Enjoy the beauty of the Dee Valley and nearby Llangollen from the beautifully restored Argoed Hall.

Llangollen and the Dee Valley

Llangollen is a lovely town encapsulating the best North Wales has to offer in a small area. With more sun than Cornwall and less rain than the Lake District it is no wonder that this gateway to North Wales should be so popular with sightseers and walkers of all ages.

Llangollen has many natural wonders. There are mountains, white water rivers including the spectacular River Dee, waterfalls, canals with horse-drawn boats, The Llangollen Steam Railway, the Horseshoe Pass and Falls. Famous structures, gardens and historic buildings abound, Plas Newydd, home to "The Ladies of Llangollen", and numerous National Trust properties surround the town.

It boasts the highest and longest aqueduct on the canal system - The Pontcysyllte aqueduct was built by Thomas Telford 200 years ago, over a 1000 feet long and standing 126 feet above the River Dee . You can cross it by narrow boats which depart from The Wharf in Llangollen and marvel at the engineering.

Llangollen is also the festival capital with the Royal Pavilion and its spacious grounds playing host to year-round events. As well as the famous International Music Eisteddfod where singers and dancers congregate from every corner of the earth, it also hosts The Gardening Show, The Hot Air Balloon Festival, The Motorcycle Show, The Food Festival, and a monthly antiques and collectables fair.