OPEN DOORS POLICY TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL HERITAGE

Cadw programme offers free entry at landmarks

HUNDREDS of landmarks and buildings across the country are opening their doors throughout September for Cadw’s annual Open Doors programme.

From medieval castles, Neolithic burial chambers and museums – more than 300 sites are taking part, as a “celebration of the architecture and heritage of Wales”.

Locations will offer free entry, guided tours, activities or special events as part of this year’s scheme. Events, such as a guided walking tour of pubs in Ruthin and free entry into the Lloyd George Museum in Llanystumdwy, have already taken place as part of the 2018 programme.

Still to come is free entry into the historic quarry hospital in Llanberis and Yr Ysgwrn, the home of poet Hedd Wynn in Trawsfynydd.

ANGLESEY

● St. Figael’s Church, Llanfigael - until September 30

● St. Peulan Church, Llanbeulan, near Dothan - until September 30

● St. Mary’s Church, Tal y Llyn, near Aberffraw - until September 30

● Britannia Bridge / Lion Sculptures - September 22

● Hafoty Medieval House - September 29 - 30

● Beaumaris Castle - September 29 - 30

● Barclodiad y Gawres Burial Chamber - September 29 - 30

● Bodorgan Hall - September 30

CONWY

● St. Michael’s Old Church, Betws-y-Coed - until September 30

● St. Rhychwyn’s Church, Llanrhychwyn, Trefriw - until September 30

● St. Marys Church, Trefriw - until September 30

● Zion Chapel, Rowen - until September 30

● Llanfelynnin Old Church - until September 30

● St. Mary’s Church, Conwy - until September 30

● Dolgarrog Community Centre - until September 30

● Mostyn Gallery - September 22

● Gwrych Castle - September 22 - 23 and 29 - 30

● St. Benedict’s Church, Gyffin, Conwy - September 23 and 30

● Conwy Castle - September 29 - 30

● Plas Mawr - September 29 - 30

GWYNEDD

● St. Mark’s, Brithdir - until September 30

● St. Beuno’s Church, Penmorfa - until September 30

● St. Mary’s Church, Penllech - until September 30

● St. Brothen’s Church, Llanfrothen - until September 30

● Dolbadarn Castle - September 21

● Storiel, Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery, September 22

● National Slate Museum, Padarn Country Park - September 22

● Meirionnydd Record Office, Dolgellau - September 22

● Cae’r Gors - September 22 and 30

● Cae Canol Mawr - September 22 - 23

● Quarry Hospital, Llanberis - September 22 - 23

● Gwynedd Archaeological Trust - September 23

● Caernarfon Record Office - September 29

● Criccieth Castle Guided Tour - September 29 - 30

● Harlech Castle - September 29 - 30

● Yr Ysgwrn: Hedd Wyn’s Home - September 30

● Wrexham Clwyd Family History Society Resource Centre - September 10 - 22

● Bersham Colliery Engine House - September 30

● Britannia Bridge lion sculptures, inset, can be seen on September 22

● Yr Ysgwrn, the home of poet Hedd Wyn, is open on September 30

● Plas Mawr in Conwy opens its doors on September 29 and 30

David Powell ● Mostyn gallery and cafe in Llandudno is open September 22

Hadyn Iball ● Beaumaris Castle in Anglesey is open from September 29-30