Attractions / Activities
Cymer Abbey
Attraction
Substantial remains of the simple abbey church, founded in 1198 by Maredudd ap Cynan for the Cistercian order.
Gwydir Castle
Attraction
One of Wales’ finest Tudor houses and seat of the illustrious Wynn family Situated in the beautiful Conwy Valley just a stone’s throw from Llanrwst, Gwydir Castle is an exceptional example of a Tudor courtyard house within ten acres of beautiful G
Gwydir Uchaf Chapel
Attraction
A simple stone-built chapel built in 1673, noted for its fine painted ceiling.
Tŷ Hyll the Ugly House
Attraction
Tŷ Hyll, or the ‘Ugly House’, is the Snowdonia Society’s flagship property offering nature and conservation activities for people of all ages, inspiring a love for nature and for Snowdonia’s wild beauty and heritage.
Inigo Jones Slate Works
Attraction
Inigo Jones Slate Works was founded in 1861 mainly to prefabricate school writing slates. Today the company uses the same raw material namely 500 million year old Welsh slate to produce architectural, memorial, landscape and craft products.
Llanberis Lake Railway
Attraction
This lovely little line runs alongside Llyn Padarn in the Padarn Country Park for a there-and-back journey of five miles. Stop off for a lakeside picnic at Cei Llydan, or visit the National Slate Museum at Gilfach Ddu.