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The Roots of Llys Derwen Run Deep
1960
1997
2023
Llys Derwen’s roots go back to 1960, when Heledd’s grandfather, William Hugh Griffith, alongside his wife Elspeth, founded the family’s first campsite and caravan park in the heart of Snowdonia, a stone’s throw from Llys Derwen. It grew from a few tents and caravans to over 100 pitches.
- First Llys Derwen Caravan Park, Snowdonia, North Wales
First Camping & Caravan Park
- First Llys Derwen Caravan Park, Snowdonia
First Caravan Park
- First Llys Derwen Caravan Park, Snowdonia
First Caravan Park
Following William Hugh Griffith’s success, Bethan and Emrys Jones purchased Llys Derwen in 1997 and had the passion and vision to develop the campsite and caravan park, starting with just a five-van CL site. By developing the family home and surrounding grounds, Bethan and Emrys grew the campsite in the heart of North Wales into what it is today, catering for touring caravans, campervans and tents.
- Emrys Jones, Llys Derwen, North Wales
Emrys Jones
- Llys Derwen Caravan and Camping site in 1997
Llys Derwen, Campsite North Wales - 1997
- Bethan, W H Griffith & Heledd
Bethan, W H Griffith & Heledd
Keeping it in the family, Bethan and Emrys’ daughter Heledd took over the campsite with her husband Nathan and their children in 2023. Although Emrys has now officially retired, he still lends a hand and shows us the ropes as we continue this exciting new chapter for Llys Derwen Caravan & Campsite!
- Emrys & Grandchildren @ Llys Derwen, Campsite, North Wales
Emrys & Grandchildren
- @ Llys Derwen, Campsite, North Wales 2022
@ Llys Derwen, Campsite, North Wales 2022
- Nathan, Heledd & Emrys @ Llys Derwen, Campsite, North Wales 2022
Nathan, Heledd & Emrys @ Llys Derwen, Campsite, North Wales 2022
Llys Derwen Caravan & Campsite Snowdon
Grid ref SH539629
Voted best Campsite in Snowdonia North Wales on TripAdvisor, 5 Stars on Google and awarded one of the Top Campsites in the UK in Western Telegraph
Our family-run Caravan and Campsite is situated close to mount Snowdon (SH 60986 54375) and in an ideal location to explore Snowdonia National Park.
A three-minute walk from the main entrance you'll find a local family pub, and just a further 10-minute walk you'll find a local Butchers, Chip shop, Co-Op & Spar, all that's needed for your camping vacation in Snowdonia. We also have a Local Indian Restaurant 'Caernarfon Tandoori' which delivers Indian meals directly to your pitch on the campsite, they have recently won Best Indian Restaurant in the Country and do a fantastic Tandoori Chicken!
Our Campsite is also on the Sherpa Bus Route. The bus stop is situated just at the bottom of the hill from the campsite’s main entrance where you can catch a bus into Llanberis or Caernarfon every hour, a huge benefit to help avoid congestion and costly car parking in Llanberis if you’re planning to climb Snowdon.
For a more relaxed afternoon you can expect to travel just 10 minutes via car to the local beach in Caernarfon 'Dinas Dinlle', or just 15 minutes you can cross the Menai Bridge and walk along the beautiful Menai Strait.
A short walk from Menai Bridge town centre brings visitors to the base of the Menai Suspension Bridge, from where the true scale of this remarkable structure is best appreciated. The Belgian Promenade (built by Flemish refugees from the Great War between 1914-16) leads south-west from here shortly reaching a causeway that links Church Island and the ancient Church of St Tysilio to the shore. A short walk around the church cemetery affords wonderful views of the Menai Strait, both bridges and Ynys Gorad Goch island, whose residents once made a living from the fish caught at the traps built there. Menai Bridge has a selection of interesting shops, including antiques, books and ironmongers. There is a good collection of pubs and restaurants catering for all tastes, including local seafood.
