This shrine, located in Holywell, Wales, is a place of pilgrimage for Catholics and is dedicated to St Winefride, a 7th-century martyr and patron saint of Wales. The shrine features a beautiful church with stunning stained-glass windows, intricate stone carvings, and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors can explore the shrine's museum, which displays artifacts and exhibits related to St Winefride's life and legacy. The shrine is also home to a holy well, which is said to have healing properties and is a popular spot for prayer and reflection.
I've visited this shrine several times. It's a fascinating place. I haven't yet taken a dip in the holy water but maybe I will when weather and bathing times permit. It was good that we take some drinkable holy water back for my mother-in-law.
What a place! There is a free car park on the other side of the road slightly further down the hill. There is a small museum at the entrance, and staff, where you can pay. The museum had some interesting artefacts, as well as a small shop area selling religious tokens, prayers, candles, bibles etc. It cost us PS3 for 2 adults and a child to enter, but I couldn't see any signs showing prices. Once you enter the shrine/well area, there is a small chapel where you can buy tea light candles for 25p to light. The well itself is quite something, it's just a shame there are metal barriers around it all, but I assume they have had issues with people entering the water. There are set times where you can enter the water, but I'm not sure if you have to inform the staff.
Interesting place, however having no card payment facility is very poor. From the number of Irish people visiting, with children in their St Patrick's Day best, clearly this is a popular destination. The cost for adults is PS2. The church of St James was locked. There is an exhibition hall that needs attention. Tired carpet and faded display panels. Oh and if you want to take some water home a little bottle costs PS2. Small free car park opposite entrance with disabled bays, road quite busy.
If you believe & have faith - must need to visit, you will feel the spiritual power when you first enter......
An incredibly peaceful place. With a little Chapel, museum, gift shop, healing water to bathe in - all set in beautiful grounds. Really friendly staff too. Do give it a visit if you've never been before. A little gem withing North Wales!
A very peaceful place to visit. It has amazing architecture, and amazing to find out people come from all over the world to bath here. It is only PS1 to enter, there is a little museum room and shop, they have toilets and a changing room for bathers. We parked in the carpark across the road which was free but very small. There may have been more parking further up the hill but we didn't go up there.
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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I've visited this shrine several times. It's a fascinating place. I haven't yet taken a dip in the holy water but maybe I will when weather and bathing times permit. It was good that we take some drinkable holy water back for my mother-in-law.
What a place! There is a free car park on the other side of the road slightly further down the hill. There is a small museum at the entrance, and staff, where you can pay. The museum had some interesting artefacts, as well as a small shop area selling religious tokens, prayers, candles, bibles etc. It cost us PS3 for 2 adults and a child to enter, but I couldn't see any signs showing prices. Once you enter the shrine/well area, there is a small chapel where you can buy tea light candles for 25p to light. The well itself is quite something, it's just a shame there are metal barriers around it all, but I assume they have had issues with people entering the water. There are set times where you can enter the water, but I'm not sure if you have to inform the staff.
Interesting place, however having no card payment facility is very poor. From the number of Irish people visiting, with children in their St Patrick's Day best, clearly this is a popular destination. The cost for adults is PS2. The church of St James was locked. There is an exhibition hall that needs attention. Tired carpet and faded display panels. Oh and if you want to take some water home a little bottle costs PS2. Small free car park opposite entrance with disabled bays, road quite busy.
If you believe & have faith - must need to visit, you will feel the spiritual power when you first enter......
An incredibly peaceful place. With a little Chapel, museum, gift shop, healing water to bathe in - all set in beautiful grounds. Really friendly staff too. Do give it a visit if you've never been before. A little gem withing North Wales!
A very peaceful place to visit. It has amazing architecture, and amazing to find out people come from all over the world to bath here. It is only PS1 to enter, there is a little museum room and shop, they have toilets and a changing room for bathers. We parked in the carpark across the road which was free but very small. There may have been more parking further up the hill but we didn't go up there.
