Gypsy Wood is an enchanting outdoor attraction for the whole family and is situated in the foothills of Snowdonia, North Wales. Set in 20 acres of natural beauty, discover one of Wales's best kept outdoor secrets.
An exciting underground adventure unfolds as you sail along a subterranean river, through the great waterfall, deep inside the spectacular Labyrinth and far into the past .... into a world of myths, legends and storytelling. Having travelled far back in time, hear tales of King Arthur and other ancient Welsh legends as you explore the dramatic underground setting.
Uncovered in 1987 during a scheme to landscape an area of the the Great Orme, the copper mines discovered below the ground represent one of the most astounding archaeological discoveries of recent time. Dating back 4,000 years to the Bronze Age they change our views about the ancient people of Britain and their civilized and structured society 2,000 years before the Roman invasion. Over the past 17 years mining engineers, cavers and archaeologists have been slowly uncovering more tunnels and large areas of the surface landscape to reveal what is now thought to be the largest Prehistoric mine, so far discovered in the World.
Portmeirion was built by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis from 1925 to 1973 to demonstrate that development of a naturally beautiful site need not result in its defilement. He wanted to practice what he preached as a conservationist and campaigner for the protection of the environment.
Where can you launch a rocket, fire a giant pop gun, and study a colony of ants...all in one day? Techniquest, the hands-on science centre in Cardiff Bay. There are more than 130 interactive exhibits at this waterfront centre... from hot air balloon, and hydrogen rocket, down to chunky puzzles. Techniquest's Planetarium has a new projector allowing visitors to see the night sky as never before.
Take a tour of Wales’ leading chocolate factory and find out exactly how chocolate is made. Learn about the fascinating history of chocolate, just how and where in the world the fantastic cocoa beans grow, the guilty pleasures of the ancient Aztecs, Columbus’ big discovery, and lots, lots more.
