Attractions near Basingwerk Abbey

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Basingwerk Abbey

Greenfield, Holywell, Flintshire CH8 - Wales, UK

Basingwerk Abbey started as a Savigniac community but in 1147 merged with the Cistercians. The abbey became quite prosperous after being granted gifts of land by both the English crown and the Welsh princes. After it was dissolved in 1536...

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Attractions near Basingwerk Abbey

A selection of attractions close to Basingwerk Abbey:

Basingwerk Abbey (< 1 Mile)

Basingwerk Abbey started as a Savigniac community but in 1147 merged with the Cistercians. The abbey became quite prosperous after being granted gifts of land...

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St Winefride`s Well (< 1 Mile)

According to legend, this holy spring rose where St Winefride`s head fell after it was cut off by a rejected suitor in the 7th Century....

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Greenfield Valley (1.4 Miles)

The Greenfield Valley is now a fascinating, peaceful country park containing reservoirs, woodlands, industrial archaeological sites and ancient monuments. Two hundred years ago, there were...

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Afonwen Antique & Craft Centre (7.2 Miles)

The largest family run Antique and Craft Centre in North Wales, thousands of quality crafted items from Wales and around the world. Specialists in antiques...

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Ness Botanic Gardens (8 Miles)

Set on the banks of the River Dee, with breathtaking views across to North Wales. Ness Botanic Gardens boast international repute with seasonal flowers, shrubs...

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Talacre Lighthouse (11 Miles)

Talacre Lighthouse stands on the expansive, sandy Talacre Beach at the Point of Ayr which is near the mouth of the Dee Estuary. Built in...

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Dyserth Waterfall (11.1 Miles)

Dyserth Waterfall is a famous tourist attraction in the ancient village of Dyserth which lies on the slopes of the Clwydian range. The cataract plummets...

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Roman Baths (12.5 Miles)

These very small, but interesting, Roman Baths are hidden away in a cul-de-sac on the outskirts of Prestatyn. The site is well cared for, and...

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Bodelwyddan Castle (14 Miles)

Set in over 260 acres of wonderful manicured parkland, this wonderful historic house is one of the most well loved and best preserved in this...

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Prestatyn - Dyserth Walkway (14.3 Miles)

Prestatyn - Dyserth Walkway is a recreational footpath of nearly three miles along the route of a disused railway line. The LNWR opened the Dyserth...

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Sunlight Vision Museum (15.7 Miles)

This world-famous 19th Century garden village is home to a fantastic museum that tells the story of the community and its people. The main...

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The Boat Museum (15.9 Miles)

Experience life afloat as you climb aboard the historic narrow boats, or step back in time to the period dockworkers cottages. Britain’s industrial and social...

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Blue Planet Aquarium (16 Miles)

At Blue Planet Aquarium, the largest aquarium anywhere in the UK, you’re guaranteed to see more types of shark than anywhere else in Britain. And...

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Lady Lever Art Gallery (16.1 Miles)

Lord Leverhulme was responsible for putting this collection together in the early 20th Century, and it has quickly been dubbed ‘the jewel in the crown’...

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