Betws-y-Coed

In a nutshell. Bustling mountain resort at the gateway to Snowdonia.

Who says that Wales is closed on Sundays? Go to Betws-y-Coed on any Sunday of the year (December included) and you’ll find a place well and truly open for business. It’s not just the busy shops, selling everything from outdoor gear to quality crafts, which attract visitors. Betws came into being in the first place thanks to the early Victorian travellers who relished its beautiful wooded setting at the convergence of four rushing rivers. And it’s this location, largely unchanged since those times, that’s the real magnet.

Betws itself, of course, has changed. It’s a full-on mountain resort with all kinds of attractions and activities. Take to the trees with friends and family at Zip World Fforest to tackle ropes, nets and swings strung through the canopy. There’s also the Fforest Coaster toboggan run and the new Plummet 2, a pulse-pounding 100ft/30m drop through a trapdoor that’s the closest things to freefall this side of an aeroplane.

For more woodland forays you can go walking, riding and mountain biking in the glades of the Gwydir Forest. Other outdoor activities include canyoning and scrambling – and if you want subterranean adrenaline thrills there are these too, at nearby Go Below Underground Adventure.

In former mines deep beneath Snowdonia, you’ll discover a world of deep blue lakes, zip wires, bridges, ladders and abseils. It’s an assault course like no other.
Betws is the perfect launch-pad for exploring Snowdonia. One of your first stops should be the Snowdonia National Park Information Centre, a fount of knowledge on things to see and do locally. There’s also a spectacular introductory film featuring high-altitude drone footage and a virtual summit that recreates the 360-degree views from Snowdon’s peak

It’s easy to ditch the car and hop on a Snowdon Sherpa bus for an eco-friendly tour.

You’re soon into dramatic countryside. Tumbling Swallow Falls, one of Wales’s most celebrated beauty spots, is close by. And don’t miss Tŷ Hyll, the strange ‘ugly house’ built of massive, mis-shapen boulders.

Rail enthusiasts love Conwy Valley Railway Museum, located right next to the main station. Climb aboard a miniature steam train for an eight-minute trip through landscaped grounds, visit a museum full of fascinating railway artefacts and browse the huge collection of model trains in the shop.

Find accommodation in Betws-y-Coed and find out what's on when you plan to visit

Number of results: 59

, currently showing 41 to 59.

Sort By: A-Z Lowest A-Z Highest

Highest

The Ugly House Tea Room

Address

Tŷ Hyll, Capel Curig, Conwy, LL24 0DS

Telephone
01492 642322

Sales@uglyhousetearoom.co.uk

Capel Curig

Built in 1485, The Ugly House is now a family-run tearoom serving all homemade dishes providing brunch, coffee and cake, lunches and afternoon teas.
Forest Lakes Walk

Address

Llyn y Sarnau, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0DH

Betws-y-Coed

This trail through the Gwydyr Forest allows spectacular views of the Glyderau and Carneddau mountain ranges.
Glanrhyd Snowdon Cottage

Address

Llanrwst Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0HD

Telephone
07917 170220

info@snowdoncottage.com

Betws-y-Coed

Glan-y-Rhyd is a delightful traditional 200 year old single storey cottage situated in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales.
Swallow Falls Walk in the Gwydir Forest

Address

Ty'n Llwyn, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0DH

Telephone
0300 0680300

Betws-y-Coed

The Swallow Falls Trail goes through woodland to a viewpoint over the waterfall - you get a great view from this side of the river so don’t forget your camera.
Craftcentre Cymru (Betws-y-Coed)

Address

Talgarth House, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AY

Telephone
01690 710284

Betws-y-Coed

Part of the Edinburgh Woollen Mill chain, this store sells a range of knitwear for men and women including jumpers, scarves, socks and ties.
Tyn y Fron Cottage

Address

Lon Muriau, Llanrwst Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0HD

Telephone
01690 710449

welcome@snowdoniabedandbreakfast.co.uk

Betws-y-Coed

Tyn y Fron Cottage is in Betws-y-Coed, the Gateway to the Snowdonia National Park. We are also close to the North Wales coast and mountains.
Tŷ Hyll / The Ugly House

Address

Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0DS

Telephone
01492 642322

info@snowdonia-society.org.uk

Betws-y-Coed

The Snowdonia Society looks after The Ugly House. Who built the house, and when, remains a mystery. Home to a fabulous tearoom with a natural garden cared for by a group of volunteers.
Gwydir Forest Park

Address

Holyhead Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AA

Telephone
0300 0680300

Betws-y-Coed

A forest of lakes and mountains in the heart of Snowdonia. Gwydir Forest Park is home to a wide range of activities and wildlife.
St Michael's Old Church

Address

Old Church Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AL

Telephone
01492 643526

friends@stmichaelsbyc.org.uk

Betws-y-Coed

Built in the 14th Century, St Michael's is the oldest building in Betws-y-Coed. The church houses the fine stone effigy of Gruffydd ap Dafydd Goch, a Norman font, and many interesting features.
The Vagabond Bunkhouse

Address

Vessey House, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AW

Telephone
01690 710850

admin@thevagabond.co.uk

Betws-y-Coed

Situated in Betws-y-Coed, The Vagabond provides a base for exploring the beauty of Snowdonia.
Coedfa House

Address

Holyhead Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0SG

Telephone
07754 364172

bwevanscoedfa@gmail.com

Betws-y-Coed

Grand spacious self-catering property (sleeps 8) stands elevated looking across the Lledr Valley and down towards the Waterloo Bridge, offering a tranquil self-catering getaway in the heart of Welsh countryside.
Llanrwst and Beyond via Fairy Glen - Road Cycle Route

Address

Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0AD

allmail@cyclingnorthwales.co.uk

Llanrwst

This moderately hilly route of 15 miles (24 km) takes the rider through the villages of Betws-y-Coed, Penmachno, Capel Garmon, passing along the edge of the Fairy Glen gorge with superb mountain views.
Conwy Falls Café

Address

Pentrefoelas Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0PN

Telephone
01690 710336

Betws-y-Coed

The Conwy Falls Café was designed by Sir Clough William Ellis to compliment the architecture of Portmeirion. It is set in the Conwy Falls Forest Park which is nearly 10 acres of SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest).
Bryn Bella Guest House

Address

Lon Muriau, Llanrwst Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0HD

Telephone
01690 710627

welcome@bryn-bella.co.uk

Betws-y-Coed

Bryn Bella Bed and Breakfast has panoramic views overlooking Betws-y-Coed and the Gwydir Forest, Snowdonia.
Waterloo Hotel and Lodge

Address

Holyhead Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AR

Telephone
01690 710411

reservations@waterloo-hotel.info

Betws-y-Coed

Located in the charming village of Betws-y-Coed, the Gateway to Snowdonia, The Waterloo Hotel and Lodge offers a choice of rooms available in either the main hotel or one of our dog friendly lodge style rooms in the hotel grounds.
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant

Address

Penmachno, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL25 0HJ

Telephone
01766 510120

eryri@nationaltrust.org.uk

Betws-y-Coed

Today the Wybrnant valley is a quiet and remote place, yet it holds great significance to the history and culture of Wales.
Gorphwysfa House Bed and Breakfast

Address

Holyhead Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0BY

Telephone
01690 710401

gorphwysfa@btinternet.com

Betws-y-Coed

This bed & breakfast (B&B) is an ideal base from which to explore Snowdonia and North Wales - many guests return year after year.
Artworks 2 Celf

Address

Holyhead Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AB

Telephone
01690 710807

david@artworks2.co.uk

Betws-y-Coed

We are a not-for-profit organisation that aims to support local professional artists by displaying and selling their work through our galleries, websites and other exhibitions.
Village Crafts

Address

Station Approach, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AE

Telephone
01690 710604

villagecrafts24@gmail.com

Betws-y-Coed

Welcome to Village Crafts, a unique gift shop in Betws-y-Coed for that extra special gift or simply to treat yourself!