Betws-Y-Coed - Conwy - Prayer House in the Woods

The town of Betws-y-Coed -- Conwy is a small townchurch is also available to be viewed by tourists.
in the north east section of Wales. This town whichBetws-y-Coed's population was originally spurred by
is tucked away in the Gwyder forest gets its namelead mining which created an influx of jobs. This was
from the church that was built there in the 14thfurther accented by the creation of the Waterloo
century. The name Betws comes from the welshBridge which crosses the Conwy River. The building
word that means prayer house in the woods.of the bridge inspired great development within the
Betws-y-Coed is indeed tucked away in the woodscommunity. Then in the middle of the 1800's the
surrounded by some of the prettiest surroundingsrailroad was built and this further increased the
that Wales has to offer. There are numerousbusiness and homes within this community.
waterfalls including the Conway, the Pont Y Pair falls,Several museums greet visitors with displays that
and Swallow Falls. The Llyn Elsi reservoir is close bydepict the development of this small community in
as well. In fact this town is situated the influx ofthe woods. Among these museums is the railway
three rivers, the Conwy, the River Llugwy and themuseum, which houses an elaborate miniature railroad.
Lledr river. The town limits are actually in the middleThere is also a vintage car museum that contains
of the Snowdonia National Park.over 30 vintage automobiles. Football is also a big
The town first prayer house in the woods waspart of this small town. The football team plays in the
actually a monastery that was built in the 6thvillage green. This playing field is surrounded with 19th
century. Then during the 14th century St Michael'scentury buildings and the St Mary's church that was
church was built. This church still exists as does Stbuilt in 1873 but looks much older.
Mary's Church, which was built in 1873. St Mary's