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Gwydir Castle
Gwydir Castle is set within a Grade 1 listed, 10-acre garden. Built by the illustrious Wynn family c1500, Gwydir is a fine example of a Tudor courtyard house, incorporating re-used medieval material from the dissolved Abbey of Maenan. Further additions date from c1600 and c1826.
This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 3 miles (5 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.
Contact Information
Address :
Llanrwst
Conwy
LL26 0PN
UK
Phone :
01492 641687
E-mail:
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Opening Times
1st March to 31st October daily, 10-4.00. (2010)
Admission Prices
Adult £4. Child £2. Conc £3.50. Group discount 10%. (2010)
Eating
Plenty of places to eat in the nearby town of Llanrwst.
Transport/Access
Public Transport :
Bus : Bus stop nearby. Also buses to Llanrwst (within walking distance).
Train : station in Llanrwst.
Parking :
Some off-road parking.
Location Map :
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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