The top 10 attractions in North Wales

By Kath Evans, icNorthWales

Portmeirion North Wales has some spectacular and varied tourist attractions, not least of these being the mountains, valleys and coastline. But which are the most popular? The Wales Tourist Board tourist attractions survey has identified the top 10 most visited attractions in the region for 2000. Swallow Falls They only include those with an admission charge, so beaches and beauty spots are generally out of the picture, as are museums and galleries with free entry. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT As might be expected, there are four castles in the top 10, as well as the grand country properties of Bodnant and Erddig, but way out in the lead is the fantasy village of Portmeirion, with almost a quarter of a million visitors in 2000. Caernarfon Castle Llechwedd Caverns Click on each attraction listed below to find out more about it. On the other hand, if you want to avoid the crowds, explore some of the dozens of alternative options described in the icNorthWales Tourism and travel channel. Tourists' top 10 1. Portmeirion 2. Caernarfon Castle 3. Conwy Castle 4. Bodnant Garden 5. Llechwedd Slate Caverns 6. Swallow Falls 7. Great Orme Tramway 8. Penrhyn Castle 9. Erddig 10.Harlech Castle

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