Plan your visit

Set for adventure

As you will soon discover, your visit to Parc Padarn puts you among some of the most amazing attractions in North Wales. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, it’s the perfect place to explore and create some incredible memories.

Location

The Padarn Country Park Wardens are based at the Quarry Hospital, but the three main car parks are shown below.

Getting here

From Bangor leave the A55 at Junction 11, and follow the signs for Llanberis A4244
From Caernarfon, follow the A4086 towards Llanberis
From Betws-y-Coed, follow the A5, leading on to the A4086

Parking

There are three car parks on-site, with additional council-owned parking; Gilfach Ddu (Slate Museum) car park, Dolbadarn car park and Y Glyn (lagoon) car park.There is a fee to park which can be paid using the pay and display machine or via PayByPhone.

ArosFan scheme

To park your motor home, use our ArosFan spaces located at Y Glyn, Llanberis. There are two ways to pay for your stay, either at the pay and display machines on site or via the Pay By Phone app (location 804551).

For more information see the Cyngor Gwynedd website.

Explore the park

Once you’re here, pick a trail and discover what makes this park so special. We’ve got routes through the woodland and the lake to choose from, each with it’s own unique views to enjoy.

What's on?

We are lucky to provide the location for various events, from the invigorating Welsh Winter Swim to the nostalgic Classic Car Rally. These can impact access and how busy the park is on those dates, so if in doubt get in touch with the event host directly.

FAQs

WHEN IS THE QUARRY HOSPITAL OPEN?

The Quarry Hospital is open Tuesday to Saturday between the 10.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. (last admission at 4.00 p.m.). Closed Sunday and Monday (except Bank Holiday Monday).

IS THE QUARRY HOSPITAL ACCESSIBLE?

Yes, the Quarry Hospital is accessible to visitors. However, there is no vehicle access to the Quarry Hospital except by Blue Badge Holders. Blue Badge Holders are advised to contact us in advance to ensure that the access road is passable and that there is a parking space available. We are happy to help! The nearest car park is at Gilfach Ddu, which is approximately 5 to 10 minutes walk away.

CAN I BRING MY OWN KAYAK OR SUP?

Yes, there are designated launch points around the lake where you can easily get your kayak/paddleboard into the water. The easiest access points are next to the car parks around Llanberis, Y Glyn, and Gilfach Ddu. Follow the respective guidelines for your craft or activity, and please be aware of open-water swimmers in the lake.

CAN I COME TO FILM?

Yes, Park Padarn is a popular location for filming. Whether it’s a small student project or a large production, contact us for filming permissions.

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IS THERE ON SITE PARKING?

Yes, there are three car parks available to use, with additional council-owned car parks in the area. To pay for parking, you can pay at the machine or use PayByPhone.