Emma’s guidebook
Llyn Peninsular
One of the most stunning parts of Wales, and consequently, the whole of the UK. An incredible coastline with secret beaches and coves awaiting your arrival. Food and drink, activity and leisure are in abundance on this peninsula that has its very own very random climate. Please enjoy, take care and stay safe!
The market town of Pwllheli is the "Capital" of the Llyn, it's where you'll find all of the main supermarkets, banks, transport links and the bi-weekly market. It's got a wide variety of independant shops, bars and restaurants. Being the main town in the area it's a thriving place, with a local Welsh community spirit which is welcoming to all who visit.
Pwllheli has an award winning marina, harbour and recently revamped sailing academy, which holds national and international sailing competitions.
59 locals recommend
Pwllheli
The market town of Pwllheli is the "Capital" of the Llyn, it's where you'll find all of the main supermarkets, banks, transport links and the bi-weekly market. It's got a wide variety of independant shops, bars and restaurants. Being the main town in the area it's a thriving place, with a local Welsh community spirit which is welcoming to all who visit.
Pwllheli has an award winning marina, harbour and recently revamped sailing academy, which holds national and international sailing competitions.
The village of Abersoch has become something of a "Millionaires playground". Some stunningly beautiful views and beaches have made homes here extremally sought after. Abersoch has changed with the times and offers a wide range of cosmopolitan bars, restaurants, shops and activities.
88 locals recommend
Abersoch
The village of Abersoch has become something of a "Millionaires playground". Some stunningly beautiful views and beaches have made homes here extremally sought after. Abersoch has changed with the times and offers a wide range of cosmopolitan bars, restaurants, shops and activities.
Sightseeing
Book tickets on line, and if you're a National Trust member, don't forget your card! Lots of stairs to climb, so no stilettos is probably recommended!
282 locals recommend
Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchBook tickets on line, and if you're a National Trust member, don't forget your card! Lots of stairs to climb, so no stilettos is probably recommended!
Get the train from Pwllheli down to Barmouth, enjoy the beaches and fairground, and book in for dinner at The Last Inn before getting the train back
51 locals recommend
Barmouth Beach
Porkington TerraceGet the train from Pwllheli down to Barmouth, enjoy the beaches and fairground, and book in for dinner at The Last Inn before getting the train back
Designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975, this lovely Italian village is stunningly beautiful and was the location for the 1960's TV show "The Prisoner".
383 locals recommend
Portmeirion
Designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975, this lovely Italian village is stunningly beautiful and was the location for the 1960's TV show "The Prisoner".
Sygun Copper Mine is a Victorian copper mine which closed in 1903 but was renovated and reopened by the Amies family as a tourist attraction in 1986, focusing on audio-visual tours of the underground workings. Sygun Copper Mine was once a main supplier of minerals in Wales.It is located about one mile (1.6 km) outside of the village of Beddgelert in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales.
The mine makes a great trip on either a rainy or scorching hot day, as the ambient temperature inside remains comfortably the same… for the walk from the exit of the mine you’d need your waterproofs! Some climbing of ladders is required…so I’d recommend no stilettos or flip flops for this one.
27 locals recommend
Sygun Copper Mine
Sygun Copper Mine is a Victorian copper mine which closed in 1903 but was renovated and reopened by the Amies family as a tourist attraction in 1986, focusing on audio-visual tours of the underground workings. Sygun Copper Mine was once a main supplier of minerals in Wales.It is located about one mile (1.6 km) outside of the village of Beddgelert in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales.
The mine makes a great trip on either a rainy or scorching hot day, as the ambient temperature inside remains comfortably the same… for the walk from the exit of the mine you’d need your waterproofs! Some climbing of ladders is required…so I’d recommend no stilettos or flip flops for this one.
Activities
Local activity centre with ten pin bowling, go karting, clay pigeon shooting and a wide variety of water sports make this a go to location...whatever the weather. Also has a bar and serves food!
67 locals recommend
Glasfryn Parc
Local activity centre with ten pin bowling, go karting, clay pigeon shooting and a wide variety of water sports make this a go to location...whatever the weather. Also has a bar and serves food!
Such a great place for young families... Iv'e spent many a happy day here with my daughter, and even had her 8th birthday party here.
A cute, honest, back to basics location where for over 30 years the farm has welcomed visitors to interact with a wide range of farm animals including some rare breeds. Under adult supervision, the children are allowed to handle a selection of different types of animals including rabbits, guinea pigs and puppies, as well as hand-feeding many of the larger animals such as pigmy goats, alpacas, rhea, donkeys, ponies, pigs and lambs. You may see a wide variety of newly born animals or be lucky enough to witness a birth.
There is also a cafe serving homemade soups and cakes.
A hidden gem that's well worth a visit!
21 locals recommend
Rabbit Farm
Such a great place for young families... Iv'e spent many a happy day here with my daughter, and even had her 8th birthday party here.
A cute, honest, back to basics location where for over 30 years the farm has welcomed visitors to interact with a wide range of farm animals including some rare breeds. Under adult supervision, the children are allowed to handle a selection of different types of animals including rabbits, guinea pigs and puppies, as well as hand-feeding many of the larger animals such as pigmy goats, alpacas, rhea, donkeys, ponies, pigs and lambs. You may see a wide variety of newly born animals or be lucky enough to witness a birth.
There is also a cafe serving homemade soups and cakes.
A hidden gem that's well worth a visit!
Pre booking of tickets is a must...this is always very popular, and why wouldn't it be...trampolines in caves, what's not to be excited about?
250 locals recommend
Zip World Bounce Below
Pre booking of tickets is a must...this is always very popular, and why wouldn't it be...trampolines in caves, what's not to be excited about?
Velocity 2 - truly unique and exhilarating experience: the fastest zip line in the world since 2013! Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
475 locals recommend
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Velocity 2 - truly unique and exhilarating experience: the fastest zip line in the world since 2013! Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
It's like walking into a rain forest...with lots of butterflies all over the place...and the odd creepy crawlies!!
104 locals recommend
Pili Palas Nature World
Ffordd PenmynyddIt's like walking into a rain forest...with lots of butterflies all over the place...and the odd creepy crawlies!!
Lovely place for little people... not too much going on, but youngsters find it fascinating!
115 locals recommend
Anglesey Sea Zoo
Lovely place for little people... not too much going on, but youngsters find it fascinating!
“Take on the 18-hole course, set 500ft below the ground in a disused cavern, and only accessible by Europe’s steepest cable railway”
From £22 each, needing little more than moderate walking ability and warm clothes, how better to tackle the rainy day blues!?!
Zip World Underground Golf
“Take on the 18-hole course, set 500ft below the ground in a disused cavern, and only accessible by Europe’s steepest cable railway”
From £22 each, needing little more than moderate walking ability and warm clothes, how better to tackle the rainy day blues!?!
Food scene
This link hold a bit more information with regards to dining in our area
https://www.abersochlife.com/the-abersoch-eating-out-guide/?fbclid=IwAR1oh8rKyK-bsVcjWuKf_1CIkJ14JVJwtrbIz9JlHPC9i0N__smMTfXMm48
Local Welsh pub in Pwllheli serving homemade food from local produce with real local ales on the side.
11 locals recommend
Whitehall
Stryd MochLocal Welsh pub in Pwllheli serving homemade food from local produce with real local ales on the side.
Plas Heli
Yr HafanSailing academy right on the beach with bar & snacks
Y Bryncynan
Fabulous for families with extensive play facilities
Penlan Fawr Inn
Penlan StreetOne of the oldest pubs in town... If those walls could talk!!
Stunning panoramic views of the whole of Cardigan bay from the terrace of the multi-gabled Victorian hotel and restaurant, which serves some of the best food in the area, all from local produce.
20 locals recommend
The Tremfan Hall
Stunning panoramic views of the whole of Cardigan bay from the terrace of the multi-gabled Victorian hotel and restaurant, which serves some of the best food in the area, all from local produce.
Situated on the inner harbour at Abersoch, Zinc offers a lively bar to one side, and a decent restaurant to the other. Both have semi covered terraces with harbour views... good simple food but their burgers and soups are a personal favourite!
27 locals recommend
Zinc Cafe Bar & Grill
Lon Pen CeiSituated on the inner harbour at Abersoch, Zinc offers a lively bar to one side, and a decent restaurant to the other. Both have semi covered terraces with harbour views... good simple food but their burgers and soups are a personal favourite!
Amazing steaks, fish and cocktails... dogs more than welcome at this family run bar
9 locals recommend
Fresh Bar & Grill
High StreetAmazing steaks, fish and cocktails... dogs more than welcome at this family run bar
The Potted Lobster
Brand new in 2021... so far so good... gaining great reviews.