Llangollen Railway is a Heritage Railway Line running between Llangollen, following the River Dee through the Dee Valley for 10 miles, to Corwen.
All the stations along the track are of a typical Victorian design and each station has been recreated in 1950’s Great Western colour scheme.
Why not make a stop at one of our stations and go for a stroll then hop back on to end your day in style.
Llangollen Motor Car and Motor Cycle Museum houses a nostalgic collection of cars and bikes dating from 1912 to 1975. Plus ephemera associated with the golden days of motoring, presented with a quirky sense of humour.
Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Sarah Ponsonby captured the imagination of Regency society.
They received a stream of visitors to the unpretentious little cottage which, over the years, they transformed into a Gothic fantasy of projecting stained glass and elaborately carved oak.
Inside Plas Newydd today, an exhibition including some of their possessions bring their story to vivid life. You can stroll through their gardens and along their riverside walk.
Llangollen Museum in Parade Street is housed in an unusual mid-20th century, circular building reminiscent of a castle tower.
Run mainly by volunteer staff, it houses a wealth of information on the history of the town and its surroundings, as well as a variety of exhibitions.
Since it opened to the public in 2012, Lowther Castle & Gardens – comprising castle ruins, extensive gardens, woodland, ponds and a huge adventure playground – has established itself as one of the most popular and unusual visitor attractions in the northwest. It is set in the Lake District National Park, a Unesco World Heritage site and sits on the dramatic Knipe Scar with far-reaching views over the river Lowther and the Lowther valley below.
‘Pontcysyllte’ pronounced Pont – ker – sulth – tay, is the Welsh name for ‘the bridge that connects’11 miles of stunning canal and countryside spanning two countries, along aqueducts, tunnels and viaducts
Whitewater Active, based in North Wales, has been trading for 25 years and we strive to make the most out of a day with activities such as Whitewater Rafting, kayaking and River Bugs to off-site activities such as gorge walking, climbing & abseiling, quad biking, laser clay shooting and paint balling.
A horse drawn boat trip is a unique experience, as you get to appreciate drifting through the majestic Welsh mountains whilst your equine guide casually progresses on land just a few feet further on.
A horse drawn boat trip is a unique experience, as you get to appreciate drifting through the majestic Welsh mountains whilst your equine guide casually progresses on land just a few feet further on.
Downhill Mountain Bike Club . One Giant Leap has been created to build and develop tracks that are accessible for all, regardless of ability. All our tracks are challenging but track 3 has been designed for fun for experts and beginners alike. Check out the link for Campbell Coaching who will give their expert instruction on riding our tracks using their own training track based at the foot of our hill.
Join the BMA team white water rafting, aqueduct canoeing, canyoning, river tubing, archery & axe throwing and more. Full & half-day activities, multi-day adventures and stag & hen parties. We operate from our base in Llangollen, North Wales and throughout the entire UK.
Tŷ Mawr Country Park lies on the banks of the River Dee in the Vale of Llangollen, part of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sitting underneath the Cefn Viaduct, Tŷ Mawr provides some of the best scenery around.
Valle Crucis was truly Welsh from the moment it was founded in 1201 by Prince Madog ap Gruffydd and the ‘white monks’ of the Cistercian order.
Every summer since 1947 Llangollen has staged one of the world’s most inspirational cultural festivals. Each year around 4,000 performers and as many as 35,000 visitors converge on this beautiful small Welsh town and its International Pavilion; to sing and dance in a unique combination of competition, performance, and international peace and friendship.
The Bridge End Hotel is part of the Country Village Inns group of traditional English Pubs & Hotels
