Attractions in Bangor & Things to Do in Bangor
(and nearby)

West Wales Museum of Childhood (1 Mile)*
The Museum of Childhood at Llangeler is more than a toy museum, it is an extensive collection of all things to do with childhood.
National Coracle Centre (5 Miles)*
The National Coracle Centre is situated beside the beautiful Cenarth Falls, and houses a unique collection of coracles from all over the world, including Tibet, India, Iraq, Vietnam and North America
Bro Meigan Gardens (10 Miles)*
The 6.5 acres of gardens overlook the Preseli Hills and are perfect for gardeners, artists, photographers, birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Cilgerran Castle (11 Miles)*
Cilgerran's towers appear amongst woods on the rim of a steep gorge in the Teifi Valley. The timeworn, beautifully located castle has a romantic air.
Carmarthenshire County Museum (12 Miles)*
At Abergwili, near Carmarthen on the A40, this the museum of Carmarthenshire's past.
Cardigan Heritage Centre (12 Miles)*
Situated on the ground floor of an 18th century warehouse on the river Teifi containing artefacts and information on the history of Cardigan.
Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park (13 Miles)*
This unique farm park is superbly located on a stunningly scenic headland overlooking Cardigan Island near the sea-side resort of Gwbert.
Llanerchaeron (14 Miles)*
Llanerchaeron is one of a few Welsh gentry estates which have survived intact to the present day.
Dinefwr Park & Newton House (18 Miles)*
Dinefwr Park and Castle is a very special and beautiful place. Now, thanks to a £5 million, three-year project the Park is being transformed and is getting even better!
Laugharne Castle (18 Miles)*
The handsome castle, standing foursquare on the waterfront overlooking the Taf estuary, bears testament to a troubled past when the Normans built a string of coastal strongholds to consolidate their hold over south-west Wales.
Kidwelly Castle (20 Miles)*
This castle is one of Wales's best kept secrets. Kidwelly, on a steep bluff overlooking the River Gwendraeth, presents a vision of medieval times.
Carreg Cennen Castle (21 Miles)*
There are few castles in Wales which can boast a more spectacular location than Carreg Cennen. Its stout, weatherbeaten ruins crown a precipitous limestone crag overlooking the remote Black Mountain.
Oakwood Theme Park (23 Miles)*
Set in 80 acres of spectacular Pembrokeshire countryside Oakwood is one of the UK's leading theme parks.
Folly Farm (24 Miles)*
Folly Farm is one of Wales' largest family attractions. Daily entertainment ensures a fun-packed day for the whole family.
Scolton Museum & Visitor Centre (26 Miles)*
Discover more about your environment, landscape, wildlife, history, culture, energy resources and much, much more….
National Wetland Centre Wales (26 Miles)*
Enjoy a wonderful day out watching and learning about some of Wales's most exciting wildlife - and help WWT to protect it at the same time.
Strata Florida Abbey (27 Miles)*
The austere Cistercian monks were renowned for seeking out wild and lonely places in which to practice their religion. None of their Welsh abbeys preserve that spirit of remoteness more strongly than serene Strata Florida.
Manor House Wildlife Park (28 Miles)*
Anna Ryder Richardson's Wild Welsh Zoo has something for everyone!In this charming park you'll experience close-up meetings with endangered animals from all over the world.
Tenby Museum & Art Gallery (28 Miles)*
Founded in 1878, Tenby Museum & Art Gallery is situated in part of the medieval castle, overlooking Castle Beach and Caldey Island
Ceredigion Museum (28 Miles)*
'Probably the most beautiful Museum in Britain' - Come and judge for yourself. Welcome to The Coliseum former Theatre and Cinema now home of the Ceredigion Museum and Gallery.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre (28 Miles)*
The award winning Aberystwyth Arts Centre is the largest and busiest arts centre in Wales, with a wide-ranging programme of events and activities across all art forms.
Weobley Castle (29 Miles)*
This unusual historic site has one of the most atmospheric locations in Wales. It stands in a lonely spot on the low-lying northern coast of the Gower peninsular, overlooking an eerie, bleak expanse of saltings and marshland.
Carew Castle and Tidal Mill (29 Miles)*
Carew is one of the few castles to display the development from Norman fortification to Elizabethan country house. There is evidence of a much earlier settlement, dating back perhaps some 2,000 years.
National Showcaves Centre for Wales (31 Miles)*
Created 350 Million years ago the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park gives you the opportunity to travel back though time.
Craig-y-nos Country Park (32 Miles)*
The Craig-y-nos Country Park offers over 40 acres of countryside to enjoy in this beautiful part of the upper Tawe Valley.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



Above, you'll find a list of the Tourist Attractions in Bangor and things to do in Bangor (and nearby) listed on AboutBritain.com.

So if you're wondering what to do in Bangor, simply click on some of the links on this page to see detailed information on places to go.

As you can see, there's plenty of ideas for family days out in Bangor and the surrounding area - so you need never be short of places to go and things to do in Bangor again.


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