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Becky McGregor (7 months ago)
Beauuuutiful place! So much history. A wonderful place to visit, so easy to get to from Chester. £1 student entry which was great.
Beauuuutiful place! So much history. A wonderful place to visit, so easy to get to from Chester. £1 student entry which was great.
Lee Bates (8 months ago)
Skipped the dip, but soaking up the 7th-century vibes was enough! This place has drawn pilgrims since 660 AD, honoring St. Winefride and her miraculous spring, which legend says sprang up after she was miraculously restored to life. The site has weathered everything from medieval wars to victorian upgrades, yet still feels like stepping back in time. Perfect spot if you’re keen on a slice of Welsh history and divine atmosphere—no trunks required!
Skipped the dip, but soaking up the 7th-century vibes was enough! This place has drawn pilgrims since 660 AD, honoring St. Winefride and her miraculous spring, which legend says sprang up after she was miraculously restored to life. The site has weathered everything from medieval wars to victorian upgrades, yet still feels like stepping back in time. Perfect spot if you’re keen on a slice of Welsh history and divine atmosphere—no trunks required!
Helen and David Brown (9 months ago)
Interesting insight into the start of the local town that bears its name: the Holy Well. The source of the holy water that allegedly cured St Winifred of decapitation, leaving only a scar. You can bathe in the water at selected times through the day. You may also fill a choice of containers with the water for a small fee. An on-site museum gives more details about the legend and the history.
Interesting insight into the start of the local town that bears its name: the Holy Well. The source of the holy water that allegedly cured St Winifred of decapitation, leaving only a scar. You can bathe in the water at selected times through the day. You may also fill a choice of containers with the water for a small fee. An on-site museum gives more details about the legend and the history.
Rachel Dews (10 months ago)
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 £3 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.
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 £3 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.
yellowsandydog (11 months ago)
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.
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.
