctuary enough. Every animal here has been given a second chance at life. from monkeys rescued from labs and the pet trade, to foxes who lost their mum, and even beautiful wolfdogs who now have a safe and loving home. You can feel how much the staff and volunteers truly care about every single animal. It’s not a flashy place it’s real, it’s raw, and it’s all about giving these animals the freedom and respect they deserve after such tough starts in life. The work they’re doing is incredible, and it’s clear the animals are happy, safe, and thriving. If you want a meaningful day out and to support a sanctuary that genuinely makes a difference, this is the place to visit. Every penny and every visitor helps keep these animals safe for life.

Took my granddaughters for the afternoon and was not sure what to expect due to very mixed reviews. But have to say we loved it. You have to be aware it's not a zoo, so no frills or fancy pens. It is a bit sad to see some of the monkeys but the alternative for these creatures is much worse. We spent over 2 hours here and my granddaughters loved it.

Went here with friends and their nephew for an adventure and had a nice few hours looking round and seeing the animals. Interesting story of how it was founded and animals all had lots going on in cages to keep them occupied. Liked the story of where each animal came from and how they were rescued. Was interesting to find the cafe area had a charity shop section. While not the most accessible they had done a lot to make it as accessible as could be. But outside and on a slope there are obviously restrictions on what could be done.

Very friendly small sanctuary and nice to see a few different types of animals. Would be good to see the animals in larger enclosures but I'm sure they're getting a much safer and calmer place to live than they experienced before coming to the sanctuary. They would need a lot of funding to increase the spaces as I imagine it costs a lot to run the sanctuary. Just take your own sandwiches if you're there over lunch as there's only a few basic snacks and cold drinks on site.

Absolutely amazing sanctuary. Definitely recommend taking the whole family and litrally spend the whole day enjoying learning each animals unique story. In amongst the most beautiful surrounding landscapes and endless mountains. Staff are so friendly and prices are very reasonable. We will be returning soon. Don't forget to take some fruit or veg with you. As its there favorite

Brilliant experience. I bought my wife a meeting and great with the apes. It's a lovely small Low key sanctuary. The staff know every animal and really care. We travelled from West Yorkshire over 4 hours to go and it was worth it. We stopped off on the way to get food for the apes and the lady showing my wife the apes made sure she got to feed her food to the apes and came away with loads of info on each individual ape. Thank you. We will be back😀

We came here from Saundersfoot ( staying for Ironman) for the ape experience. It was absolutely incredible and such a once in a life time opportunity. This sanctuary is saving animals without the huge funding zoos get. Amazing place and work. Big thank you to the keeper for being so friendly and taking some lovely photos.

Really enjoyable day. Boy my boys enjoyed the caves, dinosaurs and farm. They especially liked the water panning which was free. Lots to do and see and dog friendly (apart from the farm park) Be aware though that in places they walk around the area is very steep, both up and down although pathways are very safe. Views from the top were amazing. The little train from the car park to the main entrance was a great start to the visit. Would definitely recommend.

Overall this was great because of the beautiful setting, animals, and Cathedral Cave especially. *Not a suitable place for anyone with mobility issues!* The dinosaurs and gimmicky bits were quite tired and dated but didn't affect the overall experience. We spent a couple of hours here so it isn't quite as huge or a full day out as it looks online. Maybe if you have kids and do ALL the activities you might get a full day out. Dan Yr and Cathedral Cave are quite grand but the bone cave was tiny so we were in there about 5 minutes even when we listened to the audio in there. Takes longer to walk to it and back, it was the size of a large room. That specific cave is not worth it for those with limited mobility issues and it is not easy to walk to it bent over for some time as it's so low! The train running from the farm and shire horses to the main entrance and back is a brilliant addition. It's free too (can donate for air ambulance in cash boxes if you like). Runs every 5 mins and a nice view of the stones from it. No toilets at farm park but easy to hop on train back up to loos. Very very steep hills to walk up to 2 of the caves so you need to be relatively fit.

Booked here as looked good. Well definitely worth the money. The history of the caves was good, only thing couldn't hear the story properly. Came out and saw the dinosaurs. There is alot to see then walk up into the iron age village and into cathedral caves. The whole experience was brilliant. On the paths is dinosaurs some moving which was fun. There is 350 dinosaurs in total. We were there for 2 hours and would still go again. So much to see and is a good day out for all ages. There is a shire horse and activity park, we didn't go down there but only because was raining. There is accommodation which is through hoseseason. Also a campsite. Cafe is good and food good, reasonably priced. Tickets for the showcaves is worth it. Looking forward to going again. Plenty of parking.

All 3 Caves were amazing specially Cathedral Cave which had stunning views, much broader and had beautiful waterfalls in it. The Jurassic Park was also well managed and dedicated to Morgan Bros who founded those caves and all the fossils that were discovered in it. The Farm is also well managed and mostly animals are roaming free which was very nice as an experience for our kids and it’s not too crowded which makes it more safe from animals.

Very good day out for the whole family! Just make sure to wear suitable footwear as you will walk a fair distance. The children loved walking through the caves, throughout the caves are small displays and speakers telling a story so its educational, i founs this very interesting. And to finish the day off you get to walk round a huge field with a number of different animals casually walking round with you letting you pet them. I would highly recommend for all ages and will definitely visit in the future! 10/10

We had a great few hours here - visited for the caves and knew there were 'a few' dinosaur models around but hadn't realised quite as many dinosaurs. It's half caves, half dinosaurs but also a farm area with lots of animals and indoor and outdoor play areas too. So loads to keep the kids entertained. The caves were amazing too - 3 to visit in total, the first one was quite long and really interesting, the second one was huge, really impressive with a very pretty waterfall inside, and the third one wasn't so special but a great scenic viewing platform on the walk up to it. We didn't eat as had already taken sandwiches in but the cafe looked good and very reasonable, lots of lunch options.

There’s so much to see! From the incredible caves, to the almost endless number of dinosaurs, and all the animals at the bottom of the hill many of whom are friendly enough that you can pet them! The cafe was bustling and well organised with a buzzer system, they offered vegan nuggets and chips and vegan tart (chocolate or lemon).

If you are in Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, this place is absolutely recommended to visit. Despite the castle quite small and you cannot take photos inside, it's a very authentic and historical place. The gardens… they are truly amazing! When we visited this place, the weather was great and we spent about 3 hours walking and admiring the wonderful views. 5 stars from 5🏰

NOTE: Castle and museum closes at 3 pm! Last admission to the garden - 4.30 pm. Not allowed to take photos inside the castle. Backpacks need to be carried on the front, not back to avoid damages. Beautiful place. Garden is absolutely magnificent. You can get apples from the trees in the garden for donation. Cages are placed near cafe at the bottom of the garden. If you will be lucky you'll see deer near car park.

Powis castle is now looked after by the national trust, so as per normal you get the usual , cafe, shop, etc. The castle is stunning, particularly in autumn when I went. The colours were breathtaking, though getting down to the gardens is quite a climb but well worth it. The castle is high end with some fantastic rooms , though no photos are allowed inside unfortunately. Volunteers were informative and helpful . There is an exhibition to do with Clive of India whose son married one of the daughters of the Herbert family that lived here. Well worth a visit.

It was my first visit to this castle and it really surpassed my expectations. I arrived at 10:30 and there was plenty of car parking all well signed. I had my Rab fleece on, soft shell trousers and Salomon cross trainers on. I was prepared for a lot of walking. There was a coach load of visitors just ahead of me, so I walked briskly to bypass the lot of them. No need as the museum and galleries didn’t open till 11 am! As you’d expect in a National Trust site, there’s lots of immaculately kept gardens, grounds and they’re very informative. Staff are dedicated and delighted to share the history and details of the castle. Fiona was very wonderful to chat to in the museum section devoted to Indian artefacts and history. The weather unfortunately was foggy but you still had spectacular views of the grounds, lake and the flowers, hedges and autumnal trees that masqueraded throughout. No photography is permitted inside the castle itself which is a shame. I spent a little under three hours here and enjoyed every minute. A must see spot if you’re in the vicinity.

First time visiting today on a grey drizzly autumn day and I could not have had a more gorgeous day. The most exquisite grounds and castle I have ever seen. Absolutely worth a visit. Beyond beautiful.

Powis Castle is an asolutely amazing place to visit for the whole family. Friendly staff throughout and beautiful gardens to explore with so much to see. The castle looks spectacular from the opposite side of the gardens and was very interesting to look around. The tearooms were superb and served a good variety of refreshments including speciality teas and coffee's, scones and cakes with a good selection of lunch options too. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would highly recommend.

Beautifully sculpted grounds with a large array of different plants and trees around the castle , staff were friendly and helpful. Coffee was decent and coffee shop was quaint. Bruce the cat was a lovely edition and he also made us welcome on the grounds 😁🐈‍⬛

A fantastic day out for anyone who loves animals and birds! When we arrived we only had a few minutes before the Red kite feeding began. A lovely lady rushed out to let us know we hadn't missed it, where to park and that she could book us in asap. The customer service as a whole was incredible! So friendly and accommodating. The kite feeding itself was beautiful SO many birds showed up and were feeding for about 30-40 minutes. A white leucistic kite even showed up which is a red kite that almost looks like an albino but they have blue eyes! There's only 10 in the world but 3 of them visit this farm! The food and drinks in the cafe were delicious too! We were able to sit outside with our dogs who were welcome across the farm besides in the gift shop. There were cats, guinea pigs, donkeys and a dog on the farm! It's a friendly atmosphere with lots to look at. Overall I'd highly recommend it for a day out! Definitely visit if you can!

An amazing experience! Watching hundreds of red kites feeding at the farm is truly unforgettable. We were very lucky to see the rare white red kite. It’s suitable for all ages, with plenty of parking available. Tickets cost around £11.50, and there are toilet facilities and a café on site. There’s also seating if you’d like to bring your own food and enjoy a picnic while taking in the stunning views all around. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Highly recommend this experience if you’re into wildlife and nature!

Had an afternoon in the gateway hide, I know it cost a little more but it was definitely worth it, Took some fantastic photos, however, you can just watch the amazing display of 100's of them feeding and the occasional Buzzard. Will definitely come back and try another hide. The staff are helpful and friendly.

Well organised and welcoming place! Prebooked our tickets as recommended. Nice gift shop. Beautiful setting and well worth a visit. Sturdy walking boots to the hides which have benches to sit on throughout the feeding.

Absolutely incredible!! I've visited twice now and I was still blown away with seeing all of the red kites come swooping down. All of the staff were friendly. There are two ways to view the kites, one way is to view them in the viewing field where you sit on a chair, or the second is to sit within a hide (additional charge) which is enclosed and allows you to see the birds closer up. Both have their individual perks, it depends on why you're visiting (e.g. photography or viewing). They have plenty of parking, on-site toilets, a cafe with seating and a gift shop. They also host two donkeys and a couple of guinepigs. :) The sanctuary, in my opinion, trully does aid in repopulating' these beautiful birds and highlights the importance of them in our ecosystem. Would recommend to anyone!

Absolutely remarkable experience, a true wonder of nature! Worth every single penny of the entrance fee. Minds blown! Highly recommended if you are in Wales DO NOT MISS THIS!

This was a return visit, and it was as amazing as the first time. Breathtaking display from the Red Kites, even though it was a rainy day! Please don't let the weather put you off as once you are nestled in your hide it really doesn't matter what the weather is doing. Fabulous shop and cafe area too, really enjoyed our sausage rolls and cups of tea! I am sure we will be back yet again.

Beautiful day out. Amazing views. Drivers paradise to see all of them in the surrounding area. Bike hire shed if you wish to take in the scenery in a different way. Recommend a definite visit. Will be back.

A beautiful place, with lots of areas to explore. Well worth a visit. There are toilets at the visitors centre and food and drink available

Absolutely outstanding scenery! lovely walks, 6 reservoirs to visit, valleys/rolling hills for miles. The roads are great, you can stop almost anywhere and go for a walk/pictures... 10/10 Highly recommend!

What a fantastic place to explore. Incredible walk around the Elan reservoir valley. Due to a recent knee injury I took a nice easy path passing 3 dams up to the big bugger that you can walk across. 4 hour round trip. Flat paths, plenty of shade and rest stops all the way along. Easily accessible for older folks walking or bike riding, as the average age was about 70 .....fantastic to see the old boys putting me to shame. Great visitor centre when you arrive, giving you info on routes etc with a cafe and shop. Can't recommend this place enough. I know we've had an incredible spring in 2025 but i feel this place could be visited anytime.

Stunning scenery, the amazing dams, small waterfalls, river walks - all in all a fantastic place!

A beautiful part of the world with superb drives and walks everywhere you look. But, when it rains, boy does it rain!

A day out around Elan valley, great walks and the drive around the reservoirs plenty to see at little cost, take a picnic take your time and enjoy 👍

🌿✨ Pistyll Rhaeadr is truly a magical gem in Wales. The moment you arrive, you’re greeted with the breathtaking sight and sound of the waterfall cascading down from the mountains. It’s one of those rare places where time seems to stand still — you can sit for hours upon hours, simply soaking in the beauty and serenity of nature. The fresh mountain air, the natural flow of water, and the surrounding greenery make it a place of pure peace and reflection. It’s not just a waterfall, it’s an experience — one that leaves you feeling refreshed and deeply connected to nature. You can park for free outside, but it's a couple mins walk and very limited parking. I just paid £5 inside the carpark. A must-visit for anyone who appreciates the wonders of the natural world. 🌊🍃

Free entry, you pay for parking by cash or card, I think the parking was around £5. There is a little nice cafe that overlooks the beautiful scenery. The waterfall is most definitely worth the trip if you are heading past. The drive up to the waterfall is very narrow and takes a good 15mins down a narrow road.

Beautiful place to go for a hike, or just watch the waterfall. It's magical! Totally worth it!! There's a car park right next to the waterfall, £5 the whole day. There's a bed & breakfast also right next to it, which you can go for a meal, or a break, however the toilets are outside and you need to pay 50p for each person, which I advise to take some coins, if you travel big distances like I did.

The waterfall is a beautiful sight, At 240 feet it's the tallest in Wales. It's easy to explore the lower and middle parts but if you wish to explore upwards then you need to be confident with heights. From the car park it is a 2 minute walk to the viewing area at the base of the falls. Accessible to most people of different athletic abilities, but not accessible by wheelchair users or anyone unable to walk steps. Please note long narrow road up to the waterfall (approx 3.5 miles), with limited passing places but worth the trip.

Very busy making the 2-3 mile single track road to it stand still traffic jams with as many as 20 cars stuck in both directions unable to reverse to a passing single car passing place. Beautiful spot out of season though❤️. Incredible views but like many beauty spots it has become over saturated with tourists detracting from what would be an incredible spot.

Pistyll Rhaeadr is an absolutely stunning place to visit. The waterfall is breathtaking, especially as you get closer and feel the mist from the water. The walk up is peaceful, surrounded by beautiful greenery and calm nature. It’s a perfect spot for photos, quiet moments, and enjoying the scenery. The area is well-kept, and the views from the top and bottom are equally amazing. A lovely place for a day out — refreshing, scenic, and truly memorable.

Great spot for easy, scenic hikes. The waterfall is absolutely stunning and well worth the visit. We went on a Sunday, so it was fairly busy with quite a sizeable crowd. Parking is paid at a meter, and note that the toilets require a separate fee. The café is cosy and welcoming, offering a nice selection of sandwiches, panini, and cakes—a perfect stop after a walk.

Im not a NT member and I found the tours good value for money. It is a small location, not an extensive set of tunnels to explore but the tours are well led, informative and fun. Its a super location with other walks also available from the same area. Essential to book a tour rather than just turn up, but I'd recommend it to visitors or locals looking for a good half day activity.

An excellent experience of a rare Welsh gold mine. The are 3 different tours based on your mobility, and interest in Victorian or Roman history. The tour guide Nevil is exceptional and really engages people of all ages. The wider mining buildings on display show a remarkable age of engineering. A one of a kind experience! It's highly recommended.

Myself and my youngest son went for a short trip through Wales and made a pitstop here! We are National Trust members so we got in for free! There was free parking and it was amazing!!! Honestly the tour was incredible 👌👍🙏 we had a fabulous time! We went on the Victorian tour and it was really good 👍 there was another dude on our tour that did both tours that day, we couldn't because it was fully booked but he said he preferred the Victorian one so that was a win! Sure they are both fab though! 👍💯 Lastly BOOK IN ADVANCE!!!! We did but some other people didn't and got turned away! Definitely book it! Very busy!

Fascinating visit, make sure you book one of the guided tours on the NT website. We went on a guided tour of the Roman gold mines with Nivil, who gave an excellent, informative tour. We then had a lovely walk around the estate on a well signed path. Hopefully we will be back soon to do the Victorian gold mine tour, and to do one of the longer walks.

Fantastic day spent at Dolaucothi. I came here 30yrs ago when I was a kid and enjoyed it so much I wanted to bring my family back to experience it again with me. We did both guided tours of the Victorian and Roman mines with Neville and Eddie, they were both fantastic tour guides.

Was recommended to visit hear by the ladies in the visitor centre at Llandovery, excellent recommendation!!! Had a great day, looking round the yard and visiting the gold mine and exited up the old Roman steps, our guide Clive was great very entertaining, would highly recommend!!

Missed the tours but a qr scan trail was brilliant. 2 to 3 min clips whilst you're stood in an area. Historically important site, pre roman, roman and victorian. Would like to go on a tour another day. £6 to get in, with out person tour. Toilets and hot drinks

Lovely little place to visit. Lots of steep steps so please think about that before you visit. Great value. Dog and child friendly car park is down the road. Waterfalls were amazing. Lots of picture opportunities :) You could then drive onto Aberystwyth for a chippy tea :) Definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful views and fantastic waterfalls to visit. Very steep steps down and back up, many of which are slate rock and can get quite slippy so good walking footwear definitely recommended. There is however a much shorter easier walk that doesn't go down to bottom of waterfalls for those that aren't comfortable with the steep steps.

Beautful walk, not for the faint hearted lots of steps, some man made, others natural rocks, some very high but handrails throughout. Lots of platforms to view differnt scenes with plenty of benches if need a rest. Highly recommend. We went before the office opened you can pay by card at barrier, so only saw one other couple and was done by 10am.

I visited late in the day to avoid the crowds as it can get busy but I guess the wet conditions might have helped that one. The rains had been torrential so my thoughts were the falls would be impressive and boy was i correct. It was magnificent and well worth the visit.

It’s truly a magical place, one that I won’t encounter again for a very, very long time. I was incredibly happy being there and didn’t expect such wonderful experiences. Although it was steep and slippery, it was all worth the effort — absolutely amazing.

The Punch Bowl was awesome. I was told at the kiosk there’s a short walk (£2) and a long walk (£5). It would have been helpful to know that the short walk is mainly viewing the Punch Bowl, while the long walk takes you around the main falls. I’d definitely recommend doing both if you have time — beautiful scenery and well worth the visit!

Devil’s Bridge Waterfalls totally blew us away. The natural beauty here is next level—the way the waterfalls cascade under the three stacked bridges is just mesmerizing. The surrounding forest is lush and peaceful, making the whole place feel like something out of a fairy tale. The walking trails are well-kept and give you plenty of amazing vantage points to snap photos or just soak it all in. There are some REALLY steep steps (usually called Jacob's Ladder due to the angle more like a ladder than stairs!) that are not for the faint of heart. There are rails that you wind your way through just in case there's a fall and it stops momentum (or at least that's the plan, lol). Honestly, one of the most memorable nature spots we’ve ever visited. Can’t recommend it enough!

Super nature park. We visited to see the Red Kites being fed, which happens every day at 2 pm. There were so many Red Kites! It was a shame the cafe wasn't open on either of the days we were there (June Tuesday & Wednesday) it looked good. The park is free to enter. The car park payment kiosk was out of order when we visited. We came back the following day to walk the 5 mile blue running /hiking trail. It was just stunning, with fabulous views. There are shorter routes and dedicated mountain bike routes as well. All the routes started at the top of the car park. They all had route markers but do take a photo of your route on the noticeboard as a backup. We arrived back from our walk, in time for the Red Kites again at 2 pm, but this time we watched from the Hide for a closer view. It is just such a lovely countryside park and so well cared for. 😎👍👍👍👍

Went on a rainy midweek day so it was super quiet. The trials are well way-marked and well maintained. Can’t comment on the views due to low cloud cover, but I suspect on a clear day it’s beautiful scenery. Likewise, due to the weather we only saw a few red kites but it was a wonderful half day out.

Been here before and I would highly recommend it, even just to see the Red Kites getting fed. Don't forget your camera. Last time I went here the cafe was open, but this year it is closed and just a small caravan there providing hot drinks and a few bites to eat. Clean and tidy and well maintained throughout the walkig area's and plenty of information.

There are several walking routes/trails from the centre. We were fortunate enough to arrive here 30 minutes before feeding time of the Red Kites. There were over 200 birds wheeling and circling overhead (wear a hat!) waiting for the 1400 hrs. feed. Incredibly impressive! Although the main Centre Building is closed at the moment there is a small snack van offering hot & cold drinks and a small selection of snacks and pre-packed sandwiches. There is also a trailer mounted toilet cabin open. Well worth a visit!

Went mid week in October and it was incredibly quiet. There are (very clean) portaloos and a coffee wagon. The official building remains closed. Ample free parking. Red kites are fed at 14:00, seeing hundreds of them swoop in for a feed is incredible. Will return.

There plenty of parking at the site, although pay and display parking machine wasn't working this time. We visited during feeding time -2pm during summer. Did the short trail and listened to the story using the small machine. The visitor centre isn't functional but the signs are self-explanatory. There are several trail including a cycling trail. Great site for a quiet time. It used to be a busy lead mining site. Good for picnic during summer. There's a lookout point near the carpark that give you a great view of Pen Dinas at a distance when skies are clear. No entry fee, just pay and park. No cafe.

Incredible experience to be so close and to see such a high volume of red kites. Surrounding scenery was amazing. Limited refreshment options but the coffee from the small van was really good!

Perfect for swimming, the water is warm. Ideal for children as it's very shallow for quite a long distance. Great outdoor activities available, free toilet. Also a restaurant, ice cream. Lots of parking available nearby.

Beautiful and peaceful area, I walked around a good part of the lake and rounded off with a coffee in a cafe

A good place for views of various areas. You can use boats,canoes,wind boards, paddle boards There are walking areas. Dog friendly. Cafe. Toilets. Parking areas. Child friendly. And there is a steamtrain journey the length of the lake and back.

Awesome campsite right on the lake. Great atmosphere and views. Very busy at weekends. Great staff Great for friendly dogs too

Amazing place to cool off, swim, paddle boarding, and other water sports.

What a gorgeous place, kept looking out for the Welsh 'Nessy' but alas no joy. The lake is huge and even bigger as it has been raining quite a bit, but then it is November. Lovely walk up to the cafe which serves good food. Plenty of parking around the lake. Good drive out and great to see. 👍😃

Pulled over from driving upon sight of this lake as it was just beautiful. I will be returning to Bala for a longer visit as it is one of the most beautiful places I have seen in Wales.

Always like a trip on a light railway so thought we would come to bala whilst holidaying in North Wales. You can book your tickets online or the nice people can sell you one when the train arrives...the time table for the train is online or on the notice board before you wait for the train. We parked in town and walked to the platform its about a 20min walk, but I think you can park a bit nearer, lovely views of the lakes as you sit on train, you can pay return journey too...then on our return we did the lakeside walk back into bala as we had the dogs with us, yes they too can travel on the train. You can get refreshments at the other station too. We'll worth a trip 😁

Bala lake Railway is now operating daily 4.5 miles by the side of Lake Bala. We arrived at Llanuwchllyn to start our journey a round trip down to Bala. Parking was free there are toilets, Cafe and a gift shop. While we waited for Alice our little engine to arrive we had a tour of the signal box. There was plenty of opportunity to get some great pictures. Views across Lake Bala was lovely all while you can smell the fumes from the engine while plumes of smoke left the funnel. Sure this is how it was in the old days. The engine itself is ove 100 years old and seems to have no problem in pulling all the passengers and carriages. Staff here were very welcoming and hospitable, we had a great talk to the driver who was a wealth of knowledge as was the signalman. Cost was just over £30 for 2 adults which was for the return journey. At the Bala end you can get off and walk into Bala I would say it took us 20 to 25 minutes. Allowing us around 50 mins to an hour if you catch the morning train you would get 4 to 5 hours. We would highly recommend this great experience where Adults and children alike can enjoy Bala Lake from a different view point. All info can be found online also ticket booking if you prefer to pay at the Station then the Train guard can accept payment and issue you a ticket. Thankyou to all the great staff it was made memorable for all these hard working people.

Gorgeous narrow gauge railway. Beautiful engines and spotless carriages. Llanuwchllyn station is a step back in history that had been preserved in excellent condition. The station cafe serves filling snacks and the gift shop is full of interesting items 😀

Excellent experience with the wonderful heritage small guage steam train. Carriages were spacious enough for the two of us plus our German Shepherd. Scenic route by the lakeside to Bala. Would recommend the short walk into Bala and returning at least a couple of hours later to give yourself browsing time in the charming town of Bala. Warm and welcoming staff and many warm and friendly volunteers. Would recommend looking at the heritage museum, cafe and shop on site.

Purchased tickets for a family of four for a full return trip, after waiting and approaching a member of staff about some details on the lake stop our family was told we’d be refused to be let off at the first stop, an EARLIER stop than what we’d purchased. This was communicated so poorly by staff that could barely give eye contact and offered no solution just “ you can’t do that” needless to say on a extremely warm day with towels in tow and swimsuits on ready for a day at the lake we found a hidden gem of a spot from sheer luck.

The station at Bala is literally a bus shelter. The nearest parking is 15 minutes walk away. The train travels very slowly and in summer when the trees are in full leaf you won't see much of the lake. When you get to the terminus there is a lot to see a d beautifully restored station building with lots of parking and a nice camp site. Start your journey here.

Very friendly staff helping customers on the train. We were lucky that the weather was great. Lovely cakes are available in the cafe on the station at Llanuwchllyn. We visited the engine workshop as well - just asked the person there if we could, and we were invited in. He answered lots of questions that my son had. Lovely view over the lake as we travelled down towards Bala. There are no facilities at Bala just somewhere to sit if you wait to board the next train.

Eco-building or enhancing? CAT is a great information resource, also for sustainable living and food production. Our early March visit was during the off-season, meaning that we were virtually alone for the duration of both the site visit, and rather wonderful quarry walk. Come, and be educated.

First time while I was stepping into this nature-made camper/research center, I was sort of surprised, because unlike the update modern civilized master planning the way of constructions and landscape are still quite raw and untamed. Eco-friendly is the priority here. Unfortunately it was winter time during the graduation ceremony, all I saw just muddy ground, bare forest.

Great interesting place to visit if you are like minded. I found out that I can wee on my compost!! Great food in the cafe, friendly staff. Was raining when we went. But still managed to spend 5 hours there and could have spent longer. The children's activities were great. I also joined in. Lots for kids to do, lots of paths etc to explore, the mole hole was good. Very impressed with their shop, lots of eco products and reasonably priced gifts. The funicular railway was great. Very inspirational place. Adventure playground for kids.

A very informative place to visit, the history of the area, the walks and how new technologies are paving the way to help fight climatic changes within the environment. Activities for young and old to enjoy, learn and experience. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Cafe on site, could be deemed expensive but everything made is fresh, it's wholesome and quality. The smell is delightful as you walk around too. All food is vegetarian or vegan.

Was an OK day out, lots of outdoor space for the kids but it was a bit underwhelming. The reviews hyped it up, but it's just an OK day out. It all felt very dated. The food was really bad. If you had a choice of this place of Arthur's Labyrinth which is another great local attraction, I would suggest the Labyrinth instead.

Fantastic place for all ages. Learnt a lot about being more sustainable and took away some ideas to implement at home. You can gift aid your ticket cost and get free access for a year. Cafe does great vegan food and the cakes were awesome.

I cannot understate how incredibly impressed I was during my visit to the CAT centre. Everything was a dream. The staff were all so lovely and welcoming, the accommodation is beautiful and relaxing, the food is flavourful and filling and I was able to learn so much. The work they do is very innovative and definitely worth checking out. I would highly recommend visiting.

What an absolutely amazing time. 6 adults and 5 of our grandchildren. Ate in the cafe first, food was ordered, came quickly and was delicious. Then on to the King Arthur Labyrinth. Underground boat journey, walk through the caves, with the story of King Arthur. Back on the boat journey and out. Grandchildren ages were 4 to 12 years. All loved it, as did the adults.

What a fantastic place to spend a few hours. The underground boat ride was great fun, well set up and good story telling. We all had a go at the maze questions and thoroughly enjoyed walking around the magical gardens with dragons & faeries. Really pleased with ourselves that we managed to answer correctly two different sets of questions but the Mabinogion questions defeated us!! The different businesses on site were good value and plenty of nice objects for sale. We bought a few things from different sellers and went into cafe to eat. Great value & good selection. Lots of seating areas to relax and enjoy this beautiful area. All staff were so helpful & friendly. Highly recommend for any age to enjoy so much to see & do. Well worth every penny

Lovely little adventure that hasn't changed much in years. The guides are funny and add to the event and is reasonably priced. Would be 5 stars if they updated some of the cut scenes and videos, been in use for over a decade now.

Stumbled across this by accident whilst visiting the Mach loop. It was actually really good. Great guides and a good story to follow along with plus there is a sub terranian boat ride which you don’t get to do every day.

Great little place! We took our 2 children aged 15 and 3 and they both really enjoyed it. It is very cold in there which you are told about anyway so would definitely recommend coats. Takes about 45 minutes from beginning to end but there is so much more to do on site. The cafe is pretty expensive but the food was lovely, we got a bacon egg and sausage barm, a bacon and egg barm, a pre made sandwich, sausage roll and 2 drinks and it was £33. There's also a little play area for the kids too. If you took a picnic and did some of the other things that are in there you could make a day of it. We didn't do the mines as the minimum age is 8 but if you book when you go to the Labyrinth I think you get 10% off the price.

So this is a tough one. The story and sad mannekins inside adds nothing to the experience.. in fact I think it detracts from it. If you lit the caverns effectively it would be fine on its own with a guide. Maybe showcase how these caves were used to store food as the cold temps are more interesting than some king arthur nonsense. The staff were excellent and the guid stayed in character which was great. Id do away with the silly Arthur stuff and just do a really cool cave tour. I highly recommend this even though it's very dated.

Myself and my husband visited king Arthur's labyrinth in corris recently. We arrived at 11.15am after booking online the night before which is recommended. Parking on site, it wasn't very busy when we visited so lots of spaces available but there is an overflow carpark for busy periods. You enter through a little village style huts which house shops and a cafe which takes you to the meeting point where the tour starts. Hard hats are mandatory due to safety reasons and no flash photography/torches permitted but welcome to take pic/video without flash. Our guide Jake was brilliant and made the experience enjoyable and the stories were interesting. The route into the mine is uneven and not suitable for those with mobility issues. There is a short boat ride which is dim lit but adds to ambience of the experience, we enjoyed this and it was fun. Over all a pleasent experience but in need of some upgrades on the visuals in the mine as some of the attractions look a bit tired but the young ones will love it.

We've been here a few times in the past, before they had their troubles. Always loved it so visited again. There aren't any 'exotics' there now, and my daughter was a bit gutted that the pigmy marmoset are gone, but we still had a good time, especially feeding the goats...they are hilarious. Had a lovely chat with the keeper, who told us they are working towards getting their zoo licence back, which takes time and money of course, but I'm sure they will get there because they are determined, and they deserve to. Great for kids...of all ages 😁 We will visit again next time we are in Wales.

Honestly, pretty rubbish for the price paid. As many others have said, the 'zoo' has a very limited selection of animals to view and some of the enclosures are overgrown and in a run-down state. If you took a picnic you could eek out your time here but if you just want to see the animals you're done pretty quick, 45 mins max. Also, the play parks don't look the safest, with some splintering wood in places!!! Three stars given because the goats are extremely cute to feed, the small animals barn is good, the staff who ran the petting session were lovely and the parking is free.

All the animals enclosures were overgrown. The worst one was the foxes, the outer fence to there enclosure backs onto the “car park” and you can see right through. A couple with a dog was stressing the foxes out letting the dog paw at the fence. Yes the foxes are stressed because they are circling and that’s not a natural behaviour. The wolf dog enclosure was also small and no enrichment at all, just overgrown. There wasn’t many animals to see unless you want to see goats because that was basically it. Honestly a waste of money because you’re in and out in 15 min max.

This place underwhelmed, matched and exceeded all of my expections. It's utterly tragic and yet utterly hilarious at the same time. Seriously read the history of this place before you visit and be in awe of how inept the owners are at being basically competent at their jobs and responsibilities. It's honestly fantastic that this place is still open but I guess anything is possible isn't it? Please enjoy the photo of a welsh goat that I used AI to enhance because its better than anything you will see here.

This place should have been shut down years ago! We have photo evidencw feon 5 yrs aho and now, it has got worse. Animals are kept in poor conditions, place is stinking and unhygienic. Toilets falling apart and staff are rude. More evidence ro be reported and taken further.

We visited and the place was wonderful, you can see they care for the animals and are actively looking for ways to make more changes with investment. The toasted cheese sandwich was hot and handmade and the tea was piping hot too. Definitely worth a visit. Geared up for kids, but as an adult who loves animals, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for a lovely time.

Had a great time here . I don't normally do reviews but I seen there's loads of bad ones saying this place is a waste of time . But I completely disagree. I did not expect much from a zoo in the middle of nowhere if we are being honest and afterwords I would have been happy even if it was in a populated area . The animals looked cared for and the staff were all busy looking after them . The play areas were not brand new but they were safe . Included in the £9 entry fee we also got a private petting experience. In comparison you can go to Chester zoo and spend £200 just to gain entry and not really take anything away from the day . In conclusion I believe there is a lot of unfair reviews of this place . It is not the biggest but it's good for the kids .

Great place to visit. Different walks available. We went to the summit which was a lengthy and challenging walk. We did make it on quite a hot day, but took several hours up and down the same route. Amazing to do and kits to see.

Absolutely enjoyed this hike! Peaceful, challenging, with some of the best views and plenty of sheep. The water from the lake is super clean, and I even went for a swim. On top of that, the parking is cheap at just £3 for 4 hours. Would recommend it to anyone, 5/5 stars. Ps: the water is cold and hiking path becomes a lot more challenging after you reach the lake. Summit is the second peak to the right. Bring plenty of drinks and remember to leave nature better than you found it!

We, as a family of four, did the hardest route and it was so worth the burn. So pretty and the perfect temperature. The hardest part of the hike was definitely the first little bit through the woods but once you get up the first mountain, it’s really easy. We went into a little shelter for lunch and met some nice people and surprisingly, a mama sheep came in and hung out with us! A few minutes later her baby sheep poked its head in. So cute!! It took us about 5 hours to do along with little breaks we took every once in a while. The walk down was a bit hard on the knees and some areas are made of gravel so be careful there as they do roll out from underneath your feet. Overall a very fun hike!!

Maybe the best walk in Wales,so much better than Snowdon. The views are spectacular, the lakes christel clear and there are less people. Plus there are loads of side walks to other peaks for the adventurous. Its a steep climb with loose shale in some places so wear solid footwear. You can do the circuit in 4 hours if you really move and don't stop to enjoy the views but for most people its about 5 hours in good weather. Allow 6 if you are not good at climbs or want to do some side walks.

Fabulous walk and didn't want to come back the same way. I decided on the circular but extended it to walk down onto the Mach Loop and see some fighter jets. This was a very steep and sketchy descent. Used the bridleway adjacent to the road to get back to the car park. You do have to walk the last 200mtrs on the busy road though. Well worth the extra effort.

Went to Wales last weekend with the lads and visited Llyn Cau. We climbed Ben Nevis on a previous trip but this time we wanted to mix it up and spend more time actually enjoying ourselves, so we went for the hike up to the lake and gave the full walk a miss. But I’d definitely come back and tick that one off the list. We spent the day paddle boarding, swimming and flying the drone, which was perfect for mountain surfing around the ridgelines. The scenery was stunning, one of those places where you just stop, breathe it in and feel lucky to be there. The water was cold but properly refreshing after the hike. Cracking day out. If you’re after a scenic adventure with a good mix of effort and chill, this place is spot on.

A hard slog at times, respect your ability and respect the mountain. I'm 72 and fit for my age and made it to the top. Very, very rewarding, stunning views and you're bound to make friends with other hikers. Take your time, I took 7 hours on the pony path and back and it was worth every step, enjoy

These ruins are very extensive, the drive up was good, except going up the 1 way street, that is supposed to be 2 way twisty turner turns, at 25% grade. It was a very rainy day. You can imagine the former glamour of the castle, perched on a mountain, overlooking the town, seeing the water nearby. You can check out all the ruins unguided, there is a restaurant and gift store next.

A beautifully stunning and well preserved castle with a rich history of sieges. Built by the coast upon a rocky crag overlooking the sea, Harlech offers amazing panoramic views from every angle. Walk ways along the battlements await, with steep stairways up tall turrets to explore. Narrow steps so good footwear needed. There is information about the castle, cafe, toilets and shop. Small car park with pay meter. The village is very quaint with lovely little shops worth a look around. 'mwynhau'

An interesting and exceptionally well-preserved site. The views from the tower over the sea and the Snowdonia massif are breathtaking. At the entrance, there's a gift shop and a quick bar. It's worth purchasing a booklet about the castle's history with your ticket. Two hours ticket for car park is enough if you don't want to explore the local coffees and shops.

A really well preserved castle with a lot to see. Parking outside is a little tight so would recommend parking in one of the other car parks and walking (5 mins max). Well worth a visit.

Worth a visit, on a clear day you have lovely views. Friendly reception staff. Cafe you could sit inside or out. Coffee and scones ☕ I saw quite a few being demolished 😋. Information inside and out castle. Quite a few dogs being walked around inside and outside of castle. Children play area.

Amazing castle, in good condition and with stunning views all around. Wonderfull walk on the walls on 3 sides and from the tallest tower. Best to book online, to get discounted entry, and it's good value for money. Cafe has amazing views from glass fronted modern room. Delicious Welsh rarebit.

September 2025 The reputation of this castle did not disappoint. There's plenty to explore with lots of spiral stairs to climb leading to stunning views. The cafe and floating bridge give a smart and clean entrance. Parking is limited so perhaps think of parking down by the station and walking up. We arrived by the mainline railway that runs along the coastline. Even with the stairs there's still lots to see and do for a wheelchair user. There's also good signage to help explain the historical context.

I came here with friends and children for the day, the beach is very clean and well looked after, there is plenty of parking and it's reasonably priced.

Such a beautiful place to visit, it wasn't too busy either. Parking is 5min walk away and does cost ( please note this machine is coins or app payments only) has a small loo block on the carpark ( not the best imo) but the sand dunes and beach make up for that.

Absolutely gorgeous stretch of sand. Very secluded places too, if that’s what you’re looking for. Car parking close by and there’s also public toilets. There’s just so much room for everyone on this beach. One of the most beautiful stretches of sand in the UK. There’s also usually a nice cooling breeze.

Absolutely lovely beach with lovely dunes. The sand is very fine and soft to walk on. Best beach I’ve been to in the UK. Parking is very cheap. 100% recommend.

Beautiful sand dunes and mountains in background. Car park and toilets. Nearest shop about 10 minute walk. We went in September- barely anyone there. Fabulous!

Absolutely beautiful, onlg downside is you have to walk a long way into the water to get to a spot deep enough to swim.

What a lovely beach. It wasn't crowded and we didn't have to walk far from car