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University Town
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lomi 511 reviews

This town is not jumping with life for the tourist.

But because of the university located here, there are many ancillary things to do, and usually in term time. ie A theatre, museum and art gallery and lots of pubs and cheap cafe's.

There are some high street shops, (an M&S food hall and a large Debenhams) but it is the Cinderella of Wales' shopping, apart from Holyhead of course!

Updated Jun 27, 2010

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Welsh Highland Railway
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Gwenllian 8 reviews

For a wonderfully nostalgic afternoon I highly recommend a leisurely train ride along the recently reinstated Welsh Highland Railway which runs from the old Slate Quay in Caernarfon and will ultimately go all the way through the wondrous Snowdonia landscape to Porthmadoc. This has not been a mean feat for the dedicated people involved but one that I'm certain will be appreciated by both locals and tourists alike for years to come. The feedback from my fellow travellers, a family of four generations from Cheltenham, was of high praise indeed, and if you're ever in the vicinity, and have a couple of hours to spare, do yourself a big favour and hop aboard!

Written Apr 30, 2008

Address: Snowdonia

Website: http://www.welshhighlandrailway.net/

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Indoor Karting
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If your looking for something exiting to do in Snowdonia try karting at Redline Indoor Karting, Caernarfon. I had never been karting before, except for an outdoor track once when I was about 12, so I was a bit nervous of trying it out. My friends all jeered at me and so I had to do it. It was honestly the best experience ever. I never would have believed how much of a buzz you get from it and now go whenever we fancy something other than the pub!
The centre is new and so everything is properly set up, the staff are great at explaining and guiding you if you're unsure about anything and there's a really nice friendly vibe to the place. It can get busy there though and I ve noticed a lot of families, mums, dads and kids there at times so I avoid going the same time as them. Good place to see some fit guys too, including one or two nice ones working there!. Snowdonia is a lovely place but there arent many option of things to do when the weather isnt great and this is one that I thoroughly recommend.

Updated Apr 30, 2008

Address: Redline Indoor Karting,

Phone: 01286 669515

Website: www.redlineindoorkarting.co.uk

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A relative new castle!
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Penrhyn Castle

Penrhyn Castle

Penrhyn Castle is a dramatic neo-Norman Castle located between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. The castle contains fascinating 'Norman' style furniture panelling and plasterwork, all designed by the architect, and houses an outstanding collection of paintings by old masters. The stable block attached contains an industrial railway museum and model room, a National Trust shop, a countryside exhibition, a doll museum and two galleries.

Updated Aug 21, 2003

Address: Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 4HN - Wales, UK

Phone: +44 (0)1248 35 30 84

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Hotels  

Ennislare Guest House

 53 Opinions

Marine Court Hotel

 191 Opinions

Hotels  

Terminus Hotel: original

Terminus Hotel: original, Bangor

 2totravels Says:  i loved this hotel but dont think it would be to everyones taste the floorings and staircase and lift are the original ones from 1913 it had a nice swimming pool and hot tub very easy access from main train station directly across road 

Restaurants  

Eastern Origin Bangor North Wales: Give this one a miss
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A party of 12 dined there last night, my god what an awful experience, food tasteless, service none, waiting half an hour between courses. We have been there before and had a similar experience, on that occassion we where informed that they have been extremly busy that night and that is why the food was so poor and the sevice abysmal. At least they are consitently bad. Should you have to use the toilets they are down some very steep stairs and the place sank of dampness it hit the back of your throat when negotiating the stairs.

this place is the pits

Favorite Dish: 12 different dishes orderd and not one was ok

Written Oct 31, 2009

Address: bangor north wales

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The Penguin Cafe: Italian style
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lomi 511 reviews

an Italian family have owned this restaurant since 1952.

It has recently had a make over and is a good find in the high street. Pizza's, pasta, salads and snacks. Great for a coffee break.

Nice cosmopolitan feel to the place in this Welsh university town.

Favorite Dish: My nephew who is very fussy (he has an Italian father) loves the pizzas.

Updated Apr 27, 2005

Address: The main high street near the clock tower

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Nightlife  

Redline Indoor Karting: A bit of action
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Gwenllian 8 reviews
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If your looking for something exiting to do in Snowdonia try karting at Redline Indoor Karting, Caernarfon. I had never been karting before, except for an outdoor track once when I was about 12, so I was a bit nervous of trying it out. My friends all jeered at me and so I had to do it. It was honestly the best experience ever. I never would have believed how much of a buzz you get from it and now go whenever we fancy something other than the pub!
The centre is new and so everything is properly set up, the staff are great at explaining and guiding you if you're unsure about anything and there's a really nice friendly vibe to the place. It can get busy there though and I ve noticed a lot of families, mums, dads and kids there at times so I avoid going the same time as them. Good place to see some fit guys too, including one or two nice ones working there!. Snowdonia is a lovely place but there arent many option of things to do when the weather isnt great and this is one that I thoroughly recommend.

Updated Apr 30, 2008

Address: Redline Indoor Karting

Phone: 01286 669515

Website: www.redlineindoorkarting.co.uk

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Off The Beaten Path  

Welsh Highland Railway
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Gwenllian 8 reviews

For a wonderfully nostalgic afternoon I highly recommend a leisurely train ride along the recently reinstated Welsh Highland Railway which runs from the old Slate Quay in Caernarfon and will ultimately go all the way through the wondrous Snowdonia landscape to Porthmadoc. This has not been a mean feat for the dedicated people involved but one that I'm certain will be appreciated by both locals and tourists alike for years to come. The feedback from my fellow travellers, a family of four generations from Cheltenham, was of high praise indeed, and if you're ever in the vicinity, and have a couple of hours to spare, do yourself a big favour and hop aboard!

Written Apr 30, 2008

Website: http://www.welshhighlandrailway.net/

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 Romantic Travel and Honeymoons
 Trains

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