Attractions / Activities
Castell y Bere
Attraction
Distinctive remains of a native Welsh castle, probably begun by Prince Llywelyn ab Iorwerth ('the Great') around 1221. Castell y Bere was a remote outpost on Llywelyn’s southern frontier, but it was vital to his security.
Dolwyddelan Castle
Attraction
A stunning 13th Century fortress, buiilt by Llywelyn Fawr, the Prince of Gwynedd, and ruler of most of Wales, Dolwyddelan Castle stands on a craggy outcrop in the scenic Lledr valley between Betws-y-Coed and Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Mary Jones Pilgrim Centre
Attraction
In 1800, a 15 year-old girl called Mary Jones walked 26 miles from Llanfihangel-y-Pennant to Bala to buy a book.
Tŷ Mawr Ynysypandy
Attraction
Gorseddau quarry in Cwmstradllyn had been worked on a small scale since 1836 but was actively developed from 1854.
Cwm Ystradllyn, Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd, LL51 9AZ
Sir Henry Jones Museum
Attraction
This fascinating museum of Welsh rural life celebrates the remarkable life of Henry Jones, born in Llangernyw in 1852.