| The city of Bangor in North Wales is a modern, | | | | Bangor's roots can be traced back to the sixth |
| lively university city with ancient roots. And if | | | | century, to St Deiniol's monastic cell of about |
| you're going to visit North Wales, Bangor's | | | | 525AD. Bangor Cathedral, in the heart of the city, |
| accessible location makes it the ideal base while | | | | has ancient foundations and although the earliest |
| you explore Snowdonia's mountains and coast. | | | | buildings on the site were destroyed by Vikings, |
| Travelling to and around Bangor couldn't be easier; | | | | and the later Norman church was burned by King |
| there are regular train services to London, | | | | John in 1210, the Cathedral has endured since |
| Manchester and Cardiff and network links to the | | | | being rebuilt in the 13th and 14th centuries. The |
| rest of the UK. It's easy to get to Bangor by | | | | surviving structure, though heavily restored in the |
| road too, using the A55 and the scenic A5 which | | | | 19th century, retains many original features like |
| cuts through the heart of Snowdonia. Once you're | | | | the 14th century crossing and choir, a 13th |
| in Bangor, there are many bus services to help | | | | century chamfered arch in the Lady Chapel, and |
| you explore the Snowdonia countryside and visit | | | | the 15th century wooden statue, dubbed "the |
| local attractions - as well as those a little further | | | | Mostyn Christ". |
| afield. | | | | |