Things to do with the family in North Wales this summer
Adventure Whatever the Weather with Family Fun in North Wales
The summer holidays have arrived, and looking for fun, creative ways to keep the kids entertained is on every parent's mind! Don't let the unpredictable weather get in the way of your summer plans. Whether it's a heatwave, a rainy day or you're simply stuck for something to do, here are the 4 best weather-proof adventures at Zip World Llechwedd in North Wales this summer.
Bounce Below: Underground Trampolining in North Wales
Set within a giant slate cavern, these layers upon layers of bouncy nets will keep you and the kids entertained without a doubt! Think underground trampoline park with slides, walkways and hidden areas. Features of this adventure include:
- 4 layers of bouncy nets, and 6 bouncy zones to explore
- Suitable for adults and children over 1m in height (no age limit)
- 1 hour per session
- Spectator area available
- Hard-hat provided
- Entirely underground so completely sheltered from rain and heatwaves!
Leap underground with Bounce Below
Underground Golf: Adventure Mini Golf in North Wales
Head to the world's deepest adventure golf, set in a cave! Based within the deep slate mine of Zip World Llechwedd, you'll hop aboard a cable railway to reach your destination, and putt away to victory against family and friends! Our Underground Golf adventure features:
- 18 holes of mini golf
- 4 levels to conquer
- Cool lights and pumping tunes
- Interactive elements
- Suitable for adults and children ages 3+
- Hard-hat provided
- Based underground, so is completely weather-proof
Compete against the family in Underground Golf
Caverns: An Underground High Ropes Adventure Course in North Wales
Challenge and adrenaline wrapped in one, Caverns is a high ropes course set deep underground, for adults and big kids. Encounter plenty of obstacles as you traverse the cave, discovering vast atmospheric chambers, connected through a network of historic tunnels. At Caverns, you will discover:
- 13 zip lines and countless other obstacles, including rope bridges and floating platforms
- Training provided, where you will learn how to use the harness and safety system
- No age-limit, but participants must be able to reach 1.8m flat-footed
- Hard-hat, harness and training provided. Please bring gloves
- Entirely underground, and therefore protected from rain
Deep Mine Tour: A Unique and Informative Tour of the Old Llechwedd Slate Mine
Step back in time on this atmospheric, unforgettable tour. Led by one of our knowledgeable guides, you'll step aboard our cable railway and descend up to 500ft to the subterranean caverns and learn everything there is to know about Llechwedd's rich history. This tour features:
- Artefacts, story-time projections, huge slate chambers with connecting tunnels, and even an underground lake
- Our guides know it all - you're in safe hands as you explore the caves, and feel free to ask any questions
- No age limit, but everyone in attendance must be of walking ability
Explore the depths with a Deep Mine Tour
If you're after a family-friendly day out this summer that's not weather dependant, head to Zip World Llechwedd in North Wales. Underground and therefore fully sheltered, this adventure location in Blaenau Ffestiniog will shield you from the rain and wind, but also keep you cool on those hot, sunny days. All of our Llechwedd underground activities are currently discounted until the 1st of September 2026, so now's the time to book that family day out in Wales. For those of you looking for things to do in the outdoors for kids and adults, take a look at our other North Wales locations, Zip World Penrhyn Quarry and Zip World Betws-y-Coed.
