Having reached North Wales you will want to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the dramatic landscape as well as the many attractions and facilities that exist. North Wales offers everything from mountains and peaceful lakes of the Snowdonia National Park to some of the world's most impressive ancient monuments - the medieval castles. Included below are brief descriptions of some of the better known attractions that are within easy reach from Talhenbont Hall.

The famous italianate village of Portmeirion, built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis is within fifteen minutes drive.

The Ffestiniog Railway is the Oldest Independent Railway Company in the World. On their trains you can travel by steam through the spectacular scenery of the Snowdonia National Park. Here on these Web Pages you can gain a feel of the company, the trains and the area.

Llanystumdwy is the nearest village at just over 1 mile away which has a village pub, a shop a post office and a church. The local market town of Criccieth is just 2 miles away which offers a more extensive range of amenities - various shops including newsagents, supermarkets, several pubs, coffee shops, a popular local restaurant, as well as local services for bus and rail travel. In case of need the town also offers a doctor's surgery.

Within five minutes of the main coast road there are many tourist attractions, castles, beaches, golf courses and the Snowdonia National Park. The restaurants, bistros and inns provide you with a superb range of succulent dishes, where we will be pleased to book you a table or perhaps a seat in the famous Harlech theatre.

Beaumaris, begun in 1295, was the last and largest of the castles to be built by King Edward 1 in Wales. It is possibly the most sophisticated example of medieval military architecture in Britain and one of the many outstanding examples of medievil castles within North Wales.


The North Wales Tourism site details many other attractions in North Wales as does the Guide to Chester and the North Wales. The Wales Tourist Board site covers attractions throughout the whole of Wales.