Travel Deals Guidelines for GreenWood Forest Park’s Family Adventure

GreenWood Forest Park is Snowdonia’s preferred Forest Adventure Park. No visit to Snowdonia is complete without a trip to GreenWood Forest Park, North Wales’s leading and totally unique eco-attraction. Deep in the woods you’ll discover all-weather fun and adventure for the whole family!

ADVENTURE
Get set for rip-roaring adventure in the Great Outdoors!

1. Explore the timber turrets of TreeTop Towers
2. Soar on the Green Dragon – the world’s FIRST people-powered rollercoaster
3. Navigate a Jungle Boat through wild woodland
4. Zoom down the 70m Great Green Run
5. Conquer the Crocodile Maze
6. Bounce away on the Giant Jumper
7. Get happy feet at Wales’s first BareFoot Trail
8. Take a walk on the wild side at the Rainforest Boardwalk
9. Try something new – Archery, Den Building or Stilt Walking
10. Just for the little ones – Little Green Run, Tunnel Warren, and – NEW for 2010 – Little Forest Playbarn

DISCOVERY
Eco-exploration abounds at GreenWood, offering a family experience unlike any other. Follow the Tree Name Trail to learn all about the different tree species at GreenWood, or meet our animals – peacocks, rabbits, guinea pigs and budgies. Head indoors to the Medieval style Great Hall and you’ll find a fascinating exhibition full of interactive features – make music from wood, experience a dusty desert, and enter an African Nomad Hut. The Great Hall itself is a natural wonder, built from 40 tons of green oak, and the first building of its kind to be built in North Wales for at least 400 years.

SEASONAL FUN
No two visits to GreenWood are alike thanks to special seasonal events, be it an Easter Eggstravaganza or a Hallowe’en Spooktacular. Join in on arts and crafts to create a unique memento of your day out, or try your hand at something unusual – how about Maypole dancing or circus skills?

During the summer months, take a seat in the open-air Forest Theatre and prepare to be dazzled by our lively entertainers. Marvel at magic, pirate and comedy shows that are suitable for the whole family. For complete up-to-date listings, visit the Events page here.

RELAX
Even the most eager forest explorers need a break from time to time! Poets’ Corner – new for 2010 – is a little haven away from the bustle of the Park, where you can encounter the very best of Welsh poetry in total tranquillity. If you’re looking to refuel, our catering facilities provide ample choice – pick up a quick bite at one of our Snack Bars, or visit the Conservatory Café for the full menu. There are several picnic areas dotted around the Park so if you wish, you can eat al fresco.

In the Great Hall you’ll find two Gift Shops offering a range of merchandise including locally-produced confectionary, traditional Welsh lovespoons and a wide range of souvenirs.

Opening Times 2010:
12th – 21st February: open daily, 11am – 5pm
13th March – 3rd September: open daily, 10am – 5.30pm
4th September – 31st October: open daily 11am – 5pm

How to find us:
Car: GreenWood is located between Bangor and Caernarfon, just off the B4366 Bethel road. For A55 travellers, leave the A55 at Junction 11. For Sat Nav use LL55 3AD, then follow the brown tourist signs..

Bus:
GreenWood is a 20 minute walk from the Post Office in Felinheli – take the 5A, 5/5C/X5, 10, 72 or 88 from Bangor or Caernarfon. Or get off at the Gors Bach pub in Bethel, which involves a 15 minute walk – take the 72 or 86 from Bangor or Caernarfon. The 72 bus visits GreenWood 3 times a day during the school holidays.

Train:
Bangor ( North Wales Coast Line).

Group Visits:
We receive many group visits each year, so please book in advance wherever possible.