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2 hoursBetws-y-Coed, United Kingdom- Free cancellation
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Betws-y-Coed is Britain’s first artists’ colony, nestled at the entrance to Snowdonia National Park. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll stroll down this village’s charming streets, riverside paths, and historic bridges to find out how this woodland paradise inspired generations of landscape painters.
The tour starts at the historic Betws-y-Coed Railway Station. As you explore this picturesque settlement – meaning “prayer house in the woods“ – you’ll find out how painter David Cox established Britain’s first art colony here in 1844, forever changing the Welsh village’s fortunes. Other landscape artists, unable to travel to Europe during the Napoleonic Wars, soon discovered its dramatic beauty and, as railways brought Victorian tourists, the once-peaceful artist haven evolved into the gateway to Snowdonia we know today.
The Old Goods Yard Ffordd Hen Eglwys, Betws-y-Coed, United Kingdom
We'll pass by the Conwy Valley Railway Museum, with its rich history. However, entry to the Museum itself is not included in this tour.
Ffordd Hen Eglwys, Betws-y-Coed, United Kingdom
We'll pass by the beautiful historic St Michael's Old Church.
However, entry to is not included in this tour.
However, entry to the shop itself is not included in this tour.
Please note that entry to the church is not included in this tour.
However, entry to the hotel itself is not included in this tour.
However, entry to the shop itself is not included in this tour.
However, entry is not included in this tour.
However, entry to the Centre itself is not included in this tour.
This tour starts at the railway station, Station Rd, Betws-y-Coed LL24 0AE, United Kingdom. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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