Plas Newydd, Llangollen
Plas Newydd
The black-and-white timber Gothic house of the “Ladies of Llangollen,” with carved oak interiors and a charming small garden.
Plas Newydd was the home where two Irish aristocratic women, Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, settled after eloping in the late 18th century. Known as the ‘Ladies of Llangollen,’ they received visits from celebrities including Wordsworth and Walter Scott. The black-and-white timber exterior and the Gothic-carved oak throughout the house are the highlights. Audio guides are available inside, and the garden is free. Admission is about £8, and it is a 15-minute walk from the town center.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Oct 10:00–17:00; usually closed Tuesdays
Nearby sights
- Llangollen Bridge
- Llangollen Wharf (Horse-drawn Boats)
- Llangollen Railway
- Royal International Pavilion (Llangollen Eisteddfod)
- Castell Dinas Brân
- Llangollen Motor Museum
- Valle Crucis Abbey
- Pillar of Eliseg