Conwy Castle – the most famous of them all
Probably the most famous of Edward I Welsh castles Conwy Castle is a wonder to behold and well worth a visit
Scenic Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber
With all the medieval castles we also wanted to see something more ancient and Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber was a great and scenic choice
Beaumaris Castle, the water castle
The only unfinished castle of the major ones built by Edward I in Wales Beaumaris Castle is scenically surrounded by an active moat
First of the fabled castles, Caernarfon Castle
One of the famous castles of King Edward Caernarfon Castle is recognized as one of the greatest buildings in Britain and is an Unesco WHS
National Slate Museum, another World Heritage site
The National Slate Museum is a testament to the history of slate mining in Wales and worth visiting if passing by
Crossing through Snowdonia NP and the “Ugly House”
The day starts with a drive through the heart of Snowdonia NP with some breathtaking views and small traditional villages
Trefriw – our base in Northern Wales
Trefriw is our base in Northern Wales to reach all the castles and mines that we intend to visit
Getting scared at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
One of the Unesco sites in Wales Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is worth a visit if passing nearby
Chester, the gateway to Wales
After almost visiting it a few years ago this time we are able to make time to visit the magical city of Chester
Spending the night at Manchester Airport
Late afternoon we board our plane to Manchester where we are meeting relatives for a trip through Wales