Adventure Parc Snowdonia in the Conwy Valley, North Wales, has scooped the One for the Kids (family experience) award at the National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards, in association with Audley Travel.

The awards ceremony, which took place at The Montcalm Hotel in Marble Arch, London on Wednesday night, showcased industry innovation and expertise from attractions and destinations across the planet, from Snowdonia to Antarctica, China to Patagonia.

Regarded as the last word on the best places, experiences, hotels and operators which go 'above and beyond' to make travelling meaningful and memorable, the National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards celebrate the best new additions to the world of travel.

Candidates are shortlisted by judges, and then readers of the National Geographic Traveller are asked to vote for their favourites. Adventure Parc Snowdonia beat off competition from The Bear Grylls Adventure in Birmingham and Tiger Lodges Reserve in Kent to win in its category.

Spectacular inland surf lagoon

Since it launched in 2015, Adventure Parc Snowdonia has established itself as one of the UK's flagship visitor destinations.

Originally home to a spectacular world-first inland surf lagoon which offers wannabe surfers a fast-track to sharpening their skills, the parc significantly expanded its offer in 2019 with the launch of a high-thrills Adrenaline Indoors facility and off-site Explore Outdoors adventures like gorge walking and mountain biking.

Andy Ainscough, managing director of Adventure Parc Snowdonia said:

“It's a big honour for us to be recognised by the National Geographic Traveller and its readers in this way, and we're grateful to everyone who voted for us. The award is testament to the exceptional work of our dedicated team who are passionate about delivering engaging, family-friendly experiences to encourage and celebrate the instinct for challenge and adventure which is in all of us.”

Evolving plans for 2020

A 106-bedroom Hilton Garden Inn with conference facilities and a wellbeing spa is currently under construction at the adventure parc, with bedrooms looking out across the surf lagoon's waves to the mountains and forests of the Conwy Valley beyond. It is due to open in November 2020. A pump track and woodland nature trail will open in spring 2020.

National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards 2019

The winners

One to watch (city/region): Antarctica
 
Firm favourite (country): Italy
 
New national treasure (UK attraction): National Maritime Museum, London
 
Far & away (overseas attraction): Skywalk at Fuxi Mountain, China
 
One for the kids (family experience): Adventure Parc Snowdonia, Conwy
 
Right track (rail): DiscoverEU and Interrail
 
Across the waves (cruise & expedition): Celebrity Cruises' Xpedition Class ships
 
Domestic bliss (UK hotel): Titanic Hotel Belfast
 
The destination hotel (overseas hotel): The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
 
Unique stays (accommodation worldwide): Panorama Glass Lodge, Iceland
 
High-flyer (airline): Emirates
 
The big operator (tour operators & travel agents): Trailfinders
 
The small-medium operator (tour operators & travel agents): Exodus Travels
 
The innovator (industry movers and shakers): Aberdeen Airport's therapy dogs
 
Book worm (travel books): Around the World In 80 Trains, by Monisha Rajesh
 
Sound & vision (TV & radio): Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby (BBC Two)
 
Beyond the recipe book (food & travel): Around the World in 80 Food Trucks, Lonely Planet
 
Tastiest food & travel show (TV, radio, podcasts): The Hairy Bikers' Mediterranean Adventure (BBC Two)
 
Foodie hotspot (destination): Lisbon
 
The wish list (destination): Japan
 
Special contribution to travel: Felicity Aston MBE

ENDS

About Adventure Parc Snowdonia:

Welcome to Adventure Parc Snowdonia in the Conwy Valley, North Wales: home to the best days out for you and your gang. Check in with us for perfect surfable waves on a world-first inland surf lagoon, ideal for beginners through to pros. Discover daring new adventures at Adrenaline Indoors, where you can brave The Caves, indoor and outdoor climbing walls, an aerial assault and the UK's most extreme slides. We offer great food and glamping accommodation for memorable day trips or longer breaks, and free parking and entry. In November 2020 we will open the doors to a brand-new Hilton Garden Inn on the shores of our spectacular lagoon.

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