Our Green Pastures caravan park is located close to Abersoch on Wales’ own Riviera and sits on secluded farmland. In a region famed for its water sports and outdoor activities on the Lyn Peninsula, you’ll find beautiful beaches, an amazing coastline, lush countryside, and not forgetting dolphin spotting just off the coast.
There’s a vast number of things to do near Abersoch not far from Green Pastures caravan park.
Along the coast, you’ll find the stunning and surprising Portmeirion, a village that has welcomed famous visitors and provided the background for film, television and music videos while inspiring writers such as Noel Coward. Among all of this is the beautiful central plaza, the centrepiece of this Italian-inspired village. You will feel as though you’ve arrived on the Mediterranean.
If you’re looking more inland, Snowdonia National Park is just over 20 miles away, where you can get back to nature among the mountains. Here, you can go hiking, biking or horse riding at the Snowdonia Riding Stables. You will be treated to incredible vistas and breath-taking landscape that puts North Wales at the forefront of outdoor adventures for all ages.
For a family day out, there’s Gypsy Wood Park where children can meet animals, explore the park’s wetlands, hunt for fairies and take a ride on the mini railway. This enchanting family park is set over 20 acres of natural woodland in the foothills of Snowdonia, just south of Caernarfon. With so much to do here, you’ll have a full and fun day at one of Wales’ best-kept secrets.
Thanks to Green Pastures location just outside Abersoch, you’re never short of fantastic places to eat and drink.
There’s always somewhere exciting and fresh to eat, whether you’re with family, friends or your partner, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Venetia Italian Restaurant, Coconut Grove, and Mañana offer various cuisines in great locations while Fresh Bar & Grill is a relaxing bistro.
To drink, the Sun Inn and St Tudwal’s Inn are cosy pubs to unwind in at the end of a day of exploring, whilst the Vaynol pub is perfect for families and welcomes dogs. Mickey’s Boatyard & Beach Café is a fantastic gem to chill-out at, overlooking the bay with fantastic views.
Craiglwyd Hall is our five-star park, that’s hidden away among the rolling hills and woodland, providing peace and tranquillity in a stunning setting. With views across to the Irish Sea and the Great Orme, this is a hidden gem where you can explore the mountains, beaches, rich history and culture in this area of Wales.
There’s a massive amount of fun to be had near Craiglwyd Hall, in Penmaenmawr.
Just a short walk away from the park you will find the beautiful Penmaenmawr Beach. Anglesey is around 20 miles away, where you can take part in fun-filled activities at Pas Menai Outdoor Centre. Alternatively, you can take a pleasure cruise around Puffin Island and go nature spotting, or, for a bit more speed, take a Ribride Adventure Boat Tour. If you want to stick to land, there’s Holyhead and the village with the longest name in the UK – Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. Easy for you to say!!!
Heading towards the hills and Llanberis, you can visit the National Slate Museum where the whole family can learn about the history of North Wales and the largest waterwheel in Britain. Also, in Llanberis, you can take the awe-inspiring Snowdon Mountain Railway, which has been running since 1896 to the peak’s summit from where you can take in one of the world’s great viewpoints.
For a family adventure day, Greenwood Family Park, in Y Felinheli, can be your go-to day out. You can take part in activities such as crafts and live shows, or there are exciting rides to jump on and feel the thrill, such as karts, a rollercoaster, a giant bouncing pillow, a web climb, river ride, and more. With a café and picnic facilities, it’s the complete family day trip.
With its location on the coast and close to Llandudno, Craiglwyd Hall has an excellent choice of food and drink establishments on your doorstep.
There’s plenty of exciting places to eat near the park, whether you’re dining with your partner family or friends. Ti Amo Ristorante, Bay of Bengal, and the Village Bistro offers a choice of cuisines in great locations while the Beach Café is a perfect waterfront spot for a light bite.
To drink, Bron Eryri and Fairy Glen are traditional pubs to unwind in at the end of the day whilst the Alexandra Hotel is delightful, as is the Gladstone hotel bar. There is also the park’s own bar in Craiglwyd Hall. If you want to venture further, Conwy as a selection of bars to choose from.
There are few more glorious settings than this for a caravan park. Right on a beach that has Caernarfon and Anglesey to one side and the Llyn Peninsula to the other, you can also take in the magnificent Snowdonia mountains. This truly is where Snowdonia meets to sea.
Thanks to its location near to Caernarfon and a short drive from Anglesey there’s so much fun to be had near Dinlle Caravan Park, but if you’re after activities further afield, you will be spoilt for choice.
Being in sight of Anglesey, why not explore it? There are pleasure cruises and speedboat tours around some of the smaller islands and up the Menai Strait or historical points like Beaumaris to discover and astonishing spots to visit. If you’re feeling even more adventurous, you could even take a pleasure flight from Anglesey or Caernarfon to gaze at this incredible region from the heavens.
Looking inland and to the mountains, there’s a family experience with a difference to be had. The Sygun Copper Mine in Beddgelert for trips above and below ground with activities for all ages.
For an adventurous activity day with the family, Outdoor centre Ropeworks Active based in Llanberis is an adrenaline-fuelled activity experience on the High Ropes Course including a freefall jump from the tower and giant swing, along with an adventure Low Ropes Course for children. Activity Half Days run every holiday for both children and youths. Offsite activities for groups; Rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, underground adventure and gorge scrambling. Set amongst woodlands with breath-taking views of lakes and mountains from the top of the giant swing. Plenty of choice and fun to be had for all ages and abilities.
Being located so close to the coast and Caernarfon, there’s an enormous amount of choice for food and drink on your doorstep at Dinlle for all to enjoy.
If you want to venture into Caernarfon for something to eat, you’ll find yourself being spoiled. In the walled town, there are Osteria, Ouzo & Olives, and Y Castell. During the day, Scoops is a lovely treat for all the family. Closer to the park, Bwyty Lleu is popular.
For somewhere to drink, there is the park’s on-site bar, Castaway, which is welcome to families. Due to the site’s secluded location, other bars and pubs are a little further away. The Doggett Inns and the Tafarn Pennionyn are traditional pubs worth a short trip or stop on your way back to the park.
A picturesque and secluded park in Conwy, this site is in distance of the coast and Snowdonia, providing a perfect blend of mountains, woodland and coves. With the beautiful Betws-y-Coed and the swallow falls not far away, it’s one of the best parks to start your Welsh holiday.
By being in touching distance of Conwy and Betws-y-Coed, there are plenty of things to do near Maenan Abbey, but if you want activities a little further away, not to worry.
For a family day out in Conwy that’s full of activity, Surf Snowdonia the WaveGarden artificial wave lagoon is the perfect tool for learning to surf and is a short drive from Maenan Abbey Caravan Park.
Zip World Forest, is around seven miles away in the Snowdonia National Park, it’s a woodland adventure site with high rope courses, toboggan, bouncy nets and swings. The Blaenau Ffestiniog Caverns site features zip lines, cavern trails and more.
For a slower paced day out, the Gwydir Forest provides a beautiful landscape to explore on foot or by bike. With lakes and woodland abound, this is a wonderful location to stretch your legs. To relax afterwards, Tu Hwnt I’r Bont, in Llanrwst, provides a perfect retreat following a long walk with its quaint, 15th-century, riverside tearooms and secret-recipe scones.
If you’re wondering where to eat and drink near Maenan Abbey, don’t worry, you’ll have a great variety of places near Conwy and Betws-y-Coed that everyone can enjoy.
Next to Maenan Abbey Caravan Park is the Maenan Abbey Hotel that features an excellent restaurant and bar. Other places to eat near Maenan Abbey include the popular Lle Hari and family-friendly Hangin’ Pizza in Llanrwst, Chanler’s Brasserie in Trefriw and a host of eateries in Conwy.
In a wooded location, the closest spot for a drink is the Plas Maenan Country House bar, which is a short walk away. For other watering holes, you may have to travel further to spots such as the Old Ship in Trefriw and the Y Bedol Inn in Tal-y-Bont. In Conwy, Watson’s Bistro and the Erskine are popular.
A stunning Welsh countryside location that’s close to the gorgeous shores of the Llyn Peninsula, this is a secluded caravan park that has access to history, mountains and beaches. From Ocean Heights, you can enjoy an active, adventure-packed holiday based outside Pwllheli.
If you’re holidaying as a couple, group or family, there’s lots to do close by, but if you want to explore further into Gwynedd, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
For a day full of fun for adults and the kids, Harlech is a fantastic spot to venture to. Just over a half-hour’s drive away, you can discover the 13th-century castle built by Edward I – praised as one the era’s finest structures, Llanfair Slate Caverns for an underground adventure like no other. There’s Children’s Farm Park for little ones and Harlech beach to unwind on or walk down to Shell Island.
If you are after a unique day out in North Wales and a real adrenaline rush, look no further than Zip World at Blaenau Ffestiniog. An indoor venue where you can bounce around caves, go on cavern trails or fly over the former slate mine on one of three zip lines with marvellous views as you go for a truly memorable family experience.
Heading west along the Llyn Peninsula, you can travel to Porth y Swnt, a visitor centre where you can start your adventures of North Wales’ most westerly point, by foot, bike or kayak and learn more about this region and Aberdaron. Children can make a scrapbook of the animals and creatures around the centre or on the coastal footpaths.
If you’re wondering where to eat and drink in Pwllheli, there’s a wide range of eateries to enjoy and plenty of pubs and bars to relax in.
With Pwllheli close by, you’re in reach of a variety of restaurants. Pontoon is a favourite spot for families offering different cuisines, located on the water’s edge of the harbour. Taro Deg, Pill Palas and Twnti always go down well among groups or couples dining.
Situated right on the beautiful North Wales coastline in Llanddulas, with uninterrupted, panoramic views across the Irish Sea, this park has access to Llandudno, Colwyn Bay and Abergele. Also, the park offers direct access to one of Europe’s largest cycle paths. With North West England and the Midlands a drive away, few sites have so much available to do.
With Conwy, Llandudno, and Colwyn Bay within a few miles, you will always have plenty of activities to choose from.
The Victorian town of Llandudno and the historical pier is the perfect family day out by the sea.
From the walled castle to the smallest house, Conwy is the ideal place to visit for all ages.
If you are after a unique day out in North Wales and a real adrenaline rush, look no further than Zip World at Blaenau Ffestiniog. An indoor venue where you can bounce around caves, go on cavern trails or fly over the former slate mine on one of three zip lines with marvellous views as you go for a truly memorable family experience.
If you fancy a stroll along the coastline followed by tea and cake Rhos on Sea is the place to visit.
At the end of a day full of adventure, you need somewhere to eat and relax with a drink. Thankfully, you won’t be stuck for places near The Beach.
For somewhere to eat in Llanddulas, there is the on-site Tides Bistro. Away from the park, you’ll find the Cliffs Restaurant. In Colwyn Bay, there’s a tremendous amount of choice, including the popular Hickory’s Smokehouse, Virgilio’s, Dolce Vita and the Semaphore Lodge for Asian cuisine.
For a place to drink near The Beach, the Beachcomber is the on-site bar with sea views. For alternatives, the Valentine Inn is a short distance away in town. The White Lion is a well-frequented pub in Colwyn Bay to unwind in, while DPL Wine bar, found in Abergele, provides delightful wines and food.
Whatever it is you’re looking for, our six fabulous caravan parks give you the very best of North Wales, allowing you to visit hidden gems and discover the natural beauty of this famed region and its people.
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