Top Things to do in Snowdonia National Park
Things to do in Snowdonia National Park, Wales: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom including Ty Capel, Harlech Castle, St. Michael's Old Church, Ty Mawr Wybrnant, Y Lasynys Fawr, Llanbedr War Memorial, Cymer Abbey, Capel Celyn Memorial Chapel, Tomen y Bala Castle, Castell Carndochan.
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1. Ty Capel
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The remote and tranquil Rhiwddolion was formerly a slate quarrying community. Ty Capel was a school-cum-chapel in the days of the slate quarry. Ty Capel and two cottages nearby can be booked for short breaks with the Landmark Trust, a charity that restores historic buildings at risk and makes them available for holidays.
2. Harlech Castle
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4.5 based on 1,762 reviews
Harlech Castle crowns a sheer rocky crag overlooking the dunes far below – waiting in vain for the tide to turn and the distant sea to lap at its feet once again. No further drama is really required but, just in case, the rugged peaks of Snowdonia rise as a backdrop. Against fierce competition from Conwy, Caernarfon and Beaumaris, this is probably the most spectacular setting for any of Edward I’s castles in North Wales. All four are designated as a World Heritage Site. The displayed opening times are our general pattern. Please check the Cadw website for specific times and days, including closures.
Reviewed By gparneix - Palm Coast, United States
Harlech Castle (Welsh: Castell Harlech), located in Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales, is a medieval fortification, constructed atop a spur of rock close to the Irish Sea. It was built by Edward I during his invasion of Wales between 1282 and 1289. UNESCO considers Harlech to be one of "the finest examples of late 13th century and early 14th century military architecture in Europe", and it is classed as a World Heritage site.
3. St. Michael's Old Church
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4.5 based on 120 reviews
Small 14th century church standing on the banks of the River Conwy. Now redundant, it is in the care of the St Michael's Betws-y-Coed Trust.
Reviewed By 255helenn - Newport, United Kingdom
This is a lovely old church, slightly away from the centre of Betws-y-Coed. There is a fine stone effigy of a knight, and a font that is older than the church building. A recording of choral music adds to the peaceful atmosphere. If you like historic buildings or are looking for a restful retreat for a few minutes, away from the busy streets of Betws-y-Coed, this is well worth a visit.
4. Ty Mawr Wybrnant
5. Y Lasynys Fawr
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Home of the author, Ellis Wynne, remembered largely because of 'Visions of the Sleeping Bard', a Welsh masterpiece. More than two- thirds of the external stone walls belong to a house built towards the end of the Elizabethan period. It is believed that parts of the house dates from 1500 which suggests that an earlier construction occupied this site. However, the house has stood the test of time and it is here to be admired.
6. Llanbedr War Memorial
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
7. Cymer Abbey
8. Capel Celyn Memorial Chapel
9. Tomen y Bala Castle
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
