If you are struggling to find ways to keep your little ones entertained during those long summer holidays, then fear not because the team at Marine Holiday Park is here to help. 

We’ve put together a list of what we consider to be the top 5 best things to do in North Wales with kids of all ages. The area is rich in family friendly attractions with everything from thrilling theme parks to more traditional days on the beach in seaside towns where parents will feel like they are rolling back the years. 

Marine Holiday Park is ideally located within easy driving range of many of the best kids activities in North Wales, ensuring that no two journeys to our resort need ever be the same.

1. Thrilling Adventures at ZipWorld

Over the past decade or so, the North Wales region has been transformed into the adrenaline capital of the world with a whole host of thrilling activities available for tourists to take advantage of. Headlining this revolution has been ZipWorld, who have now expanded to own three very different sites in the region.

While the Penrhyn Quarry site is perhaps the most famous on account of being home to the world's fastest zipline, it is perhaps the Betws-y-Coed and Llechwedd ZipWorld sites which are the most appropriate for children. 

Llechwedd is almost entirely underground in a cavern where kids can enjoy trampolining on the Bounce Below attractions, play a game of crazy golf on the world's first underground course or enjoy a tour of the caves or the quarry above ground. 

Things are a little more fast paced in Betws-y-Coed which is why this site is probably better suited to older children and teenagers (not to mention adults). Here you can ride a toboggan based rollercoaster, experience the world’s largest swing or challenge yourselves to tree top climbing adventures. 

Both of these sites are roughly a 1 hour drive away from Marine Holiday Park and they aren’t cheap. However, it is well worth the trip as both of these ZipWorld attractions will provide you with experiences that you’ll never forget.

2. Meet the Animals at Welsh Mountain Zoo

Slightly closer to Marine Holiday Park is the wonderful Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay. First opened in 1963 by lifelong animal enthusiast Robert Jackson, the site has gradually expanded to cover 37 acres of land and become home to over 80 different animal species. 

Over 8 million tourists have visited the attraction since it first opened its doors and have been treated to wonderful spectacles such as the daily penguin parade and enjoyed talks provided by the dedicated keepers. 

While you can simply enjoy watching the many animals that live at Welsh Mountain Zoo, you can opt to pay more for a hands-on animal encounter where you can step inside their habitats and experience feeding the animals with assistance from one of the on-site experts. 

3. Enjoy the Ride at Greenwood Family Park

Greenwood Family Park is probably the closest thing that North Wales has to a theme park. 

Located roughly a 50 minute drive away from Marine Holiday Park, Greenwood is proud of its environmental credentials, being home to the world’s only people powered rollercoaster and the world’s first solar powered water slide. Even the river rapids rely on environmentally friendly power sources with guests tasked with propelling their boat along using paddles and low hanging ropes.

There are also a number of attractions on site which are specifically designed for younger children. This includes the mini JCB diggers & tractors, pedal powered go-karts and on-site petting zoo. Admittedly there aren’t too many attractions here to keep the adults entertained, but it is a must-visit destination for those who are looking for kids activities in North Wales.

4. Experience History at Conwy Castle

North Wales is filled with historic landmarks which serve to signpost moments in time which fundamentally altered the lives of people living in our country. One such attraction is the nearby Conwy Castle which was built by King Edward I’s during the late 13th century to aid his ultimately successful crusade to conquer the Welsh nation. 

Conwy castle also played a vital role in the English Civil War during the 17th century as it was utilised by forces loyal to King Charles I in his battle against the Parliamentarians. Ultimately, the parliamentarian’s emerged as the victors and started to decommission the castle so that it could no longer be used against them. 

In spite of these efforts, the castle remains a spectacular site to behold and has been described by UNESCO as one of the finest examples of 13th century military architecture in the whole of Europe! You can explore the castle with your own eyes now that it is in the care of CADW, with the views which are afforded of the surrounding region from the top of the chapel tower being a sight to behold. 

5. Traditional Seaside Day Out in Rhyl

You can’t take a holiday in Rhyl without paying a visit to its world famous beach which has served to cement Rhyl as one of the best traditional seaside towns in the UK. 

With its soft sands, scenic promenade, amusement arcades and countless mouth-watering fish & chip shops, Rhyl will make you feel as though you have rolled back the years to your own childhood. Your kids are sure to enjoy the destination just as much as you did back in the day, so make sure that you stock up on sun cream and take your favourite bucket & spade for the ultimate British seaside day out.