• Park Hall
• Erddig
• Plas Madoc Leisure Centre
• Chirk Castle
• Chester Zoo
• The Boat Museum
• Llangollen Wharf
• Llangollen Railway

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Late 17th century house with 18th century additions. The most evocative 'upstairs downstairs' house in Britain. A range of outbuildings includes kitchen, laundry, bake house, stables, sawmill, smithy and joiners shop, while state rooms, display most of the original 18th and 19th century furniture and furnishings. A large walled garden restored to its 18th century formal design. Country park opens daily from dawn to dusk.

Partner to Wrexham Waterworld, Plas Madoc Leisure Centre deserves its reputation as "The Best Leisure Centre in North Wales". The Tropical Lagoon Leisure Pool at Plas Madoc is the perfect pool to relax in. Where else in Wales can you walk along Paradise Beach in the bubbling surf set amongst tropical plants and palm trees? Plas Madoc's Tropical Lagoon has all this and more, with slides and a wave machine to add to the fun. The Leisure Centre also boasts a fully equipped fitness suite, health suite and squash courts while the children can enjoy the Tropical Playground Soft Play Area (fully supervised) before sampling the cafeteria.

A magnificent marcher fortress completed in 1310 and now a stately home of grand style with elegant state rooms and elaborate plasterwork, superb Adam style furniture, tapestries and portraits. The castle has six acres of gardens, with roses, flowering shrubs, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, rockery and Yew topiary. The castle and gardens are set in 500 acres of 18th century parkland with three concessionaire walks across the park. The elaborate entrance gates were made by the Davies Brothers, renowned blacksmiths of Bersham.

There's always something new at the UK's largest zoo! Visit the exciting and atmospheric Twilight Zone - the largest bat cave, we believe, in the world! Don't miss the newly rebuilt Penguin Pool, bigger and better than before, with crystal clear water. There are over 5,000 animals in 500 species, living in the spacious, near natural conditions. Emphasis is on breeding species considered endangered in the wild. Favourites include Chimpanzee Island, Tropical Realm, Children's Farm, Aquarium, Monkey Islands, the huge and varied bird collection. But perhaps topping everything for that 'ooh' factor are the appealing baby elephants!

The world's largest collection of traditional canal boats gives a unique insight into a bygone age. Step back in time and visit family life in the cabby of a traditional horse-drawn boat. Admire the traditional skills of boat builders, painters, engineers and blacksmiths. The story of the waterways, their industry and people is brought to life in the dock workers cottages and original waterside buildings. Venture on a boat cruise or just watch boats passing through the locks. Take your imagination out for the day, whatever the weather.

It's a rare treat to take a horse drawn boat trip at Llangollen. Boats leave hourly, taking passengers on a magical trip into mountains, along the beautiful Llangollen Canal. And on your return, there's a welcoming cup of tea at the Wharf Cafe. Group organisers will appreciate our package with other ventures and activities for a complete day out. The licensed Wharf Grill is open daily.

The railway operates steam and vintage diesel hauled services along a restored section of the Ruabon - Barmouth line. Visit our newly opened beautifully restored country station at Carrog at the end of eight miles of stunning scenic journey. Trains run daily from the beginning of May to the end of October and on weekends and school holidays throughout the year. Try our luxury Pullman Dining Train, "Friends of Thomas" weeks, Santa specials, drive-a- steam engine courses and many special theme weekends for unbeatable fun for the family.