The village of Talsarnau is approximately mid way between Harlech and Portmadog (around 4 miles to each) and lies within easy reach of all the major attractions North Wales has to offer. The area is well served by public transport, details of which you can find here, this is also the best place to book train or bus tickets. 

Some of the biggest attractions are listed here with more below.

1 Portmeirion Village & Gardens
2 Llechwedd Slate Caverns
3 Bodnant Garden
4 Electric Mountain
5 Anglesey Sea Zoo
6 Llangollen Wharf
7 Bodelwyddan Castle
8 Marquess of Anglesey Column
9 Great Orme
10 Welsh Mountain Zoo

Slate has always been a big part of the history of North Wales and still is today, with old workings now attracting visitors, explaining to them how the slate was extracted and worked. The nearest caverns to visit are the Llanfair Slate Caverns, you can take a self guided tour underground to see the working conditions of the early slate miners, visit the children's farm park or just have a coffee taking in the breathtaking views. More can be learnt about slate mining in llanberis the home of the national slate museum, the largest waterwheel in mainland Britain and the Snowdon mountain Railway, to mention just a few of the towns attractions. 

Snowdonia and the surrounding countryside have long been a Mecca for hikers and climbers, if you would like to experience some of the wonderful countryside on offer then try Wild Wales, they organize short break holidays exploring the best Snowdonia has to offer. 

For the latest news from the area try the local  Newspaper, you may even find a new job, but you will certainly get a fell of the area and it's people. More information can be found from Gwynedd county council, they have a wealth of knowledge to share with pages on tourism, travel, community issues and the local environment. 

Royal St David's golf club Harlech         Glasfryn park      Canoe tours     Sygun copper mine     

Cadw (Welsh heritage)         Sea fishing trips     Pwllheli golf club       Stenna line ferries       

National trust in Wales      Porthmadog Golf club     Surfing academy        

 Gypsy Wood        Corris railway      

Center for alternative technology   Organic Fly Fishing

     

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Harlech is situated within the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales, This site offers information on the Estuary Lodge, Area Activities and the attractions in Harlech and the rest of the region

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Estuary Lodge, Stryd Fawr, Talsarnau, Harlech LL47 6TA

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