Discover more at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant
Find out when Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Things to do at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant
We look forward welcoming you to Tŷ Mawr again this year. We’re continuing to work with partners to offer an exciting programme of monthly open days, each with a different theme. We’ll be sharing all our updates here.
Opening times - 2024
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant will be open on the following days:
| Day | Date | Time |
| Tuesday | 16 April - 5 October | 10am until 4pm |
| Saturday | 16 April - 5 October | 10am until 4pm |
| Monday | 22 July - 31 August | 10am until 4pm |
| Sunday | First Sunday of every month. April - September. See monthly open days section below for more information. | 10am until 4pm |
The exhibition room will be open daily between 24 March – 1 September and visitors are also welcome to enjoy the grounds and explore nearby paths during their visit.
Please note the toilets will only be open when the farmhouse is open.
To reach Tŷ Mawr head to Penmachno and follow brown signs from there, do not follow sat nav or come via A470.
Monthly open days
From April until October this year the farmhouse will be open on the first Sunday of every month between 10am and 4pm as part of a series of monthly open days, each exploring a different theme.
5 May
A guided walk by Ioan Davies, Eryri National Park Warden in partnership with Cwm Penmachno Nature Festival. The walk will start at 2pm by the farmhouse to hear a bit about its history before heading off with Ioan to explore the natural beauty of the Wybrnant valley.
Go to the Cwm Nature Festival website to book a place.
2 June
Picnic on the lawn in the company of the talented musician Gwilym Bowen Rhys. You will need to book a place beforehand (more details to follow.)
7 July
The history of the restoration of Tŷ Mawr during the 1980s. A fascinating documentary called 'Dyddiau Dyn - Newid Tŷ’ from 1988 will be shown.
4 August
The work of Penmachno, Ysbyty Ifan and Llanddoged schools will be displayed as part of the 'Masterpieces in Schools' partnership with the National Library of Wales.
1 September
Tŷ Mawr lecture. Further details to be confirmed.
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