North Wales Landmarks

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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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   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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   Plas Brondanw

   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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   Llanfair Slate Caverns

   Type

   Type:

   Cave

   HARLECH

   Slate mine tourist attraction and Children's farm park, play area, nature trail, shop and cafe.

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   Greenfield Valley Trust Ltd

   Type

   Type:

   Heritage / Visitor Centre

   HOLYWELL

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

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   Valle Crucis Abbey

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   Type:

   Abbey / Priory

   Llangollen

   Valle Crucis was truly Welsh from the moment it was founded in 1201 by Prince Madog ap Gruffydd and the ‘white monks’ of the Cistercian order.

   Its Latin name (Valley of the Cross) refers to the nearby ninth-century Pillar of Eliseg, erected for the…

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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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   Nantclwyd y Dre

   Type

   Type:

   Historic Site

   Ruthin

   Wales' oldest timbered town house, recently restored to reflect 7 periods of its history and development. Visitors can walk back in time from the 1940's to 1435.

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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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    St Winefrids Shrine & Well

    Type

    Type:

    Church / Chapel

    HOLYWELL

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    Conwy Town Walls

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    CONWY

    Conwy is a town rich in history dominated by its 13th-century castle built by Edward I. The walled town of Conwy overlooks the estuary of the River Conwy over towards Deganwy. The town is home to one of Wales’ largest recreational boating harbours.…

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    Llandudno Promenade

    Type

    Type:

    Viewpoint

    Llandudno

    A Victorian seaside resort, largest holiday resort in Wales.

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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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    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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    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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    Menai Heritage Bridge Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Menai Bridge

    Menai Bridge is a small town and community on the Isle of Anglesey in north Wales. It overlooks the Menai Strait and lies by the Menai Suspension Bridge, built in 1826 by Thomas Telford

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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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    Beaumaris Pier

    Type

    Type:

    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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    Plas Newydd Historic House and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    LLANFAIRPWLL

    Plas Newydd has everything for a great family day out; spectacular views, extensive gardens and woodland walks. As our major project inside the house continues, see it as you’ve never seen it before. Open 7 days a week, Mar – end Oct; please see…

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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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