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Bodnant Gardens and Penrhyn Castle

Kevin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:05:02 +0000

Summer Holiday – Day 7

This was my third visit to Bodnant, and finally they have completed the renovation of the mausoleum.

In the afternoon I revisited Penryhn Caste and as with previous visits it rained a lot so I was limited in what I could see.

Bodnant & Penrhyn

Kevin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:01:47 +0000

The weather forecast didn’t look so good today so decided to head somewhere where a bit of rain wouldn’t matter. First stop was Bodnant Gardens and fortunately the sun managed to stay out until just as I was leaving.

Next was a visit to Penrhyn Caste – a fine example of nineteenth century bling – pretty spectacular.

Menai. Straight.

Kevin — Fri, 09 May 2008 20:52:47 +0000

No sun as I head-off on day 7 of my Spring break. �Today will be spent traveling along the banks of the Menai Strait – first stop,�Caernarfon Castle.

Great castle with lots of accessible areas -�accessible�to the�Pigeons�and Seagulls as well as the humans! Both species have choosen to lay their eggs in rather exposed places!.

Unfortunately, the hazy weather means that the spectacular views that should be visible are not. Next – Bangor, at bit further along the strait – they have their own pier. �The pier is great – the view, limited by the haze. �I also ventured into the main town – it’s OK, but does seem to have a bit of a chav problem.

Finally�Penrhyn Castle, a National Trust property. �This was not what I was expecting – the castle is really a stately home, and it’s been designed to impress.