Llangollen
Built-up area in Denbighshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.972, -3.166 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 21 42 |
| Population: | 3,466 |
Llangollen in Denbighshire, Wales sits in the dramatic Dee Valley on the banks of the River Dee, overlooked by the ruined hill castle of Dinas Brân and within easy reach of the engineering marvel of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and the waters of the Horseshoe Falls. The town’s river gorge, canal and surrounding hills make it a magnet for walkers, kayakers and photographers, while the narrow‑gauge Llangollen Railway adds a touch of heritage charm.
Historically a border settlement, Llangollen now depends largely on tourism, hospitality and small local businesses, but retains a lively cultural life: the annual International Musical Eisteddfod brings choirs and performers from around the world and community arts and festivals keep the social scene active alongside traditional rural activities.
Postcode districts covering Llangollen
Most populated places nearby
- Chester 19 miles30.6 km
- Chester Castle 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Shrewsbury 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Wrexham 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Buckley 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Flint 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Hawarden 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Rhosllannerchrugog 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Oswestry 9.3 miles15 km
- Oswestry Rural 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Brymbo 8 miles12.8 km
- Neston 22.5 miles36.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Llantysilio Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Llangollen Rural Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Trevor Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Glyn Ceiriog Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Froncysyllte Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Llansantffraid Glyn Ceiriog Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Cefn West Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Cefn Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Glyntraian Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Cefn East Ward 4 miles6.4 km
- Acrefair and Cefn-mawr Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
- Acrefair North Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in Llangollen
LL20 8HT, LL20 8PY, LL20 8AQ, LL20 8PL, LL20 8SP, LL20 8LT, LL20 8ET, LL20 8LD, LL20 8TD … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 28.2 miles45.4 km
- Manchester Airport 45.4 miles73.1 km
- Llangollen Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Berwyn Station 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Wrexham Bus Station 8.8 miles14.2 km
Hotels in Llangollen Ad
Schools in Llangollen
- Ysgol Dinas Bran Secondary
Local points of interest
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 1.1 miles1.7 km
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Erddig Country house 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 8.7 miles14 km
- Park Hall Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Aston Hall Estate 11.8 miles19 km
- Berwyn Mountains 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Osbaston Wood Forest 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Clwydian Range Mountains 15 miles24.2 km
- Whattal Castle Historic site 15 miles24.2 km
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 15.3 miles24.6 km