Parks · North Wales
GreenWood
In or near Llanfairpwllgwyngyll.
GreenWood (Welsh: Gelli Gyffwrdd), formerly GreenWood Forest Park and The GreenWood Centre, is a family fun park at Y Felinheli in Gwynedd, Wales. The park was opened by Stephen and Andrea Bristow in
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairpwll · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
GreenWood (Welsh: Gelli Gyffwrdd), formerly GreenWood Forest Park and The GreenWood Centre, is a family fun park at Y Felinheli in Gwynedd, Wales. The park was opened by Stephen and Andrea Bristow in 1993 and attracts around 150,000 visitors a year. It is now owned by Continuum Attractions.
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Official information
GreenWood is a family park located in Gwynedd, offering a variety of rides and activities suitable for all ages. Visitors can enjoy attractions such as roller coasters, adventure trails, and educational experiences focused on sustainability.
From the Wikipedia article
GreenWood (Welsh: Gelli Gyffwrdd), formerly GreenWood Forest Park and The GreenWood Centre, is a family fun park at Y Felinheli in Gwynedd, Wales. The park was opened by Stephen and Andrea Bristow in 1993 and attracts around 150,000 visitors a year. It is now owned by Continuum Attractions.
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Background
History
After studying at Bangor University in the 1980s and working on tree conservation projects in Africa, Stephen and Andrea Bristow decided to establish an "environment education project to tell people about trees and forests from all over the world and raise awareness of the importance of forests" in Wales. They purchased 17 acres of land, opening in 1993 with walks and guided tours. Receiving 30,000 visitors a year, the couple could not financially sustain the project, especially during the winter. After raising money to build a slide, which opened in 2001, the park grew in popularity, with over 60,000 visitors that year. By 2016 the park had over 100 employees and attracted around 150,000…
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- Coordinates
- 53.1806, -4.1958
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Y Felinheli
- Postcode
- LL56 4QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Annual visitors
- ~150,000/year
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairpwll — 4.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5:30pm
- Official site
- www.greenwoodfamilypark.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: GreenWood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is GreenWood?
- GreenWood is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL56 4QN), in the parish of Y Felinheli.
- What is GreenWood?
- GreenWood (Welsh: Gelli Gyffwrdd), formerly GreenWood Forest Park and The GreenWood Centre, is a family fun park at Y Felinheli in Gwynedd, Wales. The park was opened by Stephen and Andrea Bristow in
- How do I get to GreenWood?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairpwll, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL56 4QN.
- Who owns GreenWood?
- GreenWood is owned by Continuum Attractions.
- Is GreenWood free to visit?
- Yes, GreenWood is free to enter.
- How do I get to GreenWood?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairpwll, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL56 4QN.
- How busy is GreenWood?
- GreenWood draws around 150,000 visitors a year.