Villages · South Wales
Dowlais
Dowlais — a village in wales south.
John Lord — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pant · 2.0 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Dowlais is a village located in South Wales, within the parish of Dowlais. It is part of the postcode area CF48. The village has historical significance, particularly in relation to the industrial heritage of the region. Visitors to Dowlais can expect a typical village setting, characterised by local amenities and residential areas.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7609, -3.3561
- District
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Parish
- Dowlais
- Postcode
- CF48 3LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Nearest railway station
- Pant — 2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651039 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ivor English Congregational Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
The Guest Keen
Historic libraries · 0.5 km
Victoria Cinema
Theatres · 0.7 km
White Gate Road Bridge and Aqueduct
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
The War Memorial, screen walls and surrounding railings
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Trecatty
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Pant Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.6 km
Theatre Royal, Merthyr Tydfil
Theatres · 1.7 km
Thespian House at Theatre Royal
Theatres · 1.7 km
Madocs Castle
Literary houses · 1.7 km
Trevithick Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 1.8 km
Penydarren Roman fort
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
Ivor English Congregational Church
Ivor English Congregational Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic libraries · South Wales
The Guest Keen
The Guest Keen — historic building in Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil.
📷 3Theatres · South Wales
Victoria Cinema
Victoria Cinema in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South Wales
White Gate Road Bridge and Aqueduct
White Gate Road Bridge and Aqueduct — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
The War Memorial, screen walls and surrounding railings
The War Memorial, screen walls and surrounding railings — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Vineyards · South Wales
Trecatty
Trecatty — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Dowlais
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Grawen Caravan & Camping Park
Grawen Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Parc Cwm Darran Camp Site
Parc Cwm Darran Camp Site — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5
📷 5Hostels · South Wales
Dare Valley Country Park Accommodation
Dare Valley Country Park Accommodation — a hostel in wales south.
📷 7Hotels · South Wales
Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel
Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Sultan of Wales
Sultan of Wales — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
White Hart
White Hart — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House
Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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📷 7
Restaurants · South Wales
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dowlais?
- Dowlais is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF48 3LT), in the parish of Dowlais.
- What is Dowlais?
- Dowlais — a village in wales south.
- How do I get to Dowlais?
- The nearest railway station is Pant, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF48 3LT.
- How do I get to Dowlais?
- The nearest railway station is Pant, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF48 3LT.