The pavilion theater has a long history after undergoing renovations and it was finally rebuilt in the year 1991 for the third time after the previous 2 theaters. The current theater seats a little more than 1000 people and is generally found to be house full on the days of performances. With its mission statement being "the arts are for everyone to experience and enjoy, and will positively encourage access to those experiences for all members of the community," on a day of the show you will find people from all backgrounds here. The place has staged performances by many great actors and world acclaimed artists. They also hold arts competitions on a regular basis to encourage new talent and to ensure that their local culture does not die. If you are in Rhyl catching a show at this place might give you a great insight into the cultural and artistic life of the people.
Few castles in the world capture the imagination as immediately as this imposing fortress, perhaps among the finest built by King Edward I in the 13th Century. From its rocky promontory the castle commands breathtaking views over the medieval town and its estuary harbor, with Telford's famous bridge in the foreground and the Snowdonia mountains as a spectacular backdrop. Edward was himself besieged here in 1295, and it was from refuge at Conwy in 1399 that King Richard II was lured, to be deposed by the Duke of Lancaster (later, Henry IV.) Most of the massive edifice, built by 1,500 craftsmen in under five years, is accessible.
The finest surviving Elizabethan town house to be found anywhere in Britain. Beautifully restored in fine detail, its gleaming lime-coated walls dominate the main street of the medieval castle town.Built for Welsh adventurer Robert Wynn, the "Great Hall" symbolizes the buoyancy of the age, in which guests feasted in lavish style, surrounded by brilliantly-colored coats of arms and highly decorative plasterwork.An audio-tour gives visitors an insight not only into the gentry's lifestyle, but also into the working life of the Tudor kitchen and servants' quarters. Oddities include a hiding place and a resident ghost.
Step over the threshold and let your imagination travel back through time. This fine 14th Century merchant's house is the only one left in the town, having survived rebellions, fires and an attempt to ship it in pieces to America.The house's half-timbered style, jutting out over the narrow street, is thought to have been influenced by the craftsmen who built Conwy's great castle. Each room is furnished to reflect a different period in its history, such as the Great Loft with its massive timbers open to the roof, showing what life may have been like during the Civil War and Restoration periods.A National Trust shop sells a wide range of gifts, books and Welsh crafts.
Although with a meager population of not more than 15,000, Conwy has its share of restaurants, bars, hotels, shops and other establishments. As a tourist destination, this city has a lot to boast about like Conwy Castle, Plas Mawr, Conwy Suspension Bridge and many more historic buildings which hold a lot of significance. Do call for more information about this historical town.
Conwy RSPB reserve is a nature reserve to protect the areas of wildlife destructed during the construction of A55 road tunnel in Conwy. Spread across the lush green landscape, this reserve has diverse habitat living in its grasslands, scrubland, salt marsh and reedbeds. The visitors can enjoy bird-watching and spot birds like Lapwing, Little Ringled Plover and Reed Warbler from 220 species. The reserve was open to public in 1995 and continuously preserved the nature and rare wildlife of the area. If you are willing to plan a family getaway close to nature, then setup your date for this reserve. Visit the website for more.
A fascinating insight into Welsh upland village life in the 19th century, featuring the childhood home of Sir Henry Jones, who became an outstanding scholar despite leaving school at the age of 12. During the day he worked with his father, the village shoemaker, and he studied at night. He won a scholarship to train as a teacher, and went on to become a professor of Moral Philosophy. You can see the tiny kitchen and bedroom. where the family of six ate and slept, listen to the shoemakers as they work, and find out more about chapel and school life. Visitors can also relax in the authentically restored cottage garden.
A modern and new age church, Penrallt Baptist Church in Bangor welcomes everyone. Contemporary in approach, it is well known among the locals for its innovative services. Services are held in English, but several hymns are sung in Welsh. Special services are held for the youth. Besides the regular service, drama, lectures and other interesting events are organized.
A striking Victorian church, St Mary's Church is located centrally in the Betwys village. Constructed in the year 1873, St Mary's Church building was designed by Paley & Austin, Lancaster-based architects. Its architectural style is Transistional Norman. Some interesting aspects of the St Mary's Church building include its stained glass windows and a blend of stone used in its construction. The stone, sourced from Ancaster was locally quarried. Cadw has marked St Mary's Church as a Grade II listed structure.
Marked as a Grade I listed structure, St Mary's Church is a beautiful small country church. Found on a steep hill, St Mary's Church overlooks the scenic Clwyd valley. Several interesting features of St Mary's Church include the stunningly sculpted churchyard's cross which dates back to the 15th Century and the historic rood screen. In the medieval days, the cross served as a meeting place for the locals to hear discourses by the visiting preachers. It is considered to be one of the finest and beautiful crosses found in Wales. The church's font is a rare Georgian while the bellcote dates back to the year 1688.
An impressive tomb from the prehistoric times, the Bryn Celi Ddu rests in the island of Anglesey. There used to be a stone circle and a henge at the location during the Neolithic period. Upon excavation in 1928 to 1929, traces of burnt material which included a small bone from a human ear were uncovered. These were found underneath a flat stone. The stones in the grave are from the Bronze Age and the burial chamber bears a serpent-like stone carving. There is no entry fee, however children under sixteen are to be accompanied by an adult.
All Saints Church is an Anglican church in Deganwy overlooking the beautiful site of Conwy estuary. This church is constructed in Gothic Revival style and most noted for its organs holding historic value. The church was built in the memory of Lady Augusta Mostyn consisting of a nave, a chancel and a west tower. The present building is Grade II listed building.