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Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant
Man geni’r Esgob William Morgan | Birthplace of Bishop William Morgan
Penmachno, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL25 0HJ
Opening times for 4 May 2024
Asset Opening time Farm house | Tŷ Fferm 10:00 - 16:00 Exhibition room | Ystafell arddangos Open all day Garden and grounds | Gardd a thiroedd Open all day Countryside | Cefn gwlad Dawn - Dusk MTWTFSS29301234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303112OpenPartially openClosedAvailable for functions
Suitable for school groups by prior arrangement
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on a lead around the grounds.
Car park
Toilet
Car park 500 yards, limited accessible parking 20 yards. Grounds uneven with grass and flagstones. Building and toilets temporarily closed.
Accessible toilet
Narrow corridors
Narrow doorways and steps inside the house.
Designated parking
Seating available
Picnic benches available.
Level access/terrain
The grounds are partly accessible, with some uneven paths. Level access from accessible car park to the grounds of the house.
Steps/uneven terrain
The grounds are partly accessible, with some uneven paths.
By road
Access from A5 only. 6 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. 6 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
By bicycle
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
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.
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
This cosy terraced cottage has some of Eryri's (Snowdonia's) best walking routes on the doorstep.
2 Siloam Cottage
On the Ysbyty Estate, this traditional Welsh terraced cottage has gorgeous mountain views.
Gwernouau Cottage
On a working farm, this renovated cottage is the perfect countryside spot for exploring Eryri (Snowdonia).
Hendre Isaf Bunkhouse
An Eryri (Snowdonia) stay in a 400 year old restored farm building with lots of communal space for group activities.
Foel Gopyn
Disconnect from urban life in this remote cottage with views for miles.
Upcoming events
Event
Dear Future: I Leave This Place For You - Eryri / Snowdonia
Learn more about how a gift in your will could help us carry out crucial conservation work in Eryri / Snowdonia.
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
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
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.
Latest news
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.