North Wales History & Heritage

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   Royal Welch Fusiliers Regimental Museum

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   Museum

   Caernarfon

   The Museum is housed in two towers of Caernarfon Castle. In it you will find a wealth of original exhibits, supported by film, sound and models, which tell the story of over 300 years of service by Wales’ oldest infantry regiment, in peacetime and…

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   Rug Chapel

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   Church / Chapel

   Corwen

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

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   Ruthin Gaol

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   Historic Site

   Ruthin

   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!

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   Snowdon Mountain Railway

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   Steam Railway

   LLANBERIS

   Planning to travel on the amazing Snowdon Mountain Railway?...If so, click here to get the latest information direct from the official North Wales tourism site!

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   South Stack

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   Lighthouse

   HOLYHEAD

   South Stack is one of Anglesey’s must-see landscapes. Situated on Holy Island, it is Anglesey’s most westerly point, 3 miles to the west of Holyhead. The lighthouse was built in 1809 to mark the tiny island and is reached by a descent of 400 steps…

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   St Asaph Cathedral

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   Cathedral / Minister

   ST ASAPH

   Reputed to be the smallest ancient Cathedral in Britain. Magnificent architecture and stained glass windows. Contains the Bishop William Morgan Welsh Bible of 1588. A living working place of worship as well as a visitor attraction.

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   St Collen's Church

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   Church / Chapel

   LLANGOLLEN

   The Church of St Collen was founded in the 6th century and has Medieval hammer beam roofs, from one of the finest roofs in Wales. The church dates back to the 13th Century however much of what stands today was part of the renovation in 1864. The…

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   St Cwyfan's Church

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   Church / Chapel

   TY CROES

   On the outskirts of Holyhead is the most recognizable church on Anglesey, St Cwyfan’s Church - The Church in the Sea.  The 12th century medieval church is perched on a small island called Cribinau. Originally it stood on a peninsula between two…

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   St Cybi's Church

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   Church / Chapel

   HOLYHEAD

   One of its attractions is St Cybi's Church, a grade 1 listed church built between the 13th and 16th centuries within the walls of the ancient roman fort Caer Gybi. The church has an interesting history having be raided by Viking invaders in the…

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    St Deiniol's Cathedral Bangor

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    Cathedral / Minister

    BANGOR

    Founded by St Deiniol 1,499 years ago, we've been a cathedral for longer than anywhere else in the UK.  Bangor Cathedral has been here through almost a millennium and a half of Welsh history, from being the burial place of Welsh princes to a home…

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    St Dyfnog Church

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    Type:

    Church / Chapel

    DENBIGH

    On the outskirts of Ruthin is the famous St Dyfnog Church, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch, a Grade I listed building dating from the 13th century.  St Dyfnog’s church is named after the 6th century saint who lived by a nearby waterfall.  The church is…

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    St Dyfnog’s Holy well

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    Historic Site

    DENBIGH

    St Dyfnog’s Holy well is also nearby, though it is a very simple site today, the well was said to have been lined with marble in the 18th century, with statues arranged around the outside, and there were changing rooms for pilgrims so they could…

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    St Michael's Old Church

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    Church / Chapel

    BETWS-Y-COED

    The oldest building in Betws y Coed is located on the banks of the river Conwy – St Michael’s Church. The church was built in the 14th century and is home to the stone effigy of Gruffydd ap Dafydd Goch. The church is open to the public 10am-5pm…

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    St Peter's Square

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    RUTHIN

    Perched on top of a hill, all roads into Ruthin seem to lead to St Peter’s Square in the centre. Visitors come here to admire the mix of architectural styles, the excellent specialist shops, and good eating places.St Peter’s Square has more listed…

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    St Tysilio's Church

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    Church / Chapel

    MENAI BRIDGE

    On the other side of Beaumaris is the town of Menai Bridge is St Tysilio's Church, Church Island, in the small island in the Menai Strait. The church was constructed in the 15thcentury. There is a memorial for the local men killed during the world…

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    St Winefrids Shrine & Well

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    Type:

    Church / Chapel

    HOLYWELL

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    Stone Science

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    Museum

    LLANGEFNI, Llangefni

    Inside are a series of dioramas depicting the evolving ages of the earth, including Dinosaurs. There are thousands of fossils, minerals, crystals, Native American arrowheads, etc. to see and many to touch. Videos for children and adults.

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    Swtan Heritage Museum

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    Type:

    Museum

    HOLYHEAD

    The thatched cottage - Swtan – has been fully restored, on its original site, close to the cliff tops at Church Bay.

    It is set in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and on the Heritage Coast, commanding views across the Irish…

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    Talacre Beach - Point of Ayr Lighthouse

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    Type:

    Beach

    HOLYWELL

    Talacre is a sandy beach on the North Wales coast.

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    The Dee Bridge

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    LLANGOLLEN

    The Dee licks the angled buttresses of Llangollen’s weighty Gothic bridge, which has spanned the River since fourteenth century. The bridge that stands today dates from the 16th century. The bridge was originally built for pack horses and has been…

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