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Saturday 20th March 2010

Places to go along the Llangollen Canal

Local attractions

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Image for Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Everyone should experience a trip over Thomas Telford and William Jessop's awe-inspiring aqueduct, by boat or on …

  • Historic structure
Llangollen Canal rounding Blake Mere. © Peter Land - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

One of the many attractive lakes around Ellesmere - popularly known as "Shropshire's Lake District" - Blake Mere, a …

  • Nature reserve
Canal Boats at Rest (Sheepcote Street Bridge, Birmingham). © John Twinning

Artist John Twinning has exhibited and sold his work at exhibitions throughout the country. You can see examples of …

  • Gallery
  • Leisure attraction
Image for Chirk Aqueduct

Chirk Aqueduct is 70ft high and was completed in 1801 by its architects and builders, Thomas Telford and William …

  • Historic structure
Chirk Castle, © Trevor Rickard - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Chirk Castle, completed in 1310, is a Marcher castle from the reign of King Edward I. Inside you can visit the …

  • Historic building
Llangollen Steam Railway, © Dot Potter - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Take a trip on the scenic Llangollen Railway through the beautiful Dee Valley in Denbighshire. The Llangollen …

  • Leisure attraction
Image for Plas Newydd

You'll find Plas Newydd in the heart of breathtaking Snowdonia. James Wyatt built the house in the 18th Century and …

  • Nature reserve
Valle Crucis Abbey, Denbighshire, Wales. © Robert Edwards - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Valle Crucis Abbey was home to Cistercian monks when founded in 1201. Henry VIII put an end to the monasteries in …

  • Historic building

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