Beaumaris

Castle & palace tours

Take a trip down the Welsh timeline on a private excursion to its famous medieval castles. Drive out of Llandudno for a scenic ride through lush nature and striking cliffs. Explore 4 charming towns and admire their imposing castles, with the possibility to access them for an extra fee. Meet your guide in Llandudno and head out on a drive along the Great Orme Road, with views out to the Irish Sea and Anglesey. Arrive at the ancient castle town of Conwy to view the castle’s domineering and towering walls. Catch a picture-perfect photo from the Conwy Estuary Bridge. Move on to the village of Bangor and step back in time as you explore Penrhyn Castle, originally a fortified manor house. Founded by Ednyfed Fychan in 1438, enjoy the beautiful gardens and the spectacular building. Hop back in your vehicle and drive over the world-famous Menai Suspension Bridge. Reach the captivating seaside town of Beaumaris, with a mix of medieval, Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian architecture. Stroll along the seafront, taking in the pier and the views over the Menai Strait and Snowdonia. Continue through the charming streets with their picturesque cottages. Walk the grounds of the town's castle and head inside if you wish to. Leave the island over another iconic bridge: the Britannia Bridge. Travel to the town of Caernarfon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Watch history come alive along the lofty wall walks beneath the twin-towered gatehouse Discover the town’s narrow and colorful streets, as well as the stylishly redeveloped waterfront of the Menai, and tour the castle at your own expense. Return to Llandudno through the spectacular North Wales coastal driving route, lined with beaches and mountains.

This online travel guidebook helps you create a bespoke road trip to help with planning your break before you travel and when you are on your break. Explore Anglesey's rugged coast and historic sites. Visit iconic castles and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Experience the Wales Coastal Path's stunning landscapes. Discover Llandudno's Victorian charm and scenic beauty. Enjoy North Wales' best beaches and heritage railways. Explore charming towns like Llangollen and Wrexham. North Wales' Coast: • The suggested mapped route on the online guidebook is fully flexible meaning it will help you plan your trip with places to go and things to see and do, whether from 3 to 14 days • The route is a fully flexible route that allows you to explore at your own pace. •This road trip has a drive time of around 2 hours 50 mins to 3 hours 30 mins and a length of 105 miles (170 km). • Depending upon stops, however, you can adjust this to between 3 and 14 nights. Of course, you can tweak this route as much as you like to make your own perfect route. Online & Interactive Destinations Guidebook: • Save hours using our inspiration and signposting to plan your perfect North Wales coast driving route. • The destination guidebook covers 14 destination and location guides on essential places to visit. • Several smaller itineraries are mapped out by theme, such as heritage, outdoor etc • Pinpoint the best beaches Use the Overnight Stay to locate 100+ campsites, 20+ motorhome stops, pub stops & almost wild spots, 70+ hotels and 100+ B&Bs, guesthouses and lodges and the Uncover More map pinpoints to 30+ viewpoints, 200+ places of interest, 30+ hidden gems and 10 wild swim spots. This planner is suitable for motorhomes, campervans and caravans as sites are included. If you are travelling in a car, choose to camp or stay in a B&B or hotel.