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Yr Ysgwrn
Yr Ysgwrn
Historic Site, next open Thu 11 Apr - Wed 9 Oct 2019
Details
Yr Ysgwrn is not your typical Welsh farmhouse. The location is peaceful, set in a landscape of moving grandeur and beauty, offering opportunities for peaceful reflection - a place of tranquility. By protecting and enhancing the site the aim is to share the story of Hedd Wyn and the universal messages of Yr Ysgwrn to all who visit.
The history and symbolism that the place represents reflects a period of social, cultural and agricultural history at the turn of the 20th century. Hedd Wyn's life and death are representative of an entire generation of young men from Wales, Britain and Europe, who gave the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War.
The new visitor attraction opened in summer 2017 and the focus is on:
The life and poetic legacy of Hedd Wyn
The First World War and its context
The bardic tradition and the Welsh language and culture
The social history of rural Wales at the turn of the C20
Agricultural heritage and sustainable land use
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Thu 11 Apr - Wed 9 Oct 2019 | Tue - Sun 10:30 to 16:00 |
Group Tours: Please phone beforehand to book guided tours.
Also at this Venue
Yr Ysgwrn Tea Room & Shop
Enquire now
www.yrysgwrn.com/
email a friendAddress
Trawsfynydd,
Gwynedd,
LL41 4UW
Location
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: SH 723346 Lat: 52.89408 Long: -3.89980
Yr Ysgwrn is located a mile to the east of Trawsfynydd off the A470. When travelling north, turn to your right directly opposite the first turning into Trawsfynydd and continue for about a mile before reaching Yr Ysgwrn's sign. Be wary of farm traffic and oncoming vehicles. You might have to use the passing places along the lane. Go through the gate for approximately 300m until you reach the car park on your left.
By Public Transport:
Nearest Bus Stop: Trawsfynydd (1 mile away)
Nearest Train Station:Blaenau Ffestiniog (10 miles away)
Travel Information : www.traveline.cymru
Nearby
Local AccommodationFacilities
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
