Villages · South Wales
Gileston
In or near Llancarfan.
Gileston — a village in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rhoose Cardiff International Airport · 4.4 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
Gileston is a village located in South Wales, within the parish of St. Athan. It is characterised by its rural setting and proximity to the coastline. The village is part of the Vale of Glamorgan and offers a glimpse into local Welsh life. Visitors may find it a quiet spot for walking and exploring the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3941, -3.4125
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- St. Athan
- Postcode
- CF62 4HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Rhoose Cardiff International Airport — 4.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648671 (CC BY 4.0)
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Gileston Manor
Stately homes · 0.1 km
St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
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St Tathan's Church
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Anonymous Monument with railings in Churchyard of St Athan
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
St Athan
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Limpert Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
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Vineyards · 1.1 km
Marsh House, East Aberthaw
Literary houses · 1.3 km
Castleton Residential Park
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
Castleton
Literary houses · 1.4 km
East Orchard Castle
Stately homes · 1.4 km
Nearby
📷 3Stately homes · South Wales
Gileston Manor
Gileston Manor — Grade II* listed building in Gileston, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial
St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
St Tathan's Church
St Tathan's Church — Grade I listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Anonymous Monument with railings in Churchyard of St Athan
Anonymous Monument with railings in Churchyard of St Athan — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Gileston
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Castleton Residential Park
Castleton Residential Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Fontygary Leisure Park
Fontygary Leisure Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
The Fontygary Inn Touring Park
The Fontygary Inn Touring Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Happy Jakes Touring Holiday Park
Happy Jakes Touring Holiday Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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📷 7Hotels · South Wales
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express — a hotel in wales south. 3-star. Brand: Holiday Inn Express.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South Wales
The Blue Anchor Inn
The Blue Anchor Inn in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Highwayman Inn
The Highwayman Inn — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Wenvoe Arms
Wenvoe Arms in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Walston Castle
Walston Castle — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Beefeater.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gileston?
- Gileston is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF62 4HY), in the parish of St. Athan.
- What is Gileston?
- Gileston — a village in wales south.
- How do I get to Gileston?
- The nearest railway station is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF62 4HY.
- How do I get to Gileston?
- The nearest railway station is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF62 4HY.