North Wales Landmarks

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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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   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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   St Winefrids Shrine & Well

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   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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   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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   Caernarfon Town Walls & Porth Mawr Tower

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   Historic Site

   CAERNARFON

   Don’t overlook Caernarfon’s medieval town walls. Visitors flock here, of course, to see the world-famous fortress. But Caernarfon’s story is not complete without including a chapter on its ring of ancient walls. They were an essential part of King…

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   Barclodiad y Gawres Chambered Tomb

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   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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   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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   Conwy Town Walls

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   Historic Site

   CONWY

   Walking the walls of a World Heritage Site

   Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes spectacular castles at Beaumaris, Harlech and here in Conwy, these town walls are among the finest and most complete in Europe. Stretching almost…

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   Nantclwyd y Dre Gardens

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   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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    Maen Achwyfan Cross

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    Historic Site

    Holywell

    The art of the Vikings

    Maen Achwyfan is a particularly fine early Christian cross standing 11ft/3.4m high, probably dating from the late 10th century in commemoration of a person or event. Fashioned from one single stone, it features a circular…

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    Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber

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    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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    Zip World Llechwedd

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    Adrenaline Adventure

    BLAENAU FFESTINIOG

    Zip World Llechwedd is an adventure destination in North Wales that you simply can’t replicate anywhere else - 7 adventures await in this truly unique location.
    

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    Penrhosfeilw Standing Stones

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    Holyhead

    Bronze Age standing stones shrouded in mystery

    Very little is known about the origins of this pair of standing stones. Erected during the Bronze Age, they stand roughly 10ft/3m high and 11ft/3.3m apart. One persistent myth says that they were once…

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    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…

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    South Stack

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    Lighthouse

    HOLYHEAD

    South Stack is one of Anglesey’s must-see landscapes. Situated on Holy Island, it is Anglesey’s most westerly point, 3 miles to the west of Holyhead. The lighthouse was built in 1809 to mark the tiny island and is reached by a descent of 400 steps…

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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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    St Peter's Square

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    Historic Site

    RUTHIN

    Perched on top of a hill, all roads into Ruthin seem to lead to St Peter’s Square in the centre. Visitors come here to admire the mix of architectural styles, the excellent specialist shops, and good eating places.St Peter’s Square has more listed…

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    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.

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    St Dyfnog’s Holy well

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    Type:

    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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    Greenfield Valley Heritage Park & Museum

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    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    HOLYWELL

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

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