There are a wide range of "things to do" for families, adventure speakers and those that just want to tour the area.

Ten suggested "things to do" around Bala:

• Experience Welsh culture, e.g. listen to a Welsh choir, or visit the Cywain Centre, Bala
• Whitewater rafting at the National Whitewater Centre
• Bala Lake Railway
• Walk around the Lake or half-way and return by railway
• Dine out in a Michelin Star restaurants or one of the other acclaimed restaurants in the area
• Off-road driving in a 4x4 with Landcraft
• Play golf on a challenging course with views of the lake and mountains at Bala Golf Club
• Sail or canoe on Lake Bala
• The Town Walk with historical information
• Fishing in Lake Bala or the River Tryweryn or Dee

 
Six more "things to do" near Bala, include:

• Caerau Uchaf Gardens (Sarnau): gardens, plant sales, cafe, adventure playground, pets corner
• Cinema in Bala
• Fitness: Penllyn Leisure Centre, Bala
• Swimming: Penllyn Leisure Centre, Bala
• Ten Pin Bowling: Urdd Multi-activity Centre, Glan-llyn
• Heritage Centre (Canolfan y Plase) in Bala

Ten suggested "things to do" with children around Bala:

• Bala Lake Railway which runs along the side of the lake
• A short walk and picnic by the lake
• Caerau Uchaf Gardens (Sarnau): gardens, adventure playground, willow maize and cafe
• Cywain Centre: play area, cafe, children’s birthday parties by arrangement
• Penllyn Leisure Centre, Bala: swimming and other activities
• Cinema in Bala: Friday, Saturday & Wednesday
• Ten Pin Bowling: Urdd Multi-activity Centre, Glan-llyn
• Tryweryn Trail at the National Whitewater Centre, while watching canoeing and rafting
• There are many other short walks, some suitable for pushchairs (e.g. Abercelyn to Bala, River Dee & Tryweryn)
• Sheep dog centre ewe-phoria and more including quad trekking
• A day out to Lake Vyrnwy could include a short walk along a river to visit waterfalls, perhaps a picnic by the waterfalls, a visit to the sculpture park and bird observatory or a cycle ride around the lake.