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Llyn Alwen _ Alwen reservoir

Things to See & Do in North Wales

The Great Orme Mines

Walking through The Great Orme Mines

Take a trip through time at Llandudno’s world famous Bronze Age mine, just 48 mins drive from Emlyn's Coppice

  • Explore the 3,500 year old passageways leading to the amazing prehistoric cavern

  • Walk the ancient surface landscape and see the 4,00 year old Opencast mine

  • In the Visitor Centre discover how people lived, mined and turned ore into metal during the Bronze Age

A unique experience suitable for all ages.

  • Family friendly

  • Coffee Cabin

  • Gift shop

  • Second-hand bookshop

  • Free Parking

Accessible by car, tram, bus or on foot.

By car follow the brown “ANCIENT MINE” signs from Junction 19 of the A55

Click here to read our blog review of the mines

Zip World

The Emlyn's Coppice husband and wife team riding the fforest coaster at Zipworld Fforest

As well as having the 100mph zipline, "Velocity 2" at the Penrhyn Quarry site, just 55 mins drive from Emlyn's Coppice, Zipworld Fforest (also 55 mins drive) boasts the Fforest coaster, Treetop Nets, Zip safari and a lot more.

Or why not try the Slate Caverns at Blaenau Ffestiniog for underground adventures (1hr and 14 mins drive).

Beach Day

The Nova Centre at Prestatyn Beach

What North Wales holiday would be complete without a trip to the beach? Our local coastline, Talacre Beach, is only 2 miles below Emlyn's Coppice and offers Sand dunes, a nature reserve, and miles of golden sandy beach from Talacre itself, all the way to Prestatyn and beyond. Taking in Talacre Beach, Barkby Beach, Nova Beach and more.

See our local walks section for a walking route to the beach.

Castles & History

Gwrych Castle as taken by Nic Breeze

To think of Wales is to think of castles, and our little slice of heaven has its own fair share. From traditional medieval fortresses such as Conwy Castle just 37 mins drive from Emlyn's Coppice, and Rhuddlan Castle (16 mins drive) to the more elegant example of Gwrych Castle  (31 mins drive), the home of 2020's I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.

Countryside walks

A couple on a woodland walk

Coast & Country right from your pod.  A range of walks right on the doorstep including the Wales Coast Path, & Offa's Dyke, or go off piste & enjoy the various other rights of way.

Book your tranquil woodland glamping escape

The Offa woodland escape pod lodge at Emlyn's Coppice in North Wales

Not staying at the Coppice? Why not take a break from the hustle & bustle and book a short stay in a Welsh Woodland with a private hot tub or even a Sauna? Hit the book now button in the top right of the website, or visit our home page for more info

Watersports

A kite surfer in Rhyl

Fancy something a bit more exciting?


Maybe kite surfing, or the UK's favourite new sport, paddleboarding could be for you?


PKS watersports, based in Rhyl (7 miles away) offer lessons in both Kite surfing and stand up paddleboarding, and if you really get into it, also offer a range of watersports equipment for sale.

Fishing

Fishing Lakes nearby

Obviously with the sea so close, fishing is readily available, and Sea Angling boat trips are available from Rhyl Harbour, just 22 mins drive from Emlyn's Coppice, but if specimen fishing is more your thing, then Gyrn Castle, just 5 minutes up the road is ideal.

This exclusive fishery benefits from really fantastic fishing from five designated pegs on the top lake. The lakes have a variety of depths ranging from 2ft to 10ft with a stream running in one end and a dam at the other.

Cycling

A couple biking through woodlands

There are many routes available right from our doorstep as we sit right on National Cycle Route 5, plus there are many further byways to get right into the heart of the countryside.

So either bring a bike or rent one from near Rhyl Harbour to really get about.

Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)

The Snow capped Mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia)

Only a 50 min drive from our doorstep, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) offers a wide variety of walks, hikes, visitor attractions and outdoor pursuits.

Welsh Mountain Zoo

A Red Panda in the sun at the Colwyn Bay Mountain Zoo

Just 35 mins drive from Emlyn's Coppice, you'll find yourself at the Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn bay, 37 acres of lush mountain side, housing over 140 species, including Snow leopards, Chimpanzee's, Red Pandas, Penguins, and many more. It's a favourite of ours and is always changing and developing, and well worth a visit.

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