3 Best Landmarks in Gwynedd, UK

“Caernarfon Castle is recognised worldwide and was originally a motte-and-bailey castle in the late 11th century. The Castle was replaced in 1283 when King Edward of England began constructing the current stone structure. This fortress-palace on the River Seiont is listed alongside Edward’s other castles at Conwy, Beaumaris, and Harlech as a World Heritage Site. The medieval fortress, the gigantic building project, eventually took 47 years and cost approximately £25,000. Polygonal towers were the architectural highlight of the time, with the Eagle Tower being the most spectacular. Caernarfon Castle is a place of dreams, a legend brought to life. The castle also houses a museum with several floors dedicated to Welsh and English history.

“Castell Harlech is a Grade-listed building and is an example of late 13th and early 14th-century military architecture. Castell Harlech was completed from ground to battlements in just seven years under the gifted architect Master James of St George. Castell Harlech's classic 'walls within walls' design makes the most of the daunting natural defences. Castell Harlech is easier to conquer today, with panoramic views from its towering battlements, stretching from the dunes at its base to the violet plateau of Snowdonia. An incredible 'floating' footbridge allows visitors to enter the castle as Master James intended, for the first time in 600 years. Children under five receive free entry.

“Castell Cricieth is a landmark location, a true testimony to war's varying fortunes. The castle was begun in the 1230s; there were three main building phases plus several periods of remodelling. It was designed by Llywelyn the Great of the Kingdom of Gwynedd but heavily modified after being seized in the late 13th century by the English forces of Edward I. Castell Cricieth is truly a castle to capture the imagination. Its own rocky headland between two beaches commands astonishing views over the town and across the wide sweep of Cardigan Bay. It is beautiful and has a fantastic chip shop and ice cream parlour with a seating area overlooking the sea. You can enjoy their award-winning ice cream, and the views from the cafe are spectacular.