The River Dee, looking downstream towards Llangollen bridge, one of the "Seven Wonders of Wales". The original bridge is supposed to have been constructed by Henry 1st and believed reconstructed in 1346 by Dr. John Trevor, Bishop of Saint Asaph. The Victoria Promenade can be clearly seen and offers fine views of both the Bridge and the River Dee.

Llangollen proudly boasts a steam railway and the Head of the Shropshire Union Canal at the Horseshoe Falls on the River Dee. Horse drawn canal boats provide trips to the falls and motorised long boats offer rides over the 120ft high Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Plas Newydd, the home and grounds of the famous "Ladies of Llangollen" is a few minutes walk from Oakmere.

Plas Newydd, the home and grounds of Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Sarah Ponsonby after they left their homes in Ireland in 1780. Upon their arrival, Plas Newydd was a small unpretentious cottage which, over the years, the Ladies extended and added carved panels and much carved oak. In the distance can just be seen the ruins of Dinas Bran Castle. A concealed gate in our boundary wall leads from our garden to Plas Newydd.

The Horseshoe Falls in the River Dee, built by Thomas Telford to supply the Llangollen and Ellesmere Canals. Built several miles upstream of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the level of the river above the falls still controls the flow of water into the canal system which links the three Rivers, Severn, Dee and Mersey

Canoeing, White water rafting, Hang-Gliding, Pony Trekking, Mountain Biking (cycle hire and guides available), Clay Pigeon Shooting, Rock Climbing, Golf and Trout fishing on the spectacular River Dee are all available within easy reach of Llangollen.
Walkers and Ramblers can enjoy breathtaking views from the 1400ft Horseshoe Pass and the 13th Century remains of Castle Dinas Bran, or explore the ruins of Valle Crucis Abbey; whilst the more ambitious can tackle Offa's Dyke as it climbs the Eglwyseg Mountain.
For the Motorist it is an easy drive to Snowdonia's lakes and mountains, to the walled Roman city of Chester, the tranquil waters of Lakes Bala and Vyrnwy or to the beaches of the North Wales coast from Rhyl to Aberdovey. Or why not visit one of North Wales's little known and best kept secrets - the beautiful Ceiriog Valley, leading to the impressive waterfall of Pistyll Rhaeadr (one of the Seven Wonders of Wales) set in the beautiful and remote Berwyn Mountains. Other nearby major attractions include Chirk Castle, the splendid National Trust property Erddig, Rug Chapel and we are also a short drive from Powys Castle & Bodnant Gardens.