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Castles There is a selection of castles on our doorstep, Criccieth, Caernarfon and Harlech just to mention a few. Most of them are under the management of CADW, the official guardian of Wales' heritage sites. www.castlewales.com Center for Alternative Technology Europe's leading eco-center. Everything and anything you always wanted to know or see regarding alternative technologies. You'll be amazed by what you learn. Telephone: 01654 705950 www.cat.org.uk National Trust The National Trust own and mange most of the coastline from Nefyn, along the north coast to Aberdaron and then back to Hell's Mouth, as well as Plas yn Rhiw, Porthdinllaen, Llanbedrog Beach as well as some property within Snowdonia and Anglesey. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Portmeirion Minffordd, Porthmadog Clough Williams-Ellis built Portmeirion from 1925 to 1975 on a peninsula off the coast of Snowdonia. His aim, which he achieved, was to show how 'the development of a naturally beautiful site need not lead to its defilement'. Started in 1926, its design is based on Portofino in Italy. Gardens were planted with exotic plants (which grow well in the mild climate of The Lleyn), an Italian campanile, castle and lighthouse were built. The hotel is today the center of the village life, and many of the buildings are available for rent. Film makers have naturally been interested in Portmeirion, particularly The Prisoner, the cult Series of the 1960s. Noel Coward wrote Blythe Spirit at Portmeirion. www.portmeirion-village.com Ynys Enlli - Bardsey Island Retreat and Wildlife Ynys Enlli lies off the tip of the Lleyn Peninsula, reputed to be the resting place of 20,000 saints. It is also a nature reserve and a haven for wildlife due to the limitations on the numbers of people allowed to visit. Day trips sail from Porth Meudwy, Aberdaron and Pwllheli Marina. www.enlli.org Ffestiniog Railway Porthmadog , Gwynedd The original 'Narrow Gauge Railway' and probably the best in the country. Fantastic day out. Telephone: 01766 516005 www.festrail.co.uk Welsh Highland Railway Caernarfon, Gwynedd The other side of the Welsh Highland Railway, traveling from Caernarfon to Waenfawr. Both are part of an ambitious project to link Caernarfon and Porthmadog through the Welsh Hills. Telephone: 01286 677018 www.whr.co.uk Snowdon Mountain Railway Llanberis, Caernarfon A masterpiece of Victorian engineering. This is without doubt one of the most spectacular railway journeys you could hope to go on - from The Good Britain Guide. Telephone: 0870 4580033 www.snowdonrailway.co.uk Caernarfon Airport and Aviation Museum Dinas Dinlle, Caernarfon Pleasure flight around Snowdonia and the Lleyn Peninsula as well as a good interactive aviation museum. Stop off and have some lunch at the cafe. Telephone: 01286 830800 www.air-world.co.uk Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw Arts Center, Llanbedrog, Pwllheli Oriel Glyn-y-Weddw Arts Center is housed in a magnificent Grade II listed Victorian Gothic Mansion, located at Llanbedrog on the southern coast of the Lleyn Peninsula. www.oriel.org.uk Back to top |
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