National Trust Properties in North Wales
Gareg Goch holiday park is the perfect holiday destination for those wishing to explore the incredible highlights of the Northwest Welsh coastline. If you are looking for things to do whilst on holiday in Wales, we highly recommend visiting one of the amazing National Trust properties in the local area.
Here are our top picks of National Trust properties in North Wales.
Plas Newydd House and Garden
Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, LL61 6DQ
Plas Newydd House and Garden is a fantastic National Trust property which was once the family home place of the Marquess of Anglesey. This grand Tudor household has fantastic views of the surrounding landscape of Snowdonia from where it is located on the shore of Menai Strait. Plas Newydd has plenty of things to see and do in both the main house, expansive gardens, and woodlands. In the Plas Newydd House, you can wander around the historic building and view the vast collection of artworks, military history, and well-preserved rooms. The sweeping gardens at Plas Newydd are filled with a wide range of exotic plants and are home to a large number of rare red squirrels - which children will love trying to spot!
Unlike many other National Trust properties, Plas Newydd House and Garden allow dogs on the grounds, and even in The Old Dairy Café. The Old Dairy Café serves a wide selection of freshly prepared food and drinks sourced from local supplies. This café also offers dog bowls to those visiting this National Trust property with a canine companion.
Bodnant Gardens, Conwy
Tal-y-Cafn, near Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5RE
Bodnant Gardens are the perfect National Trust property in North Wales to visit for a relaxing day out with your family. The gardens here are one of the most celebrated gardens in the UK. Originally founded in the 19th century by the chemist Henry Pochin, the Bodnant Gardens are now home to a vast array of plants from across the globe. The gardens change dramatically from season to season, from beautiful rose gardens and lily ponds in the spring to a landscape of rich dramatic hues in the autumn.
Aside from wandering around the fantastic gardens, there is plenty to keep the whole family entertained whilst visiting Bodnant. There are two play areas at Bodant Gardens for children to enjoy - one can be found by the entrance and carpark, whilst the other is a natural playground by the ‘Far End’ part of the gardens. This natural playground is fully equipped with climbing features as well as a beautiful willow maze and area where children get creative building dens.
If you’re looking for a bite to eat whilst visiting the Bodnant Gardens, there are two fantastic tearooms on site to choose from. The Pavilion and Magnolia tearooms serve award-winning seasonal meals and light snacks for you to enjoy.
Penrhyn Castle
Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4HT
Penrhyn Castle is a brilliant National Trust to visit on holiday with children. This castle was once a medieval manor house dating back to 1438, however, it was rebuilt in the style of a Norman castle in the 1800s. Nowadays, you can explore this fantastic National Trust property and all it has to offer. Inside the castle, there are immaculately kept Victorian Kitchens to discover as well as other historic rooms and a Railway Museum. On the castle’s grounds, you will find a children’s wooden play area and a series of picturesque gardens, all of which have views over local landmarks such as Snowdonia and Puffin Island.
Penrhyn Castle has a few places on site where you can do a bit of shopping or grab a bite to eat. The Castle Café and Stable Café serve a range of fresh meals, drinks, and homemade cakes all baked by Penrhyn Castle’s in-house baker. In addition to these fantastic cafes, there are two shops at Penrhyn Castle – The Castle Shop and Second-Hand Bookshop. The Castle Shop can be found near the Victorian Kitchens inside the castle. Here you browse a wide range of locally made products including wool blankets, scarves, jams, and other preserves. The Second-hand Bookshop is located near the Stable Café and sells a fantastic collection of second-hand books donated by Penrhyn Castle’s supporters.
Chirk Castle
Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5AF
Chirk Castle is a brilliant National Trust to visit on holiday if you’re interested in Welsh history. Chirk Castle is a 13th-century settlement which later became the home place of the Myddelton family in 1595. There are so many things to do whilst visiting this Chirk Castle including investigating the medieval features, toilets, murder holes, dungeons, and towers.
Chirk Castle is an excellent place for families to visit with young children thanks to the many child-friendly facilities. These facilities include baby changing facilities, children’s special lunches served at the tearooms, picnic areas, wild play areas and shuttle buses which take guests up and down the hill. The Courtyard Tearoom can be found in the Northwest Tower and serves a wide range of locally sourced, fairtrade meals and products which are baked daily each day. Here you can enjoy a range of meals and sweet treats, such as cream teas, ice creams and sandwiches.
Holidays in North Wales
Garreg Goch Caravan Park is perfectly located for families or couples looking to holiday in North Wales. Our coastal caravan park is ideal for exploring all the highlights of the local area. We have a superb range of luxury accommodation options to choose from, including motorhome and touring pitches, platinum caravans, luxury lodges and our brand-new S-Pod 6 glamping pod.
To secure your accommodation you can either book online or call our friendly reception team on 01766 512210.
