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Population: 5000
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Wynnes Arms Hotel
"Fantastic atmosphere, warm welcome and friendly people!
Date visited: 12.03.12 ..." More
Queens Hotel
"I was going to book a room at this hotel on sunday. I went in with my son to have a pint and somthing to eat. But there wasnt any ..." More
Queens Hotel
"Booked 2 rooms for a family stay and what looks ok on their website is actually a horrible, noisy pub with dodgy men hanging about in the foyer shared with ..." More
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"Blaenau Ffestiniog ( pop 5000) sits in the centre of the Snowdonia National Park within the natural, elevated bowl of the Vale of Ffestiniog. The town hosts the National ..." More
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Blaenau Ffestiniog is to be found surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park, despite this location it is not in the National Park and to establish why we have to look back a short way through history.
In the 19th century slate was the basis of wealth in Snowdonia and the surrounding area and Blaenau Ffestiniog was the centre of that industry. The town is central to the quarrying, mining and associated building that has been undertaken in the area all linked by a system of inclines and railways. Today many of the mines are largely derelict but the legacy they left behind are the grey slate waste tips that surround the town. It is reported that as long ago as 1873 Blaneau Ffestiniog was the “City of Slate” with everything inside and outside of the local houses seemingly made of slate.
Where slate was instrumental in the towns growth it has also been responsible for its omission from the National Park – however the National Park Information Centre is located in the centre of the town. Today Blaneau Ffestiniog offers the visitor a convenient base for all types of outdoor activity whilst it still makes a valuable contribution to industry in Wales by means of the Ffestiniog Power Station that can, if required supply the whole of North Wales for several hours.
Accountant
G G Lewis & Co
M Richardson & Co
Sarah Dafis
Attraction
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
Plastan-y-Bwlch Gardens
Traws Pleasure Cruises
Cottage
Cnicht at The Oakeley Arms
Welcome Cottages
Manod
Moel Siabod
Preswylfa
Snowdonia Country Cottages
West End
Doctor
Health Services Centre
Inn
Queens Hotel
The Grapes Hotel
Pub and Bar
Miners Arms
Rhiw Goch Inn
The Grapes Hotel
Wynnes Arms Hotel
Restaurant
Alam Restaurant
Miners Arms
The Grapes Hotel
School
Maenofferen Primary School
Manod Primary School
Self-Catering
Snowdonia Country Cottages
Solicitor
Alwena Jones & Jones
Taxi
John Taxis
Molwyn Taxis
Nev-S Taxis
Sports Clubs
Clwb Beics Ysgol y Moelwyn (Cycling)
Shops
Pets R Us
D P Davies
Cambrian Boots
Activities
E Pritchard Pony Trekking(Riding)
Clwb Padlo Blaenau(Water Sports)
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The Don
(0.79 miles)
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The Don is a family run bed & breakfast in the heart of Snowdonia. At The Don we hope to provide a warm welcome for you to our family home. ... more
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Queens Hotel
(1.10 miles)
Queens hotel was taken over by John Hughes in August 2008, my aim
is to refurbish the hotel back to it splendour years when it shone in the
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Snowdonia Country Cottages
(3.63 miles)
Ray & Marie welcome you to stay in their stunning, picturesque Grade II Listed Holiday Cottages set in either 3 or 50 acres of private grounds in Snowdonia - North Wales. Within easy access ...
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The Grapes Hotel
(4.37 miles)
The Grapes Hotel is a 17th century coaching inn, with parts dating back as far as the early 13th century. Over 280 years the Grapes has become renowned for its Ales, Home fare, Hospitality and ... more
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Elen's Castle Hotel
(4.73 miles)
Set in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, originally owned by Baron Gwydir and then the Earl of Ancaster, Elen's Castle Hotel was once an 18th century coaching inn. Whilst retaining its historical charm ... more
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Penmachno Hall
(4.73 miles)
A former Rectory dating from 1862, Penmachno Hall is set in over 2 acres of private grounds, comprising spinney and landscaped garden, fronted by the Glasgwm River. Situated in the Snowdonia National Park, just 4 ...
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Brynllydan
(6.47 miles)
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A haven of peace and tranquillity, this family run residence is immersed within 7 acres of private grounds on a secluded hillside setting, boasting spectacular views of Snowdonia’s National Park.
Overlooking the ... more
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The Alms Lodges
(7.50 miles)
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Dated 1880, the Alms Lodges are a row of three Grade II listed 2 bedroomed properties located just outside Betws-y-Coed, in the picturesque and peaceful National Trust village of Ystyby ... more
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Afon Gwyn Country House
(7.89 miles)
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Since opening in 2006 this boutique B&B has won awards. Situated in the beautiful hills of Snowdonia and a short walk from the pretty village of Betws y Coed, Afon ... more
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Craflwyn
(7.92 miles)
Craflwyn Hall offers a stunning and peaceful location on the edge of Beddgelert village. There are superb walks right on the doorstep, with the local mountains of Snowdon and Moel Hebog within easy reach.
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