13 August 2012

Family Day Trip to Greenwood Forest, just a short drive from Ty’n Rhos Country House, one of the best Caernarfon hotels

If you want a great family day out whilst in the Snowdonia area then look no further than Greenwood Forest Park in Y Felinheli, Caernarfon.

Why not make it into a weekend to remember by resting comfortably of an evening at Ty’n Rhos Country House, one of the best Caernarfon hotels?

There is so much to do here; you’ll really wonder where the day has gone. Each attraction is a little bit different and they are all packed with adventure for the whole family. There is the unique family rollercoaster, The Green Dragon Coaster and the thrilling voyage that is the Jungle Boats. There are perfect attractions for children of all ages such as the Crocodile Maze and Tree Top Towers.

For those that want to get closer to nature then there is plenty in store for you. There is the Tunnel Warren, Rabbit Village and the unique Barefoot Trail. And for a quick break from all of the exhilarating action then take a long deserved break, staring out over the Snowdonia mountain range from the Snowdon View.

For the more active family members that fancy a challenge there is Den Building and Archery. On top of all of the fantastic attractions, there are regular daily events and shows to keep the little ones interested. All year round the events and live shows are changing, with pirates and magicians visiting on peak days and regular opportunities for the little ones to get crafty.

Greenwood Forest Park’s success is in both the fields of tourism and that of the environment. It was recently voted the Best Family Attraction in North Wales won the accolade of Green Innovation Network prize supported by the University of Bangor. This is due to their ongoing mission to be more environmentally friendly - they have planted an average of 500 trees each year since they opened their doors in 1993 and have harvest 130 cubic metres of rainwater each year.

Greenwood Forest is open daily from March to September, and it’s prices are extremely reasonable considering everything they offer in the park. It is within touching distance of Bangor, Caernarfon and Snowdonia and is sure to give you a day out that you’ll cherish for some time.