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 miles
- Chester Castle 18.7 miles
- Shrewsbury 24.5 miles
- Wrexham 9.2 miles
- Buckley 14.4 miles
- Flint 19.1 miles
- Hawarden 16.4 miles
- Rhosllannerchrugog 5.2 miles
- Oswestry 9.3 miles
- Oswestry Rural 10.3 miles
- Brymbo 8 miles
- Neston 22.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llantysilio Parish 2.2 miles
- Llangollen Rural Parish 2.8 miles
- Trevor Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Glyn Ceiriog Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Froncysyllte Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Llansantffraid Glyn Ceiriog Parish 3.5 miles
- Cefn West Ward 3.5 miles
- Cefn Parish 3.5 miles
- Glyntraian Parish 3.7 miles
- Cefn East Ward 4 miles
- Acrefair and Cefn-mawr Built-up area 4 miles
- Acrefair North Ward 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Llangollen
LL20 8LJ, LL20 8AB, LL20 8ET, LL20 8TJ, LL20 8TA, LL20 8SG, LL20 8AT, LL20 8AU, LL20 8PW … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 28.2 miles
- Manchester Airport 45.4 miles
- Llangollen Station 0.2 miles
- Berwyn Station 1.1 miles
- Wrexham Bus Station 8.8 miles
Hotels in Llangollen Ad
- Llangollen Hostel
- Wild Pheasant Hotel & Spa 4
- Gales Of Llangollen 3
- The Hand Hotel Llangollen 3
- Bridge End Hotel 3
- Riverbanc 4
- Prince Of Wales Rooms
Schools in Llangollen
- Ysgol Dinas Bran Secondary
Local points of interest
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 1.1 miles
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 4.1 miles
- Erddig Country house 7.7 miles
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 8.7 miles
- Park Hall Stadium 8.8 miles
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 10.1 miles
- Aston Hall Estate 11.8 miles
- Berwyn Mountains 12.1 miles
- Osbaston Wood Forest 13.6 miles
- Clwydian Range Mountains 15 miles
- Whattal Castle Historic site 15 miles
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 15.3 miles