Castles and Historic Places

Harlech Castle

"Like an all-seeing sentinel, it gazes out across land and sea keeping a watchful eye over Snowdonia!". Built by King Edward 1st, in the 13th century, to keep the Welsh in their mountains!. It was taken by Owain Glyn Dwr in 1404, and was the birthplace of the stirring song.."Men of Harlech"...

Information:

Open All Year (except 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January)

Contact Number:

01766 780552

Caernarfon Castle

The mighty Caernarvon is possibly the most stricking Welsh medieval monument. Another of Edward 1st great constructions. Construction began in 1283, not just for a military stronghold but for a seat of government and royal palace.

Information:

Call 01286 677617 for admission charges
Open All Year (except 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January)

Dolwyddelan Castle

Built in Snowdonia in 1220 by Llewelyn the Great to control a strategic pass through his mountainous kingdom. The sweeping mountain views from the battlements are truely stunning!

Information:

Call 01690 750366 for admission charges
Open All Year

Criccieth Castle

On commanding headland looking onto Tremadog Bay, is a castle that has had it's feet in both camps. Originally Welsh, then English, then re-captured and burnt by the Welsh leader Owain Gly Dwr in 1404!

Information:

Call 01766 522227 for admission charges. No charge in winter.
Open All Year

Other attractions nearby:

Capel Garmon Burial Chamber - Free Admission
St.Cybi's Well, Criccieth - Free Admission
Penarth Fawr Medieval House - Free Admission
Dyffryn Ardudwy Burial Chamber - Free Admission

Anglesey

Anglesey has a wealth of historic monuments and sites. These include standing stones, many burial chambers, hillforts and fortlets!.

For more information on the sites in Anglesey call:02920 500 200

Valle Crucis Abbey

The evocative ruins of Valle Crucis are found in the green fields beneath Llangollen's steep-sided mountains. The Abbey has fared well over time and many original features remain, including a richly carved door and rose window.

Information:

Call 01978 860326 for admission charges. No charge in winter.
Open All Year

Rug Chapel

A delightful religious site that is a rare example of a little altered private chapel of the 17th century. The chapel is filled with fantastic carvings and elaborate roof decor.

Information:

Call 01490 412025 for admission charges.
Open April to September. Closed in winter.

Llangar Church

Llangar is an excellent example of a rustic parish church, with 15th century wall paintings, 17th century figure of death, old beams, box pews and a pulpit and minstrels gallery.

Information:

Call 01490 412025 for admission charges.
Open April to September. Closed in winter.