{"id":499,"date":"2010-08-27T11:54:38","date_gmt":"2010-08-27T11:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/photos.thomasjpitts.co.uk\/?p=499"},"modified":"2010-08-27T11:54:38","modified_gmt":"2010-08-27T11:54:38","slug":"holiday-in-north-wales-day-seven-penrhyn-castle-red-wharf-bay-cemaes-bay-rhosneigr-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thomasjpitts.co.uk\/wordpress\/2010\/08\/27\/holiday-in-north-wales-day-seven-penrhyn-castle-red-wharf-bay-cemaes-bay-rhosneigr-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday in North Wales, Day Seven: Penrhyn Castle, Red Wharf Bay, Cemaes Bay &#038; Rhosneigr Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<strong>Penrhyn Castle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This enormous 19th-century neo-Norman castle sits between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. It&#8217;s crammed with fascinating items, such as a one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria, elaborate carvings, plasterwork and mock-Norman furniture. In addition, it has an outstanding collection of paintings. The restored kitchens are a delight and the stable block houses a fascinating industrial railway museum, a model railway museum and a superb dolls&#8217; museum.\u00a0The 24.3 hectares (60 acres) of grounds include parkland, an exotic tree and shrub collection as well as a Victorian walled garden.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Red Wharf Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Winner of a seaside award since 2004. A lovely sandy and cobbled beach, a delightful and beautiful area, with nice walks, a spectacular view across the sea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cemaes Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cemaes Bay is the most northerly village in Wales and home to a picturesque fishing harbour, wonderful sandy beaches and magnificent rugged headlands. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty, a geological hotspot and a haven for wildlife. \u00a0Whether you are looking to relax and embrace the stunning sunsets, scenery and culture or want a more active adventure there&#8217;s something for everyone to enjoy. \u00a0For the curious there is the site of St. Patrick&#8217;s shipwreck, pre-cambrian rocks, a heritage museum, a maritime museum and a wealth of churches and chapels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rhosneigr Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A wide, sandy beach with rock pools at either end. It is used for canoeing, surfing and walking.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Penrhyn Castle This enormous 19th-century neo-Norman castle sits between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. It&#8217;s crammed with fascinating items, such as a one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria, elaborate carvings, plasterwork and mock-Norman furniture. In addition, it has an outstanding collection of paintings. 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