Castles & Historic Sites

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   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.

   

2. 

   St Myllins Church

   Address

   Llanfyllin, Powys, SY22 6XZ

   Telephone

   01691 648306

   revhl@btinternet.com

   Powys

   St Myllins church was founded in the 7th Century by the Irish Bishop Molling (Myllin) and the earliest references to a church in Llanfyllin appear in the Norwich Taxation of 1254.

   

3. 

   Powis Castle and Garden

   Address

   Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF

   Telephone

   01938 551944

   powiscastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

   Welshpool

   Cared for by the National Trust since 1952, Powis Castle & Gardens near Welshpool include world-famous garden, 13th century castle, Clive Museum and historic collection.

   Price

   Price £7.50 per child to £37.50 per family

   

4. 

   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.

   

5. 

   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…

   

6. 

   Rheidol Visitor Centre and Power Station

   Address

   Rheidol Hydro Power Station, Cwmrheidol, nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3NF

   Telephone

   01970 880667

   rheidol.admin@statkraft.com

   nr Aberystwyth

   Enjoy the free guided tours around the Power Station including the fish farm & visit our Visitors Centre with its interactive displays & cafeteria with disabled facilities.

   

7. 

   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

   

8. 

   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

   

9. 

   Welsh Highland Railway

   Address

   St Helen's Road, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2YD

   Telephone

   01766 516000

   enquiries@ffwhr.com

   Caernarfon

   The Welsh Highland Railway is the UK's longest heritage railway and runs for 25 miles from Caernarfon where trains start from beneath the castle walls for the journey to Porthmadog.

   

10. 

    Montgomery Castle (Cadw)

    Address

    Montgomery Castle, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    cadw@gov.wales

    Montgomery

    Montgomery Castle is a masonry castle standing on a rocky promontory above the town of Montgomery. Precipitous slopes to the north and east make this an excellent defensive site.

    

11. 

    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…

    

12. 

    Welsh Highland Heritage Railway

    Address

    The Station Building, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9DY

    Telephone

    01766 513402

    info@whr.co.uk

    Porthmadog

    The WHHR is a small, friendly railway where the train ride is just part of the experience. Free guided tours at the heritage centre. Vintage train.

    

13. 

    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

    

14. 

    Dyffryn Ardudwy Burial Chamber (Cadw)

    Address

    Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, LL44 2EW

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    cadw@gov.wales

    Gwynedd

    Neolithic tomb comprising two chambers of different phases, originally covered by a stone cairn.

    

15. 

    Castell y Bere (Cadw)

    Address

    Abergynolwyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9TS

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    cadw@gov.wales

    Gwynedd

    Deep in the mountainous heart of mid Wales, nestling at the foot of Cadair Idris, lie the ruins of Castell y Bere. An atmospheric site, it is an outstanding example of a stronghold of the native Welsh princes.

    

16. 

    Corris Caverns | King Arthurs Labyrinth

    Address

    King Arthurs Labyrinth, Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

    Telephone

    01654 761584

    reception@ccl.wales

    Corris

    Sail underground, through the magical veil of a waterfall, and pass into a mythical world filled with dragons, giants, fierce battles and the legendary King Arthur. This underground storybook unfolds in the caverns and tunnels of the Labyrinth with…

    Price

    Price £16.95 per adult

    

    

    

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. 

    Dyfi Furnace (Cadw)

    Address

    Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8PD

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    cadw@gov.wales

    Powys

    Restored mid-eighteenth-century charcoal-fired blast furnace, used for smelting iron ore.

    

19. 

    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.

    

20. 

    Corris Steam Railway & Museum

    Address

    Station Yard, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9SH

    Telephone

    01654 761303

    enquiries@corris.co.uk

    Corris

    Ride in an old fashioned steam train on a journey that is enjoyable for everybody and just right for families. Take a gentle trip down the beautiful Dulas Valley in one of the observation carriages on this family-friendly steam railway. The Corris…

    Price

    Price £4.00 per child to £8.00 per adult

    

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