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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · North Wales

Former Christchurch (now Yr Hwylfan)

In or near Newborough.

Free admission

Former Christchurch (now Yr Hwylfan) — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Benchmark on Christ Church, Caernarfon - geograph.org.uk - 2304207

Meirion — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Caernarfon · 0.7 km
  • Free entry

About

Former Christchurch (now Yr Hwylfan) is a Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 4138). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=4138

From Cadw under OGL v3.

Official information

Yr Hwylfan, formerly known as Christchurch, is a cultural venue located in Caernarfon. It hosts various community projects, art exhibitions, and cinema screenings, providing a space for creativity and engagement.

Place summary

Former Christchurch, now known as Yr Hwylfan, is a Grade II listed church located in North Wales. This designation highlights its architectural and historical significance within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.1436, -4.2728
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Caernarfon
Postcode
LL55 1SQ
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Phone
01286 685 222
Nearest railway station
Caernarfon0.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Former Christchurch (now Yr Hwylfan)?
Former Christchurch (now Yr Hwylfan) is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL55 1SQ), in the parish of Caernarfon.
What is Former Christchurch (now Yr Hwylfan)?
Former Christchurch (now Yr Hwylfan) — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Former Christchurch (now Yr Hwylfan)?
The nearest railway station is Caernarfon, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL55 1SQ.
Is Former Christchurch (now Yr Hwylfan) a listed building?
Former Christchurch (now Yr Hwylfan) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Former Christchurch (now Yr Hwylfan) free to visit?
Yes, Former Christchurch (now Yr Hwylfan) is free to enter.
How do I get to Former Christchurch (now Yr Hwylfan)?
The nearest railway station is Caernarfon, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55 1SQ.