Betws-y-Coed Attractions
The road running through the valley of the Glaslyn leads to the delightful little town of Bettws-y-Coed (pop. 770) ( "temple in the wood"), situated in Gwydyr Forest at the junction of the Conwy, Lledr and Llugwy valleys. This is a very popular holiday place, crowded with visitors in summer. The ruin of Pany Mill and the 15th century Pont-y-Pair bridge are attractive to look at. The immediate surroundings are very beautiful, with the Fairy Glen, the Swallow Falls and the Conwy waterfalls.
Dolwyddelan Castle
Dolwyddelan Castle is located in Snowdonia on a ridge set against Moel Siabod. It was built between 1210 and 1240 by Wales's most powerful medieval prince and saw active service during the wars between the Welsh and Edward I. The castle fell to British forces in 1283 and was refortified, then later it was restored by the Victorians. A visit to this sentinel is worthwhile for the views alone.
Penmachno - Ty Mawr Wybrnant
From its outer appearance this stone cottage seems of little importance, but it is the site of Bishop William Morgan's birth. Bishop William Morgan was the original translator of the Holy Bible into Welsh.
Ty Mawr Wybrnant
Penmachno
Betws-y-Coed LL25 0HJ
Wales
Penmachno
Betws-y-Coed LL25 0HJ
Wales
Hours
March 24 to October 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Trefriw - Woollen Mills
Visitors to Trefriw's Woollen Mills can see operating weaving and hydro-electric turbines which turn raw wool into traditional bedspreads and tweeds. The mills have been owned and run by the Trefriw family since 1859.
Hours
April 1 to October 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | ||
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | ||
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Ty'n-Y-Coed Uchaf
Ty'n-Y-Coed Uchaf consists of a small 19th C farmhouse and outbuildings.
Ty'n Y Coed Uchaf
Penmachno
Betws-y-Coed LL24 0PS
Wales
Penmachno
Betws-y-Coed LL24 0PS
Wales
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
