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Attractions.
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre p59 is a must visit for
anyone who loves their gin or whisky - the hour long tour
ends with a tasting of the award winning products which
are exported all over the world.
Follow the A406 to find Craig y Nos Country Park (free
to enter but paid parking). Wander around 40 acres which
were the historic grounds of Craig y Nos Castle, once
owned by Victorian opera diva Adelina Patti. You can walk
into the surrounding hills from here. Steep climbs and a
couple of hours walking will lead you to the site of a
crashed WW2 bomber.
Discover a hidden world at National Showcaves Centre
p48-49 - explore the twisting passageways and great
caverns. Come face to face with over 200 life-sized
dinosaur models, and visit the gentle giants at the Shire
Horse Centre. One ticket, ten attractions!
Below are a few ways
you could spend your day...
Morning
There are three exceptional caves to experience at the
National Showcaves Centre p48 plus a dinosaur park,
shire horse centre and many other attractions and activities
for the whole family.
Afternoon
Take the hour long tour at Penderyn Distillery Visitor
Centre p59 and learn about the founding of Penderyn,
how their award-winning whisky is made and what makes
Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky so unique.
Evening
There is a great choice of dining in and around the area
- all offering hearty Welsh dining. You can enjoy the finest
local dishes, beers and a cosy fireside service.
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