A vast 19th-century mock-Norman mansion just east of the city, built by the Pennant family on the profits of Jamaican sugar and Welsh slate. Every arch and pillar is a meticulous imitation of Norman stonework, but the overall effect is pure Victorian excess. The kitchen quarters and courtyard exhibitions are excellent, and the grounds — particularly the walled garden and the bog garden — are worth a long wander. Managed by the National Trust.
Penrhyn Castle
Grandiose Victorian mock-Norman castle with stunning grounds
| Address | Llandygai, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 4HN |
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