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Attractions in North Wales - Houses and Gardens
There are many attractions to visit and things to do in Houses and Gardens (Historic houses and beautiful gardens.) whilst staying in the Conwy Valley around Betws-y-Coed. (down to map)
A - The Ugly House, Capel Curig.
The famous Ugly House (or Ty Hyll).
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 3 miles (4 km).
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B - Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay.
Stunning garden overlooking the Conwy Valley (National Trust).
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 10 miles (16 km).
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C - Aberconwy House, Conwy.
14th-century merchant’s house in the walled town of Conwy.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 13 miles (21 km).
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D - Britain's Smallest House, Conwy.
The smallest house in Britain set on Conwy Quay.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 13 miles (21 km).
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E - Plas Mawr, Conwy.
Finest surviving Elizabethan town house in Britain.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 13 miles (21 km).
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F - Garden Art Hedge Maze, Dolgarrog.
Hedge maze and woodland walk with statues and specimen plants. Ornaments and plants also for sale.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 6 miles (10 km).
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G - Gwydir Castle, Llanrwst.
Fortified manor house dating from about 1500.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 3 miles (5 km).
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H - Penrhyn Castle, Bangor.
Fantasy castle grounds and walled garden. (NT)
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 16 miles (25 km).
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I - Brondanw Garden, Penrhyndeudraeth.
Gardens at the former home of Clough Williams-Ellis who created Portmeirion.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 14 miles (22 km).
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J - Portmeirion, Penrhyndeudraeth.
World famous Italianate village built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 17 miles (28 km).
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K - Plas yn Rhiw, Pwllheli.
Delightful manor house with ornamental garden and wonderful views. (NT)
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 39 miles (62 km).
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L - Plas Newydd, Llanfairpwll.
Fine mansion house and gardens at the edge of the Menai Straits. (NT)
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 19 miles (31 km).
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M - Powis Castle, Welshpool.
Castle built by the Welsh Princes with extensive garden. (NT)
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 41 miles (65 km).
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N - Chirk Castle, Chirk.
The last Edward I castle still lived in today. (NT)
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 32 miles (51 km).
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O - Erddig, Wrexham.
Historic house with country park and walled garden. (NT)
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 34 miles (54 km).
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List of Attractions by Region
- North Wales Coast : The coastal resorts of North Wales.
- Snowdonia - North West : Llanberis and Beddgelert.
- Snowdonia - North East : The Conwy Valley including Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst.
- Snowdonia - Central : Central Snowdonia including Porthmadog, Ffestiniog, Bala, Barmouth and Harlech.
- Snowdonia - South : Southern Snowdonia inlcuding Dolgellau, Tywyn, Aberdovey and Machynlleth.
- Isle of Anglesey : Island off the north west coast of Wales.
- Lleyn Peninsula : The Lleyn Peninsula to the west of Snowdonia is famous for its beaches and coastline.
- Borderlands : The Borderlands lie between Snowdonia and England.
List of Attractions by Type
- Houses and Gardens : Historic houses and beautiful gardens.
- Transport : Steam railways and transport museums.
- Castles : Historic castles.
- Historic Sites : Historic sites including standing stones, churches and historic buildings.
- Natural : Waterfalls, forests, lakes and mountains.
- Other Attractions : Other tourist attractions.
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