Llangollen Attractions

A very popular holiday resort is Llangollen (pop. 3,100), in a beautiful setting on both banks of the River Dee. The romantic landscape in this wooded river valley has been impressively captured by William Turner in several paintings.

The International Musical Eisteddfod takes place in Llangollen each summer and is one of the top musical events in Wales.

Read More Plas Newydd

Plas Newydd is an unusual black and white half timbered home which was once the home of two eccentric ladies. This unique "Gothic" look was established in the late 1700s and early 1800s.

Llangollen Railway

Explore the scenic Dee Valley by taking the restored Llangollen Steam Railway.

Address

Llangollen Railway
Abbey Road
Denbighshire LL20 8SN
Wales

http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

The 19 arches of the 984ft/300m long Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, built by Thomas Telford (1795-1805) on the eastern side of the Llangollen, span the River Dee in spectacular fashion.

Address

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
British Waterways
Navigation Road

Llangollen CW8 1BH
Wales

Rug Chapel and Llangar Church

The Rug Chapel and Llangar Church are historic religious sites situated in the countryside near Corwen. Rug Chapel is an example of a private 17th century chapel and Llangar Church is a small medieval building. The chapel appears plain from the outside but within it is elaborately decorated with paintings and carvings. The church retains many ancient features including 15th century wall paintings.

Address

Rug Chapel and Llangar Church
c/o Coronation Cottage
Rug
Corwen LL21 9BT
Wales

http://www.llangollen.com/rug.html

Hours

April 1 to September 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close			17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Cost

Family	11.00
Adult	3.80

All values are in local currency

Parking

Free

St Collen's Church

The 14th C parish church, St Collen's, has a fine carved oak roof with figures of angels, animals and flowers.