Museums · South West England
Llandoger Trow
In or near Bristol.
Llandoger Trow — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Llandoger Trow is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Llandoger Trow is a historic pub located in Bristol, known for its unique atmosphere and rich history. Visitors can enjoy a variety of drinks and food in a charming setting that reflects the local culture.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Llandoger Trow is a museum located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and connection to maritime heritage.
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Background
History
The building dates from 1664, originally a row of three houses. It was built on a timber box frame, with brick stacks. The pub has an 18th-century shop front, but the main door dates from the 20th century. The pub was partially destroyed by a bomb in World War II, but three of the original five projecting gables remain. It was designated a Grade II* listed building on 8 January 1959. Tradition has it that Daniel Defoe met William Dampier and Alexander Selkirk, his inspiration for Robinson Crusoe, here, and it was Robert Louis Stevenson's inspiration for the Admiral Benbow in Treasure Island. In the Victorian era the pub was associated with the Theatre Royal, which is across the road, and…
Visiting
The Longest Johns, a Bristol-based folk musical group, paid homage to the Llandoger Trow with their song "Llandoger", featured as the opening track on their album, Voyage, released on 9 February 2024. The debut performance of the song took place on the Jingle Jam charity drive livestream on 4 December 2023.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4519, -2.5932
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 4SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Phone
- +44 11 7925 3500
- Nearest railway station
- Princes Wharf — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Mon-Thurs: 4:30pm to Midnight; Fri- Sat: Midday to Midnight; Sun: Midday – 10:30pm; closed 22nd-26th Dec
- Official site
- applecider.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Llandoger Trow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llandoger Trow?
- Llandoger Trow is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 4SB), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Llandoger Trow?
- Llandoger Trow — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Llandoger Trow?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 4SB.
- Is Llandoger Trow a protected site?
- Yes — Llandoger Trow is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Llandoger Trow?
- The nearest railway station is Princes Wharf, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 4SB.