Clwyd

3 miles from Twtil, Castle Motte

Twtil, Castle Motte is a historic medieval earthen mound marking the site of Rhuddlan's first castle built in 1073. It is an outdoor site featuring the remains of timber fortifications and natural surroundings by the River Clwyd with nearby parking at Castell Rhuddlan.

Near Welsh Mountain Zoo

Welsh Mountain Zoo is a 37-acre zoological garden near Colwyn Bay, Wales, offering visitors an outdoor wildlife experience with various animals including endangered species, family-friendly attractions such as a Children's Farm and Adventureland, and facilities like a Lemur Walkthrough and Gibbon Heights.

Near Brynkinalt

Brynkinalt is a Grade II* historic house in Wrexham, home to the Trevor family since 942 AD. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the formal rooms and learn about the family's rich history, as well as explore the formal gardens and woodland on their own. The site offers scheduled tours and group visits by arrangement with refreshments.

Located in Blaenau Ffestiniog

Blaenau Ffestiniog is a historic slate mining town in Gwynedd, North Wales, now thriving on tourism with attractions like the Ffestiniog Railway and Llechwedd Slate Caverns, surrounded by scenic mountain landscapes.

3 miles from Bodrhyddan Hall

Bodrhyddan Hall is a Grade I listed historic stately home in Denbighshire, Wales, set in formal Victorian gardens and woodland. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house with its historical collections, including an Egyptian mummy, and explore the beautiful gardens and grounds. The venue offers accessible facilities, a cafe, and activities suitable for children.

2 miles from Nerquis Hall

Nerquis Hall is a historic 16th-century house featuring an original farmyard and Great Barn, available for exclusive use but requiring paid entrance for Historic Houses members. It served as a film location and offers an indoor historic experience.

3 miles from Dee Estuary Parkgate

Dee Estuary - Parkgate is a nature reserve featuring extensive saltmarshes with diverse birdlife and scenic landscapes, ideal for wildlife observation especially at high tide. It offers outdoor experiences with parking, picnic areas, and nearby eateries, welcoming visitors free of charge year-round.

2 miles from Chirk Castle

Chirk Castle is a historic Grade I listed castle and stately home in north-east Wales, built in 1295 and managed by the National Trust. Visitors can explore both the castle interiors and extensive formal gardens and parkland surrounding the site. The estate also features notable landscape elements such as Offa's Dyke and has historic significance dating back to the Marcher Lords and English Civil War periods.

2 miles from Gwrych Castle

Gwrych Castle is a Grade I listed castellated mansion in North Wales featuring owner-led tours, beautiful Romantic Movement landscape, and historical significance including wartime roles. Visitors can explore both indoor areas like Tan-yr-Ogo Lodge and outdoor grounds.

Near Capel Garmon

Capel Garmon is a village in Conwy, Wales, known for its Neolithic burial chamber, historic church site, scenic views over Snowdonia, and nearby museum artifacts. The village offers local holiday accommodations and a family-run pub.

Near Valle Crucis Abbey

Valle Crucis Abbey is a historic Cistercian abbey ruin in Denbighshire, Wales, founded in 1201 and dissolved in 1537. Visitors can explore extensive outdoor ruins including the church, cloisters, and outbuildings, with access to some first-floor areas. The site is noted for its medieval architecture and the only remaining monastic fishpond in Wales.

2 miles from Nantclwyd y Dre

Nantclwyd y Dre is a unique historic house and garden in Ruthin offering over 500 years of history with exhibits from medieval to Victorian times, step-free gardens with scenic views, and activities for children including trails and a bat observation cam. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside and in the gardens.

2 miles from Gwydir Castle

Gwydir Castle is a historic Tudor fortified manor house from around 1500 in Conwy valley, Wales, featuring extensive gardens with ancient trees and Renaissance elements. Visitors can explore both restored indoor living spaces and outdoor landscaped gardens centered on a scenic, historic estate.

3 miles from Rhuddlan Castle

Castell Rhuddlan is a historically significant Edwardian castle featuring a unique concentric design with twin-towered gatehouses and a deep moat, located by the River Clwyd. Visitors can explore the extensive outdoor grounds, learn about medieval military engineering, and enjoy facilities including a gift shop and refreshments. The site is accessible, child-friendly, allows dogs on short leads, and offers seasonal open times with admission charges.

3 miles from Y Fferm

Y Fferm is a 17th-century small manorial farmhouse retaining much of its original sub-medieval details, open to visitors by pre-booked appointment during selected dates.

Located in Caerwys

Caerwys is a small historic market town and community in Flintshire, Wales, known for its conservation area, historic church, and cultural heritage including important Welsh eisteddfodau and links to Philadelphia.

2 miles from Bodysgallen Hall

Bodysgallen Hall is a Grade I listed 17th-century manor house near Conwy, Wales, with medieval origins as a defensive tower. It features historic terraced gardens in Dutch style, woodland surroundings, and offers both indoor historic interiors and outdoor garden experiences as a National Trust property and hotel.

3 miles from Iscoyd Park

Iscoyd Park is a historic family home near Whitchurch, Shropshire, dating back to 1737 with parts from 1630 and medieval origins. Visitors can explore the restored Georgian house, converted outbuildings, and gardens through guided tours led by the family. The estate has a rich history including use as a WWII hospital and POW camp before restoration.

Near Trevor Hall

Trevor Hall is a significant historic house in Wales set within 150 acres of private woodlands and gardens. Visitors can enjoy both indoor tours of the house's unique collections and extensive outdoor walks, including part of the Offas Dyke path, with stunning views of the Dee Valley.

Near Helsby

Helsby is a village in Cheshire, England, known for Helsby Hill, a prominent sandstone hill featuring ancient hillfort remains and extensive rock climbing opportunities. Managed by the National Trust, the hill offers walkers scenic views across Cheshire and beyond. The nearby former quarry is now a woodland park with notable geological features.

2 miles from Plasglasgwm

Plasglasgwm is a rare intact 16th-century Welsh farm holding offering historical house tours, self-catering accommodations including unique glamping options, and an on-site coffee shop. Visitors can explore the restored house, outbuildings, and grounds, with services available by appointment.

Near Conwy Castle

Castell Conwy is a magnificent medieval fortress in Wales, offering visitors extensive outdoor exploration of its well-preserved battlements, royal apartments, and town walls. Visitors can climb restored towers and enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding town and mountains. It is a significant historic site built by King Edward I and is part of a World Heritage Site.

Located in Conwy

Conwy is a historic walled market town in Wales famous for its medieval castle, town walls, suspension bridge, and preserved Elizabethan architecture, offering rich cultural heritage and picturesque riverside views.

3 miles from Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens is a historic 70-acre garden with magnificent seasonal displays, a long herbaceous border, lakeside nature trail, water garden, picnic and play area, historic chapel, and diverse plant collections. Free access is available for RHS members on selected days.

2 miles from Capel Garmon Chambered Tomb

Capel Garmon Chambered Tomb is a well-preserved Neolithic burial chamber situated in north Wales, featuring a long passage to a triple burial chamber surrounded by an earthen mound, accessible only by a public footpath across farmland. It offers a unique archaeological site for outdoor exploration with careful attention to safety due to natural terrain and farming activity.

3 miles from Hardwick Hall

Hardwick Hall is a grand early Georgian Grade II* listed house in Shropshire, known as the birthplace of the highwayman Wild Humphrey Kynaston, offering guided tours inside and views of the surrounding parkland and lake. Refreshments are available but children under 14 are not permitted.

3 miles from Dolwyddelan Castle

Castell Dolwyddelan is a historic Welsh mountain castle known for its commanding location in Snowdonia, association with Prince Llywelyn the Great, and distinctive mix of medieval and 19th-century restoration architecture. Visitors can explore the ruins outdoors year-round, with limited interior access in summer months.

Located in Penmaenmawr

Penmaenmawr is a coastal town in Conwy, Wales, known for its rich prehistoric sites, historic quarrying industry, scenic mountain and coastal walks, and position partly within Snowdonia National Park.

Located in Rhuddlan

Rhuddlan is a historic town in Denbighshire, Wales, known for its medieval castle ruins, archaeological significance, and picturesque location on the River Clwyd. It served as a seat of Welsh power and has a charming town center for visitors.

3 miles from Erddig

Erddig is a historic country house and estate in Wrexham, Wales, featuring a unique collection of servant memorabilia, 18th-century furniture, and extensive formal gardens. Visitors can explore both the house interiors and the landscaped outdoor parklands including remnants of Norman and medieval earthworks. The estate provides a distinctive insight into the life of an 18th-century Welsh country squire and his household, with on-site amenities including a café and activities suitable for children.

3 miles from Capel Gwydir Uchaf

Gwydir Castle features a lavish private chapel built in 1673 by Sir Richard Wynn, renowned for its celestial painted ceiling and blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles. The chapel is open by appointment and offers an accessible visit near Llanrwst, within a scenic historic setting.

2 miles from Bodnant Garden

Bodnant Garden is a large National Trust hillside garden in Conwy, Wales, renowned for its extensive plant collections, historic terraces, woodland areas, and the longest Laburnum arch in the UK. Visitors can explore formal gardens, riverside areas, and woodland with a variety of rare plants and trees.

2 miles from Taith Hydrefol y Garddwr | The Gardener's Autumn Tour

12 Oct (next Monday)

A seasonal guided walk at Bodnant Garden explores autumn foliage and colour, with practical ideas and inspiration for bringing autumn interest into your own garden.

2 miles from Wrexham

Wrexham is a historic city in north-east Wales known for its medieval city centre, the remarkable St Giles Church, and its vibrant cultural scene. Visitors can explore both indoor attractions like museums, markets, and arts centres, as well as outdoor locations including parks and the National Trust property of Erddig Hall.

3 miles from Mysevin

Mysevin is a picturesque Regency house with tranquil gardens and a famous shell house, offering guided tours including lunch or Welsh tea, with opportunities for woodland and river walks in a serene setting in Denbighshire.

3 miles from Ewloe Castle

Castell Ewloe is a native-built Welsh castle located in a deep woodland setting near the Wales-England border, known for its distinctive D-shaped stone tower and historic significance as a contested borderland fortress. The site offers an outdoor historic experience with walking trails and steps, accessible to visitors year-round with free entry.

Located in Llangollen

Llangollen is a picturesque town in Denbighshire, Wales, known for its historic bridges, castle ruins, cultural festivals including the International Musical Eisteddfod, and scenic location on the River Dee within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Near Plas Mawr

Plas Mawr is a Grade I listed Elizabethan townhouse in Conwy, North Wales, built between 1576 and 1585. It features rich Renaissance architectural details, original plasterwork with heraldic emblems, restored formal gardens, and serves as a museum with exhibition displays showcasing the social and architectural history of the period.

Located in Mold

Mold is a historic county town in Flintshire, Wales, featuring a walkable town centre with medieval and cultural heritage, markets, festivals, and local food specialities. It offers rich history centered around Mold Castle and Bronze Age finds, with accessible bus services and lively community events.

Near Conwy

RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve is a transformed wetland habitat offering visitors nature trails, bird watching from hides, and a natural play area. It features accessible facilities including flat trails, a coffee shop with local food options, and family-friendly activities in a serene outdoor setting.

2 miles from Sgrôl Migneint: Stori wedi’i chreu’n gymunedol | The Migneint Scroll: A community-made story

7 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)

An exhibition of a community-created textile artwork following the Afon Conwy from its source on the Migneint to the sea. Made from panels created by local people, including schoolchildren, the scroll celebrates the river, its communities, landscapes and wildlife.

Located in Rhyl

Rhyl is a coastal town in North Wales known for its Victorian heritage, seaside attractions, cultural venues, and leisure facilities, offering a variety of experiences for tourists.

Located in Prestatyn

Prestatyn is a coastal town in Denbighshire, Wales, known for its seaside resort charms, historical sites including Roman baths, and vibrant annual events like flower shows and carnivals.

3 miles from St Winefride's Well

St Winefride's Shrine & Well is a historic pilgrimage site featuring a late 15th-century chapel with an indoor holy spring and an outdoor healing water pool. Visitors can explore the richly decorated chapel and enjoy the site's spiritual and cultural significance along the North Wales Pilgrim's Way.

3 miles from Carneddau

The Carneddau is a prominent mountain range in Snowdonia, Wales, featuring some of the highest peaks in the country, wild ponies, lakes, and significant natural and archaeological heritage. It offers vast outdoor experiences in rugged mountain and valley landscapes.

2 miles from Rug Chapel

Rug Chapel is a 17th-century private chapel open for guided tours in the summer, featuring unique carved animals, a painted roof, and surrounded by a garden of herbs and flowers. It offers accessible facilities and free entry, providing a historical and atmospheric visitor experience both indoors and outdoors.

Near Ysbyty Ifan

Ysbyty Ifan is a small historic village in Conwy, Wales, known for its medieval Knights of St John hospital and its location on ancient pilgrimage routes. The area features a large National Trust estate with natural moorlands and river valleys, ideal for walking and outdoor activities. The village also offers amenities such as a primary school, rugby pitch, and children's playground, reflecting a family-friendly community.

2 miles from Castell Caergwrle

Castell Caergwrle is a historic ruined castle built by native Welsh prince Dafydd ap Gruffudd in the late 13th century. Visitors can explore outdoor grounds on a waymarked path and enjoy the heritage setting within the village. Access involves uneven terrain and steps with safety notices. The site has free entry and allows dogs on short leads at ground level.

3 miles from Gweithdy Torch Hydrefol gyda Floverly | Autumn Wreath Workshop with Floverly

16 Oct (next Friday)

A hands-on autumn wreath-making workshop led by floral artist Kris of Floverly. Participants use seasonal foliage, natural materials and decorative elements to create a wreath to take home.

2 miles from Gweithdy Gosodiad Canol Hydrefol gyda Floverly | Autumn Centrepiece Workshop with Floverly

15 Oct (next Thursday)

Create an autumn floral table centrepiece using seasonal flowers and foliage inspired by Bodnant Garden. A floral artist guides participants through the activity, and they can take their finished centrepiece home.

Located in Ellesmere

Ellesmere is a historic market town in Shropshire, England, known for its large natural mere, historic sites including castle earthworks, and charming town centre with cultural and walking opportunities.

2 miles from Llandudno

Llandudno is a major Victorian-era seaside resort town in Wales known for its extensive Victorian promenade, the limestone headland of Great Orme with tramway and cable car, and historic pier. Visitors can explore gardens, beaches, shopping streets, and enjoy cultural events such as the annual Victorian Carnival. The town offers diverse indoor and outdoor attractions suitable for all ages.

Located in Frodsham

Frodsham is a historic market town in Cheshire, England, known for its medieval heritage, scenic Frodsham Hill, and active town centre with markets, shops, and hospitality venues.

3 miles from Aberconwy House

Aberconwy House is a 15th century medieval merchant's house in Conwy, Wales, notable as one of the oldest dateable houses in the country. It is a Grade I listed building managed by the National Trust and operates as a museum showcasing timber-framed vernacular architecture.

Located in Llandudno

Llandudno is a picturesque Victorian seaside town in Wales known for its beautiful Victorian promenade, historic pier, and the scenic Great Orme limestone headland with tramway and cable car attractions.

3 miles from Dee Estuary Point Of Ayr

Point of Ayr is a remote coastal nature reserve in Wales known for its diverse wildlife habitats including beach, dunes, shingle, and saltmarsh. Visitors can enjoy nature trails, bird watching from an open-backed hide, and views across the Dee Estuary. Dogs are allowed on footpaths, and the reserve is accessible via level, surfaced paths. There are no toilets or cafes on site.

Near Blue Planet Aquarium

The Blue Planet Aquarium in Ellesmere Port is the largest aquarium in North West England, featuring extensive marine and freshwater tanks including a 4 million liter main tank with a 71m underwater shark tunnel. It offers themed habitats showcasing diverse aquatic life and interactive experiences.

Located in Ellesmere Port

Ellesmere Port is an industrial port town in Cheshire, England, known for its maritime heritage, industry, and popular tourist attractions including the National Waterways Museum, Blue Planet Aquarium, and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

3 miles from Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant

Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant is a small historic house museum in North Wales, known as the birthplace of William Morgan, the first translator of the Bible into Welsh. Visitors can explore the restored 16th-century cottage and view a unique collection of Welsh Bibles.

3 miles from Conwy town walls

Conwy Town Walls offer visitors a chance to walk along one of Europe's most complete medieval town walls, encircling the historic town with 21 towers and gateways. The outdoor experience includes stunning views of Conwy Castle, the estuary, and Snowdonia, but involves strenuous walking with steep steps and uneven surfaces. Entry is free, but dogs are not allowed due to safety concerns on the narrow walls.

2 miles from Rhug

Rhug is a historic township in Denbighshire, Wales, notable for the beautifully ornate Rhug Chapel dating back to 1637. Visitors can admire the intricately carved and painted chapel interior that contrasts with its plain exterior, along with memorials and ancient crosses nearby, offering a glimpse into Welsh history and heritage.