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Nantclwyd y Dre

Nantclwyd y Dre

Wales' oldest timbered town house, recently restored to reflect 7 periods of its history and…

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Pont y Pair Bridge

Pont y Pair Bridge

Pont y Pair Bridge was originally built around 1500, before Thomas Telford built the Conwy…

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Anglo Welsh Waterway Holidays

Anglo Welsh Waterway Holidays

The Anglo Welsh base at Trevor has day boats available for hire from just £99 per day for up to 10…

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Portmeirion Village

Portmeirion Village

Portmeirion Village and Gardens on the shores of Snowdonia makes a magical day out for all the…

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  1. Add Nantclwyd y Dre to your Itinerary

    Nantclwyd y Dre

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    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.

  2. 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.

  3. Add Pont y Pair Bridge to your Itinerary

    Pont y Pair Bridge

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    Type:

    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…

  4. Add MOSTYN to your Itinerary

    MOSTYN

    Type

    Type:

    Gallery

    Llandudno

    Behind an impressive 1901 terracota façade in the strikingly beautiful seaside town of Llandudno is Wales' leading gallery of contemporary art - MOSTYN.

  5. Anglo Welsh Waterway Holidays

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    Type:

    Boat Trip

    Pontcysyllte, Llangollen

    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.

  6. Add Royal Welch Fusiliers Regimental Museum to your Itinerary

    Royal Welch Fusiliers Regimental Museum

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    Type:

    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…

  7. Add Portmeirion Village to your Itinerary

    Portmeirion Village

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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.

  8. Add St Cwyfan's Church to your Itinerary

    St Cwyfan's Church

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    Type:

    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…

  9. Add Conwy Town Walls to your Itinerary

    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.…

  10. Add Criccieth Castle to your Itinerary

    Criccieth Castle

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    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Criccieth

    Criccieth Castle was built by Llywelyn the Great of the Kingdom of Gwynedd.The castle was eventually captured by the English forces of Edward 1st in the 13th century. 

  11. Add St Tysilio's Church to your Itinerary

    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…

  12. The Dee Bridge

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    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…

  13. Add Denbigh Castle to your Itinerary

    Denbigh Castle

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    Castle / Fort

    Denbigh

    Denbigh castle and town walls were built between 1282 and 1311. The castle was built for Henry de Lacy, Earl of Lincoln who had been granted the lordship of Denbigh by King Edward 1st during his campaign against the Welsh. Designed by master castle…

  14. Add St Asaph Cathedral to your Itinerary

    St Asaph Cathedral

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    Type:

    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.

  15. Add Rhuddlan Castle to your Itinerary

    Rhuddlan Castle

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    Type:

    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.

  16. Yr Ysgwrn

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    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Blaenau Ffestiniog

    Yr Ysgwrn can mean different things for different people. Previous visitors have been inspired to visit Hedd Wyn’s home for various reasons, be it to see the Bardic Chairs, learn about sustainable farming or simply to experience what life would be…

  17. 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.

  18. Add Plassey Holiday Park, Retail Village & Golf Course to your Itinerary

    Plassey Holiday Park, Retail Village & Golf Course

    Type

    Type:

    Gallery

    Wrexham

    Plassey Holiday Park, Retail Village & Golf Course is an idyllic park near Eyton village in Wrexham, North Wales. Nestled in 250 acres of park and woodland in the picturesque Dee Valley, our award-winning luxury holiday park is more than just…

  19. Add Dolwyddelan Castle to your Itinerary

    Dolwyddelan Castle

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    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.  

  20. Add Harlech Castle to your Itinerary

    Harlech Castle

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    Type:

    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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