Bala Camping And Caravanning Club in Wales

The mountains, water and amazing scenery of Snowdonia National Park surround our Bala Site. Situated a few miles north of the lake after which it is named, this is an area you will want to visit again and again.

Snowdon, Wales’ highest peak, is at the heart of Snowdonia National Park. A round trip on the train takes around two and a half hours, including around half an hour at the summit.

See and buy beautiful glass creations at the Glassblobbery near Corwen.

Prestatyn, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Harlech, Barmouth, Fairbourne and Aberdovy are all local resorts with good, sandy beaches.

Greenwood Forest Park has a variety of activities for all the family.

Seven steam railway lines are nearby, including Bala Lake Railway, and the Ffestiniog Railway, the world’s oldest independent railway company.

The Slate Caverns at Llanfair include a craft shop. A children’s farm park is also open in summer.

The Horse Drawn Boat Centre runs trips on the Llangollen canal.

King Arthur’s Labyrinth includes an underground boat journey telling the Welsh legends of the king.

Harlech Castle is a World Heritage Site in a breathtaking location.

Children will love Ewe-phoria, an “Agri theatre”, sheepdog centre, while adults can enjoy quad biking and rally karting.

Lake Bala is famous for watersports. There are facilities for sailing, fishing, canoeing and windsurfing.

Europe’s leading eco-centre, the Centre for Alternative Technology, is at Machynlleth. It has a display of eco-friendly buildings as well as displays of alternative energy devices. Pick up tips to try at home.

Gro Fishing is a perch and roach fishery a couple of minutes from Site.