Llangollen, North Wales - where Wales welcomes the world

Llangollen is an ancient market town situated on the banks of the beautiful River Dee under the watchful gaze of Dinas Bran Castle. Llangollen is an ancient market town situated on the banks of the beautiful River Dee under the watchful gaze of Dinas Bran Castle.

It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Wales, thanks in part to the Victorians who started coming to enjoy the majestic landscapes and clean air.

'I know no place in North Wales where the refined lover of the picturesque scenes, the sentimental or romantic, can give a fuller indulgence to his inclination.' - Thomas Pennant, Pennants' Tour of Wales, 1778

Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod - Royal International Pavilion Home to the International Musical Eisteddfod, the towns population of just over 3,000 rises tremendously during this now famous week in July.

The colour and pageantry created during the festival by the many thousands of overseas competitors to the festival make this an un-missable event.

Llangollen and King Arthur History is everywhere, from the Iron Age and the original Dinas Bran Castle through to the Dark Ages and the legendary King Arthur. On past medieval times and the spectacular Valle Crucis Abbey and town bridge, to the more recent Victorian period.

Click here to find out about the history of Llangollen.

Valle Crucis Abbey Many of the towns other attractions are firmly rooted in the towns past such as the Llangollen Wharf, Plas Newydd, the home of the Ladies of Llangollen and Llangollen Railway.

Click here to take a Town Tour of Llangollen.

The superb array of shops within the town can be taken as an activity all of its own but for the more adventurous there is canoeing, white-water rafting, golf, superb hill- walking, rock climbing and even potholing! The superb array of shops within the town can be taken as an activity all of its own but for the more adventurous there is canoeing, white-water rafting, golf, superb hill- walking, rock climbing and even potholing!

Add all this to the towns high quality accommodation, superb pubs and restaurants, you have the makings of a visit that you and your family will never forget.

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Llangollen Enterprise
Anturieth Llangollen
Parade Street
Llangollen
Denbighshire
North Wales
LL20 8PW
United Kingdom

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