to the many nearby places to visit during your stay. Pictures by William Morris JONES.            The beautiful river Dee and park in the town centre. 
The Sun Inn RHEWL            A fourteenth  century drovers inn serving cask ales,fine  wine and good home cooking and below, the Llangollen    canal,nearly 200 years old. Enjoy a trip on one of the horsedrawn narrow boats. 

The majestic remains of Valle Crucis Abbey,valley of the cross, near to the Horseshoe pass. A once Cistercian abbey founded in 1201,the abbey holds medieval memorial sculpture. Located on the Ruthin road before the Horseshoe pass.

The new 32 berth Marina,costing £1.6m including funding from the European objective one scheme.                                                                                                                                              Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.  In June 2009 this grade 1 listed aqueduct became a world heritage site. It is an awe inspiring feat of construction and engineering built by Thomas Telford & William Jessop.........125 feet high and 1000 ft long.

One of the "7 wonders of Wales", Llangollen Bridge.                            Reputed to be the site of the first stone bridge to cross the river Dee. It was built in 1345 and then rebuilt in Elizabethan times.

Another of the "7 wonders of Wales" is Pistyll Rhayader waterfall at Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant,Powys, 'the hidden pearl of Wales'. The tallest single drop waterfall in Wales,Scotland & England at 80 m (240 ft), some 20 miles from Bloom cottage over scenic mountain country lanes.                                            There is a picnic area, cafe,car park and lots of walks along the riverside.     
 

Dinas Bran castle is to be seen  above Llangollen. Built in the 13th Century.

Plas Newydd with  the castle in the background

      Plas Newydd was the home of Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Sarah Ponsonby from 1780 until 1829. They were known as "The ladies of Llangollen" in society.They brought Gothic features to Plas Newydd,and the house is now a museum. It is situated near to the town centre. The trailing paths and streamside walks through the beautiful grounds,all add to its unique attraction and style.