Towns & cities · North Wales
Q1638504
Also known as: Llanberis
Q1638504 — village in Gwynedd, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanberis (LLR) · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit this town in North Wales, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Llanberis (LLR), which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is LL55 4HG. Entry to the town is free.
About
Q1638504 is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,007 people. Heritage designation: National Monuments of Wales. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Gwynedd, Wales". Coordinates: 53.1208°, -4.1286°.
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Official information
Llanberis is a popular destination at the foot of Snowdon, the highest peak in England and Wales, offering a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, and kayaking. Visitors can explore historical sites like Dolbadarn Castle and the National Slate Museum, which showcases the region's slate mining heritage. The area is also known for its stunning natural beauty and recreational opportunities in Padarn Country Park.
From the Wikipedia article
Llanberis (Welsh: [ɬanˈbɛrɪs] ) is a village, community and electoral ward in Gwynedd, northwest Wales, on the southern bank of the lake Llyn Padarn and at the foot of Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. It is a centre for outdoor activities in Snowdonia, including walking, mountaineering, climbing, mountain biking and pony trekking, as well as water sports such as scuba diving. The community includes Nant Peris. Llanberis takes its name from Saint Peris, an early Welsh saint. It is twinned with the Italian town of Morbegno in Lombardy.
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Background
History
The ruins of Castle, which were painted by Richard Wilson and J. M. W. Turner, stand above the village. The 13th century fortress was built by the Great and is a grade I listed building. The church of St is grade II* listed, as is the chapel of . In the 18th century was the home of the legendary strong woman Marged ferch Ifan.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1208, -4.1286
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanberis
- Postcode
- LL55 4HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Population
- 2,007
- Nearest railway station
- Llanberis (LLR) — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.llanberis.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1638504 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Llanberis (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Pentref Llanberis a Llyn Padarn.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Pete's Eats
Restaurants · 0.1 km
Dol Peris
B&Bs · 0.2 km
Llafn y Cewri
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
The Heights
Hotels · 0.2 km
Capel Coch
Chapels · 0.3 km
Y Gwynedd
Hotels · 0.4 km
Pelton Wheel
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Llanberis Touring Park
Caravan parks · 0.6 km
YHA Snowdon Llanberis
Hostels · 0.7 km
Llyn Padarn , Llanberis
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.8 km
Old Quarry Hospital
Museums · 0.8 km
Quarry Hospital
Museums · 0.8 km
Q1638504 is a town located in North Wales with a population of 2,007. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,007
- Constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Things to see in Q1638504
130 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Q1638504 →
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The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales
The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales — UK World Heritage Site from July 2021.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · North Wales
Carnedd Ugain
Carnedd Ugain — mountain (1065.3m) in Gwynedd, Wales, UK.
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📷 5Natural landmarks · North Wales
Crib Goch
Crib Goch — mountain (923m) in Gwynedd.
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📷 5Hill forts · North Wales
Dinorwic Quarry
Dinorwic Quarry — large former slate quarry near Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales and World Heritage Site.
📷 3Museums · North Wales
Dinorwig Slate Quarry Mountain Landscape
Dinorwig Slate Quarry Mountain Landscape — part of the World Heritage site “The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales” in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · North Wales
Gallt yr Ogof
Gallt yr Ogof — mountain (763m) in Conwy County Borough.
📷 3Mountains & hills · North Wales
Gallt yr Ogof
Gallt yr Ogof — Named summit at 763 m.
📷 3Quarries · North Wales
Gallt-y-Llan quarry
Gallt-y-Llan quarry — Slate quarry near Llanberis, Wales, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Natural landmarks · North Wales
Glyder Fach
Glyder Fach — mountain (994.3m) in Conwy County Borough.
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📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · North Wales
Lake Lockwood
Lake Lockwood — artificial lake in Gwynedd, Wales, UK.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · North Wales
Llyn Cwm Ffynnon
Llyn Cwm Ffynnon — lake in Beddgelert, Gwynedd, Wales.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · North Wales
Llyn Ffynnon y Gwas
Llyn Ffynnon y Gwas — lake in Gwynedd, Wales.
Nearby
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Llafn y Cewri
Llafn y Cewri — a public art in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Places to stay
📷 5📷 5📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · North Wales
Llanberis Touring Park
Llanberis Touring Park — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Hostels · North Wales
YHA Snowdon Llanberis
YHA Snowdon Llanberis — a hostel in wales north.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Restaurants · North Wales
Tafarn Tryfan
Tafarn Tryfan — a restaurant in wales north.
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📷 5More towns in this region
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Bangor — city in Gwynedd, Wales.
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Llangernyw
Llangernyw — village and community in Conwy County Borough, Wales.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Q1638504?
- Q1638504 is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL55 4HG), in the parish of Llanberis.
- What is Q1638504?
- Q1638504 — village in Gwynedd, Wales.
- How do I get to Q1638504?
- The nearest railway station is Llanberis (LLR), about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL55 4HG.
- Is Q1638504 a listed building?
- Q1638504 is officially recognised as National Monuments of Wales listed.
- Is Q1638504 free to visit?
- Yes, Q1638504 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Q1638504?
- The nearest railway station is Llanberis (LLR), about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55 4HG.