Whether you visit as an individual or as a family, there is always a warm and homely welcome at Yr Ysgwrn.
Visiting Yr Ysgwrn is a unique and magical experience
The historic Yr Ysgwrn farmhouse is open to visitors Tuesday–Sunday, with four guided tours every day.
In the guided tour around the farmhouse, you will learn more about farm life at the turn of the 20th century and hear the heart wrenching story of Hedd Wyn, the national chair-winning poet who lost his life in the First World War.
The walks around Yr Ysgwrn farm fields, picnic areas, café and interactive museum are free, with no need to book. As Yr Ysgwrn is a working farm, only guide dogs are allowed.
Book a Guided Tour
Get a deep insight into Yr Ysgwrn and Hedd Wyn’s life with a guided tour from the dedicated team of seasonal staff.
Group and School Visits
Yr Ysgwrn is a fantastic place to visit as a group or an educational school trip.
Meet the Team
Get to know the dedicated team of seasonal staff keeping Yr Ysgwrn’s doors open.
Hire Yr Ysgwrn
Yr Ysgwrn can be a relaxed, peaceful and homely venue to host your meetings or events.
Shop and Café
Yr Ysgwrn's on-site café sells cups of tea and coffee, drinks and cakes. The shop sells an array of souvenirs, gifts, books and homewares.
Outdoor Spaces
Yr Ysgwrn stands in expansive countryside with plenty of space to enjoy family picnics, peaceful walks and tranquil reflection.
Frequently Asked Questions
More information about Yr Ysgwrn’s accessibility is available on the Accessibility page.
There is always a warm welcome at Yr Ysgwrn and the volunteer staff will always do their best to make sure that everyone has a rewarding experience.
Located on the Yr Ysgwrn site are:
- Yr Ysgwrn Farmhouse (Four guided tours a day)
- Tea room and museum shop
- Community room (available for hire during the summer season)
- An exhibition of Hedd Wyn, the Ysgwrn family and the community of Trawsfynydd
- Short film in Beudy House about the impact of the First World War
- Walking paths around the farmland
- Toilets
- Car park
Yr Ysgwrn is a working farm and so dogs are not allowed on site.
Guide dogs are welcome.
Yr Ysgwrn can be a homely, peaceful and relaxing location to host and event or meeting. More information about hiring Yr Ysgwrn can be seen on the Hire Yr Ysgwrn page.
If you wish to visit the Yr Ysgwrn farmhouse, where Hedd Wyn and his family lived for many years, you will need to book a guided tour in advance. Visit the Book a Guided Tour page for more information.
Yr Ysgwrn can be a fantastic place to visit as a group or on an educational trip. More information can be found on the Group and School Visits page.
Yr Ysgwrn’s dedicated team of volunteers have been vital to keeping the doors of the historic farmhouse open to visitors. More volunteering opportunities can be found on the Volunteer page.