Ffestiniog Travel Guide

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St Michael's Church in Llan Ffestiniog, Wales. The present church was built in 1844 and replaced an earlier building. Llan Ffestiniog, also known as Ffestiniog or simply Llan, is a village in Gwynedd (formerly county of Merionethshire), north Wales. #LikeALocal
St Michael's Church in Llan Ffestiniog, Wales. The present church was built in 1844 and replaced an earlier building. Llan Ffestiniog, also known as Ffestiniog or simply Llan, is a village in Gwynedd (formerly county of Merionethshire), north Wales. #LikeALocal
Slate quarry from the railway - 1st June 2013
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Blaenau Ffestiniog town center, Gwynedd, Wales.
Slte tip close to Blaenau - June 2013
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2 Bed House - Sleeps 3 - Pets - Garden - Parking

2 Bed House - Sleeps 3 - Pets - Garden - Parking

3 out of 5
Blaenau Ffestiniog Wales
Stay at this holiday home in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Oakeley Square and Municipal Garden are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
The cottage was very homely and cosy. Great location for the area we visited.

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

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2 Bed House - Sleeps 3 - Pets - Garden - Parking
Y Pengwern

Y Pengwern

3 out of 5
Church Square Blaenau Ffestiniog Wales
The price is AU$103 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$103
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Eryri National Park and Cae Bryn Coed are ...
7.4/10 Good! (54 reviews)
Our room was nice, clean and bright with a large window facing the road. Staff were very friendly and helpful during our stay. However check in was late at 5pm with an early checkout at 10am. No breakfast or lunch option due to being out of season and no fridge to store any food over night. Great ...

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Y Pengwern
Plas Weunydd Hotel

Plas Weunydd Hotel

4 out of 5
Llechwedd Slate Caverns Blaenau Ffestiniog Wales
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The price is AU$161 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$161
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Llechwedd Slate Caverns and Zip World ...
9/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
Lovely hotel. Nice & clean with lovely staff. Good base for eryri national park as not to far drive.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Plas Weunydd Hotel
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2 Bed House - Sleeps 3 - Pets - Garden - Parking

2 Bed House - Sleeps 3 - Pets - Garden - Parking

3 out of 5
Blaenau Ffestiniog Wales
Stay at this holiday home in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Oakeley Square and Municipal Garden are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
The cottage was very homely and cosy. Great location for the area we visited.

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

2 Bed House - Sleeps 3 - Pets - Garden - Parking
Riverside Cottage, Abergwynant (sleeps up to 3) - don't forget your binoculars!

Riverside Cottage, Abergwynant (sleeps up to 3) - don't forget your binoculars!

Dolgellau Wales
Stay at this cottage in Dolgellau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cregennan Lakes and Cymer Abbey are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
The cottage was comfortable, with good amenities, nice and quiet and good location

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Riverside Cottage, Abergwynant (sleeps up to 3) - don't forget your binoculars!
The Fanny Talbot

The Fanny Talbot

3 out of 5
High Street Barmouth Wales
Stay at this aparthotel in Barmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Ty Crwyn and Barmouth Beach are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Fanny Talbot
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#AdventurePacked Me and the hubster hiking in the Rhinogs in South Snowdonia

Rhinog National Nature Reserve

You can take time to visit Rhinog National Nature Reserve during your travels to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Discover the mountain views and bars in this quaint area.

Rhinog National Nature Reserve

Llechwedd Slate Caverns

The Llechwedd Slate Caverns are situated near the historic slate mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. It’s an interactive museum-meets-adventure haven that will appeal to all ages. As well as the world-renowned Victorian mine, there are also biking tracks, zip lines and a subterranean playground to explore.

Llechwedd Slate Caverns

Zip World Llechwedd

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Zip World Llechwedd as part of your trip to Ffestiniog.

Zip World Llechwedd

Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve

You can take time to visit Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve during your travels to Maentwrog. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve

Llyn Twr-glas

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Llyn Twr-glas during your travels in Trawsfynydd.

Llyn Twr-glas

Llyn Pryfed

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Llyn Pryfed during your travels in Trawsfynydd.

Llyn Pryfed

Cities near Ffestiniog

Betws-Y-Coed which includes forest scenes, a river or creek and a house

Betws-Y-Coed

Lone Tree at sunrise

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