National Trust & Royal Oak Members

North Wales Tours

Customised private tours of Wales

Bodysgallen Hall & Spa
Bodysgallen Hall & Spa
Penrhyn Castle
Penrhyn Castle
Bodnant Gardens
Bodnant Gardens
Lakes of Snowdonia, North Wales
Lakes of Snowdonia, North Wales
Plas Newydd
Plas Newydd

These specific sightseeing tours of scenic North Wales also provide an excellent opportunity to appreciate the diverse work and contribution of the National Trust at various locations in North Wales. The Trust looks after some of Wales’ finest castles, gardens and mansions, as well as being the guardians of 157 miles of coastline and more than 46,000 hectares of land in Wales. They are passionate about open spaces and historic places as well as working hard in other areas such as energy, the environment, food, farming, transport and heritage.

These tours have been specifically created to allow National Trust and Royal Oak members to visit some of the sites identified below and appreciate the good work that the National Trust has achieved in this scenic area of Wales. 

You have the option to complete the National Trust experience by staying at their historic and luxurious Bodysgallen Hall and Spa Hotel.

Bodysgallen Hall & Spa

Your tour will be custom built around your specific requests and interests, this will also be dependent on the number of days you can allocate for the tour.  

We can include visits to

  • Bodysgallen Hall NT
  • Penrhyn Castle NT
  • Plas Newydd NT
  • Bodnant Gardens NT
  • Great Orme NT
  • Beddgelert NT
  • Snowdonia National Park
  • National Slate Museum
  • Caernarfon Castle

Some of the main sights

Bodysgallen Hall & Spa
Bodysgallen Hall & Spa

Bodysgallen Hall & Spa

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Secluded in over 200 acres of parkland 2 miles to the south of Llandudno with spectacular views of Snowdonia and Conwy Castle, Grade 1 listed Bodysgallen Hall provides all that is best in country house hospitality. Beautiful gardens include a rare 17th-century parterre of box hedges filled with sweet-scented herbs, a walled rose garden and several follies.

Penrhyn Castle
Penrhyn Castle

Penrhyn Castle

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Explore this enormous 19th-century neo-Norman castle which sits between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. You can’t help but be taken aback by the vast luxurious rooms, Gothic stairways and fine art on display. Hear tales of star-crossed lovers, sugar and slate fortunes and delve ‘below stairs’ into the Victorian kitchens.

Plas Newydd overlooking the Menai Straits
Plas Newydd overlooking the Menai Straits

Plas Newydd

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Set on the shores of the Menai Strait amidst breathtakingly beautiful scenery, this elegant house was redesigned by James Wyatt in the 18th century. The 1930s restyled interior is famous for its Rex Whistler association and contains his exquisite romantic mural and the largest exhibition of his works.

Vibrant and rich scenery at Bodnant Gardens
Vibrant and rich scenery at Bodnant Gardens

Bodnant Gardens

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This historic, horticultural haven is a delight all year round. In spring enjoy daffodils, magnolias and rhododendrons; formal rose gardens and buzzing wildflower meadows in summer; a kaleidoscope of rich leaf colour in autumn; and sparkling, frosted landscapes in winter.

The Great Orme
The Great Orme

Great Orme

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Perched on top of the Great Orme, near Llandudno, lies the Parc Farm with spectacular views of Snowdonia and the Irish Sea.

The National Trust bought the 145-acre farm in 2015. It came with grazing rights for the wider Great Orme, which is home to plants found nowhere else on earth. Farmer Dan Jones has taken on the sheep farm with a dream location for an annual rent of just £1. We decided to offer the farm at such a low rent, to support the tenant to farm in a way that protected its rare resident wildlife.

Painting depicting the tale of Gelert
Painting depicting the tale of Gelert

Beddgelert area

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Discover the tragic tale of Gelert, the faithful hound that gave the village of Beddgelert (Gelert's grave) its name.
Visit Tŷ Isaf National Trust shop nestled in the heart of Beddgelert village, a Grade II listed building dating back to the late 17th century - it's brimming with character.

A dragon sleeps beneath it

According to legend King Vortigern wanted to build a castle on top of Dinas Emrys, but every night his castle walls would fall down. Merlin (the wizard) claimed there were two dragons fighting beneath the hill that caused the walls to fall. Therefore Vortigern and his men dug into the mountain and released two dragons. The red and white dragon fought, eventually, the white dragon fled and the red dragon returned to his lair. Vortigern’s castle was built and named Dinas Emrys in honour of Myrddin Emrys (Merlin), and the red dragon has been celebrated ever since.

Hafod y Llan Farm

By combining traditional shepherding skills with current conservation objectives, Hafod y Llan is leading on an innovative trial for habitat management.
Since the purchase of Hafod y Llan in 2000, the Trust has been managing the farm to protect and restore its most sensitive habitats, like the upland heaths and blanket bogs.
Sheep numbers have been halved from the original 4000 count, and a herd of Welsh Black cattle has been introduced to graze the mountain and woods in the summer.

Our guests visiting the National Slate Museum
Our guests visiting the National Slate Museum

The National Slate Museum

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The National Slate Museum at Llanberis is one of the most alluring assets of this beautiful region. Visitors expecting dusty displays or worthy walkabouts are delighted to find a treasure trove of human stories and engaging activities, where craftsmen show the art of splitting slate and dramatic landscapes are magnets for exploration. The visit to this site will make the visit to Penrhyn Castle even more interesting.

Caernarfon Castle, viewed from the port
Caernarfon Castle, viewed from the port

Caernarfon Castle

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Caernarfon Castle and its walled town is a world heritage site, and deservedly so. This is much more than a ruin - it is a well-preserved building which mixes defensive stronghold with a royal palace, inspired by the walls of Constantinople with bands of decorative masonry, making a statement of dominance by a powerful king. Its site at a river mouth and on the Menai Straits has ensured its importance well past the medieval period of regional warfare.

Beautiful lakes of Snowdonia
Beautiful lakes of Snowdonia

Snowdonia National Park

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Snowdonia National Park includes 823 square miles (2132 square Km) of North West Wales, including Mount Snowdon itself, and the mountainous region around it. As well as striking mountain scenery, it is a treasure trove of history, from early warrior Princes through resolute farming stalwarts to early industrial entrepreneurs who plundered the rich resources of the region to roof the world with slate. It is also the home of rare animals, birds, flowers and trees, and host of stories to be discovered.

Tour Information

How many of the sites could we visit?
It is, of course, dependant on the number of days you can allocate. If you stay three nights at Bodysgallen Hall it would be possible to visit most of the sites listed in two days of touring.
We want to stay longer, are there more places to see?
There are many more National Trust sites to be seen in North Wales and we could include these sites or visit other sites and locations, please see our Grand Tour of North Wales for ideas. https://www.celticos.com/tour/grand-north-wales-tour
Are there any extra costs while touring?
As you are a National Trust or Royal Oak member, there are no admissions costs to the National Trust venues. The only site mentioned which involves an entrance fee is Caernarfon Castle. You will have to purchase any food or drink while touring.
To help you enjoy the day
Please wear sensible footwear for some light walking and bring a rain jacket (just in case!) As we tour, we will make suggestions for eating places that our guests have enjoyed visiting
We are not members of the National Trust or Royal Oak, can we book the tour?
Yes of course, however it might be more practical to join the National Trust rather than paying all the separate admissions fees.

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