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Bryn Halen Mawr (cont) |
Traditional Old Farmhouse in the Welsh borders This unspoilt area of countryside is a delight - rolling hills, river valleys, and small market towns to explore. Only a short drive and you are into the mountains of Snowdonia Step back in time for a memorable holiday in this ancient property. |
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| (above) Conwy Castle on the Welsh northern coast. | (above) Ruthin - one of a number of interesting market towns to explore. | ||
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 | (above and left) There has been a prison on the Ruthin Gaol site since the seventeenth century.It is one of the most impressive buildings in North Wales and the only purpose-built Pentonville style prison open to the public as a heritage attraction. Since its reopening in May 2002 after a two million pounds restoration project, people can spend time exploring its nooks and crannies and learn about life in the Victorian prison system. See how the prisoners lived their daily lives what they ate, how they worked, and the punishments they suffered .Explore the cells including the punishment,'dark' and condemned cell. | ||
| (right) Tree-ring dating and documentary research have revealed the long and fascinating history of this impressive timber-framed mansion, begun in c.1435 and the oldest timbered town house so far identified in Wales. Each of the Seven Agesí of Nantclwydís history is evoked by recreated and fully-furnished rooms within. |  | ||
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| (above) Walkers on the summit of Moel Famau just outside Ruthin. | (above) The remains of the Jubilee tower at the top of Moel Famau, built to celebrate the golden jubilee of George 111. It was destroyed in a storm and never completed. | ||
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| (above) The path leading to the summit of Moel Famau is one which takes you through vast heather moorlands.The views from the top are absolutely incredible on a clear day. | (above) A dog enjoys a rest while his owners picnic after the long walk up to the summit of Moel Famau. | ||
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| (above) With 3 new galleries showing the best in national and international contemporary applied art, on site makers studios, cafe and retail gallery - visit the newly opened Ruthin Craft Centre. | (above) Visit Cafe R at the craft centre with a courtyard terrace,homemade fare, morning and afternoon snacks and a lunch menu. | ||
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| (above) One of the studio shops at the Craft centre. | (above) The sculptor Neil Dalrymple at work in his studio at the impressive new Craft centre in Ruthin. | ||
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| (above) The cable car trip up to the Great Orme in Llandudno, Llandudno is a hour's drive away from Bryn Halen Mawr. | (above) View from the cable car of the dry ski slope in Llandudno, open all year round. | ||
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| (above) The beach in the victorian seaside town of Llandudno. | (above) The victorian Pier in Llandudno. | ||
This guide has been prepared to assist you in discovering the host of activities, events and attractions
to be enjoyed within a 20 mile radius (approx) of Bryn Halen Mawr
to be enjoyed within a 20 mile radius (approx) of Bryn Halen Mawr
INDEX
Adventure Activities
Adventure Sports
Ancient, Historic & Heritage
Antiques
Artists & Artisans
Beauty Spots
Books, New & Old
Cultural - Museums Theatres etc
Cycling
Family Activities
Family Attractions
Field Sports
Fishing
Food & Drink
Gardens & Parks
Golf
Horse Riding
Leisure Centres & Spas
Motor Sports
Tourist Information Centres
Villages Towns & Markets
Walking & Bird Watching
Watersports
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| Adventure Activities | ||
| Get Wet Adventure Company Ltd | Llandderfel between Druid and Llanfor Rope courses, paintball games and 4x4 safaris. | More Info |
| Adventure Sports | ||
| Bala Adventure and Water Sports Centre | Bala between Dolgellau and Druid A specialist centre in outdoor activities on water and on land. | More Info |
| Adventure Mountain Quad Biking | Corwen between Druid and Carrog No experience needed not even a driving licence, just a sense of adventure. | More Info |
| Ancient, Historic & Heritage | ||
| St Hilary's Chapel | Denbigh between St Asaph and Ruthin One of the few surviving ancient buildings within the town walls. | More Info |
| Leicester's Church | Denbigh between Trefnant and Pentre Llanrhaeadr Remains of the only large new church built in the reign of Elizabeth 1 begun by Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester in 1578 | More Info |
| Denbigh Friary | Denbigh between Trefnant and Pentre Llanrhaeadr Established as a Carmelite Friary. Remains of the late 13th C church survive. | More Info |
| Denbigh Town Walls | Denbigh between Ruthin and St Asaph Denbigh town walls form a substantial medieval circuit built to protect the new borough. | More Info |
| Denbigh Castle | Denbigh between St Asaph and Ruthin Built by Edward 1 as part of his campaign to subdue the Welsh. | More Info |
| Ruthin Gaol | Ruthin between Buckley and Corwen See how Victorian prisoners lived, what they ate, how they worked and their punishments. | More Info |
| Bala Lake Railway | Llanuwchllyn between Rhyd y main and Llanfor A delightful nine mile journey alongside Llyn Tegid (Bala lake). | More Info |
| Penbedw Stone Circle | On the A541 between Mold and Afon Wen The ancient stone circle is approximately 40 metres diameter and originally had 11 standing stones. | More Info |
| Caer Drewyn Hill fort | Caer Drewyn between Corwen and Ruthin Care Drewyn is now scheduled an ancient monument. | More Info |
| Rug Chapel | A few miles west of Corwen The plain exterior gives no hint to the late medieval riches inside. | More Info |
| St Marcella's (Llanfarchell) Parish Church | Denbigh between Ruthin and St Asaph The grandest of all medieval Denbighshire churches. | More Info |
| Llangar Church | A few miles west of Corwen A small medieval building overlooking the confluence of the Rivers Dee and Alwen. | More Info |
| Llangynhafel Church | Llangynhafel between St Asaph and Llanbedr-Duffryn-Clwyd See the extraordinary medieval roof carvings in Llangynhafel Church | More Info |
| Cywain Visitor Centre | Bala between Druid and Dolgellau Bala's new heritage centre celebrating rural skills. | More Info |
| Denbigh Castle | Denbigh between St Asaph and ruthin Although in ruins the castle remains an intriguing and distinctive site. | More Info |
| St Dynfnog's Church | Llanrhaeadr between Ruthin and Denbigh A fine example of medieval wood carving and stained glass. | More Info |
| Antiques | ||
| Denbighshire Antiques | Denbigh between Bylchau and Kilford An extensive range of antiques, Victorian, Georgian, Regency, Retro, Art Deco, Edwardian and more. | More Info |
| Artists & Artisans | ||
| Ann Bridges RCA Artist/Printmaker | Ruthin between Denbigh and Llangollen Ann's passion is drawing. She uses her sketch book studies as a base for further work. | More Info |
| Anvil Pottery | Pentre Llanrhaedr between Denbigh and Ruthin Allan Hughes and John Hughes (no relation) are the two potters who share work at Anvil Pottery. | More Info |
| Beauty Spots | ||
| Corwen and Edeyrnion | Corwen between Rugged mountains, heather clad moorland and lush pastures. Terrain to satisfy all nature lovers. | More Info |
| Hiraethog Forest | Hiraeth Forest between Cerrigydruidion and Bylchau The forest extends to over 15000 acres. | More Info |
| Books, New & Old | ||
| Awen Meirion | Bala between Llanuwchllyn and Sarnau 25 Stryd Fawr | More Info |
| Siop Clwyd | Denbigh between Ruthin and Bylchau 33 High Street | More Info |
| Cultural - Museums Theatres etc | ||
| Denbigh Museum and Arts Centre | Denbigh between St Asaph and Ruthin The museum's aim is to preserve, interpret and research the history and heritage of the town and its people. | More Info |
| Ruthin Craft Centre | Ruthin between Llangollen and St Asaph The newly opened centre was designed by Sergison Bates. | More Info |
| Cycling | ||
| Oneplanet Adventure | Coed Llandegla Forest, Ruthin between Denbigh and Llangollen A mountain biking and walking centre with award winning café. | More Info |
| Corwen Mountain Bike Trails | Corwen between Druid and Carrog For Corwen mountain bike trails see the 'bikely' web site. | More Info |
| Family Activities | ||
| The Lleyn Brenig Visitors Centre | Corwen between Druid and Carrog The centre is set in 920 acres of moor land and forest. | More Info |
| Family Attractions | ||
| Cywain Centre | Bala betweenDruid and Rhydmain Family events, children's activities, café, shop, exhibitions, art and adventure playground. | More Info |
| The Ruthin Flower Show and Grand Carnival | Ruthin between Mold and Corwen 'The best one day show in North Wales'. An annual event which has been running for over 100 years. | More Info |
| Ewe-Phoria Sheepdog Centre in North Wales | Corwen between Drid and Carrog Join Aled Owen International sheepdog Trials Champion 1999 and 2000 for great day out. | More Info |
| Ruthin Spooktacular | Ruthin between Llangollen and Denbigh Theatrical performances, dance, childrens scary fancy dress, best dressed pumpkin and more. | More Info |
| The Knights' Cavern | Rhyl between Colwyn bay and Mostyn An unrivalled experience of sensory bombardment. | More Info |
| Ruthin Medieval World & Country Show | Ruthin between Llanbedr Dyffren Clwyd and Pandy'r Capel Jousting knights, show jumping, country skills to learn,reinactment of the burning of Ruthin & more | More Info |
| Pen y Bryn Park | Betws Gwerfil Goch between Corwen and Ruthin A farm park in a dramatic country setting. | More Info |
| Field Sports | ||
| Castle Bowmen Archery Club | Denbigh between St Asaph and Bylchau A warm welcome awaits budding new archers or experienced ones. | More Info |
| Fishing | ||
| Denbigh and Clwyd Angling Club. | Lleyn Clywedog between Denbigh and Cyffylliog Visitors can buy day tickets at Foxton's Tackle Shop in St Asaph. | More Info |
| Seiont, Gwyrfai & Llyfni Angling Association | Bethel between Druid and Llanfor Game & Coarse fishing on 40 miles of prime salmon, sea trout & brown trout rivers and 6 lakes . | More Info |
| Bala & District Angling Association | Bala between Glan yr Afon and Rhyd y main Game & Coarse fishing at Llyn tegid, Llyn Cwmprysor, Dee Outflow, Dee, Tryweryn, Llanfair and Lliw. | More Info |
| Llyn y Gro | Sarnau between Bethel and Bala Coarse fishing on lakes with floating and bank islands for carp, perch & chub. | More Info |
| Food & Drink | ||
| Ruthin Castle Hotel, Restaurant and Bars. | Ruthin between Denbigh and Llangollen The restaurant has been awarded 2AA rosettes for outstanding food and food service. | More Info |
| Lleweni Farm Shop and Café | Denbigh between St Asaph and Ruthin Check web site for interesting monthly events and open farm days. | More Info |
| The Organic Stores | Ruthin between Denbigh and Llangollen Organic produce for sale including fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, poultry and much more | More Info |
| The White Horse Inn | Hendrerwydd near Denbigh An award winning inn serving excellent food and a selection of real ales. | More Info |
| Bryntirion Inn | Llanderfel between Bala and Bethel An old inn dating back to 1695 serving good food, wine, real ales, speciality teas and coffees. | More Info |
| The Lion Inn | Gwytherin between Pandy Tudur and Llansannon A traditional menu in a traditional Inn in a picturesque village. | More Info |
| Rhug Organic Farm Shop | Corwen between Durid and Llangollen Organic meat raised on the farm is sold in the shop as well as tasty hot snacks at the burger bar. | More Info |
| Gardens & Parks | ||
| Eyarth Hall | Llanfair Dyffryn between Ruthin and Llandegla Garden terraces of a Tudor House, water gardens and rock work. | More Info |
| Nantclwyd House Garden | Ruthin between Buckley and Corwen Small formal gardens and grounds with temples and follies designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis | More Info |
| Gwaenynog | Denbigh between St Asaph and Ruthin 19th C park and garden of Beatrix Potter's uncle related to the Flopsy bunnies story. | More Info |
| Tyn y Cefn | Llanuwchllyn between Bala and Dolgellau Meadow garden open for charity as part of the National Garden Sceme NGS Visit by appointment | More Info |
| Caerau Uchaf | Bala between Pont Rhyd Sarn and Bethel 3 acres of gardens with veg garden open for charity as part of the National Gardens Scheme NGS | More Info |
| Golf | ||
| Ruthin Pwllglas Golf Club | Pwllglas between Ruthin and Corwen One of North Wales' golfing gems. | More Info |
| Denbigh Golf Club | Denbigh between Bodfari and Bylchau A challenging 18 hole course with superb panoramic views. | More Info |
| Bryn Morfydd Hotel Golf Club | Pentre Llanrhaeadr between Denbigh and Ruthin A nine hole course called 'Duchess' and an eighteen hole course called 'Dukes' | More Info |
| Horse Riding | ||
| Claremont Equestrian Centre | Ruthin between Buckley and Druid A riding school and stables | More Info |
| Alyn Bank Riding School and Wildlife Park | Pontblyddyn between Mold and Wrexham Caters for people who wish to learn to ride in an instructive and entertaining environment. | More Info |
| Gwydir Stables (formerly Ty Coch) | Penmachno between Ty Mawr Wybnant and Woollen Mill A wonderful location for horse riding, pony trekking or extended day trail rides. | More Info |
| Leisure Centres & Spas | ||
| Penllyn Leisure Centre | Bala between Corwen and Dolgellau. A multi activity Centre | More Info |
| Bala Leisure Centre | Bala between Dolgellau and Corwen A multi facility centre with pool, water slide, sports hall, fitness room, sauna and canoe hire. | More Info |
| Motor Sports | ||
| GT Classic Touring | Ruthin between Mold and Corwen Hire a classic car for a day or longer. | More Info |
| Adventure Mountain Rally karting | Corwen between Drid and Carrog Rally karting is fast furious and great fun. | More Info |
| GYG Karting | Glan y Gors Park, Cerrigydrudion between Betws Y Coed and Llangollen An outdoor Kart Circuit | More Info |
| Tourist Information Centres | ||
| Y Bala Tourist Information Centre | Bala between Rhydymain and Druid Information on events, attractions, transport timetables, walks, cycle paths & more. | More Info |
| Villages Towns & Markets | ||
| Denbigh People's Market | Denbigh between St Asaph and Ruthin A friendly monthly market selling locally produced foods and crafts in the town hall. | More Info |
| Denbigh | Denbigh between St Asaph and Ruthin A picturesque market town and one of the most historic in North Wales. | More Info |
| Ruthin | Ruthin between Buckley and Corwen A picturesque town with attractive architecture and medieval street patterns. | More Info |
| Corwen | Corwen between Drid and Llangollen There has been a settlement here at the bend of the River Dee since ancient times. | More Info |
| Walking & Bird Watching | ||
| Bird Watching at Clocaenog Forest | Clocaenog forest between Denbigh and Corwen A large coniferous woodland owned by the Forestry Commission with many good footpaths. | More Info |
| Pen Y Ffrith Bird Gardens | Llanarmon Yn Ial between Bwlchgwyn and Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd An amazing collection of waterfowl from around the world. | More Info |
| The Pen y Pigyn Loop | Corwen between Druid and Llangollen A walk from the centre of Corwen to the summit of Pen y Pigyn. | More Info |
| The Dee Valley Way | Corwen between Druid and Llangollen Linking Corwen and Llangollen a glorious 15 mile riverside walk with spectacular scenery. | More Info |
| Bird watching at Alwen Reservoir | Alwen Reservoir between Cerrigydrudion and Bylchau The reservoir is surrounded by conifer plantation and moor land | More Info |
| Watersports | ||
| Lleyn Brenig Sailing Club | At Cerrigydrudion between Glasfryn and Ty Nant follow the brown signs for Llyn Brenig lake. Lleyn Brenig sailing club welcomes all sailors of all abilities and mono or multi hull boats. | More Info |
| Bala Sailing Club | Bala between Dolgellau and Corwen A popular family oriented club offering facilities to members and visitors alike. | More Info |
| National White Water Centre | Frongoch, Bala between Dolgellau and Druid. An internationally recognised centre of excellence for paddle sports. | More Info |