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Llandudno, Wales

Alice in Wonderland Town Trail

In a resort town where the real Alice spent her summer holidays, iconic characters create a curious trail.
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Prestatyn, Wales

Roman Helmet

A sculpture of a partly-buried Roman helmet commemorates a North Wales town’s connection with its Roman past.
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Lampeter, Wales

Longwood Woodland Theatre

A magical woodland theatre in Wales reclaimed by nature.
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Port Eynon, Wales

Port Eynon Salt House

The seaside ruins of an ancient salt production facility.
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Pantperthog, Wales

CAT Cliff Railway

This water-powered cliffside railway is one of the steepest funiculars in the world.
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Isle of Anglesey, Wales

South Stack Lighthouse

The lighthouse is on a island which is connected to another island, which is connected to another island, which is connected to one of the largest islands in the world.
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Colwyn Bay, Wales

Harlequin Puppet Theatre

Britain's oldest permanent theatre designed and built for puppets.
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Tregynon, Wales

Gregynog Hall

A grand mansion in rural mid-Wales gifted to the Welsh people by two sisters.
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Cenarth, Wales

National Coracle Centre

A museum dedicated to Wales’ favorite—and strangest-looking—watercraft.
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Newchapel, Wales

Cilwendeg Shell House Hermitage

This magical grotto is adorned with a complex pattern of native seashells, minerals, and fragments of colored glass.
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Gwynedd, Wales

Fitzcarraldo

In a boatyard near Aberdyfi is a nautically inspired work of art.
Added by jonstarbuck
Defynnog, Wales

Defynnog Yew

Estimated to be more than 5,000 years old, this yew may be Britain’s oldest.
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Castlemartin, Wales

Dobby's Grave

Tucked among the sand dunes overlooking a Welsh beach, a real-life tribute to a fictional elf.
Jake The Cake Added by Jake The Cake
Llanthony, Wales

Llanthony Priory

The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.
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Hay-on-Wye, Wales

The Kingdom of Books

In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.
Added by willfaulkner
Dolgarrog, Wales

Surf Snowdonia

Britain's only artificial surfing lake is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Wales.
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Tywyn, Wales

Llyn Barfog

According to legend, King Arthur killed a beast that dwelled beneath the waters of this Welsh lake.
Added by sarickwood
Newport, Wales

Newport Transporter Bridge

The largest of only eight working transporter bridges left in the world.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Newborough, Wales

Ynys Llanddwyn

Legends say that this small island was the final resting place of the Welsh saint of lovers.
Tom Greenough Added by Tom Greenough
Cardiff, Wales

Animal Wall at Cardiff Castle

Recently restored menagerie of Victorian-era beasts.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Denbigh, Wales

Denbigh Castle Ruins

Picturesque ruins once held off mighty armies.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Isle of Anglesey, Wales

Din Lligwy

These haunting ruins belong to an ancient village that once had one hell of a view.
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Isle of Anglesey, Wales

Parys Mountain

The remains of centuries of copper mining appear like an alien landscape.
Allison Added by Allison
Cynghordy, Wales

Low-Impact Woodland House

One family's environment-friendly hobbit-house in Wales.
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