Attractions in North Wales

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   Great Orme Country Park

   Llandudno

   Whether your interests lie in history, bird watching and natural history or simply walking or enjoying spectacular views, the Great Orme has something to offer everyone.

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   Barclodiad y Gawres Chambered Tomb

   Type

   Type:

   Historic Site

   Llanfaelog

   An atmospheric tomb with rare examples of prehistoric art

   Barclodiad y Gawres (‘The Giantess’s Apronful’ in English) gives a revealing – and surprising – glimpse into the lives of our ancient ancestors. Perched in a spectacular cliffside location,…

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   St Tysilio's Church

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   Type:

   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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   Port Penrhyn

   BANGOR

   A purpose-built slate-port on the Menai Straits built between 1790 and 1855, on the site of a pre-industrial landing point and proto-harbour, which reflect the scale of output from Penrhyn Slate Quarry (NPRN 40564) and the resources which the owning…

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   Geomon UNESCO Global Geopark

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   Type:

   Environmental Attraction

   Gawerwen

   Geomon, a Global Geopark on Anglesey/Ynys Mon, home to one of the world's top 100 geosites.

   It is a region of exceptional geological significance and geoheritage with 1.8 billion years of Earth history, the oldest fossils in England and Wales, and…

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   Segontium Roman Fort & Museum

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   Type:

   Historic Site

   Caernarfon

   Remains of an auxiliary Roman fort, probably established in the late 70s A.D. and modified through to the late fourth century. Adjacent to the Roman fort is Segontium Roman Museum, which is run by an independent trust, Segontium Cyf.

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   Red Wharf Bay

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   Type:

   Beach

   Pentraeth

   Red Wharf Bay is a sandy beach located on the east coast of Anglesey.

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   Great Orme Tramway

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   Type:

   Railway

   LLANDUDNO

   The Great Orme Tramway is Britain’s only funicular, or cable-hauled, tramway that travels on public roads. Delighting visitors since it opened in 1902.

   The Tramway climbs a mile (1500m) through the Great Orme Country Park and Nature Reserve to the…

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   RSPB Ynys-Hir

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   Type:

   Nature Reserve

   Machynlleth

   With the mountains of southern Snowdonia to the north and the Cambrian hills to the south, the Ynys-hir reserve is stunning whichever way you look. Summer brings wading birds, such as lapwings and redshanks and some very special butterflies. Come…

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    Plas Newydd Historic House and Gardens

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    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    LLANFAIRPWLL

    On the island of Ynys Môn (Anglesey), Plas Newydd is a Grade I-listed house and garden on the banks of the Menai Strait. With the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) as a dramatic backdrop, enjoy the 40 acres of peaceful garden and 129 acres of woodland…

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    St Winefrids Shrine & Well

    Type

    Type:

    Church / Chapel

    HOLYWELL

    Still a popular place of pilgrimage

    The holy well at St Winefride’s has been a place of pilgrimage since at least 1115. It is said to spring from the spot where 7th-century Welsh abbot St Beuno brought his niece Winefride back to life, though it’s…

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    Llangollen Railway Trust

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    Type:

    Steam Railway

    Llangollen

    Tourist standard gauge railway operating between Llangollen and Corwen in Denbighshire (10 miles long), refreshment and facilities, souvenir shop.

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    Dolwyddelan Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Dolwyddelan

    When in the area, this magnificent castle is certainly worth a visit. The car park is a 200 metre from the entrance and be prepared for some rough terrain to reach the monument.  

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    The Great Orme

    Type

    Type:

    Free Entry

    LLANDUDNO

    The name Great Orme, derives from an Old Norse word meaning ‘sea serpent’. The Orme is home to around 200 Kashmiri goats, who have roamed the headland since the 19th century. Kendrick’s cave on the Orme was a site of extraordinary archaeology finds,…

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    Benar Beach

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    Type:

    Beach

    Dyffryn Ardudwy

    Bennar beach is a sandy beach located on the west coast of Snowdonia.

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    Din Llugwy Romano-British Village

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    Moelfre

    Revealing late Roman settlement – but was it originally from the Iron Age?

    Covering an area of more than a quarter of a football pitch, this fascinating ancient village features the remains of two round huts and several rectangular buildings…

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    Dyfi Distillery

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    Type:

    Distillery

    MACHYNLLETH

    The only two-times winner of the Best British Gin trophy amongst its countless awards, the tiny family-owned Dyfi Distillery punches seriously above its weight. Amongst their range is Pollination Gin, a Dovey Native Botanical Gin which uses no less…

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    Swtan Heritage Museum

    Type

    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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    Ty Newydd Chambered Tomb

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Llanfaelog

    Prehistoric art and arrowheads

    Though its wedge-shaped 12ft/3.7m by 5ft/1.5m capstone is now partially held up by brick supports, Tŷ Newydd still cuts an impressive sight. The tomb was once covered by a round cairn, now marked out by the small…

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    Ty Pawb

    Type

    Type:

    Event Venue

    WREXHAM

    Tŷ Pawb is Wrexham’s multi-award winning, cultural community resource, bringing together arts and markets within the same footprint.

    Enjoy an exciting programme of events and activities for all ages, including family arts activities, live music,…

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