Sightseeing and eating out

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Sightseeing and eating out

Arts & Culture

Plas Newydd House and Garden. A mansion with gardens and soe spectacular views of Snowonia. nationaltrust.org.uk
It gives a history of the Slate Industry that was predominant in the area. Talks and demonstations of slate-splitting give you a real insight into quarry life.
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National Slate Museum
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It gives a history of the Slate Industry that was predominant in the area. Talks and demonstations of slate-splitting give you a real insight into quarry life.
The name 'Pontio' – a Welsh word which means "to bridge" - captures the essence of this new centre. Pontio brings town and gown together in a real and tangible manner as everyone comes together in innovation, learning, cinema, theatre and restaurants to name just a few. Located at the foot of the University’s Main Arts building, the centre boasts a theatre, cinema, numerous dining areas, interactive lecture rooms, the Students’ Union and an entire floor dedicated to innovation and the use of cutting-edge technology.
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Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre
Deiniol Road
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The name 'Pontio' – a Welsh word which means "to bridge" - captures the essence of this new centre. Pontio brings town and gown together in a real and tangible manner as everyone comes together in innovation, learning, cinema, theatre and restaurants to name just a few. Located at the foot of the University’s Main Arts building, the centre boasts a theatre, cinema, numerous dining areas, interactive lecture rooms, the Students’ Union and an entire floor dedicated to innovation and the use of cutting-edge technology.
Storiel - Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery boasts a collection formed since 1884 by Bangor University. Now run by Gwynedd Council, the Museum and Gallery is located opposite the cathedral in a Grade II listed building that was the Old Bishop's Palace and is the oldest building to be dated by inscription in Wales. They have a shop that sell local goods and produce
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STORIEL
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Storiel - Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery boasts a collection formed since 1884 by Bangor University. Now run by Gwynedd Council, the Museum and Gallery is located opposite the cathedral in a Grade II listed building that was the Old Bishop's Palace and is the oldest building to be dated by inscription in Wales. They have a shop that sell local goods and produce
An ancient place of Anglican worship situated in Bangor. It is dedicated to its founder, Saint Deiniol. The site of the present building of Bangor Cathedral has been in use as a place of Christian worship since the 6th century. The cathedral is built on a low-lying and inconspicuous site, possibly so as not to attract the attention of Viking raiders from the sea.
Cadeirlan Bangor Cathedral
An ancient place of Anglican worship situated in Bangor. It is dedicated to its founder, Saint Deiniol. The site of the present building of Bangor Cathedral has been in use as a place of Christian worship since the 6th century. The cathedral is built on a low-lying and inconspicuous site, possibly so as not to attract the attention of Viking raiders from the sea.
The unique architecture, opulent interiors and fine art collection sit alongside a history of sugar and slate fortunes, of social unrest and the longest-running industrial dispute in British history. Discover Penrhyn’s history, its vast rooms, neo-Norman stairways and Victorian kitchens. The extensive grounds are perfect for exploring and enjoying spectacular views of Snowdonia and the North Wales coast.
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Penrhyn Castle
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The unique architecture, opulent interiors and fine art collection sit alongside a history of sugar and slate fortunes, of social unrest and the longest-running industrial dispute in British history. Discover Penrhyn’s history, its vast rooms, neo-Norman stairways and Victorian kitchens. The extensive grounds are perfect for exploring and enjoying spectacular views of Snowdonia and the North Wales coast.
Beaumaris Castle, located in the town of the same name on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales, was built as part of Edward I's campaign to conquer the north of Wales after 1282. Its ingenious and perfectly symmetrical concentric 'walls within walls' design, involving no less than four successive lines of fortifications, was state of the art for the late 13th century. beaumaris.com
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Beaumaris Castle
Castle Street
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Beaumaris Castle, located in the town of the same name on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales, was built as part of Edward I's campaign to conquer the north of Wales after 1282. Its ingenious and perfectly symmetrical concentric 'walls within walls' design, involving no less than four successive lines of fortifications, was state of the art for the late 13th century. beaumaris.com
Caernarfon Castle (Welsh: Castell Caernarfon), is a Welsh Heritage Centre and is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, and cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. There was a motte-and-bailey castle in the town of Caernarfon from the late 11th century until 1283 when King Edward I of England began replacing it with the current stone structure. The Edwardian town and castle acted as the administrative centre of north Wales and as a result the defences were built on a grand scale. There was a deliberate link with Caernarfon's Roman past and the Roman fort of Segontium is nearby.
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Caernarfon Castle
Castle Ditch
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Caernarfon Castle (Welsh: Castell Caernarfon), is a Welsh Heritage Centre and is a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, and cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service. There was a motte-and-bailey castle in the town of Caernarfon from the late 11th century until 1283 when King Edward I of England began replacing it with the current stone structure. The Edwardian town and castle acted as the administrative centre of north Wales and as a result the defences were built on a grand scale. There was a deliberate link with Caernarfon's Roman past and the Roman fort of Segontium is nearby.
The remains of a Roman fort that was built to defend the Roman Empire against rebellious tribes. Segontium was later plundered to provide stone for Edward I's castle at Caernarfon.
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Segontium Roman Fort
Constantine Road
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The remains of a Roman fort that was built to defend the Roman Empire against rebellious tribes. Segontium was later plundered to provide stone for Edward I's castle at Caernarfon.
Built for Edward I, by Master James of St George, the castle is amongst the finest surviving medieval fortifications in Britain. In a word, exceptional. You can’t fault it, from the grandeur of its high towers and curtain walls to its excellent state of preservation.
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Conwy Castle
Rose Hill Street
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Built for Edward I, by Master James of St George, the castle is amongst the finest surviving medieval fortifications in Britain. In a word, exceptional. You can’t fault it, from the grandeur of its high towers and curtain walls to its excellent state of preservation.
Crochendy Bethesda Pottery
40 High St

Shopping

Sells a variety of crafts and products from local craftsmen and women.
Siop Ogwen
33 High St
Sells a variety of crafts and products from local craftsmen and women.

Car Hire

A car hire Company that allows you to return your hire car on a Sunday
Nearest bus station for buses to Tregarth is at Bangor but not recommened if you need to explore the whole area. The nearest bus stop is down the footpath to the main road and it's on the opposite side of the road near the Pub.
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Bus Station
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Nearest bus station for buses to Tregarth is at Bangor but not recommened if you need to explore the whole area. The nearest bus stop is down the footpath to the main road and it's on the opposite side of the road near the Pub.
For getting to the area but not for exploring for which a car is absolutely necessary.
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Railway Station
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For getting to the area but not for exploring for which a car is absolutely necessary.
Enterprise offers a wide range of different cars and vans to suit all needs.
Enterprise Car & Van Hire - Bangor
Llandegai Road
Enterprise offers a wide range of different cars and vans to suit all needs.
A local trusted garage for any repairs you may need during your stay. A long established local family business that I and my familiy have used for many years - guaranteed to give you the best service. Please note they do not serve petrol.
Moduron Pandy Motors Cyf
A local trusted garage for any repairs you may need during your stay. A long established local family business that I and my familiy have used for many years - guaranteed to give you the best service. Please note they do not serve petrol.
Should you ever need a tyre during your stay this is the best place to aquire one - a long established local business.
Bangor Tyre Service
Should you ever need a tyre during your stay this is the best place to aquire one - a long established local business.

Everything Else

One of my favourite places and is located at the far end of a pleasant beach near Newborough Warren, this narrow finger of land is an ideal picnic site during fine weather, but also an exhilarating place when the winter winds blow.
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Llanddwyn Island
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One of my favourite places and is located at the far end of a pleasant beach near Newborough Warren, this narrow finger of land is an ideal picnic site during fine weather, but also an exhilarating place when the winter winds blow.

Parks & Nature

Cwm Idwal is a spectacular hanging valley surrounded by some of the highest peaks in Snowdonia, serving as a classic example of a prospect dramatically sculptured by ice thousands of years ago. Officially recognised in 1954 by the Nature Conservancy, Cwm Idwal was Wales’ first National Nature Reserve (NNR) and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Encircled by towering high crags, screes, moraines and wind shattered rocks, it is one of the finest places to see how glaciation and post-glacial processes shaped our landscape. The cwm forms a magnificent amphitheatre behind the glacial lake of Llyn Idwal, where fresh water flows from mountain waterfalls.
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Llyn Idwal
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Cwm Idwal is a spectacular hanging valley surrounded by some of the highest peaks in Snowdonia, serving as a classic example of a prospect dramatically sculptured by ice thousands of years ago. Officially recognised in 1954 by the Nature Conservancy, Cwm Idwal was Wales’ first National Nature Reserve (NNR) and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Encircled by towering high crags, screes, moraines and wind shattered rocks, it is one of the finest places to see how glaciation and post-glacial processes shaped our landscape. The cwm forms a magnificent amphitheatre behind the glacial lake of Llyn Idwal, where fresh water flows from mountain waterfalls.
Spinnies Nature Reserve is very close to Bangor, and is situated on the edge of the Menai Strait at mouth of the River Ogwen. This nature reserve, along with Traeth Lafan which is connected to it, and Morfa Madryn and Morfa Aber, all three of which are managed by Gwynedd County Council, is one of the top locations in Wales to see wildfowl and waders. Spinnies consists of a small woodland with a series of ponds and a lagoon, Aberogwen Lagoon. The lagoon and ponds were created when a sharp bend in the River Ogwen was deliberately cut off to form a lake, making Spinnies the ideal home for numerous species of birds and many other animals, plants and insects.
Spinnies Aberogwen North Wales Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
Spinnies Nature Reserve is very close to Bangor, and is situated on the edge of the Menai Strait at mouth of the River Ogwen. This nature reserve, along with Traeth Lafan which is connected to it, and Morfa Madryn and Morfa Aber, all three of which are managed by Gwynedd County Council, is one of the top locations in Wales to see wildfowl and waders. Spinnies consists of a small woodland with a series of ponds and a lagoon, Aberogwen Lagoon. The lagoon and ponds were created when a sharp bend in the River Ogwen was deliberately cut off to form a lake, making Spinnies the ideal home for numerous species of birds and many other animals, plants and insects.
The Ogwen Trail is the first section of the National Cycle Network’s route 82 that runs from Bangor in North Wales and enters the Snowdonia National Park at Bethesda. It mainly follows the route of the old railway line that brought slate down from the Penrhyn quarry to the coast, where it was shipped around the world. .The new tunnel section of the Ogwen Trail is now open, making it possible to complete with route avoiding most main road sections.The Trail is on the Guardian's list of "Five of the best scenic bike rides in Wales"
Porth Penrhyn
The Ogwen Trail is the first section of the National Cycle Network’s route 82 that runs from Bangor in North Wales and enters the Snowdonia National Park at Bethesda. It mainly follows the route of the old railway line that brought slate down from the Penrhyn quarry to the coast, where it was shipped around the world. .The new tunnel section of the Ogwen Trail is now open, making it possible to complete with route avoiding most main road sections.The Trail is on the Guardian's list of "Five of the best scenic bike rides in Wales"
You'll find South Stack Cliffs on Holy Island in Anglesey, a wonderful reserve made up of heathland and farmland set on a stretch of dramatic sea cliffs which face the islets of South Stack. The rare chough can be seen swooping along the cliffs and it's one of the best places for wildlife in the UK, and is designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Protected Area (SPA) and is in an Area of Outstanding National Beauty (AONB). Visitors may tour the former lighthouse engine room before climbing to the top of the lighthouse.
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South Stack Lighthouse
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You'll find South Stack Cliffs on Holy Island in Anglesey, a wonderful reserve made up of heathland and farmland set on a stretch of dramatic sea cliffs which face the islets of South Stack. The rare chough can be seen swooping along the cliffs and it's one of the best places for wildlife in the UK, and is designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Protected Area (SPA) and is in an Area of Outstanding National Beauty (AONB). Visitors may tour the former lighthouse engine room before climbing to the top of the lighthouse.
Take a trip along the lake on this steam driven train.
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Llanberis Lake Railway
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Take a trip along the lake on this steam driven train.

Sightseeing

A lovely Victorian Pier situated in Bangor with a few craft shops and cafes. There are stunning view of the mountains from here as well as the Menai Suspension Bridge, Beaumaris and The Great Orme in Llandudno. You can also walk to the Pier along the cycle path which takes you down to Porth Penrhyn, up to the main road and along the front to the Pier. It's about 6 miles.
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Garth Pier
Garth Road
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A lovely Victorian Pier situated in Bangor with a few craft shops and cafes. There are stunning view of the mountains from here as well as the Menai Suspension Bridge, Beaumaris and The Great Orme in Llandudno. You can also walk to the Pier along the cycle path which takes you down to Porth Penrhyn, up to the main road and along the front to the Pier. It's about 6 miles.

Food scene

Tryfan Inn, High Street, Bethesda. Open Wednesday to Sunday Serving Bar meals with a good choice of Craft Beers
SAGE RESTAURANT, MENAI BRIDGE They serve locally sourced food which is freshly prepared and cater to any dietary requirement. Highly recommended
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Sage Kitchen Menai Bridge
9 Wood Street
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SAGE RESTAURANT, MENAI BRIDGE They serve locally sourced food which is freshly prepared and cater to any dietary requirement. Highly recommended
Modern dishes using local produce. Nice atmosphere.
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The Slate / Y Llechan
Talybont Cottages
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Modern dishes using local produce. Nice atmosphere.
Waterfront location, excellent food, great atmosphere.
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Dylan's Menai Bridge
Saint George's Road
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Waterfront location, excellent food, great atmosphere.
A highly recommended Italian Restaurant that's open Monday to Saturday and is right by Bangor Pier (well worth a visit) and the Menai Straits.
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Torna a Surriento
202 High St
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A highly recommended Italian Restaurant that's open Monday to Saturday and is right by Bangor Pier (well worth a visit) and the Menai Straits.
Located at the Zip World it offers Bistro Type Meals as well as serving drinks, coffe and cake. It has a terrece with outstanding view of the quarry and the Carneddau mountains.
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Bwyty Blondin Restaurant
High Street
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Located at the Zip World it offers Bistro Type Meals as well as serving drinks, coffe and cake. It has a terrece with outstanding view of the quarry and the Carneddau mountains.
Located in Bethesda it serves excellent takaway meals.
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Sitar Indian Takeaway
5-7 High St
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Located in Bethesda it serves excellent takaway meals.
A tapas and seafood restaurant with a great atmosphere located on the Marine in Y Felinheli.
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La Marina
Hen Gei Llechi
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A tapas and seafood restaurant with a great atmosphere located on the Marine in Y Felinheli.
For the best scones around The Siabod Cafe is a must if travelling on the A5. Excellent meals and breakfasts also served with locally sourced products.
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Moel Siabod Cafe, Betws-Y-Coed
A5
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For the best scones around The Siabod Cafe is a must if travelling on the A5. Excellent meals and breakfasts also served with locally sourced products.
A tapas bars that also offers wine and cocktails located in Menai Bridge
LIBERTINE
Uxbridge Square
A tapas bars that also offers wine and cocktails located in Menai Bridge