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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Gwynedd

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Gwynedd, Wales

Updated February 15, 2020
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Gwynedd, Wales

Portmeirion Village

A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."
Ash Dome

Gwynedd, Wales

Ash Dome

The artist David Nash planted a circle of trees in 1977.
Fitzcarraldo

Gwynedd, Wales

Fitzcarraldo

In a boatyard near Aberdyfi is a nautically inspired work of art.
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The grave of Gelert, just outside of the village of Beddgelert in northwest Wales.

Caernarfon, Wales

Gelert's Grave

A tiny village in Wales claims the name of a noble medieval hound slain for a crime he didn't commit.
5 miles from Gwynedd
Cabins for overnight guests.

Tanygrisiau, Wales

Deep Sleep

For the deepest sleep of your life, head 1,375 feet underground in Wales.
8 miles from Gwynedd
Bounce Below

Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales

Llechwedd Caverns Trampoline Park

A subterranean playground in an abandoned slate mine.
9 miles from Gwynedd
Dyffryn Ardudwy Burial Chamber

Penrhyndeudraeth, Wales

Dyffryn Ardudwy Burial Chambers

Neolithic burial chambers hidden beside a village school.
10 miles from Gwynedd
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