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Welcome to our page of information, attractions and places of interest around Bangor Wales. The Bangor hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Bangor. From Bangor you can explore the soaring peaks of Snowdonia National Park, beautiful wide sandy beaches and rugged coastlines, lush green valleys and old-fashioned market towns and villages. Castles are everywhere in North Wales, from little stone keeps to imposing 13th century fortresses. We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from our list of Bangor hotels and the surrounding area. Bangor sits alongside the Menai Straits 9 miles from Caernarfon 16 miles west of Llandudno Bangor in Gwynedd is one of the smallest cities in the United Kingdom. Bangor has a long history which can be traced back to 525 AD. Changes in the route from London to Anglesey and Ireland put Bangor on the main route between London and Dublin. Bangor grew and the population increased, soon becoming the most important town in North Wales. The pier was opened in 1896 and thousands of holidaymakers landed there each summer from the Liverpool pleasure steamers. Bangor railway station, which serves the city, is located on the North Wales Coast Line from Crewe to Holyhead. Bangor is a university city, the University of Wales offers a wide range of degree and postgraduate courses. Also see Bangor.

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	Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 4HN. Tel: 01248 353084. 19th-century fantasy castle with spectacular contents and grounds. Magnificent views over Snowdonia, a unique furniture collection and the best private art collection, in context, in Wales. Large gardens and grounds with formal Victorian walled garden, Dolls museum, extensive Victorian kitchens, railway museum and adventure playground. National Trust. Charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. About 2 miles northeast of Bangor.

	Cochwillan Old Hall, Tal-y-Bont, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 3AZ. Tel: 01248 355 853. The hall is considered one of the best examples of a Welsh medieval estate centre and it survives almost unaltered. The most striking feature of the late 15th century hall house is the roof of three bays, divided by trusses of hammer-beam type. The moulded hammer-beams have embattled crests and plain ends with pinholes in them; as these probably originally carried carved heads or heraldic shields, new shields have been fitted to harmonize with the ancestry of the old families of Cochwillan. About 3 miles east of Bangor.

	Segontium Roman fort and museum, Llanbeblig Road, Caernarfon LL55 2LN. Tel : 01286 675625. The Segontium Roman fort was an auxiliary fort built by the Romans when they spread their conquest of Britain into Wales, and dates back to 77 AD.The museum tells the story of the conquest and occupation of Wales and contains fine examples of the finds excavated from the Segontium site. www.nmgw.ac.uk. About 8 miles southwest of Bangor.

	The Llanberis Lake Railway, Gilfach Ddu, Llanberis, Caernarfon, Gwynedd. LL55 4TY. Tel: 01286 870549. The Llanberis Lake Railway offers unrivalled views of the mountains of Snowdonia from viewpoints quite inaccessible by road, all for a modest price. Starting at Gilfach Ddu station in the Padarn Country Park, the trip begins with a ride on the recently opened extension up to Llanberis Village, passing the Welsh Slate Museum and historic Dolbadarn Castle on the way. www.lake-railway.co.uk. About 8 miles south of Bangor.

	Snowdon Mountain Railway, Llanberis, Gwynedd LL55 4TY. Since 1896, the Snowdon Mountain Railway has been making it easy to claim this mountain peak as one of your lifetime achievements. In a tremendously ambitious feat of engineering, and uniquely in Britain, a rack and pinion railway was built which rises to within 66ft of the summit of the highest mountain in England and Wales. www.snowdonrailway.co.uk. About 9 miles south of Bangor.

	Theatr Gwynedd, Ffordd Deiniol, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2TL. Tel: 01248 351707. Theatr Gwynedd is also a Cinema and shows a varied programme of films. Bar area. www.theatrgwynedd.co.uk. Location: In the centre of Bangor.

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Hotel Plas Dinorwic Ffordd Siabod Y Felinheli Gwynedd LL56 4XA (approx 3 miles from Bangor Wales)	Hotel near Bangor. Set on the magnificent shores of the Menai Straits. Hotel Plas Dinorwic has fine bedrooms, suites, cottages and public rooms at affordable prices. Take advantage of the hotel’s waters edge position and proximity to Plas Menai - The National Water Sports Centre! Excellent fishing, hill walking, mountaineering, horse riding, shooting, bird watching and more - all on the doorstep.... more details	Contact: Reception Tel: +44 1248 670559 Fax +44 1248 670300
The Joys of Life Country Park Coed-Y-Park Bethesda Gwynedd Wales LL57 4YW (approx 5 miles from Bangor)	*Bed and breakfast near Bangor*. Close to Bethesda, south of Bangor along the A5. The Joys of Life is a 10 acre Country Park and Wild Life Nature Reserve, with its own small, lovely lake (200 yards from the house, unfenced and fairly deep, therefore we do not advise bringing very young children). The Park is situated at the foot of the Nant Francon Pass that runs through the picturesque Snowdonia National Park. We offer bed & breakfast accommodation in a twin-bedded room in both the main house and in cottage-style fully modernised bedrooms. A Caravan Club Certified site for 5 touring vans in the park, 200 yards from the house, and also a Self-Catering Holiday Cottage... more details	Contact: Dr. Wendy Jones Tel: 01248-602-122 Fax: 01248-602-122



Abbeyfield Hotel Tal-y-Bont Talybont Bangor Caernarfonshire LL57 3UR	*Bangor hotel*. Situated in the old village of Talybont, to the East of the city of Bangor. Located off the A5122 on the outskirts of the city of Bangor,in a region of outstanding natural beauty. With mountains, lakes and forests of Snowdonia National Park, as well as Gwynedd's dramatic coastline on its doorstep. Restaurant Lounge / Bar......

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Hotel Plas Dinorwic Ffordd Siabod Menai Marina Y Felinheli Caernarfon Gwynedd LL56 4XA (approx 3 miles from Bangor Wales)	Hotel near Bangor. Situated midway between Bangor and Caernarfon. Accommodation includes twin rooms, double rooms and multi-bed family rooms; a selection of suites and penthouses with panoramic views of the Menai Straits; sea view apartments and stone built cottages. All accommodation includes en suite bathrooms. The hotel also has an indoor swimming pool (availability depends on season) and a breakfast restaurant is on site and surrounded by several restaurants within walking distance. You can also enjoy a licenced bar and a quiet residents' lounge with a grand piano....

For hotels accommodation in other areas nearby see Colwyn Bay hotels & Anglesey hotels.

Bangor - Local Information. Bangor Library 028 91270591 - Boots The Chemists 01248 362822 - Abbey 0845-765 4321 - NatWest 01248 671222 -Post Office 01248 362744 - Bangor Town Hall 01248 362418 - Bangor Swimming Pool 01248 370600 - Apollo Cinema 0871 223 3441 - Please use links below for attractions in this area

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