North Wales Landmarks

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   South Stack

   Type

   Type:

   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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   Beaumaris Castle

   Type

   Type:

   Castle / Fort

   BEAUMARIS

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

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   Yr Ysgwrn

   Type

   Type:

   Heritage / Visitor Centre

   BLAENAU FFESTINIOG

   Set against the beautiful Snowdonia National Park backdrop, Yr Ysgwrn is a traditional Welsh stone farmhouse that has become a national symbol of the losses of the First World War, Welsh-language bardic culture and rural Welsh life.

   It is best…

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   Llandudno Promenade

   Type

   Type:

   Viewpoint

   Llandudno

   A Victorian seaside resort, largest holiday resort in Wales.

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   Basingwerk Abbey

   Type

   Type:

   Historic Site

   HOLYWELL

   Substantial remains of Cistercian abbey, originally founded as a house of the order of Savigny in 1131, and remodelled in the thirteenth century and later.

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   Ruthin Gaol

   Type

   Type:

   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!

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   Rhuddlan Castle

   Type

   Type:

   Castle / Fort

   Rhyl

   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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   Zip World Llechwedd

   Type

   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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   Llandudno Pier

   Type

   Type:

   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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    Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber

    Type

    Type:

    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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    Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

    Type

    Type:

    Industrial Archaeology

    LLANGOLLEN

    Designed and built by Thomas Telford and Williams Jessop, Pontcysyllte means 'the bridge that connects' and is 'the jewel in the crown' of our World Heritage Site, a magnet for those who want to experience one of the most remarkable achievements of…

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    Minera Lead Mines and Country Park

    Type

    Type:

    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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    The Dee Bridge

    Type

    Type:

    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…

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    St Deiniol's Cathedral Bangor

    Type

    Type:

    Cathedral / Minister

    BANGOR

    Founded by St Deiniol 1,499 years ago, we've been a cathedral for longer than anywhere else in the UK.  Bangor Cathedral has been here through almost a millennium and a half of Welsh history, from being the burial place of Welsh princes to a home…

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    Little Star Trip Boat

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Trip

    Trevor, Wrexham

    Anglo Welsh's trip boat 'Little Star' offers the chance to enjoy a skippered boat tour across the UNESCO World Heritage Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

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    Anglesey Column Trust

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Llanfairpwll

    The Marquess of Anglesey’s Column stands on an outcrop of rock in beautiful
    woods, sparking historical and geological interest. The column, built in 1817, has 115 steps leading up to the statue of the Marquess and the viewing platform, which offers…

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    Barclodiad y Gawres

    Type

    Type:

    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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    St Asaph Cathedral

    Type

    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.

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    Corris Mine Explorers

    Type

    Type:

    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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    Rug Chapel

    Type

    Type:

    Church / Chapel

    Corwen

    A rare example of a little-altered private chapel of the 17th century.

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