Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of Pen-y-Dyffryn Country Hotel

Castle Street, RUTHIN, Denbighshire, LL15 1DP, (19 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01824 709822, Email, www.nantclwydydre.co.uk

Wales' oldest timbered town house, recently restored to reflect 7 periods of its history and development. Visitors can walk back in time from the 1940's to 1435.

The Wharf, LLANGOLLEN, Denbighshire, LL20 8TA, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01978 860702, Email, www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk

From the Llangollen Wharf you can embark on either a horse drawn boat trip or a motorised aqueduct cruise, both of which take in the magical sights and sounds of the beautiful Llangollen Canal.

The Station, Abbey Road, LLANGOLLEN, Denbighshire, LL20 8SN, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01978 860979, Email, www.llangollen-railway.co.uk

Tourist standard gauge railway operating between Llangollen and Carrog in Denbighshire (7.75 miles long), refreshment and facilities, souvenir shop.

Park Hall, OSWESTRY, Shropshire, SY11 4AS, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01691 671123

A popular destination for young and old alike. With 40,000 square feet of indoor attractions, regular hands-on animal activities, lots of outdoor play and driving activities there is never a dull moment.

Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8SW, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01978 860111, Email, www.royal-pavilion.co.uk

Home of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, the Royal International Pavilion has a year round arts programme.

c/o Coronation Cottage, Rug, Nr. CORWEN, Denbighshire, LL21 9BT, (14 miles, 22kms), Tel: 01443 336000, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Small parish church with well-preserved eighteenth-century fittings. Includes impressive medieval wall paintings.

Station Road, Bangor-on-Dee, WREXHAM, Wrexham, LL13 0AB, (13 miles, 22kms), Tel: 01978 780417, Email, www.jjohnsonandson.co.uk

Basket making & retailers of cane conservatory furniture - a family business spanning 5 generations. Watch Ken making bespoke baskets & have a go yourself. Basketware & cane furniture repair.

Tyn Dwr Hall, Tyn Dwr Road, LLANGOLLEN, Denbighshire, LL20 8AR, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01588 630123, Email, www.proactive-adventure.com

We offer a full range of outdoor activities to all from fun introduction sessions, intense instruction, corporate training programs and much more. All programs are professionally delivered by highly experienced and qualified staff.

Berwyn Lodge, Glyndyfrdwy, CORWEN, Denbighshire, LL21 9HW, (9 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01490 430300, Email, www.theoriginalbutterflyman.co.uk

Original wall butterflies by the Original Butterfly Man. Lady Birds & Dragonflies.

LLANGOLLEN, Denbighshire, LL20 8DD, (9 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01978 860326, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=6&PlaceID=140

The evocative ruins of Valle Crucis lie in green fields beneath Llangollen's steep-sided mountains.

CORWEN, Denbighshire, LL21 9BT, (14 miles, 22kms), Tel: 01490 412025

A rare example of a little-altered private chapel of the 17th century.

Glanrafon Hall, Glanrafon, Nr Corwen, DENBIGHSHIRE, LL21 0HA, (15 miles, 25kms), Tel: 01490 460440, Email, www.glassblobbery.com

The gallery and studio have a mixture of high quality contemporary and traditional craft work including hand made ornamental glassware. Ample parking and cafe next door

Gwynedd, UK, (20 miles, 32kms), Tel: 01676 521021, Email, www.VisitBala.org

Bala - home to the largest natural lake in Wales, surrounded by the peaks of Aran Benllyn, Arenig Fawr and the Berwyn Mountains

Unit 20, The Malthouse Business Centre, Regent Street, Llangollen, LL20 8HS, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01978 860471, Email, www.sasoutdoors.co.uk

We welcome you to try a range of outdoor activities including Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Open Canoeing, Kayaking and Gorge Walking. We also offer First Aid courses and team building sessions.

Plas Coch, Mold Road, WREXHAM, Wrexham, LL11 2AW, (14 miles, 22kms), Tel: 01978 293400, Email, www.tqg.org.uk

Science Discovery Centre with over 60 hands-on exhibits, live family science shows, daring demos and fun challenges. Open all year.

Hill Street, LLANGOLLEN, Denbighshire, LL20 8AW, (19 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01978 861314, www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en-gb/DNAP-73FFMH

Plas Newydd was home to the Ladies of Llangollen from 1780 - 1829. The house retains the gothic features they introduced and is set in peaceful gardens surrounded by trees and includes the font from the nearby Valle Crucis Abbey.

Canal Wharf , Trevor, Dock House, Pontcysyllte, LLANGOLLEN, LL20 8TA, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 0117 304 1122, Email, www.anglowelsh.co.uk

The Anglo Welsh base at Trevor has day boats available for hire from just £99 per day for up to 10 passengers. Suitable for novices to the experienced hirer, the day boats have all the facilities you require for the perfect day out.

46 Clwyd Street, RUTHIN, Denbighshire, LL15 1HP, (19 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01824 708281, www.ruthingaol.co.uk

Explore Ruthin Gaol - one of North Wales' most fascinating buildings. From 1654 to 1916 thousands of prisoners - men, women and children, innocent and guilty passed through its gates. Now it's your turn!