Top Things to do in North Wales
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Discover the best top things to do in North Wales, United Kingdom including St. Twrog's Church, St. Twrog's Church, Holywell Pet Cemetery, St Gwyddelan's Church, St. Collen's Church, St.Mary's Church, St. Catherine's Church, Capel Celyn Memorial Chapel, St. Ddwywe's Church, St. John The Baptist Church.
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1. St. Twrog's Church
2. St. Twrog's Church
3. Holywell Pet Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 197 reviews
Pet Cemetery, within award winning grounds and a home made food cafe. Enjoy a stroll around the award winning grounds of the pet cemetery and discover a place where the beautifully manicured gardens, statues, memorials, visitor centre & chapel are all dedicated to pets.All well behaved pets are welcome in our cafe, serving delicious home cooked food. The visitor cafe is open from 10am to 5pm.Visitors welcome at all time 7 days a week.Pet funeral services enquiries can be made 24/7.
Reviewed By DEBSAN72 - Holywell, United Kingdom
Went with my friend today and we both had a lovely breakfast and to follow we had a cake for a treat and wow it was amazing. Well done cheryl for a cake that was made to perfection
4. St Gwyddelan's Church
5. St. Collen's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By thecollenplayers - Llangollen, United Kingdom
The most striking part of the building is the fifteenth century carved oak hammer beam roof which is thought to have links with the monks at Valle Crucis Abbey. To think that this is what North Wales got while Michelangelo was working in Rome is quite incredible! It is believed to be the finest roof in Wales. There are fascinating depictions of beasts, flora and fauna and even an amusing story of 'the man who drank too much beer.' The oldest part of the church is the twelfth century vestry door (north side) which still has peepholes dating back to when those fleeing from the law would appear on the doorstep of the church and formally request sanctuary. The Ladies of Llangollen, Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, famous for their romantic friendship, are buried in the churchyard and have a memorial plaque in the south aisle of the church. Gruffudd Hiraethog was one of the foremost poets of the sixteenth century. He compiled a Welsh dictionary with quotations from the works of the bards to illustrate their meanings. He was born in Llangollen and is also buried in the vault along with patron saint of the church and town, St Collen.
6. St.Mary's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Jilly2903 - Llan Ffestiniog, United Kingdom
Last Wednesday, Hubby and me enjoyed a walk around the quiet (tourist season over) village of Beddgelert. We were pleased to find this historical church open. It is a Grade 2 listed building - a medieval Augustinian priory church founded in the 13th century. However, an earlier Celtic Christian community worshipped on this site in the 6th/7th century. The church was destroyed by fire several times. In the middle ages, it was restored thanks to the support of Prince Llewelyn the Great. It also underwent major repairs during the Victorian era. As we entered, on the left we saw a stone font and part of a medieval doorway which is now a small window glazed with stained glass depicting St. Mary and St. David. There were 2 impressive stone arches leading to the smaller Lady Chapel. We walked up the chancel steps and admired the 3 narrow arched windows built around 1230 using Anglesey gristone. The colourful stained-glass illustrates the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. There were a lot of fixtures and fittings made of carved dark oak. I liked the lecturn in the shape of an eagle. The chancel gates were interesting. Each side panel showed the symbols of the 4 Evangelists:- Matthew (winged man), Mark (winged lion), Luke (winged ox) and John (winged eagle). On top of the rood screen/partition, I saw a golden image of Jesus Christ sitting on a throne wearing a crown and holding a sceptre. There were 2 angels on either side of him carrying incense burners. Immediately above this, Christ is shown nailed to the cross with the Virgin Mary and St. John by his side. We lit a candle, said a prayer for our lost loved ones, made a donation and then went outside to explore the churchyard. Under the shadow of a huge yew tree is one of the oldest gravestones (dated 1672) commemorating members of the wealthy Wynn family who lived at nearby Ty Isaf Farmhouse (now a National Trust shop). If you visit this church, I recommend you pick up a free leaflet from the entrance table which gives a brief historical guide and outlines a short tour of the interesting features.
7. St. Catherine's Church
8. Capel Celyn Memorial Chapel
9. St. Ddwywe's Church
10. St. John The Baptist Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
