Historic churches · North Wales
Blaenau Ffestiniog
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Blaenau Ffestiniog (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈbleɨ̯naɨ̯ fɛstˈɪnjɔɡ]) is a town in Gwynedd, Wales. Once a slate mining centre in historic Merionethshire, it now relies heavily on tourism, drawn to the Ffe
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenau Ffestiniog · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Blaenau Ffestiniog, the nearest railway station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, located just 0.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is LL41 3HE, and entry is free. The site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Blaenau Ffestiniog (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈbleɨ̯naɨ̯ fɛstˈɪnjɔɡ]) is a town in Gwynedd, Wales. Once a slate mining centre in historic Merionethshire, it now relies heavily on tourism, drawn to the Ffestiniog Railway and Llechwedd Slate Caverns. Its population reached 12,000 at the peak of the slate industry, and fell with the decline in demand for slate. The population of the community, including the nearby village Llan Ffestiniog, was 4,875 at the 2011 census – the fourth most populous in Gwynedd after Bangor, Caernarfon and Llandeiniolen. The population, not including Llan, is now about 4,000.
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From the Wikipedia article
Blaenau Ffestiniog (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈbleɨ̯naɨ̯ fɛstˈɪnjɔɡ]) is a town in Gwynedd, Wales. Once a slate mining centre in historic Merionethshire, it now relies heavily on tourism, drawn to the Ffestiniog Railway and Llechwedd Slate Caverns. Its population reached 12,000 at the peak of the slate industry, and fell with the decline in demand for slate. The population of the community, including the nearby village Llan Ffestiniog, was 4,875 at the 2011 census – the fourth most populous in Gwynedd after Bangor, Caernarfon and Llandeiniolen. The population, not including Llan, is now about 4,000.
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Background
Visiting
Blaenau Ffestiniog's tourist attractions include the Ffestiniog Railway and the Llechwedd Slate Caverns, a former slate mine open to visitors. Llechwedd is often placed among Wales's top five visitor attractions. Near Blaenau Ffestiniog there are miles of mountain landscape with derelict quarries, rivers, various lakes and walking routes. Several mountain biking trails have been created, some suitable for competitions. Bikes are available for hire.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9940, -3.9390
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Ffestiniog
- Postcode
- LL41 3HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenau Ffestiniog — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Blaenau Ffestiniog (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blaenau Ffestiniog?
- Blaenau Ffestiniog is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL41 3HE), in the parish of Ffestiniog.
- What is Blaenau Ffestiniog?
- Blaenau Ffestiniog (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈbleɨ̯naɨ̯ fɛstˈɪnjɔɡ]) is a town in Gwynedd, Wales. Once a slate mining centre in historic Merionethshire, it now relies heavily on tourism, drawn to the Ffe
- How do I get to Blaenau Ffestiniog?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL41 3HE.
- Is Blaenau Ffestiniog free to visit?
- Yes, Blaenau Ffestiniog is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blaenau Ffestiniog?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL41 3HE.