Towns & cities · North Wales
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll — village in Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairpwll · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, the nearest railway station is Llanfairpwll, located 0.7 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,107 people. Address: LL61. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.2233°, -4.1994°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll or Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll (Welsh: [ɬan.ˌvair.puɬˈɡwɨ̞n.ɡɨ̞ɬ]), often shortened to Llanfairpwll and sometimes to Llanfair PG, is a village and community on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales. It is located on the Menai Strait, next to the Britannia Bridge. At the 2011 Census the population was 3,107, of whom 71% could speak Welsh. As of the 2021 census, the population had decreased to 2,900 (rounded to the nearest 100). It is the sixth largest settlement in the county by population. Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch ([ˌɬan.vair.pʊɬ.ˌɡwɨ̞ŋ.ɡɨ̞ɬ.ɡɔ.ˌɡɛ.rə.ˌχwərn.ˌdrɔ.bʊɬ.ˌɬan.tə.ˌsɪl.jɔˌɡɔ.ɡɔ.ˈɡoːχ] ) is a lengthened form of the name, used in some contexts. With 58 characters split into 18 syllables, it is purported to have the longest name in Europe and the second longest one-word place name in the world.
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Background
History
, designed by Thomas Harrison, celebrating the heroism of the 1st Marquess of Anglesey at the Battle of Waterloo. At 27 m high, it offers views over Anglesey and the Menai Strait.]] The area has been settled since the Neolithic era (4000–2000 BC), with subsistence agriculture and fishing being the most common occupations for much of its early history. The island of Anglesey was at that point reachable only by boat across the Menai Strait. A largely destroyed, collapsed dolmen can be found from this period in the parish, located at Ty Mawr north of the present-day church; early Ordnance Survey maps show a long cairn on the site. The probable remains of a hillfort, with a fragmentary bank and…
Visiting
A few thousand local residents welcome about 200,000 visitors per year. The most popular attraction is the Llanfairpwll railway station that features the plate with the full name of the village. Other places of interest in the area include Anglesey Sea Zoo, Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber, St. Tysilio's Church, and Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2233, -4.1994
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll
- Postcode
- LL61
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Population
- 3,107
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairpwll — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q322 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Llanfairpwllgwyngyll (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll roofscape (2) - geograph.org.uk - 1058335.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Llanfairpwll Toll House
Historic houses · 0.3 km

Marquis of Anglesey Column
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km

Syr John Morris Jones
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km

Yma o Hyd
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km

War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km

Oriel Ger Y Fenai
Galleries · 0.7 km

Gwesty Carreg Bran Hotel
Hotels · 0.7 km

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km

Britannia Bridge Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km

St Mary's Church, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
Historic churches · 0.8 km

Bridge over stream near Melin Pwllfanogl
Historic bridges · 0.9 km

Nelson's Statue
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll is a town in North Wales with a population of 3,107. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,107
- Constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
153 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll →
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📷 5Historic bridges · North Wales
Britannia Bridge
Britannia Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · North Wales
Bryn Celli Ddu
Bryn Celli Ddu — prehistoric site on the Welsh island of Anglesey; Neolithic henge monument.
📷 3Chapels · North Wales
Capel Ebeneser And Chapel House (formerly Capel Cildwrn)
Capel Ebeneser And Chapel House (formerly Capel Cildwrn) — Independent chapel in Llangefni.
📷 3Islands · North Wales
Carreg yr Halen
Carreg yr Halen — island in the Menai Strait, north-west Wales, UK.
📷 3Chapels · North Wales
Chapel Of St Mary To N Of Vaynol Old Hall
Chapel Of St Mary To N Of Vaynol Old Hall — Grade I listed building in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Forests & woodlands · North Wales
Cors Bodeilio National Nature Reserve
Cors Bodeilio National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · North Wales
Cors Bodeilio National Nature Reserve
Cors Bodeilio National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · North Wales
Cors Erddreiniog National Nature Reserve
Cors Erddreiniog National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
Theatres · North Wales
Forest Theatre
Forest Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North Wales
Llanidan Hall
Llanidan Hall — house in Llanidan, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, UK.
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Marquis of Anglesey Column
Marquis of Anglesey Column is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North Wales
Menai Bridge
Menai Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North Wales
Menai Bridge
Menai Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North Wales
Menai Bridge
Menai Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North Wales
Menai Bridge
Menai Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North Wales
Menai Bridge
Menai Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North Wales
Menai Bridge
Menai Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North Wales
Menai Bridge
Menai Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North Wales
Menai Bridge
Menai Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North Wales
Menai Bridge
Menai Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Nearby
Historic houses · North Wales
Llanfairpwll Toll House
Llanfairpwll Toll House — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Marquis of Anglesey Column
Marquis of Anglesey Column is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Syr John Morris Jones
Syr John Morris Jones — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · North Wales
Yma o Hyd
Yma o Hyd — a public art in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · North Wales
War Memorial
War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Galleries · North Wales
Oriel Ger Y Fenai
Oriel Ger Y Fenai — a gallery in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
Places to stay
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📷 7Caravan parks · North Wales
Ael y Garnedd Caravan park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North Wales
The Bull Hotel, Llangefni
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📷 5Historic pubs · North Wales
The George and Dragon
The George and Dragon — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llanfairpwllgwyngyll?
- Llanfairpwllgwyngyll is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL61), in the parish of Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll.
- What is Llanfairpwllgwyngyll?
- Llanfairpwllgwyngyll — village in Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Llanfairpwllgwyngyll?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairpwll, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL61.
- Is Llanfairpwllgwyngyll free to visit?
- Yes, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llanfairpwllgwyngyll?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairpwll, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL61.