North Wales Landmarks

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   Nantclwyd y Dre Gardens

   Type

   Type:

   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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   Llandudno Promenade

   Type

   Type:

   Viewpoint

   Llandudno

   A Victorian seaside resort, largest holiday resort in Wales.

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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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   Pont y Pair Bridge

   Type

   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…

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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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   Castell Dinas Bran

   Type

   Type:

   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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   Penmon Point Beach

   Type

   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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   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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   Bodrhyddan Hall

   Type

   Type:

   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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    Stori Brymbo

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    BRYMBO

    Stori Brymbo: Nature | Industry | People

    From Ancient Roots to a Vibrant Future – Discover 300 Million Years of History and Innovation.

11. 

    

    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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    St Peter's Square

    Type

    Type:

    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…

13. 

    

    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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    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.

15. 

    

    Portmeirion Village

    Type

    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

    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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    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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    Tŵr Mawr - Ynys Llanddwyn Island

    Type

    Type:

    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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    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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    Plas Mawr

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Conwy

    Never was a building better named. Plas Mawr, or the Great Hall, is quite simply the finest surviving Elizabethan town house anywhere in Britain.

    This was a golden age when fabulously wealthy merchants invested in mansions, rich fittings and lavish…

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