Castles · North Wales
Dinas Bran Castle
In or near Rhosllanerchrugog.
Dinas Bran Castle — a castle in wales north.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llangollen · 1.2 km
About
Dinas Bran Castle is a named castle in wales north, 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
Dinas Bran Castle is a historic castle located in North Wales, within the parish of Llangollen. This medieval fortification is situated on a prominent hilltop, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The castle is a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance in Welsh heritage. Visitors can explore the ruins and appreciate the site's strategic importance in the region's history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9792, -3.1596
- District
- Denbighshire
- Parish
- Llangollen
- Postcode
- LL20 8DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Nearest railway station
- Llangollen — 1.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287264 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dinas Bran Castle?
- Dinas Bran Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL20 8DY), in the parish of Llangollen.
- What is Dinas Bran Castle?
- Dinas Bran Castle — a castle in wales north.
- How do I get to Dinas Bran Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Llangollen, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL20 8DY.
- Does Dinas Bran Castle charge admission?
- Dinas Bran Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dinas Bran Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Llangollen, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL20 8DY.