Llangollen: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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GBP 39 - 150 The Royal Hotel
 The Royal Hotel sits majestically on the banks of the River Dee in the heart of Llangollen town centre and is one of the landmarks that has come to de… MoreGBP 45 - 85 The Hand Hotel
 The hotel is in Llangollen town centre, looking out over the River Dee. It mixes original character with modern comforts, including free Wi-Fi, free p… MoreGBP 35 - 150 The Wynnstay Arms
GBP 60 - 90 Tyn Dwr Hall Bed & Breakfast
 This 19th-century Victorian house is set within 7 acres of ancient woodland in the beautiful Vale of Llangollen. Its modern rooms feature private bath… MoreGBP 50 - 146 Wild Pheasant Hotel & Spa
 In a peaceful, idyllic setting, the hotel combines the traditional charm and attractive original features of a 19th century building with the contempo… MoreGBP 58 - 120 The Golden Pheasant Country Inn
 Set within a traditional 18th century timbered building in the picturesque Ceiriog Valley in North Wales, this beautiful country inn is the ideal dest… MoreGBP 45 - 95 Panorama Cottages
 Converted from farm buildings, these cottages are in the beautiful Vale of Llangollen. They are 1.5 miles from Llangollen and lie on the ´Panora… MoreGBP 35 - 146 Chainbridge Hotel
 The Chainbridge is sited in a unique position between the spectacular River Dee, with it´s racing white water and leaping salmon, and the Llango… MoreGBP 50 - 80 Gales Of Llangollen
 Situated in one of the oldest streets in Llangollen and a few seconds from the high street, Gales has individual en suite bedrooms.
Each room is symp… MoreGBP 38 - 130 Greenbank Hotel & Restaurant
 This privately-run hotel offers Wi-Fi enabled en suite accommodation with great views overlooking the Dinas Bran Castle.
Open 7 days a week, Greenba… MoreGBP 18 - 108 Llangollen Hostel
 This 4-star hostel is in the beautiful Vale of Llangollen. The refurbished town house has free Wi-Fi, a well-equipped kitchen, private rooms and singl… MoreGBP 20 - 90 Abbey Grange Hotel
 Set in 8 acres of idyllic countryside, this charming country hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a large garden area. The market town of Llangollen is just 1.… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Llangollen: Guide
Llangollen is in Denbighshire in Wales.
Get in
The best way to arrive in Llangollen is by car. The A5 (from London to Hollyhead) runs through the town. There is also a bus service from Oswestry, about 15 miles away.
Get around
Llangollen is a small town and all the tourist attractions can be reached on foot. The town centre basically consists of one main street running between the A5 and A539, most of the other roads lead of this. There is cheap car-parking in the town-centre, just of the main street.
See
As you approach the town you'll see the Pontcysyllte aqueduct carrying the Ellesmere Canal over the River Dee, its over a 100 feet high and a 1000 long. The aqueduct is quite an impresive sight, especially when you consider that it was built over 200 years ago.
There is a ruined castle, Dinas Bran, just outside the town. There is no admission charge but the view is worth the long walk/climb.
Visit Plas Newyyd a half-timbered black and white house in its own grounds. The inside has been intrically carved and looks surreal to say the least!
Do
Every year Llangollen hosts an International Eisteddfod where people from all over the world take part in musical and dancing competitions. Check with the Tourist Board for the dates.
The Llangollen Steam Railway departs from the staion in the town. You can enjoy a 3-course meal on the train or just go for the ride.
Horse-drawn canal boats are available 50 meters from the town center at weekends and during the summer. Make sure you sit on the right side of the boat and then you'll be able to look over the side and down a 100ft drop as you pass over the Pontcysyllte aqueduct!
The fast flowing and rocky River Dee is popular with canoeists. You'll have to bring your own canoe though.
Buy
The town has the usual selection of gift shops that you'd expect to find in Wales. There is/was an antiques centre.
Eat
There are a wide selection of hotels and restaurants, including Indian and Italian.
According to a recent TV programme Pavaroti was so impressed by the food at the Chain Bridge Hotel, when he stayed there during an Eisteddfod, that he later asked for some local delicacies to be sent to him in Italy.
Drink
Most of the pubs are worth a visit. The Bridge End Hotel is popular with bikers and often hosts rock discos at weekends.
Sleep
There are a number of cheap Bed & Breakfasts in the town.
The Grapes and Bridge End Hotels also offer cheap Bed & Breakfast accomodation.
The Chain Link Hotel, just outside the town, is more up-market.
Get out
Carry on along the A5 - you'll end up going through the scenic horse-shoe pass, though avoid this if you don't like heights!
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