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Valle Crucis Abbey

Lantysillio, Llangollen, Wales
Ranked #6 of 6 attractions in Llangollen
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Fair entrance price and once inside the history of the Abbey is explained with interactive videos and an animatronic monk. A wonderful piece of Welsh history, well worth a visit More

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Cheshire
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We approached the Abbey from the top of the nearby hill. The view was very impressive, spoilt only by the sprawling caravan park right beside it. Very pleased to get to know more about the Abbey's history in the small museum; very-well thought out. It should receive more visitors though; we were the only ones there. More

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Columbus, Ohio
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

The abbey is rather well preserved. Unique to this one is a video rendering of what it would have been like when at full capacity many centuries ago. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

This is one of the most atmospheric and beautiful historic sites I have ever been to. There is so much of the building left you can really imagine what it would have been like when the monks lived here. Visited twice in two days. More

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Essex
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Beautiful building; so unexpected. We strolled around at a gentle pace simply enjoying both the architecture and the peace and serenity of such a scenic location. More

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Liverpool
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106 reviews 106 reviews
Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
162 helpful votes 162 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

The abbey is a photographers dream. Great location and very interesting. Took 2 simultaneous images, one in colour and then one in black and white...ghostly face on the black and white one!!! It is now featured on the BBC North East Wales Website under their ghost section. Great day out. More

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High Peak Derbyshire
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

Just another ruin not very well presented . I feel a lot more could be made of what is a beautiful site More

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Llandudno, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

This abbey built around 1300 and closed in the reign of Henry VIII is well preserved and certainly worth a visit, its at the foot of the horseshoe pass and very close to Llangollen. More

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Derby
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

Visited out of season, so no charge just walked around. Charges apply in season but wouldnt have wished to pay. Very old ruins, but pleasant enough, river running at edge of grassed area. More

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Greater Manchester, UK
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

A lovely ruin of a building that's nice and peaceful to wander around "off season" not sure what it would be like in July and August especially with a camp site right by it's side. This campsite does unfortunately ruin it a little for me, even though it wasn't nosiy or anything when I was there - it just doesn't... More

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