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Conwy Castle (Conwy) Conwy Castle (a World Heritage Site) was the home of Edward I rather than just a fortress. Befitting the English king, it was pretty grand and today is one of the great castles of medieval Europe. Completed in 1287, it was one of his "iron ring of castles," intended to keep the rebellious Welsh under his thumb. Classic castle architecture eight towers, crenelated walls, a Great Hall, views from the ramparts. Kids will enjoy wandering through the town of Conwy which retains a medieval flavor and most of the original town walls. | |
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Welsh Mountain Zoo (Colwyn Bay) Wales was once the home of golden eagles, and today you can see collections of eagles in the Welsh Mountain Zoo. Situated on the cliffs above Colwyn Bay, don't miss the sea lion feedings daily. | ||
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Greenfield Valley Heritage Park (near Holywell) Holywell takes it name from St. Winefride's Well, a medieval pilgrimage site. In the 18th century, Holywell was a busy industrial town with copper and spinning factories. Today, the 70 acre park has a variety of things to do. | ||
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Ewloe Castle (Buckley, near Flint) The charm of this 13th century castle is that it is a Welsh castle, not one in the English mold. Unlike the big fancy fortresses, this is a small size castle, nestled in the woods, peaceful and undisturbed. The tower is in great shape, although the walls are crumbled a lot. |