Things to do in Bala

Things to do in Bala - The heart of North Wales and Snowdonia

There’s all sorts of things to do in Bala!

If you’re feeling adventurous, take part in some water sports at the National White Water Centre or Surf Snowdonia, reach new heights at Zip World, race family and friends at GYG Karting, or try your hand at mountain biking at Coed y Brenin.

If you fancy a bit of history, take a trip to Bala lake on the Bala Lake Railway, visit one of the many castles in North Wales or discover the story of slate at the Llechwedd Slate Caverns.

Or if you’re looking for a more relaxing break, book a treatment at Bala Lake Hotel and Spa, hit a few holes at Bala Golf Club, do a spot of coarse fishing, enjoy a beach walk or one of the many walking routes in the area, and finish it off with a meal and drink at one of the fantastic bars and restaurants in Bala.

Below is an overview of things to do in Bala (as you enter from the lake).

ON THE RIGHT:

Bala Lakeside Activities: 01678 521615

Bala Leisure Center: Swimming pool, gym, sauna etc. 01678 521222

Capel Clay: Pottery workshop 01678 520984

Aran Ice Cream: Homemade ice cream cafe and takeaway.

Co-Op

Siop Ria: Gifts that include lovely jewellery, bags, and sunglasses etc. 01678 521800

Amdanat: Women's clothing and accessories shop

HSBC

Post Office and gift shop

Cyfnod Bistro and Cafe: Y Cyfnod Café and Bistro LL23 7AB: 01678 521260 ...never fails! Delicious food, friendly and lively atmosphere, lovely staff and Mehmet, the owner, is a star! Open all day until 10.00pm.

Pharmacy: 01678 520250

Henblas Garage 01678 520237

ON THE LEFT:

Gulf Garage 01678 520210

Stori: (The Tap Room) 01678 520501 - You can take your own takeaway here and buy a lovely Welsh beer to wash it down! Excellent selection of Welsh beers and wines and lovely gifts.

Bala Spice Indian Restaurant 01678 521935 - Award-winning restaurant. Just pop a few doors down to Stori for your wine or beer as they are not licensed but welcome customers to bring their own alcohol. Open all day until 11.00pm.

Gwynedd Confectioners/Cocoa: Local chocolate gifts 01678 521280

White Lion Royal Hotel: Good pub, nice atmosphere 01678 520314

Star Kebab House Takeaway: A very popular takeaway 01678520064

Manna: Christian / Fairtrade Gift Shop

Gerrards: Six generations of their family have baked delicious food for North Wales, having a local bakery in Bala

Spar

Badell Aur: Traditional Fish and Chips! 01678 520310

Y Gwyniad. For all your fishing information including fishing licences 01678 521654

Capel Hefin: Antiques Shop

Awen Meirion: Welsh books, music and gifts 01678 520658

Plas yn Dre: 01678 521256 - Lovely food and family friendly. Great place to eat outside and watch the world go by. Open all day until 11.00pm.

Ty Coffi: Best paninis and salads in town and a great place to sit outside in the sun. Open all day until 5.00pm.

Pizza Plas: Newly opened restaurant and takeaway serving delicious wood-fired, stonebaked pizzas 01678 521626

Mane Hairdressing: Hair and beauty salon 01678 521684

R.H. Roberts Cycles: Hire mountain bikes. 01678 520252

T J Roberts: Best butcher in North Wales!!

Yr Hwb: 01678 528259 - This is a must for visiting Bala - a restaurant surrounded by striking architecture offering proper homemade food and they also cater to groups and parties during the day and evening.