North Wales Landmarks

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   Anglesey Column Trust

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   Type:

   Historic Site

   Llanfairpwll

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   Barclodiad y Gawres

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   Type:

   Historic Site

   TY CROES

   Barclodiad y Gawres "The Giantess's Apronful" is a type of monument known as a decorated Cruciform Passage Grave, and its location here in Anglesey makes it very unusual. Tombs of this type are usually only found in Ireland.

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   Basingwerk Abbey

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   Type:

   Historic Site

   HOLYWELL

   Substantial remains of Cistercian abbey, originally founded as a house of the order of Savigny in 1131, and remodelled in the thirteenth century and later.

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   Beaumaris Castle

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   Type:

   Castle / Fort

   BEAUMARIS

   Beaumaris Castle was commissioned by Edward 1st during his conquest of Wales in the 13th century.

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   Beaumaris Pier

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   Type:

   Pier

   BEAUMARIS

   Beaumaris Pier was originally opened in 1846 but was rebuilt in 1872. The pier is great for crabbing and is close to the town centre and facilities and car parking nearby.

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   Bodrhyddan Hall

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   Type:

   Garden

   RHUDDLAN

   Bodrhyddan Hall is a Grade I listed building and has been the home of Lord Langford and his family for over 500 years. Set in several acres of stunning formal gardens and reclaimed woodland, the house is one of the few remaining family-owned stately…

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   Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber

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   Type:

   Historic Site

   LLANFAIRPWLL

   Impressive Neolithic chambered tomb, with partially restored entrance passage and mound, on the site of a former henge monument.

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   Castell Dinas Bran

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   Type:

   Historic Site

   LLANGOLLEN

   Along the valley’s floor, the waters of the River Dee cut a wide arc around the base of Castell Dinas Bran, a conical tor surmounted by the evocative ruins of a native Welsh castle, built in the 1230s, above the town of Llangollen. Believed to have…

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   Conwy Town Walls

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   Type:

   Historic Site

   CONWY

   Conwy is a town rich in history dominated by its 13th-century castle built by Edward I. The walled town of Conwy overlooks the estuary of the River Conwy over towards Deganwy. The town is home to one of Wales’ largest recreational boating harbours.…

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    Greenfield Valley Trust Ltd

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    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    HOLYWELL

    An award winning 70 acre Country Park featuring ancient monuments and industrial history.

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    Little Star Trip Boat

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Trip

    Trevor, LLANGOLLEN

    Anglo Welsh's trip boat 'Little Star' offers the chance to enjoy a skippered boat tour across the UNESCO World Heritage Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

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    Llandudno Pier

    Type

    Type:

    Pier

    LLANDUDNO

    Llandudno Pier is the premier attraction to visit whilst on holiday in Llandudno, a fantastic holiday venue in Wales. We are Wales’ longest Pier and offer superb views, concessions, a relaxing stroll and excellent food stalls.

    Relax, and enjoy the…

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    Llandudno Promenade

    Type

    Type:

    Viewpoint

    Llandudno

    A Victorian seaside resort, largest holiday resort in Wales.

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    Llanfair Slate Caverns

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    Type:

    Cave

    HARLECH

    Slate mine tourist attraction and Children's farm park, play area, nature trail, shop and cafe.

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    Marquess of Anglesey's Column

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    Type:

    Tower

    LLANFAIRPWLLGWYNGYLL

    Another attraction in Llanfairpwll is the Marquess of Anglesey's Column, a Greek Doric Column dedicated to Henry William Paget, the first Marquess of Anglesey for his important part in the battle of Waterloo where he lost his leg. The monument was…

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    Menai Heritage Bridge Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Menai Bridge

    Menai Bridge is a small town and community on the Isle of Anglesey in north Wales. It overlooks the Menai Strait and lies by the Menai Suspension Bridge, built in 1826 by Thomas Telford

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    Nantclwyd y Dre

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    Ruthin

    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.

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    Nantclwyd y Dre Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Garden

    Ruthin

    15th Century Timber Hall House and newly restored walled gardens dating for Medieval times.

    Features such as the rose pergola, nuttery, and flowery meads demonstrate the gardens; histrois uses - for medicine, cooking and sensory pleasure. The…

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    Penmon Point Beach

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    Type:

    Lighthouse

    BEAUMARIS

    On the outskirts of Beaumaris town is Penmon Point, a dog friendly beach with a small café. Here you will find fantastic views of Puffin Island, The Great Orme and Snowdon. Car park is available next to the café.

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    Plas Brondanw

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    Penrhyndeudraeth, Portmeirion

    Portmeirion Village and Gardens on the shores of Snowdonia makes a magical day out for all the family. Shops, cafes, beaches and woodland walks.

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