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About Penmon
Penmon is a typical Anglesey village with great views towards Llandudno and Snowdonia. It is best known for the romantic ruins of Penmon Priory and Dovecot which date from around the 13th century.
Out at sea is the well known seabird sanctuary Puffin Island, this has 12 species of seabirds and a colony of seals. It also has the visible remains of a Norman church. Very little is known about the island's history save for the fact that it is believed to have been the home of a hermit in the year 540.
Watching over the waters between Penmon and Puffin Island is the lighthouse built following the tragic loss of the steamship Rothesay Castle in 1831 when passengers and crew lost their lives. The lighthouse, built upon the stony pebbles of the beach is singularly atmospheric, capturing the imagination of everyone, particularly when lit against the night-time sky.
From nearby Beaumaris there are pleasure boat cruises round Puffin Island and the Menai Straits. This is one of the best ways to appreciate the stunning shoreline scenery and the panorama of the island. Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Penmon| Trywn Du Lighthouse | (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) | Pictures | | Beaumaris Castle | (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures | | Penrhyn Castle | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction S) | Pictures | | Great Orme Country Park | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E) | Pictures | | Conwy Suspension Bridge | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E) | Pictures | | Conwy Castle | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E) | Pictures | | Bodnant Garden | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures | | Point Lynas Lighthouse | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures | | Padarn Country Park | (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction S) | Pictures | | Welsh Mountain Zoo | (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction E) | Pictures | | The National Slate Museum | (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction S) | Pictures | | Dolbadarn Castle | (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction S) | Pictures | | Snowdonia | (13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction S) | Pictures | | Caernarfon Castle | (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures | | Dolwyddelan Castle | (18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction S) | Pictures | All attractions in PenmonAll attractions in Isle of AngleseyComplete A to Z of attractions in WalesRecommended towns near PenmonConwy, in the county of Gwynedd (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction E) Info | Pictures | Hotels Llanberis, in the county of Gwynedd (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction S) This lovely old Welsh town occupies a stunningly beautiful setting within the landscape of the Snowdonia National Park. Info | Pictures | Hotels All towns in Isle of AngleseyComplete A to Z of towns in WalesNearby travel help| Llanfairfechan Station | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SE) | | Penmaenmawr Station | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction SE) | | M53 Junction 2 | (40.8 miles, 65.6 km, direction E) | | M53 Junction 3 | (41.2 miles, 66.3 km, direction E) | | Liverpool John Lennon Airport | (50.0 miles, 80.5 km, direction E) | | Blackpool Airport | (53.3 miles, 85.8 km, direction NE) | | Penmon to London | (207.6 miles, 334.0 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Penmon| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Penmon center | | The Bulkeley Hotel | (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction SW) | | Bishopsgate House Hotel | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SW) | | Abbeyfield Hotel | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction S) | | The Sandringham Hotel | (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction E) | | Penn-Sarne Holiday Flats | (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction E) | | The Grand Ash | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E) | | Lindens Hotel | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E) | | The Chelsea Hotel | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E) | | Jenivore Hotel (Non-Smoking) | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E) | | Westbourne Hotel | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E) | | All hotels in Penmon |
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