Bethesda
Things to do in Bethesda, Gwynedd
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Bethesda is a town in Gwynedd in north Wales, situated in the foothills of Snowdonia. It developed around slate quarrying and retains that industrial heritage in its landscape and architecture.
Where to stay in Bethesda(1)
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Bryn Llys is a guest accommodation in the town. Snowdonia Parc Farm Wild Camping offers a small wild camping site on a farm near Bethesda for those seeking a simpler base.
Bryn Llys for the Zip Wire
Coed Y Parc, Bethesda
Pant Teg B and B
Tregarth, Bangor
Travelodge Bangor
A5 / A55 Junction, Bangor
The Slate
Tal-y-bont, Bangor
Tyddyn Perthi Farm
Tyddyn Perthi Farm, Llanberis
Groeslon Ty Mawr B&B
Groeslon Ty Mawr, Bangor
Garden Hotel
1 High Street, Bangor
Idan House
12 High Street, Llanberis
Things to Do in Bethesda(1)
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Zip World Penrhyn Quarry is the main attraction, operating zip wires across the former slate quarry with views over the surrounding landscape.
Where to Eat in Bethesda
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Attractions Near Bethesda
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4 mi
Penrhyn Castle and Garden - National Trust
Bangor · ⭐ 4.7
National Slate Museum
Llanberis · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
The Play Centre
Bangor · ⭐ 3.0
5 mi
Xscape Rooms
Bangor · ⭐ 4.9
5 mi
The Llanberis Lake Railway
Llanberis · ⭐ 4.5
Snowdon Mountain Railway
Llanberis · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
Piggery Pottery
Caernarfon · ⭐ 4.7
Thunder Park
Bangor
Camping in Bethesda(1)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Bethesda
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4 bed · sleeps 6 · from £327
Chwarel Goch Cottages
2 cottages · from £323
Yr Hen Weithdy
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £467
Tan Rallt Barn
3 bed · sleeps 8 · from £647
Y Gorlan
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,207
Beudy Newydd
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £1,417
Carreg Y Garth Isaf
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £727
Y Bwthyn
2 bed · sleeps 4
Common questions about Bethesda
How many campsites are there in Bethesda?
We list 1 campsites in and around Bethesda.
Where can I stay in Bethesda?
We list 1 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Bethesda.
What is there to do in Bethesda?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Bethesda.
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