North Wales has so much to offer Things to do and see

Established all the way back in 1927, just five miles from Porthmadog in the village of Criccieth, Cadwaladers has been an incredibly popular ice cream stop for almost ninety years now. Their ice cream cafés and coffee shops have been slowly taking over the rest of the United Kingdom, but for a taste of the original and the best, you have to make your way down to Porthmadog.

Caernarfon is known for one thing more than anything else: its mighty castle. This immense fortress dates back to the end of the 13th century – King Edward I of England had begun his Welsh conquest, taking the town of Caernarfon in 1283. The pre-existing motte and bailey structure was demolished under his instruction, and in its place began work on the impressive stone structure we know today.

Probably the most famous of all the many castles in Wales, and for good reason – its sheer scale dwarfs the others, and the town walls are still remarkably intact. Tourists can walk along a small part of the walls, which offers some fantastic views over the town. Also houses the museum of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

The long-standing Caerwys Agricultural Show is still going strong, and it’s open to the whole family. It is even dog friendly – provided that your canine pal is kept on a lead at all times – so you can bring all your loved ones along to enjoy the show!

Deep within the popular Loggerheads Country Park in lovely Denbighshire, you can find the fantastic little café, Caffi Florence. Owner Jane Clough and her dedicated team have worked hard with a whole host of local farmers and suppliers in order to give you the best possible taste of real, local flavours.

This is the ultimate Welsh event for any engine heads or petrol junkies out there – the Cambrian Rally. Created by the North Wales Car Club (formed in 1955), the Cambrian Rally is biggest event and held in the forests of North Wales.

This beach, which is found on the Isle of Anglesey, has won a number of awards for its cleanliness and its water quality, including the coveted Green Coast Award and the Marine Conservation Society Recommendation. This lets you know that the beach is a pristine beauty, unspoiled by litter and developments.

Chirk Castle is a commanding structure, an imposing fortress put to great use in the Welsh Marches and has been continuously inhabited since the 1300s. The National Trust property is well worth a visit, with sumptuous décor and Adam-style furniture contrasting strongly with the dingy dungeons below.