North Wales Landmarks

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   Plas Newydd Historic House and Gardens

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   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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   St Asaph Cathedral

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   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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   Nantclwyd y Dre

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   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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   Conwy Town Walls

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   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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   Little Star Trip Boat

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   Type:

   Boat Trip

   Trevor, LLANGOLLEN

   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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   St Winefrids Shrine & Well

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   Type:

   Church / Chapel

   HOLYWELL

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   Valle Crucis Abbey

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   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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   Beaumaris Pier

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   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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   South Stack

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   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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    Nantclwyd y Dre Gardens

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    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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    Rug Chapel

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    Type:

    Church / Chapel

    Corwen

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

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    Barclodiad y Gawres

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    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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    Llanfair Slate Caverns

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    Type:

    Cave

    HARLECH

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

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    Plas Brondanw

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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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    Plas Mawr

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    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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    St Peter's Square

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    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…

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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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    Llandudno Pier

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    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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    The Dee Bridge

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    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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    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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