North Wales Landmarks

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   Nantclwyd y Dre

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   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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   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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   Zip World Penrhyn Quarry

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   Type:

   Adrenaline Adventure

   BETHESDA

   Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 5 Adventures.    Soar through the skies at Zip World Penrhyn Quarry on the world’s fastest zip line, enjoy karting adventures, or explore historical tours in the breathtaking setting of a historic slate quarry.

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   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.

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   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.

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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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   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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   Penmon Priory, Cross & St Seiriol's Well

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   Historic Site

   Beaumaris

   Three for the price of one at this important holy site

   Penmon’s history stretches back to the 6th century, when a monastery was established here by St Seiriol. The holy well (with reputed healing properties) that bears his name is thought to be…

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   Holyhead Mountain Prehistoric Village

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   Type:

   Historic Site

   Holyhead

   A farming community from the past

   Around 20 of an estimated 50 original buildings survive, mostly as circular hut foundations. It’s not difficult to imagine what these stone-built huts would have looked like, topped with their conical thatched…

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    Caernarfon Town Walls & Porth Mawr Tower

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    Type:

    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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    Zip World Llechwedd

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    Type:

    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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    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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    Trefignath Chambered Tomb

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    Holyhead

    A trio of tombs

    Despite their proximity to one another, this trio of Neolithic (New Stone Age) tombs were raised in distinctly different periods. The earliest chamber at the site’s western end is a simple box-like structure surrounded by a cairn of…

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    Dyffryn Ardudwy Chambererd Tomb

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    Harlech

    Neighbouring tombs built several generations apart

    Located on a hillside overlooking Cardigan Bay, the pair of tombs at this Neolithic (New Stone Age) burial site were built in two distinct stages. The smaller chamber to the west came first. This…

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    Llandudno Promenade

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    Type:

    Viewpoint

    Llandudno

    A Victorian seaside resort, largest holiday resort in Wales.

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    Bodowyr Chambered Tomb

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    Llanfairpwll

    Neolithic standing stones still shrouded in mystery

    Standing on a hillock backed by panoramic views of Eryri (Snowdonia), Bodowyr is a striking landmark. The massive, mushroom-shaped capstone was originally supported by four tall standing stones,…

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    Plas Newydd Historic House and Gardens

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    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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    Corris Mine Explorers

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    Cave

    MACHYNLLETH

    Follow in the footsteps of Victorian slate miners with one of our expert guides. You’ll experience the broad tunnels and cavernous chambers where the world’s finest slate was excavated by both hand and explosive, before being shipped around the…

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    Caer Leb Romano-British Farm

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    Llanfairpwll

    Prehistoric settlement with Roman and medieval connections

    This rectilinear enclosure of double banks and ditches has a complex and sometimes murky history. Its location on low-lying marshland led some to believe that it may once have been a…

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    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.

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