Pen Cefn Farm

Nip across the Menai Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey (half an hour’s drive) for the day, to discover the sandy swimming beach at Red Wharf Bay (50 minutes) and have a look around the formal plantings at Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens (both 40 minutes). Back on the mainland, tour Conwy Castle (20 minutes) or park up the car in Llandudno (20 minutes) and hike around the Great Orme, stopping off to admire the spectacular sea views. Other scenic walks include a romp up to Aber Falls near Bangor (40 minutes) or to the glacial lake of Llyn Padarn from Llanberis (45 minutes). To up the activity factor somewhat, why not scare yourselves silly in the high-speed wires at Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (45 minutes), or the toboggan ride at Zip World Fforest (half an hour)? And if you’re travelling with younger kids, then a day of gentle rollercoaster rides and magic shows at Greenwood Park Caernarfon, or pottering around the butterfly house at Pili Palas Nature World (both 40 minutes) may be right up your street.