Bangor - Penrhyn Castle
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Penrhyn Castle (1mi/2km east of Bangor), which was built by Thomas Hopper in the neo-Norman style in 1827-40, is a reminder of the great days of Welsh slate-mining in the 19th century, when the Penrhyn Quarries, belonging to the Pennant family, produced 130,000 tons a year, roughly a quarter of the total Welsh output of slate. It is no surprise therefore to find the gray stone even in evidence inside the castle, with a billiard table, mantelpiece and four-poster bed made of slate.
Penrhyn Castle is surrounded by a variety of gardens and has a railroad museum.
Penrhyn Castle is surrounded by a variety of gardens and has a railroad museum.
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Address:
Penrhyn Castle, Bangor LL57 4HN, Wales
Hours:
March 12 to June 30: 12pm-5pm; Closed: Tue
July 1 to August 31: 11am-5pm; Closed: Tue, Tue
September 1 to October 30: 12pm-5pm; Closed: Tue, Tue, Tue
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Tips: Dogs allowed in grounds only, on leads.
Last admission 4:30 pm.
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service, Wheelchair loan or rental
Typical Visit: 2 hours
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