Castles & Historic Sites

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1. 

   Brecon Cathedral

   Address

   Cathedral Close, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9DP

   Telephone

   01874 623857

   admin@breconcathedral.org.uk

   Brecon

   Founded as a Benedictine priory, it then became the parish church of Brecon in 1537, a role it held until in 1923 it became the Cathedral for the newly created Diocese of Swansea & Brecon.
   

   

2. 

   Cardigan Castle & Gardens

   Address

   Cardigan Castle & Gardens, Green Street, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1JA

   Telephone

   01239 615131

   info@cardigancastle.com

   Cardigan

   The Castle was erected in the 12th century and was the home of the first National Eistedfod in 1176. It was the overall winner of Channel 4's Great British Buildings Restoration of the Year

   

3. 

   Cymer Abbey (Cadw)

   Address

   Vaynor Farm, Llanelltyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2HE

   Telephone

   0300 025 6000

   cadw@gov.wales

   Dolgellau

   The serene ruins of Cymer Abbey stand in a lovely setting beside the River Mawddach. Particularly impressive are its great windows, arches and an unusual tower. Saif olion heddychlon Abaty Cymer mewn lleoliad hyfryd ger Afon Mawddach.

   

4. 

   Castell Bronllys | Bronllys Castle

   Address

   Talgarth, Powys, LD3 0HL

   Telephone

   0300 025 6000

   cadw@gov.wales

   Talgarth

   Bronllys Castle near Talgarth is a sturdy stone tower with a turbulent history. It was first built as a ‘motte-and-bailey’ castle in the late 11th or early 12th century. The surviving stone tower dates from the 13th century and you can still climb…

   

5. 

   Brecon Gaer Roman Fort (Cadw)

   Address

   Aberyscir, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9NT

   Telephone

   0300 025 6000

   cadw@gov.wales

   Brecon

   Fort built about AD 75 near the River Usk. Remains consist of the perimeter wall, corner turrets and gateways.

   

6. 

   Dyfi Furnace (Cadw)

   Address

   Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8PD

   Telephone

   0300 025 6000

   cadw@gov.wales

   Machynlleth

   The Dyfi Furnace near Machynlleth is a restored mid-eighteenth-century charcoal-fired blast furnace, used for smelting iron ore.

   

7. 

   Canolfan Treftadaeth | Tregaron Heritage Centre

   Address

   Tregaron Heritage Centre, Dewi Road, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6JW

   Telephone

   07799 231999

   Tregaron

   Tregaron is one the oldest market towns in Wales, having received a royal charter in 1292. The Tregaron Heritage Centre is situated in the old Victorian church school, and includes a reconstructed Victorian era classroom, tea room and information…

   

8. 

   The Shrine Church of Saint Melangell

   Address

   Pennant Melangell, Llangynog, Powys, SY10 0HQ

   Telephone

   01691 860408

   admin@stmelangell.org

   Llangynog

   St Melangell's is one of the loveliest small churches in Britain, and one of the most remote. Its famous shrine attracts many visitors, but not enough to disturb its tranquillity.

   

9. 

   Abergavenny Museum and Castle

   Address

   Abergavenny Museum and Castle, Castle Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5EE

   Telephone

   01873 845282

   abergavennymuseum@monmouthshire.gov.uk

   Abergavenny

   The Museum was founded on 2nd July 1959. The idea for a Museum was around from as early as 1903 when it was discussed and minuted by the Abergavenny Free Library Committee.

   

10. 

    Tretower Court and Castle (Cadw)

    Address

    Tretower, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1RD

    Telephone

    03000 252239

    Tretowercourt@gov.wales

    Crickhowell

    Restored courtyard house with origins in the fourteenth century. Rebuilt by Sir Roger Vaughan in the fifteenth century. Recreated fifteenth-century garden. Beautiful tranquil setting.

    

11. 

    Fairbourne Railway

    Address

    Beach Road, Fairbourne, Gwynedd, LL38 2EX

    Telephone

    01341 250362

    office@fairbournerailway.com

    Fairbourne

    Narrow Gauge Steam Train journey offers superb views of Cadair Idris mountain range and Mawddach Estuary. G-Scale Railway and museum at Fairbourne. Can be accessed from Barmouth by means of the pedestrian ferry.

    Price

    Price £8.25 to £12.50 per adult

    

12. 

    Gregynog Hall & Gardens

    Address

    Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Powys, SY16 3PL

    Telephone

    01686 650224

    enquiries@gregynog.org

    Nr Newtown

    Gregynog Hall is an ancient house with a Victorian face. Once a landed estate, now a Conference Centre and Wedding & Events Venue the house is still at the heart of the local community.

    

13. 

    Aberystwyth Cliff Top Attractions | Constitution Hill

    Address

    Cliff Terrace, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2DN

    Telephone

    01970 617642

    manager@aberystwythcliffrailway.co.uk

    Aberystwyth

    At the northern end of Aberystwyth promenade, Constitution Hill rises dramatically from the sea, providing spectacular and uninterrupted views of the town, Cardigan Bay, and on a clear day 26 mountain peaks spanning much of the length of Wales. The…

    Price

    Price £6.00 per child to £18.00 per family

    

14. 

    Great Little Trains of Wales | Discount Card

    Address

    Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY

    gr8littletrains@gmail.com

    Tywyn

    Discover Great Little Trains of Wales: Buy a 20% off Discount Card and get 20% off one adult full round-trip fare on twelve steam railways located in stunning scenery across Wales.

    

    

    

15. 

    Aberystwyth Cliff Railway

    Address

    Cliff Terrace, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2DN

    Telephone

    01970 617642

    manager@aberystwythcliffrailway.co.uk

    Aberystwyth

    The Aberystwyth Electric Cliff Railway is the longest in Britain and the only one in Wales.

    Price

    Price £6.00 per child to £18.00 per family

    

16. 

    Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway

    Address

    Talyllyn Railway, Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY

    Telephone

    01654 710472

    enquiries@talyllyn.co.uk

    Tywyn

    Historic narrow-gauge steam railway set in beautiful, unspoilt southern Snowdonia. Running from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, the line passes the delightful Dolgoch Falls and there are excellent forest walks at Nant Gwernol.

    Price

    Price £11.00 per child to £150.00 Per Group

    

17. 

    Aberystwyth Castle

    Address

    Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2AG

    Telephone

    01970 612125

    Ceredigion

    In the marvellous sweep of Cardigan Bay stand the ruins of one of Edward I's late 13th century castles. Of the seven major English strongholds he established in Wales, Aberystwyth Castle has fared least favourably in the survival stakes.

    

18. 

    Dolforwyn Castle (Cadw)

    Address

    Abermule, Nr Newtown, Powys, SY15 6JJ

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    cadw@gov.wales

    Nr Newtown

    Discover Dolforwyn Castle, an ancient fortress nestled on a picturesque ridge above the enchanting Severn Valley near Newtown. Immerse yourself in the captivating tale of Welsh-English conflict as you explore the rich history that surrounds…

    

19. 

    Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

    Address

    The Station, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0SF

    Telephone

    01938 810441

    info@wllr.org.uk

    Welshpool

    A narrow gauge train trip in up the steepest gradients in Britain. Steam locos and coaches from around the world. Shops and picnic areas at both termini.

    Price

    Price £21.00 per adult to £170.00 Per Group

    

20. 

    Cilgerran Castle (Cadw)

    Address

    Cilgerran, Cardigan, SA43 2SF

    Telephone

    03000 252239

    CilgerranCastle@gov.wales

    Cardigan

    Picturesque remains that include a pair of highly defensible round towers dating to the first half of the thirteenth century. Earlier Norman origins.

    

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