Top Things to do in Gwynedd
What to do and see in Gwynedd, Wales: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Gwynedd, United Kingdom including Yr Ysgwrn, Caernarfon Castle, Plas yn Rhiw, Cae'r Gors, Ty Crwn (Round House), Dyffryn Ardudwy Burial Chamber, Portmeirion Village, Segontium Roman Fort, Penarth Fawr Medieval House, Porthmadog Eisteddfod Stone Circle.
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1. Yr Ysgwrn
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 74 reviews
Yr Ysgwrn is a traditional Welsh farmhouse and Grade II* listed building, dating from the 1830s, which came to international recognition in 1917, as the home of the poet Ellis Humphrey Evans, better known by his bardic name, Hedd Wyn ('Blessed Peace'). On March 1st, 2012, Snowdonia National Park Authority and its partners announced that they had secured Yr Ysgwrn for the nation.
Reviewed By Ellen_ap_Dafydd
This site has so much to offer a visitor ALL FREE EXCEPT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES IN THE SHOP AND A VISIT TO THE FARMHOUSE Cafe and shop serving home made cakes Display of war / agricultural / historical items Guided visit around the farmhouse - THERE IS A CHARGE FOR THIS ACTIVITY Short film related to the first world war and a display of the young local men who lost their lives during the conflict available within the cow byer Three graded country walks available around the grounds Wonderful views of the Rhinogydd mountain range Wonderful views of the Moelwynion mountains
2. Caernarfon Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,011 reviews
After all these years Caernarfon’s immense strength remains undimmed. A brute of a fortress. Caernarfon Castle’s pumped-up appearance is unashamedly muscle-bound and intimidating. Picking a fight with this massive structure would have been a daunting prospect. By throwing his weight around in stone, King Edward I created what is surely one of the most impressive of Wales’s castles. Worthy of World Heritage status no less. Please check the Cadw website for specific times and days, including closures.
Reviewed By WendyH291
The castle is huge, be prepared for a lot of climbing up steep narrow stairs to negotiate walking right around the castle battlements. There is an interesting short film to watch giving the history of the castle which is worth watching and quite a big museum which is devoted to the history of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers . The views from the towers over the town and the water are very good. We enjoyed walking around the town afterwards.
3. Plas yn Rhiw
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By derekcbap - Nantwich, United Kingdom
We visited Plas yin Rhiw tea gardens for lunch which was lovely. The location is special and the Manor House and gardens are a retreat for artists to find inspiration. As we had the dog with us , we could not visit the house but took it in turns to have a look around the Manor gardens which are exceptionally pretty. You can enjoy sea views from the tea rooms if you sit outside and even on a blustery day, they are well sheltered as it is set in a copse.
4. Cae'r Gors
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
At first sight the Grade II listed quarryman's cottage appears unremarkable - but there was nothing unremarkable about its most renowned occupant. It was in this 19th century smallholding in Rhosgadfan near Caernarfon that Welsh author Kate Roberts, born in 1891, lived from the ages 4 - 18. The daughter of a quarryman, she was raised in the heart of Caernarfonshire's slate-quarrying industry. She became one of the most outstanding Welsh-language authors of the 20th century, and the first woman to be recognised as a major and influential figure in the history of Welsh literature. The displayed opening times are our general pattern. Please check the Cadw website for specific times and days, including closures.
5. Ty Crwn (Round House)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By alisonc905 - Leicester, United Kingdom
An unusual and interesting little place with plenty of information on it to read. Great bit of local history. They used to lock criminals and drunks up in here!! Won't take long but worth a look.
6. Dyffryn Ardudwy Burial Chamber
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By andyandkathm - Nuneaton, United Kingdom
After a short walk on a well kept path just off the Barmouth Road, you come upon a Neolithic burial site. It is a great place to just sit and relax.
7. Portmeirion Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4,270 reviews
Private village resort and gardens, set on its own peninsula next to the Dwyryd Estuary on the coast of Snowdonia in Wales, open all year round from 9.30am to 7pm for day visits with reduced entry after 3.30pm. The village has two hotels, 34 Village Suites, 12 self-catering cottages, 6 restaurants and cafes, 6 shops, a spa, an information centre, an audio visual presentation and a resident artist's gallery. Free guided tours are available from the information centre near the entrance, during our peak season. We are Closed to the public for Christmas Day.
Reviewed By Bradshaw1839 - Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Loved the village with the unique quirky buildings, great coffee shops and gift shops (including a Prisoner gift shop TV series filmed on location here) Enjoyed taking in the fantastic view from the estuary.Highly recommended.
8. Segontium Roman Fort
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By lordfindesiecle - Vallejo, United States
If the roman ruins dont spark some magic imagining tha soldiers from all over the empire that served here you dont have a soul. But it's not Disneyland, a cohort of Roman cavalry is not waiting to entertain you with sword play. If that's what you are expecting stay home and play the video game. Just be glad you live in a country with such history at your ready and largely free disposal.
9. Penarth Fawr Medieval House
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 20 reviews
Fifteenth-century hall-house with impressive timber roof and aisle-truss.
10. Porthmadog Eisteddfod Stone Circle
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