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in the Snowdonia National Park

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Castles, Houses and Gardens

Plas-y-Nant is pleased to suggest the following Castles, Houses and Gardens in the area. (Click on the castle name to go to the relevant web site)

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Ty'n y Coed Farm 

(26 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

A small National Trust farm depicting traditional life in a Welsh-speaking community Penmachno Betws-y-Coed Gwynedd L24 0PS

T 01690 - 760229

Ty Mawr Wybrnant

(26 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

Birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, the first translator of the Bible into Welsh. House restored to 16-17th century appearance, and display of Welsh language Bibles Near Penmachno Betws-y-Coed Gwynedd LL25 0HJ

T 01690 - 760213

Aberconwy House

(29 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

Dating from the 14th century this is the oldest dated townhouse in Wales. Rooms furnished to reflect different periods. National Trust property. Castle Street Conwy Gwynedd LL32 8AY

T 01492 - 592246

Criccieth Castle

(17 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

Impressive Welsh castle overlooking Cardigan Bay Castle Street Criccieth Gwynedd LL52 0DP

T 01766 - 522227

Harlech Castle

(20 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

A spectacular fortresses high on a rocky crag, overlooking the Llyn Peninsula, and a World Heritage Site. Harlech Gwynedd LL46 2YH

T 01766 - 780552

Conwy Castle

(29 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

One of Europe's greatest medieval fortresses, linked to an impressive town wall circuits, and a World Heritage Site. Adjacent to Castle Conwy Gwynedd LL32 8LD

T 01492 - 573282

Plas Mawr

(29 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

The best preserved Elizabethhan house in Britain, hidden away in Conwy. Plas Mawr, High Street, Conwy, LL32 8DE T 01492 - 580167

Aberconwy House

(29 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

Dating from the 14th century, this is the oldest dated house in Wales.  Different rooms are furnished to reflect different periods in its history. Castle Street, Conwy T 01492 - 592246

Conwy Suspension Bridge

(29 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

National Trust owned suspension bridge, built by Thomas Telford in 1826 Adjacent to Castle Conwy Gwynedd LL32 8LD

T 01492 - 573282

Penrhyn Castle 

(10 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

National Trust castle Bangor Gwynedd

T 01248 - 353084

Bodnant Gardens 

(10 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

National Trust castle Bangor Gwynedd

T 01248 - 353084

Plas Yn Rhiw 

(32 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

National Trust gardens - 80 acres of magnificent rhododendrons, magnolia, camellias. Splendid laburnum arch in spring. Tal-y-Cafn Near Colwyn Bay Gwynedd LL28 5RE

T 01492 - 650460

F 01492 - 650448

Beaumaris Castle

(32 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

A World Heritage Site ? a sophisticated example of medieval military architecture. Spectacular views over the Menai Straits. Beaumaris Anglesey LL58 9AP

T 01248 - 810361

Bodelwyddan Castle

(44 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

A Partnership with The National Portrait Gallery delivers over 100 portraits bringing the 19th century to life. Rooms in the castle feature furniture from the Victoria & Albert Museum and sculpture from the Royal Academy of Art Informative audio tour Bodelwyddan Denbeighshire (A55 Junction 25)

T 01745 - 584060

E enquiries@ dodelwyddan-castle.com

Segontium Roman Museum

(6 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

Well preserved Roman Fort established in AD 77 Beddgelert Road Caernarfon Gwynedd LL54 7ST

T 01286 - 675625

Parc Glynllifon

(8 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

Located within the walls of the old Glynllifon estate the park boasts magnificent gardens - designated Historical Garden (grade 1) and a site of Special Scientific Interest. Ffordd Clynnog, Llanwnda, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 5DY T 01286 - 830222

Oriel Plas Glyn -y-Weddw

(27 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

Gothic-style house built in 1857, home to an important collection of early furniture and art. Also features an active gallery Llanbedrog Pwllheli Gwynedd LL53 7TT

T 01758 - 740763

F 01758 - 740232

E enquiry@oriel.org.uk

Portmeirion Village and Gardens

(22 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

Village created by Clough Williams-Ellis. Now a Conservation Area, most buildings are Grade II listed. Seven shops, Dome Gallery and Beauty Salon. Portmeirion Gwynedd LL48 6ET

T 01766 - 770000

F 01766 - 771331

E hotel@ portmeirion-village.com

Caernarfon Castle

(6 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

One of the most impressive castles built by Edward I. One of Europe's greatest medieval fortresses and a World Heritage Site. Caernarfon Gwynedd LL55 2AY

T 01386 - 677617

also see more at www.castlewales.com

Plas Newydd

(20 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

Spectacular home of the Marquis of Anglesey, overlooking the Menai Straits and owned by the National Trust. Fine collection of Rex Whistler work, including his largest wall mural in the Dining Room. Also features Military Museum Extensive formal gardens and woodland Near Llanfairpwll Anglesey LL61 6DQ

T 01248 - 714795

F 01248 - 713673

E ppnmsn@ smte.ntrust.org.uk

W www.nationaltrust.org.uk

New York Cottages, Penmaenmawr

(24 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

Original quarry worker cottages now a museum of quarrying and early Welsh industrial life New York Cottages, Bangor Road Penmaenmawr Gwynedd LL34 6LE

T 01492 - 575371

Padarn Country Park, Llanberis

(13 miles from Plas-y-Nant)

Woodland industrial heritage, steam trains and engines, Lake cruises, rowing boats, canoeing, scuba diving, bat trail and more Padarn Country Park The Quarry Hospital Llanberis, Caernarfon Gwynedd LL55 4TY

T 01286 - 870892

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