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Pant Glas Aviation & Military Museum
A truly nostalgic look at Aviation history and military memorabilia ranging from the Boer War to present day, all from the personal collection of Brian Handley.
This collection includes almost too many items to list - Here's a quick idea...
- Military Uniforms
- 1940's Essentials
- Model Replicas
- Photographs
- Newspapers
- Original Posters
- Medals
The list could go on forever! -
 Contact Us If you have questions!
Visit the Gallery
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History of the collection
Brian started his personal collection some 30 years ago & over time has continued to add items on a regular basis - The motivation for the collection was simply a love (if you can call it that) of all things conected with the military and more especially the Royal Air Force.
It was not until Brian & Linda moved to their current location that Brian had room to put his collection in one place - This is the museum as it is today, although there have been a few modifications to accommodate even more memorabilia yet to be displayed!
The museum is tucked away in the grounds of the garden center and is somewhat like Dr Who's "Tardis" (the locals actually do call it 'The Tardis') - From the outside appearance you might not even know there was a museam there - but once you enter
There's everything from original artefacts of war to model replicas of aircraft (old and new), Brian has put together an absolute treasure trove for you to enjoy.
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Opening Times
- April ~ September - 9.30am to 5.00pm
- October ~ March - 10.00am to 2.00pm
*Note Facilities available for Caravan & Camping during August
** Static Caravan TO LET all year round
How to find us
View Map
From Porthmadog take the A487 to Caernarfon - Follow this road to Pantglas - Turn left in Pantglas for Bwlch Derwin - We are about 400 yards down the lane.
From Caernarfon take the A487 to Portmadog - Follow this road without turning off to Pantglas - Turn left in Pantglas for Bwlch Derwin - We are about 400 yards down the lane.
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Tourism - Things to See - Things to Do North Wales has plenty to offer everyone - from the relaxing to more strenuous
activities. The area still remains relatively unspoilt and much is as it was (preserved)
at the turn of the 19th century.
Locally, in and around Gwynedd, whether you are in to sport, outdoor activities, relaxation or sightseeing there are
a wide range of activities to satisfy. On this page we will point you in the right direction so you may explore for yourself just what the area has
to offer!
Activity
- Climbing
- Bouldering
- Sailing
- Fishing
- Hill & Coastal Walking
- Jet Skiing
- Wind Surfing
- Quadbiking, Pony Trekking etc
- Golf
- Pot Holing
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Sightseeing
- Castles
- Slate Mines/Caverns
- Scenery
- Craft Centers
- Fantastic Beaches
- Potteries
- Architecture
- Small gauge steam railways
- Llanberris & Snowdon Railways
- Electric Mountain, Llanberis
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The list is endless so we suggest that you discover for yourself by following the links below...
Portmeirion Official Portmeirion Village website - A must visit local attraction
Llechwedd Slate Caverns Possibly the most popular visitor attraction in North Wales!
Llanfair Slate Caverns Just beyond Harlech - this is where 'First Knight' was filmed
Ffestiniog Railway The Ffestiniog Railway is the Oldest Independent Railway Company in the World
Electric Mountain One of the world's most imaginative engineering and environmental projects.
Bodnant Garden Bodnant Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in the UK, spanning some 80 acres
Criccieth Castle The Welsh castle at Criccieth is a marvelous sight to behold.
Harlech Castle A mighty castle superbly situated on a rocky crag
Penrhyn Castle This enormous neo-Norman castle sits between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait
Beaumaris Castle Begun in 1295, last and largest of the castles to be built by King Edward I in Wales
Anglesey Sea Zoo The Sea Zoo is an exhibition of living sealife from around the coast of Anglesey.
Pili Palas Butterfly World (Butterfly Palace). Hundreds of butterflies from all over the world can be seen here.
Colwyn Bay Zoo Set in a lovely location here on the North Wales Coast
Centre for Alternative Technology A solutions driven organisation, offering practical solutions to environmental problems.
Snowdonia National Park The authority homepage - With useful information about Snowdonia
Welsh Highland Railway Information about the Welsh Highland Railway - Homepage includes events
Sygun Copper Mine Family attraction situated in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park - Open most of the year.
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