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Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant
WalesBirthplace of Bishop William Morgan.
Penmachno, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL25 0HJ
Important notice
Due to a planned week long road closure in Penmachno, Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant will be closed from Monday, 8 September to Sunday, 14 September. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Opening times for 24 August 2025
Asset Opening time Farm house 10:00 - 16:00 Exhibition room Open all day Garden and grounds Open all day Countryside Dawn - Dusk MTWTFSS2829303112345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031OpenPartially openClosed- Available for functions
Suitable for school groups by prior arrangement
- Car park
- Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome on a lead around the grounds.
- Toilet
Car park 500 yards, limited accessible parking 20 yards. Grounds uneven with grass and flagstones.
- Accessible toilet
- Designated parking
- Level access/terrain
The grounds are partly accessible, with some uneven paths. Level access from accessible car park to the grounds of the house.
- Narrow corridors
Narrow doorways and steps inside the house.
- Seating available
Picnic benches available.
- Steps/uneven terrain
The grounds are partly accessible, with some uneven paths.
- By road
- Access from A5 only. 3 miles south of Betws-y-Coed, take B4406 to Penmachno. At the centre of the village, turn off straight past the Eagles pub on your left (ignoring immediate right turn) and continue until you reach a fork in the road. Take the right turn up into the forestry. Please note this is a narrow lane, with steep verges either side and limited passing places. Continue straight (ignoring any left or right turns in the forestry) for 2 miles until you reach Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant. *** Mynediad o'r A5 yn unig. 3 milltir i'r de o Fetws-y-Coed, cymerwch y B4406 i Benmachno. Yng nghanol y pentref, trowch i ffwrdd yn syth heibio tafarn yr Eagles ar y chwith (gan anwybyddu troad i'r dde yn syth) a pharhewch nes i chi gyrraedd fforch yn y ffordd. Cymerwch y troad i'r dde i fyny i'r goedwig. Sylwch mai lôn gul yw hon, gydag ymylon serth ar y naill ochr a nifer cyfyngedig o lefydd pasio. Parhewch yn syth (gan anwybyddu unrhyw droadau i'r chwith neu'r dde yn y goedwig) am 2 filltir nes cyrraedd Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant.Parking: Car park on the left, approx. 500 yards before reaching Tŷ Mawr. Accessible parking (2 spaces) downhill near the entrance. Note, it is NOT possible to turn left when leaving the main car park, your vehicle will get stuck / damaged.*** Maes parcio ar y chwith, tua. 500 llath cyn cyrraedd Tŷ Mawr. Parcio hygyrch (2 le) ewch ymlaen i lawr yr allt a pharciwch ger y fynedfa. Sylwch, NID yw'n bosibl troi i'r chwith wrth adael y prif faes parcio, bydd eich cerbyd yn mynd yn sownd / difrodi.Sat Nav: Use post code LL24 0UG to reach Penmachno village and follow brown signs and directions from there. Please note SatNav does not work with Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant post code. *** Defnyddiwch god post LL24 0UG i gyrraedd pentref Penmachno a dilynwch arwyddion brown a chyfarwyddiadau oddi yno. Sylwch nad yw SatNav yn gweithio gyda chod post Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant.
- By train
- Pont-y-Pant 2½ miles
- By bus
- Llanrwst to Cwm Penmachno (passing Betws-y-Coed train station), alight Penmachno, then 2-mile walk *** Llanrwst i Gwm Penmachno (mynd heibio gorsaf drenau Betws-y-coed). Oddi ar y bws ym Mhenmachno, yna taith gerdded 2-filltir
- Cycling
Planning your visit
Article
Things to do at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant
Make the most of your visit by getting the latest updates on what's happening at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant this year - from our exhibition room to a series of exciting monthly open days.
Article
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant Events 2025
We have another exciting programme this year which explores various different themes.
Article
Visit the garden at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant
Explore the Tudor garden, with many different plants providing the house with food, medicine and air fresheners.
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Visiting Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant with your dog
Learn about an important chapter in the history of the Welsh language whilst exploring the grounds of Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant and wider Cwm Wybrnant valley with your dog.
Highlights
Historic farmhouse
A 16th-century farmhouse and birthplace of William Morgan, the Bishop responsible for translating the Bible into Welsh.
Garden and estate
Simple lawned garden with picnic benches, a stone footbridge and stream, with paths exploring part of the old drovers road.
Things to see and do
Article
Things to do at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant
Make the most of your visit by getting the latest updates on what's happening at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant this year - from our exhibition room to a series of exciting monthly open days.
Article
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant Events 2025
We have another exciting programme this year which explores various different themes.
Top trails
Trail
Ty'n y Coed Uchaf and Cwm Eidda walk
Enjoy a 5-mile walk through the history of upland Wales, taking in rivers, farmland, ancient woodland and views toward Snowdon.
Trail
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant and Cwm Wybrnant walk
An easy circular walk through upland farmland which is rich in wildlife habitats, and passing historically significant buildings in Conwy.
Places to stay
Tal Y Braich
A cosy stone built cottage in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia), in the shadow of Tryfan, perfect for adventurers and walkers.
Dyffryn Mymbyr Cottage
A rustic but restored cottage with walks from the front door.
Glan yr Afon
This cosy stone-built farmhouse in the heart of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park is the perfect spot for a peaceful retreat.
3 Siloam Cottage
On the Ysbyty Estate, this traditional Welsh terraced cottage has mountain views.
2 Siloam Cottage
On the Ysbyty Estate, this traditional Welsh terraced cottage has mountain views.
Gwernouau Cottage
On a working farm, this renovated cottage is the perfect countryside spot for exploring Eryri (Snowdonia).
Hendre Isaf Bunkhouse
This restored farm building is perfectly placed for a group stay in Eryri (Snowdonia), with plenty of room to gather at the end of the day.
Foel Gopyn
Disconnect from urban life in this remote cottage with views for miles.
Upcoming events
Event
Darlith gan Yr Athro Jerry Hunter | Lecture by Professor Jerry Hunter
Dewch draw i Eglwys Sant Tudclud, Penmachno i wrando ar ddarlith gwych gan yr Athro Jerry Hunter | Come to St Tudclud Church, Penmachno to listen to a fantastic lecture by Professor Jerry Hunter.
About Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant
Today the Wybrnant valley is a quiet and remote place, yet it holds great significance to the history and culture of Wales. The farmhouse was the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, the first person to translate the whole Bible into Welsh, thus ensuring the survival of the language.
History
Article
History of Bishop William Morgan
Explore the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan the translator of the Bible into Welsh. Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant sits in a quiet hidden valley on the edge of Penmachno near Betws y Coed.
Podcast: Not Lost in Translation
Listen to our first Welsh and English podcast, presented in Welsh by Betsan Powys, and in English by Lowri Morgan, which tells the special story of Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant and Bishop William Morgan.
Our work
Article
Renovating the garden at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant
With a view to further enhancing the visitor experience, the Elizabethan garden is now being restored by local volunteers with the support of National Trust staff which will provide another focal point for visitors.
News
Local schools bring Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant’s story to life
We recently teamed up with Ysgol Llanddoged and Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan on a project to celebrate an old treasure through young voices, find out more about the new interpretation created by pupils for visitors to Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant.
Project
Renewable energy at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant
Find out how we are dealing with the threats posed by flooding and humidity with the use of a renewable energy system at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant in Conwy.
Project
Latest news
Press release
National Trust Cymru unveil exciting improvements to enhance visitor experience at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant
National Trust Cymru have showcased exciting new additions at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant aimed at enhancing the overall visitor experience at the historic site.
Press release
Cultural gem, Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, to get £294,000 boost to help celebrate its special story and unique Bible collection
The nearly £150,000 funding from the Wolfson Foundation, gifts from Welsh charitable trusts including the Vronhaul Charity and Gaynor Cemlyn-Jones Trust as well as significant investment from National Trust Cymru will help to protect, celebrate and share Tŷ Mawr for everyone, for ever.