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Beaumaris Castle

Beaumaris Castle

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

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St Tysilio's Church

St Tysilio's Church

On the other side of Beaumaris is the town of Menai Bridge is St Tysilio's Church, Church Island,…

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Beaumaris Pier

Beaumaris Pier

Beaumaris Pier was originally opened in 1846 but was rebuilt in 1872. The pier is great for…

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Ruthin Gaol

Ruthin Gaol

Explore Ruthin Gaol - one of North Wales' most fascinating buildings. From 1654 to 1916 thousands…

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  1. Add Beaumaris Castle to your Itinerary

    Beaumaris Castle

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    Castle / Fort

    BEAUMARIS

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

  2. Add St Tysilio's Church to your Itinerary

    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…

  3. Add Royal Cambrian Academy of Art to your Itinerary

    Royal Cambrian Academy of Art

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    Type:

    Gallery

    Conwy

    Established 1882. Devoted to the visual arts in Wales, with over 120 artist members, open all year with a changing exhibition programme of contemporary and traditional paintings and sculptures, plus talks, demonstrations and workshops.

  4. Add Beaumaris Pier to your Itinerary

    Beaumaris Pier

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    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.

  5. Add Mary Jones World to your Itinerary

    Mary Jones World

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    Type:

    Museum

    Gwynedd, Bala

    Mary Jones World is a new state of the art visitor and education centre that tells the story of Mary Jones and Thomas Charles, and the impact of world's best-selling book � on Wales and the world!

  6. Add Ruthin Gaol to your Itinerary

    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!

  7. Add St Michael's Old Church to your Itinerary

    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…

  8. Add Valle Crucis Abbey to your Itinerary

    Valle Crucis Abbey

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    Abbey / Priory

    Llangollen

    Valle Crucis was truly Welsh from the moment it was founded in 1201 by Prince Madog ap Gruffydd and the ‘white monks’ of the Cistercian order.

    Its Latin name (Valley of the Cross) refers to the nearby ninth-century Pillar of Eliseg, erected for the…

  9. Add Pont y Pair Bridge to your Itinerary

    Pont y Pair Bridge

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    Historic Site

    BETWS-Y-COED

    Pont y Pair Bridge was originally built around 1500, before Thomas Telford built the Conwy suspension bridge, the Pont y Pair Bridge became an important bridge, as people were diverted to cross the river Conwy here. The bridge is still a main…

  10. Add Portmeirion Village to your Itinerary

    Portmeirion Village

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    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.

  11. Add St Dyfnog Church to your Itinerary

    St Dyfnog Church

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    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…

  12. Add Afonwen Craft & Antique Centre to your Itinerary

    Afonwen Craft & Antique Centre

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    Craft Centre

    Mold, Caerwys

    Largest craft and antique centre in North Wales. Located at the foot of the Clwydian Ranges we are 5 minutes from the A55 @ jnt 31. See a visiting crafts person at work. We have an amazing collection of antiques, vintage & modern furniture & home…

  13. Add Rhuddlan Castle to your Itinerary

    Rhuddlan Castle

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    Castle / Fort

    Rhuddlan

    Rhuddlan may not be as well known as some of North Wales castles, yet it shares much in common with its illustrioius neighbours. Like Caernarfon and Conwy, it was built as one of the 'iron ring' of fortresses by Edward I.

  14. Add Corris Craft Centre to your Itinerary

    Corris Craft Centre

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    Type:

    Craft Centre

    Machynlleth

    Set against a densely wooded backdrop in the foothills of Southern Snowdonia are 9 independent craft studios where quality craftsmanship and the unique stories behind each craft can be discovered. Enjoy true artisan provenance where you can buy and…

  15. Add Bodnant Welsh Food Centre to your Itinerary

    Bodnant Welsh Food Centre

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    Type:

    Craft Centre

    Colwyn Bay

    Imagine a beautiful stone-built farm in the foothills of Snowdonia where you could buy and eat the very best Welsh food products- and even see it being carefully crafted by experts. The dream is now reality in the form of the Bodnant Welsh

  16. Add Penmon Point Beach to your Itinerary

    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.

  17. Add Black Country Metal Works to your Itinerary

    Black Country Metal Works

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    Type:

    Craft Workshop

    Oswestry

    Our showroom is a labyrinth of beautiful metal work, the largest and most varied range throughout the UK, with a wide range of products on display.

  18. Add Plas Newydd to your Itinerary

    Plas Newydd

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    Type:

    Museum

    LLANGOLLEN

    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.

  19. Add South Stack to your Itinerary

    South Stack

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    Lighthouse

    HOLYHEAD

    South Stack is one of Anglesey’s must-see landscapes, located on Holy Island, and is Anglesey’e most westerly point, lying some 3 milest to the west of Holyhead.  The lighthouse was built in 1809 to mark a tiny island off Anglesey.  The lighthouse…

  20. Add Harlech Castle to your Itinerary

    Harlech Castle

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    Castle / Fort

    Harlech

    Harlech Castle, built between 1282 and 1289 by Edward 1st during his invasion of Wales. The Castle has a deep military history and withheld many a siege until failing to Owain Glyndwr in 1404

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