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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 |