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Myfanwe Says: Bangor University commands a fine vantage position overlooking the centre of Bangor and beyond. These great Edwardian buildings were created by Thomas Hare. They are full of character and history; the University was founded in 1884. I was lucky enough to have a look inside...
The Porch of the Penrhyn Arms Hotel
Myfanwe Says: The porch remains as a memorial to the fact that the University, founded in 1884, was first established here, only moving to its present sites from 1910. The hotel had 130 beds, and stabling for 100 horses.
Myfanwe Says: Penrhyn Castle is a mighty, majestic Castle which sits on a hillside to the East of Bangor. It is owned and maintained to a very high standard by the National Trust. The Castle is 200 yards long with 70 roofs extending over an acre. It was built between 1820 and 1837 of...
Myfanwe Says: Port Penrhyn is a great area just East of Bangor Pier. It was an important port in the 19th century, exporting the slates produced at the Penrhyn Quarry. Nowadays this is a picturesque port area where a mixture of commercial and pleasure boats are kept and maintained.
Myfanwe Says: The origins of the city date back to the founding of a monastic establishment on the site of Bangor Cathedral by the Celtic saint Deiniol in the early 6th century AD. The name 'Bangor' itself is an old Welsh word for a type of fenced-in enclosure, such as was originally on...
Myfanwe Says: Bangor Pier is the second longest in Wales and also the 9th longest in the British Isles, being 1,500 feet (or 472 metres). The name of the Pier is Garth Pier meaning point or promonotory in Welsh. It was almost demolished in 1974 due to the poor condition it was in at the...
Evenith666 Says: The North Wales path goes from Bangor, along the coast to Prestatyn, past Conwy. We did the walk with the intention of camping in the hills above Penmaenmawr by some stone circles, however we lost time, despite cutting off a large corner of the path at the beginning, and...
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2 Reviews and 174 Opinions The hotel is set in a business park called Parc Menai or Menai Park in English, this is perfect as...
leics Says: When I was at uni in Bangor this was the 'Union Garth'. now it's been twiddled and updated, and has become 'The Boatyard' ............ ' Bangor's Classy Pub Bistro' , apparently. But, to be fair, it's a perfectly pleasant pub. The food was ok (only ate there once), there's a...
Ristorante Pulcinella: Italian Sunset, in Bangor!
Evenith666 Says: The Ristorante Pulcinella is a lovely little Italian restaurant in Bangor, situated in a beautiful location right next to the Pier, and offers spectacular sunset views. It is important that you reserve a table, even if it is just two of you, as this restaurant gets extremely...
The Tap and Spile: Great value for money
Myfanwe Says: The Tap and spile is situated right opposite the pier in Bangor, overlooking the Menai Straits and Southern Anglesey. The pub has a lovely friendly atmosphere and great value food. After a long day walking around Bangor and Penrhyn Castle we decided to eat locally (we were...
Piranha Lounge: Piranha Lounge
fowler11 Says: We visited the Piranha Lounge due to a friends recommendation. We are students and new to the area. We were struck first and foremost about the quality of the in terms of decor and cocktails. I'm a bit of a stickler when it comes to cocktails but I had some of the best...
The Old Glan (YR HEN GLAN): Yellowpub
Balam Says: This large pub is friendly and welcoming, Prices seem a bit cheaper than some of the other pubs and the menu is basic but good and not expensive. It is a very student friendly pub although it does not have Wireless internet anymore there are large tables to spread all your...
Evenith666 Says: Bangor Train Station is located on the main rail line to Holyhead, and as such gives the city excellent rail links to Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Holyhead, London and more.There are some direct trains to Liverpool and Manchester, but normally a change at Chester is...
Evenith666 Says: Bangor Bus Station is just off high street on Garth Road, by Denenhams, and from here you can get busses to most places in North Wales.a 'Red Rover' ticket, which allows you unlimited travel within a certain area (it is quite large and will get you to such places as Conwy,...
Balam Says: This was probably the best Pound shop ever, far better than any we have in oldham or Manchester, it is certainly great for students. I had to come out before looking all the way around the shop because i would have spent all my money.
Evenith666 Says: Booze Buster is a small alcohol shop located on College Road. It has the cheapest prices for most alcohol products in Bangor, and also does a Student Discount on Wednesdays. They also sell chocolates and crisps, and gifts for special occasions.The staff in here are also...
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Many customs have survived in Wales one being the giving of Love spoons by the men of Wales. This custom dates back to the 17th century. Traditionally the spoons were carved by the common man who maybe lacking in a formal education were skilled in many arts and crafts, many hours would be spent decoratively carving the handle of the wooden spoon so that he could present it to a young girl in the village as a token of love and affection. The custom continues today and Love spoons are used to commemorate many occasions not just love. You can buy them from many art and craft shops all over Wales and they are now given to celebrate births, christenings, birthdays, engagements, marriage and anniversaries. They make a great gifts or souvenirs
Updated Dec 7, 2009
leics Says: I'm repeating this tip in a number of locations, because people simply don't seem to realise.The mountains of Snowdonia are not high in comparison with others in the world. It's easy to underestimate their danger.Welsh weather can change quickly. Slate and scree are...
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Puffin Island lies of the eastern tip of Anglesey, in the Menai Straits, and is currently uninhabited. Made of Carboniferous limestone, it is the ninth largest Island off the Welsh Coast, is 58m above sea level at its highest point and is surrounded by steep cliffs. The island is owned by the Baron Hill estate, and no landings are allowed without permission.
St. Seiriol, who established a monastery in the Island in the 6th Century, is said to be buried there. It is known that a Monastery still existed on the Island as late as the 12th Century from Giraldus Cambrensis, who visited there in 1188.
It is said that King Cadwallon ap Cadfan of Gwynedd sheltered here in the year 630, while fleeing from an Invasion from Northumbria.
There are still several ecclesiastical buildings are still visible on the Island, as well as a disused Telegraph station on the northern tip.
There is one identified Shipwreck also, that of the Steam ship The Pioneer, which ran aground when the tow lines to it broke after it was rescued from engine failure. The ship was carrying a cargo of Iron Bars.
The Island is now a Special Protection Area (SPA), mainly because of the large Great Cormorant colony which inhabits the Island, with over 750 pairs it is one of the largest int he UK. The puffins, from which the Island gets its name, once numbered over 2,000 pairs, however Brown Rats which were introduced accidentally to the Island and reduced the puffin population to very few pairs. The numbers of Puffins on the Island is rising again however, after the Countryside Council for North Wales initiated a programme of poisoning the rats which appears to have eradicated them.
During the summer months, pleasure cruses are run from Beaumaris so tourists can view the Island, the Seal colony and birdlife.
Written Mar 13, 2009
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Hmm. Bangor is hardly known for its "Sports avtivitys". But by travelling a few miles or so out side of Bangor, you reach Plas Menai.
I recently went here to take part in rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, hiking and various other outdoor and water sports.
It is situated right on the Menai Straights, meaning access straight into the sea.
Although hardgoing and sometimes very challenging, fun can be had and you come back to a nice warm meal!
I believe there is a swimming pool in side the building although I was outside so could not comment on this.
The instructors are very good, so I would reccomend this as in Bangor there is only a couple of gyms! And fresh air is lovely!
Equipment: All gear is provided.
Written Mar 11, 2010
Address: Felinheli
Phone: 01248 670964
Website: www.plasmenai.co.uk
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