| Coordinates: | 52.842, -4.114 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SH 57 29 |
| Dialling code: | 01766 (Porthmadog) |
Llanfair in Gwynedd is a small, typically Welsh-speaking village in north‑west Wales, set in a landscape of rolling farmland with easy access to coastal scenery and views towards Snowdonia. The placename itself - literally “St Mary’s church” - hints at a long parish history and a compact settlement pattern centred on its church and village core.
Life in Llanfair is shaped by agriculture and local services, with a modest amount of tourism from walkers and people seeking rural tranquillity; traditional culture is strong, with chapel and village‑hall activities, local crafts and community events helping to sustain social ties and the Welsh language. Historical features and vernacular buildings give the village a quiet historic charm rather than big industrial or commercial development.
Postcode districts covering Llanfair
Neighbouring places
- Harlech Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Llanbedr Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Harlech a Llanbedr Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Dyffryn Ardudwy Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Tal-y-bont Built-up area 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Talsarnau Parish 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Morfa Bychan Built-up area 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Porthmadog Built-up area 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Gorllewin Porthmadog Ward 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Dwyrain Porthmadog Ward 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Penrhyndeudraeth Built-up area 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Tremadog Built-up area 6.9 miles11 km
Example postcodes in Llanfair
LL46 2RP, LL46 2RN, LL46 2RW, LL46 2SE, LL46 2RF, LL46 2SA, LL46 2RD, LL46 2RB, LL46 2RT … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 62.5 miles100.6 km
- Manchester Airport 84.1 miles135.3 km
- Llandanwg Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Pensarn Railway Station 0.8 miles1.2 km
Hotels near Llanfair Ad
- Maes Y Neuadd 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Ty Mawr Hotel 3 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Hafan Artro 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Hotel Portmeirion & Castell Deudraeth 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Y Branwen - Adult Only and Dog Friendly 4 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Bron Eifion Hotel 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Aberdunant Hall 4 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Allibella Shepherds Hut, Amazing Seaview, Private Garden, Pet Friendly 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Bae Abermaw Hotel 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The Tilman 5 8.8 miles14.1 km
Local points of interest
- Porthmadog Stadium 6.2 miles10 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 13.1 miles21 km
- Talybont Estate 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 17.9 miles28.8 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 19.3 miles31 km