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Penrhyn Castle
Bangor
LL57 4HN
Wales
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The Garden Hotel £48 1.3 mi 2.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Fat Cat Cafe Bar - Bangor 1.3 mi 2.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Beaumaris Castle 3.2 mi 5.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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Attraction type: Castle, Museum
Address: Bangor LL57 4HN
Wales
Tel: 01248 353084
Fax: 01248 371281

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“Excellent fantasy castle!”
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5 of 5 stars
caledonian_nomad
Aberdeen
26 Jul 2009

An excellent display that noveau riche style is not a XXth century invention. Having said that the estate is designed with great taste and skill and now it is a genuine monument to the XIX century acrhitects and masons: e.g. magnificent application of neo norman style with breathtaking masonry on the main staircase. Gardens are well worth the visit. As... more

“Way over the top”
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3 of 5 stars
davidxTodmorden
Todmorden, United Kingdom
15 Jun 2009

It is good for the National Trust to have some places that show the exhibitionism of some of the wealthy Victorians but it's the sort of history I wish was not there to be seen. Whereas the individual arches and pillars are excellent copies of Norman ones, the edifice overall seems as Norman as my dog's tail. However the kitchen... more

“a trip to penrhyn castle”
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2 of 5 stars
howmuchfurther
uk
16 Sep 2006
1
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penrhyn castle sits amidst some absolutely stunning countryside. the views of the surrounding areas of menai and north wales are brill. there is plenty of parking some close to the castle but mostly down a hill away from the castle. the castle itself is quite striking , however the battlements are out of bounds . we started with a tour... more

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Penrhyn Castle Address

Bangor, LL57 4HN, Wales
Tel: 01248 353084 Fax: 01248 371281