Autumn in Plas Newydd, Llangollen

Despite the summer visitor season drawing to an end, it is still a busy time at Plas Newydd. Among the events taking place, the museum will be the focal point for a series of organised walks which the public can join.

The story of the two courageous women who defied their families and eloped in the 18^th century to start a new life together is about to be performed for audiences to enjoy. In 1778 Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Sarah Ponsonby fled from Ireland and came to live in Wales. They went on to gain national fame and became known as The Ladies of Llangollen.

Now their story is the subject of a lively re-imagining taking place in period costume by Living Histories Cymru. The work is entitled An Extraordinary Female Affection – The Life and Love of the Ladies of Llangollen.

Walking in the Footsteps of the Ladies of Llangollen will allow people the opportunity to step out and follow some of the favourite routes which Eleanor and Sarah loved to take as they strolled along the glorious countryside surrounding their home. These will be:

• Friday 5^th October,   11am – 2pm.      Blaen Bache, Allt y Badi and Pen-lan Farm
• Sunday 14^th October, 10.30 am – 2.30pm – The Tower, Llantysilio Church and Valle Crucis Abbey.

Watch out for open days and Hallowe’en events in October.

For further details on all the above events please get in contact with Plas Newydd by telephoning 01978 862834 or plas.newydd@denbighshire.gov.uk