North Wales Landmarks

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   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.

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   Ty Mawr Standing Stone

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   Historic Site

   Holyhead

   Solitary, strangely shaped Bronze Age monument

   Probably erected at some point during the Bronze Age, this tall stone cuts a solitary figure standing alone amid fields on the outskirts of Holyhead. Measuring about 9ft/2.7m in height, the stone is…

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   Nantclwyd y Dre

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   Type:

   Historic Site

   Ruthin

   Come and step into history! Tickle the ivories, become a Victorian chef, put on some period finery and take a turn in the tranquil gardens with vintage teacup in hand! At Nantclwyd y Dre you are invited to make yourself at home in history and…

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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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   Geomon UNESCO Global Geopark

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   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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   Castell Dinas Bran

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   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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   Segontium Roman Fort & Museum

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   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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   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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   Tŵr Mawr - Ynys Llanddwyn Island

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   Lighthouse

   BODORGAN

   Built in the early 1800's, Twr Mawr was modelled on the windmills of Anglesey. It marks the Western entrance to the Menai Strait, and is situated on a small tidal island named Ynys Llanddwyn just off the West Coast of Anglesey.

   The name…

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    Barclodiad y Gawres

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    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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    Caer Gybi Roman Fort

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    Historic Site

    Holyhead

    Northern military outpost in a strategic coastal location

    Dating back to the 3rd century, Caer Gybi’s position on low cliffs overlooking the sea suggests it was part of a coastal network of defences, possibly linked to the late Roman watchtower at…

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    Stori Brymbo

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    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    BRYMBO

    Developing heritage attraction in Brymbo, Wrexham, telling a 300 million year story from ancient fossil forest to ironworks, steelworks and the Industrial Revolution. Fully opening in June 2026. Closed after Easter until then, with only occasional…

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    Penmon Point Beach

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    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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    Minera Lead Mines and Country Park

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    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    WREXHAM

    Discover the story of the leadminers of Minera, the village named after the ore beneath. Great heritage set in a country park below Minera Mountain and ideal starting point for walking the Clywedog trail.

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    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.

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    Caer y Twr Roman Watchtower

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    Historic Site

    Holyhead

    Iron Age settlement in a spectacular mountaintop location

    Perched at the summit of Holyhead Mountain with expansive views in all directions, it’s easy to see why our Iron Age ancestors chose this spot. The rampart walls still stand 10ft/3m high and…

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    Amgueddfa Lloyd George Memorial Museum

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    Museum

    CRICCIETH

    The Lloyd George Museum and Highgate, his boyhood home, with Shoemaker's Workshop and Victorian garden.

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    Denbigh Friary Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Denbigh

    Ruined religious settlement laid low by Henry VIII

    Founded by Carmelites (also known as the White Friars) in the 13th century, Denbigh Friary was a place of worship for both holy men and unordained laypeople. During services the congregation would…

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    Bodrhyddan Hall

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    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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    Llandudno Pier

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    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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