Betws-y-Coed (Prayer house in the wood), is probably North Wales most popular inland tourist resort. It is located where the Conwy River meets its 3 tributaries, the Llugwy, the Machno and the Lledr. This natural beauty first attracted artists in the first part of the 19th century. Their work shown in the British cities soon attracted visitors to see in person the wonderful landscapes, waterfalls, forests of Betws-y-Coed and what is now the Snowdonia National Park.
Much of Betws-y-Coed was built in the early Victorian period to cater for this early form of tourism.
Set in a beautiful valley in the Snowdonia Forest Park, it is ideal for outdoor natural playground for activity holidays.
The main street has a number of Hotels, inns, bed & breakfasts as well a shops specialising in outdoor clothes, Craft and outdoor activity shops are in the village with the popular Swallow Falls nearby.
At the railway station is a train museum with a miniature railway, shop and restaurant.
St Michael's Church built in the 14th century is one of the oldest in Wales and the newer St Mary’s church are both worth a look.
Pont-y-Pair “the bridge of the cauldron”, built in 1468, gets its name from the swirling waters after heavy rain. Signposted walks in the surrounding countryside start near this bridge. A mile away on the road to Capel Curig is the Miners Bridge, which was used by the slate miners to cross the river on a precariously steep ladder to the mines
Thomas Telford's iron Waterloo Bridge built in 1815 carries the A5 across the River Conwy, bears the cast iron inscription "This arch was constructed in the same year the battle of Waterloo was fought".
On the outskirts of Betws-y-Coed you will find the famous Swallow Falls. This waterfall is considered to be one of the most dramatic falls in North Wales.
Betws-y-Coed
Tourist Information Centre
Royal Oak Stables
Betws-y-Coed
Conwy
Wales
LL24 0AH
Tel: 01690 710426
Fax: 01690 710665
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Accommodation in Betws-y-Coed
Glan Aber Hotel Betws-y-Coed The Glan Aber Hotel is conveniently situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed, making it the ideal base for exp...
Food and Drink in Betws-y-Coed
Stables Bistro Bar Betws-y-Coed An extensive menu and specials board with a fine range of cask ales - the Stables offers both quality and value for money.
Activity Providers in Betws-y-Coed
Golf Club Betws-y-Coed Betws-y-Coed Betws-y-Coed Golf Club is located at the edge of the popular tourist village of Betws-y-Coed in the Snowdonia National Park in North W...
Attractions in Betws-y-Coed
Conwy Valley Railway Museum Betws-y-Coed The Conwy Valley Railway Museum was originally formed by Alan Pratt in the early 70s with a small exhibition in one of the standard ga...
Shops & Services in Betws-y-Coed
Raw Earth Betws-y-Coed Set in one the most picturesque villages in North Wales, surrounded by rivers, dramatic crags and woodland, is situated our gift shop....
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