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Sympathetic barn conversion in the Welsh borders This unspoilt area of countryside is a delight - rolling hills, river valleys, and small market towns to explore. Only a short drive and you are into the mountains of Snowdonia A sympathetic barn conversion with easy access for wheelchairs. |
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 | (left) Ruthin is one of the most attractive towns in North Wales. Known for its lively atmosphere and good food, Ruthin is an ancient market town which has retained its medieval street plan. Many historic buildings built in the trademark stone such as Ruthin Castle are still standing. Ruthinís charm is further enhanced by the abundance of half-timbered buildings cluttered around St Peters Square. | ||
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| (above) Conwy Castle on the Welsh northern coast | (above) Nantclwyd House,the oldest town house in wales is in the heart of Ruthin and is open to the public from April to October. | ||
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| (above) The condemned mans` cell in Ruthin Gaol-a brilliant museum for the whole family to enjoy. | (above) One of the many cells to be explored in the Ruthin Gaol museum. | ||
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| (above) The Ruthin Craft centre. With 3 new galleries showing the best in contemporary art, on-site makers studios, cafe and retail gallery. | (above) The retail gallery shop at Ruthin Craft centre. | ||
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| (above) The path up to the remains of the Jubilee Tower on Moel Famau is a popular day out with walkers. | (above) Walkers reach the Jubilee Tower on the summit of Moel Famau, (just outside Ruthin). | ||
 | (left) Walkers admiring the incredible panoramic views from the path up to Moel Famau. | ||
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| (above) The beach in the victorian seaside town of Llandudno, Llandudno is only a hours drive from The Shippon cottage. | (above) The victorian Pier in Llandudno. | ||
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| (above) The cable car trip up to the Great Orme in Llandudno. | (above) The Dry ski slope in Llandudno, open all year round. | ||
This guide has been prepared to assist you in discovering the host of activities, events and attractions
to be enjoyed within a 20 mile radius (approx) of The Shippon
to be enjoyed within a 20 mile radius (approx) of The Shippon
INDEX
Adventure Activities
Adventure Sports
Ancient, Historic & Heritage
Antiques
Artists & Artisans
Beauty Spots
Books, New & Old
Cultural - Museums Theatres etc
Cycling
Family Activities
Family Attractions
Field Sports
Fishing
Food & Drink
Gardens & Parks
Golf
Horse Riding
Leisure Centres & Spas
Motor Sports
Tourist Information Centres
Villages Towns & Markets
Walking & Bird Watching
Watersports
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| Adventure Activities | ||
| Get Wet Adventure Company Ltd | Llandderfel between Druid and Llanfor Rope courses, paintball games and 4x4 safaris. | More Info |
| Adventure Sports | ||
| Bala Adventure and Water Sports Centre | Bala between Dolgellau and Druid A specialist centre in outdoor activities on water and on land. | More Info |
| Adventure Mountain Quad Biking | Corwen between Druid and Carrog No experience needed not even a driving licence, just a sense of adventure. | More Info |
| Ancient, Historic & Heritage | ||
| Llangar Church | A few miles west of Corwen A small medieval building overlooking the confluence of the Rivers Dee and Alwen. | More Info |
| Denbigh Castle | Denbigh between St Asaph and Ruthin Built by Edward 1 as part of his campaign to subdue the Welsh. | More Info |
| Penbedw Stone Circle | On the A541 between Mold and Afon Wen The ancient stone circle is approximately 40 metres diameter and originally had 11 standing stones. | More Info |
| St Hilary's Chapel | Denbigh between St Asaph and Ruthin One of the few surviving ancient buildings within the town walls. | More Info |
| Leicester's Church | Denbigh between Trefnant and Pentre Llanrhaeadr Remains of the only large new church built in the reign of Elizabeth 1 begun by Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester in 1578 | More Info |
| Carndochan Castle | Llanuwchllyn between Bala and Talardd A ruined medieval Welsh castle atop a hill. A traditional D shaped tower with a rounded tower. | More Info |
| Denbigh Town Walls | Denbigh between Ruthin and St Asaph Denbigh town walls form a substantial medieval circuit built to protect the new borough. | More Info |
| Bala Lake Railway | Llanuwchllyn between Rhyd y main and Llanfor A delightful nine mile journey alongside Llyn Tegid (Bala lake). | More Info |
| St Marcella's (Llanfarchell) Parish Church | Denbigh between Ruthin and St Asaph The grandest of all medieval Denbighshire churches. | More Info |
| Denbigh Friary | Denbigh between Trefnant and Pentre Llanrhaeadr Established as a Carmelite Friary. Remains of the late 13th C church survive. | More Info |
| Rug Chapel | A few miles west of Corwen The plain exterior gives no hint to the late medieval riches inside. | More Info |
| St Dynfnog's Church | Llanrhaeadr between Ruthin and Denbigh A fine example of medieval wood carving and stained glass. | More Info |
| Llangynhafel Church | Llangynhafel between St Asaph and Llanbedr-Duffryn-Clwyd See the extraordinary medieval roof carvings in Llangynhafel Church | More Info |
| Denbigh Castle | Denbigh between St Asaph and ruthin Although in ruins the castle remains an intriguing and distinctive site. | More Info |
| Cywain Visitor Centre | Bala between Druid and Dolgellau Bala's new heritage centre celebrating rural skills. | More Info |
| Caer Drewyn Hill fort | Caer Drewyn between Corwen and Ruthin Care Drewyn is now scheduled an ancient monument. | More Info |
| Ruthin Gaol | Ruthin between Buckley and Corwen See how Victorian prisoners lived, what they ate, how they worked and their punishments. | More Info |
| Tomen y Rhodwydd | Tomen y Rhodwydd between Ruthin and Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd and Denbigh A motte and bailey earthwork, rampart and ditch survive of a castle built in 1149 by Owain Gwynedd | More Info |
| Antiques | ||
| Denbighshire Antiques | Denbigh between Bylchau and Kilford An extensive range of antiques, Victorian, Georgian, Regency, Retro, Art Deco, Edwardian and more. | More Info |
| Artists & Artisans | ||
| Ann Bridges RCA Artist/Printmaker | Ruthin between Denbigh and Llangollen Ann's passion is drawing. She uses her sketch book studies as a base for further work. | More Info |
| Anvil Pottery | Pentre Llanrhaedr between Denbigh and Ruthin Allan Hughes and John Hughes (no relation) are the two potters who share work at Anvil Pottery. | More Info |
| Beauty Spots | ||
| Corwen and Edeyrnion | Corwen between Rugged mountains, heather clad moorland and lush pastures. Terrain to satisfy all nature lovers. | More Info |
| Hiraethog Forest | Hiraeth Forest between Cerrigydruidion and Bylchau The forest extends to over 15000 acres. | More Info |
| Books, New & Old | ||
| Siop Clwyd | Denbigh between Ruthin and Bylchau 33 High Street | More Info |
| Awen Meirion | Bala between Llanuwchllyn and Sarnau 25 Stryd Fawr | More Info |
| Cultural - Museums Theatres etc | ||
| Ruthin Craft Centre | Ruthin between Llangollen and St Asaph The newly opened centre was designed by Sergison Bates. | More Info |
| Denbigh Museum and Arts Centre | Denbigh between St Asaph and Ruthin The museum's aim is to preserve, interpret and research the history and heritage of the town and its people. | More Info |
| Cycling | ||
| Oneplanet Adventure | Coed Llandegla Forest, Ruthin between Denbigh and Llangollen A mountain biking and walking centre with award winning caf | More Info |
| Corwen Mountain Bike Trails | Corwen between Druid and Carrog For Corwen mountain bike trails see the 'bikely' web site. | More Info |
| Family Activities | ||
| The Lleyn Brenig Visitors Centre | Corwen between Druid and Carrog The centre is set in 920 acres of moor land and forest. | More Info |
| Family Attractions | ||
| Ruthin Spooktacular | Ruthin between Llangollen and Denbigh Theatrical performances, dance, childrens scary fancy dress, best dressed pumpkin and more. | More Info |
| The Ruthin Flower Show and Grand Carnival | Ruthin between Mold and Corwen 'The best one day show in North Wales'. An annual event which has been running for over 100 years. | More Info |
| The Knights' Cavern | Rhyl between Colwyn bay and Mostyn An unrivalled experience of sensory bombardment. | More Info |
| Ruthin Medieval World & Country Show | Ruthin between Llanbedr Dyffren Clwyd and Pandy'r Capel Jousting knights, show jumping, country skills to learn,reinactment of the burning of Ruthin & more | More Info |
| Pen y Bryn Park | Betws Gwerfil Goch between Corwen and Ruthin A farm park in a dramatic country setting. | More Info |
| Ewe-Phoria Sheepdog Centre in North Wales | Corwen between Drid and Carrog Join Aled Owen International sheepdog Trials Champion 1999 and 2000 for great day out. | More Info |
| Cywain Centre | Bala betweenDruid and Rhydmain Family events, children's activities, caf?, shop, exhibitions, art and adventure playground. | More Info |
| Field Sports | ||
| Castle Bowmen Archery Club | Denbigh between St Asaph and Bylchau A warm welcome awaits budding new archers or experienced ones. | More Info |
| Fishing | ||
| Denbigh and Clwyd Angling Club. | Lleyn Clywedog between Denbigh and Cyffylliog Visitors can buy day tickets at Foxton's Tackle Shop in St Asaph. | More Info |
| Llyn y Gro | Sarnau between Bethel and Bala Coarse fishing on lakes with floating and bank islands for carp, perch & chub. | More Info |
| Bala & District Angling Association | Bala between Glan yr Afon and Rhyd y main Game & Coarse fishing at Llyn tegid, Llyn Cwmprysor, Dee Outflow, Dee, Tryweryn, Llanfair and Lliw. | More Info |
| Seiont, Gwyrfai & Llyfni Angling Association | Bethel between Druid and Llanfor Game & Coarse fishing on 40 miles of prime salmon, sea trout & brown trout rivers and 6 lakes . | More Info |
| Food & Drink | ||
| The White Horse Inn | Hendrerwydd near Denbigh An award winning inn serving excellent food and a selection of real ales. | More Info |
| Glyndwr Plants | Corwen between Llangollen and Druid Annuals, biennials and bedding plants. | More Info |
| The Lion Inn | Gwytherin between Pandy Tudur and Llansannon A traditional menu in a traditional Inn in a picturesque village. | More Info |
| Ruthin Castle Hotel, Restaurant and Bars. | Ruthin between Denbigh and Llangollen The restaurant has been awarded 2AA rosettes for outstanding food and food service. | More Info |
| Lleweni Farm Shop and Caf | Denbigh between St Asaph and Ruthin Check web site for interesting monthly events and open farm days. | More Info |
| Awel y Aran | Bala between Dolgellau and Druid Modern British menu of homemade dishes made with local produce served in an intimate setting. | More Info |
| The Organic Stores | Ruthin between Denbigh and Llangollen Organic produce for sale including fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, poultry and much more | More Info |
| Ruthin Farmers Market | Ruthin between Corwen and Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd A great opportunity to buy excellent local produce. Last Sat, 10am-3pm, Old Gaol Courtyard | More Info |
| Bryntirion Inn | Llanderfel between Bala and Bethel An old inn dating back to 1695 serving good food, wine, real ales, speciality teas and coffees. | More Info |
| Rhug Organic Farm Shop | Corwen between Durid and Llangollen Organic meat raised on the farm is sold in the shop as well as tasty hot snacks at the burger bar. | More Info |
| Gardens & Parks | ||
| Pen y Ffrith Bird Gardens | Llanarmon yn lal between Bwlchgwyn and Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd An amazing collection of waterfowl in superb landscaped gardens. Tearoom, walks and more. | More Info |
| Green Fingers Garden Centre | Denbigh between Ruthin and Hellan Annuals, biennials, bedding plants, trees and garden furniture. | More Info |
| Gwaenynog | Denbigh between St Asaph and Ruthin 19th C park and garden of Beatrix Potter's uncle related to the Flopsy bunnies story. | More Info |
| Celyn Vale Eucalyptus Nurseries | Carrog between Corwen and Glyndyfrdwy Specialists in eucalyptus | More Info |
| Dibley Nurseries | Llanelidan between Pand y Capel and Pentrecelyn Annuals, biennials, bedding plants and herbaceous perennials | More Info |
| Nantclwyd House Garden | Ruthin between Buckley and Corwen Small formal gardens and grounds with temples and follies designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis | More Info |
| Caerau Uchaf | Bala between Pont Rhyd Sarn and Bethel 3 acres of gardens with veg garden open for charity as part of the National Gardens Scheme NGS | More Info |
| Tyn y Cefn | Llanuwchllyn between Bala and Dolgellau Meadow garden open for charity as part of the National Garden Sceme NGS Visit by appointment | More Info |
| Seven Oaks Garden Centre | Ruthin between between Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd and Bryn Saith Marchog Japanese maple, herbaceous plants, shrubs, climbing plants and garden sundries. | More Info |
| The Country Garden | Llanrhydd between Llanbedr-Dyffryn Clwyd and Llanfair- Dyffryn Clwyd Garden products | More Info |
| Golf | ||
| Denbigh Golf Club | Denbigh between Bodfari and Bylchau A challenging 18 hole course with superb panoramic views. | More Info |
| Bryn Morfydd Hotel Golf Club | Pentre Llanrhaeadr between Denbigh and Ruthin A nine hole course called 'Duchess' and an eighteen hole course called 'Dukes' | More Info |
| Ruthin Pwllglas Golf Club | Pwllglas between Ruthin and Corwen One of North Wales' golfing gems. | More Info |
| Horse Riding | ||
| Alyn Bank Riding School and Wildlife Park | Pontblyddyn between Mold and Wrexham Caters for people who wish to learn to ride in an instructive and entertaining environment. | More Info |
| Claremont Equestrian Centre | Ruthin between Buckley and Druid A riding school and stables | More Info |
| Gwydir Stables (formerly Ty Coch) | Penmachno between Ty Mawr Wybnant and Woollen Mill A wonderful location for horse riding, pony trekking or extended day trail rides. | More Info |
| Leisure Centres & Spas | ||
| Penllyn Leisure Centre | Bala between Corwen and Dolgellau. A multi activity Centre | More Info |
| Bala Leisure Centre | Bala between Dolgellau and Corwen A multi facility centre with pool, water slide, sports hall, fitness room, sauna and canoe hire. | More Info |
| Motor Sports | ||
| GYG Karting | Glan y Gors Park, Cerrigydrudion between Betws Y Coed and Llangollen An outdoor Kart Circuit | More Info |
| Adventure Mountain Rally karting | Corwen between Drid and Carrog Rally karting is fast furious and great fun. | More Info |
| GT Classic Touring | Ruthin between Mold and Corwen Hire a classic car for a day or longer. | More Info |
| Tourist Information Centres | ||
| Y Bala Tourist Information Centre | Bala between Rhydymain and Druid Information on events, attractions, transport timetables, walks, cycle paths & more. | More Info |
| Villages Towns & Markets | ||
| Denbigh | Denbigh between St Asaph and Ruthin A picturesque market town and one of the most historic in North Wales. | More Info |
| Ruthin | Ruthin between Buckley and Corwen A picturesque town with attractive architecture and medieval street patterns. | More Info |
| Corwen | Corwen between Drid and Llangollen There has been a settlement here at the bend of the River Dee since ancient times. | More Info |
| Denbigh People's Market | Denbigh between St Asaph and Ruthin A friendly monthly market selling locally produced foods and crafts in the town hall. | More Info |
| Walking & Bird Watching | ||
| The Pen y Pigyn Loop | Corwen between Druid and Llangollen A walk from the centre of Corwen to the summit of Pen y Pigyn. | More Info |
| Bird watching at Alwen Reservoir | Alwen Reservoir between Cerrigydrudion and Bylchau The reservoir is surrounded by conifer plantation and moor land | More Info |
| Bird Watching at Clocaenog Forest | Clocaenog forest between Denbigh and Corwen A large coniferous woodland owned by the Forestry Commission with many good footpaths. | More Info |
| The Dee Valley Way | Corwen between Druid and Llangollen Linking Corwen and Llangollen a glorious 15 mile riverside walk with spectacular scenery. | More Info |
| Pen Y Ffrith Bird Gardens | Llanarmon yn lal between Bwlchgwyn and Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd An amazing collection of waterfowl from around the world. | More Info |
| Watersports | ||
| Lleyn Brenig Sailing Club | At Cerrigydrudion between Glasfryn and Ty Nant follow the brown signs for Llyn Brenig lake. Lleyn Brenig sailing club welcomes all sailors of all abilities and mono or multi hull boats. | More Info |
| National White Water Centre | Frongoch, Bala between Dolgellau and Druid. An internationally recognised centre of excellence for paddle sports. | More Info |
| Bala Sailing Club | Bala between Dolgellau and Corwen A popular family oriented club offering facilities to members and visitors alike. | More Info |