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Castles Β· South Wales

Castell Tal y Fan

In or near Llancarfan.

Castell Tal y Fan β€” a castle in wales south.

Bwlch Gwyn - geograph.org.uk - 5614523

Alan Hughes β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Pontyclun Β· 4.5 km

About

Castell Tal y Fan is a named castle in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Place summary

Castell Tal y Fan is a castle located in Welsh St. Donats, South Wales. The structure is noted for its historical significance in the region. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which offers insights into the castle's past and its architectural features. The postcode for Castell Tal y Fan is CF71.

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Coordinates
51.4851, -3.4115
Parish
Welsh St. Donats
Postcode
CF71 7SX
Parliamentary constituency
Vale of Glamorgan
Nearest railway station
Pontyclun β€” 4.5 km

Sources

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St Owain's Church

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Ystradowen Motte

Ystradowen Motte β€” a literary house museum in wales south.

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Mynydd y Fforest

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Where to eat & stay near Castell Tal y Fan

Places to stay

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The Bear Hotel

The Bear Hotel β€” a hotel in wales south.

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Campsites Β· South Wales

Glamping Trem-Y-Fro

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Caravan parks Β· South Wales

Happy Jakes Touring Holiday Park

Happy Jakes Touring Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in wales south.

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Campsites Β· South Wales

Llandow Touring Caravan Site

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Caravan parks Β· South Wales

Castleton Residential Park

Castleton Residential Park β€” a caravan park in wales south.

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Hotels Β· South Wales

Copthorne Hotel Cardiff

Copthorne Hotel Cardiff β€” a hotel in wales south.

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· South Wales

The Bush Inn

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Restaurants Β· South Wales

The Old Mill

The Old Mill β€” a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: american. Brand: Harvester.

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Caesars Arms

Caesars Arms β€” a restaurant in wales south.

β†— caesarsarms.com
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The Vulcan

The Vulcan in Wales South, United Kingdom.

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The Golden Mile

The Golden Mile β€” a restaurant in wales south.

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The Plymouth Arms

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Castell Tal y Fan?
Castell Tal y Fan is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF71 7SX), in the parish of Welsh St. Donats.
What is Castell Tal y Fan?
Castell Tal y Fan β€” a castle in wales south.
How do I get to Castell Tal y Fan?
The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF71 7SX.
Does Castell Tal y Fan charge admission?
Castell Tal y Fan typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Castell Tal y Fan?
The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF71 7SX.