Blackwater Meadow Marina in Shropshire

Address | Birch Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire. SY12 9DD

Cruise in the spectacular countryside of the Dee Valley, marvel at two aqueducts the Chirk and the magnificent Pontcysyllte. Visit Llangollen home to the world famous Eisteddfod.

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - Built by Thomas Telford and William Jessop and opened in 1805 it spans 1000 feet over the Dee Valley, cross over in a narrow boat and experience the feeling of being suspended in mid air.

Llangollen - World famous for the annual International Musical Eisteddfod when each July over 4,000 competitors from more than fifty countries come together in a gala of song, music and dance.

Chirk Aqueduct - 70ft high with ten huge circular arches spanning the River Ceiriog it is flanked by an equally sturdy railway viaduct and was completed in 1801 by its architects and builders Thomas Telford and William Jessop.

Chirk Castle - Owned by the National Trust this rectangular Marches fortress has spectacular views over the surrounding countryside view the award winning gardens.

Chester Zoo - With over 7000 animals to visit and to learn about a visit to Chester Zoo is an unique experience, hundreds of different types of plants reflect the natural habitats of some of the more exotic species.

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  • Llangollen

Info

  • Local accommodation : Please check www.hotelshopuk.com or www.laterooms.com for special rates.
  • Taxis : Dave's - Tel: 01691 622132 / 07779 339801
    Lionel's - Tel: 01691 690319 / 07831 308994
  • Groceries : Co-op Mini Super Market - Ellesmere
    Spar Mini Super Market - Ellesmere
    Tesco Superstore - Ellesmere
  • Bike Hire : Artisans - Owestry 01691 870317 - Website www.artisans-lakevyrnwy.co.uk

    Llangollen Bike hire - Llangollen 01978 860605 - Website www.northwalesbikehire.com

    SK Cycles - Llangollen - Website http://www.skcycles.co.uk

    Mere Cycle- based in Ellesmere, will deliver to the marina and collect , Tel 01691 773298/07988-842038