Parc Glynllifon, Gwynedd. Limited opening. Admission charge.

Details

Accessibility:

Free parking on-site. There is a wheelchair and pushchair route around the grounds and disability facilities. Its website recommends that visitors wear suitable footwear to visit the park.

Brief description:

An outdoor country park and gardens with interesting sculptures.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glynllifon

2023: " Glynllifon is the name of the old estate which belonged to the Barons Newborough, near the village of Llandwrog on the main A499 road between Pwllheli and Caernarfon in Gwynedd, Wales. The original mansion was until recently a privately owned hotel. In 1948 the house was sold to a timber merchant and in 1954 the house and park were sold to Caernarfonshire County Council[5] and used as offices and dormitories for the Glynllifon Agricultural College.[6] In 1969 Plas Glynllifon played host to the Ball of the Investiture of the Prince of Wales held at Caernarfon Castle.

The house was from 2000[7][6] privately owned by several people, meant to be developed into a five-star country-house hotel and wedding venue, following a partial renovation from 2000[7] and a more substantial renovation from 2016.[8] In January 2020 it was announced that the business was again in the hands of receivers.[9] In June 2022 Plas Glynllifon was bought by a Manchester developer Davis Savage.[10]

It is a Grade I listed building.[11]

The greater part of the original park, Parc Glynllifon, now includes Coleg Glynllifon agricultural college, craft workshops and many educational facilities. There are also a cafe and maze at the entrance, and exhibits such as an 1854 De Winton horizontal stationary steam engine and Cornish boiler, which were restored by Fred Dibnah, can be seen.[1] Many fairs are held in Glynllifon Park car park, especially steam and craft fairs.

The park is open to the public and includes gardens of historical and scientific importance; they have been designated Historical Garden (Grade I) status as well as a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Cadw and the Countryside Council for Wales.[2]

Glynllifon is also a designated Special Area of Conservation under Annex II by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee. It is home to the Lesser horseshoe bat, Rhinolophus hipposideros. This 189.27 hectare site is both a maternity and hibernation site for about 6% of the UK population.[3] "

Address:
Clynnog Road, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 5DY.

Email:
parcglynllifon@​gwynedd.​gov.​uk and parcglynllifon@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

and https://parcglynllifon.cymru/contact/

Phone: 01286 ​830 ​222 and 01766 771000

Website:   

www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Residents/Leisure-parks-and-events/Parks-and-green-spaces/Parc-Glynllifon.aspx

and https://parcglynllifon.cymru/

and https://www.facebook.com/parcglynllifon

Directions:  

On the A499 between Caernarfon and Pwllheli. 13 min (5.9 mi) by car via A487 and A499  from Caernarfon or 23 min (15.3 mi) via A499 from Pwllheli.  OS SH 456554  Parking: Free 

"Just 20 minutes drive from Bangor to the North and Porthmadog to the South.

Head along the A499 until you reach the large arch entrance, on your left if heading South.

Drive through the arch and take the first left, taking you to the parking area.

Continue on foot beyond the parking area to the café, shop and gate into the main park."

Opening Times:

2023: Peak season (1 April – 30 September) Monday - Saturday (10:00 - 17:00), Sunday (11:00 -16:00)

Low season (1 October – 31 March)  From 1 October – 31 March the ticket office is closed. Book online to reserve your spot at https://parcglynllifon.cymru/. Open Thursday - Saturday (10:00 - 17:00), Sunday (11:00 -16:00) (Open every day during most school holidays).

*Park members (Parc Glynllifon Friends) have unlimited access every day throughout the year. Please see the website for details, and also to check Admission prices which in November 2023 were:. 

Adults £4; Children £2; Pensioners £3; Day Family Entry £10;

Annual adult entry £25; Annual child entry £15; Annual family Entry £45. 

Parking: Free 

Transport:

For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0800 464 00 00

Amenities:

Cafe, (The Black Cat Cafe offering hot and cold meals is generally open daily throughout the year; contact details: 01286 832691), Adra shop and gallery on-site, "Stylish and contemporary Welsh gifts and homeware; Adra contact details: 01286 831353." 

https://parcglynllifon.cymru/facilities/

"Once you’re in the park you’ll find toilet & baby changing facilities, a café with indoor and outdoor seating, a playground for little ones and access to boutique shops. As you explore the gardens you’ll also come across plenty of picnic benches and grass areas for a picnic. Be sure to stop at the outdoor amphitheatre for a photo or impromptu performance!"

There is a good range of amenities in Caernarfon.