Towns & cities · South Wales
St Fagans
Also known as: Sain Ffagan
St Fagans — community in the west of the city of Cardiff, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fairwater · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
St Fagans is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,480 people. Wikidata describes it as: "community in the west of the city of Cardiff, Wales". Coordinates: 51.4870°, -3.2680°.
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Official information
The Plymouth Arms is a charming Grade II listed country pub located near St Fagans Castle and the National History Museum. It offers a variety of hearty meals and a well-stocked bar, making it a popular stop for visitors exploring the local area.
From the Wikipedia article
St Fagans ( FAG-ənz; Welsh: Sain Ffagan) is a village and community in the west of the city of Cardiff, capital of Wales. It is home to the St Fagans National History Museum.
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Background
History
The name of the area invokes Saint Fagan, according to William of Malmesbury a second-century missionary to Wales but for whom there is no reliable historical evidence. In 1648, the Battle of St Fagans took place close by.
Description
To the south lies the village of Michaelston-super-Ely, and to the east the suburb of Fairwater. The community includes Rhydlafar to the north. St Fagans lies on the River Ely, and previously had a railway station on the South Wales Main Line, and currently there is a level crossing. {| border=1 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0 align=center style="text-align:center;" |- |Creigiau |Pentyrch |Radyr |- |St Georges<br />super Ely |St Fagans |Fairwater |- | |Michaelston<br />super Ely |Ely |} The village is home to St Fagans National Museum of History (formerly called the Welsh Folk Museum and the Museum of Welsh Life) which includes St Fagans Castle and gardens. St Mary's Church in the village dates…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4870, -3.2680
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- St. Fagans
- Postcode
- CF5 6DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff West
- Phone
- 029 2056 9173
- Population
- 1,480
- Nearest railway station
- Fairwater — 2.5 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday 11:30 am - 11 pm; Saturday 11:30 am - 10 pm; Sunday closed
- Official site
- www.vintageinn.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q390036 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Fagans (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church, St Fagans.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wall of the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin with the attached War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
The Plymouth Arms
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Joyance
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Coach House
Museums · 0.1 km
St Fagans Castle
Castles · 0.1 km
Cider Making Display
Museums · 0.1 km
Enamel House
Museums · 0.2 km
The Boat House
Museums · 0.3 km
House of the Future, Cardiff
Gardens · 0.3 km
Saint Fagans
Villages · 0.3 km
Stryd Lydan Barn
Museums · 0.3 km
Esgair Moel Woollen Mill
Gardens · 0.3 km
St Fagans is a village in South Wales with a population of 1,480. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,480
- Constituency
- Cardiff West
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Things to see in St Fagans
147 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in St Fagans →
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📷 3Mills · South Wales
Melin Bompren
Melin Bompren — building re-erected at St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff, Wales.
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Melingriffith Tin Plate Works
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Miskin Manor
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Pantmawr Cemetery
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Radyr Allegory
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📷 4Castles · South Wales
St Fagans Castle
St Fagans Castle — Elizabethan manor house in St Fagans, Cardiff, Wales.
📷 3Historic churches · South Wales
St Mary the Virgin Church
St Mary the Virgin Church — church in Caerau, Cardiff, Wales.
📷 3Historic churches · South Wales
St Teilo's Church
St Teilo's Church — church re-erected at St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff, Wales.
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The Plymouth Arms
The Plymouth Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Historic houses · South Wales
Tudor Trader House
Tudor Trader House — house from Haverfordwest, rebuilt in St Fagans, in the County of Cardiff, Wales, UK.
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Wall of the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin with the attached War Memorial
Wall of the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin with the attached War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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The Plymouth Arms
The Plymouth Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Joyance
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📷 3Museums · South Wales
Coach House
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📷 4Castles · South Wales
St Fagans Castle
St Fagans Castle — Elizabethan manor house in St Fagans, Cardiff, Wales.
📷 3Museums · South Wales
Cider Making Display
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Where to eat & stay near St Fagans
Places to stay
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📷 5B&Bs · South Wales
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📷 5B&Bs · South Wales
The Riverhouse
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Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · South Wales
The Plymouth Arms
The Plymouth Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Walston Castle
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Fagans?
- St Fagans is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF5 6DU), in the parish of St. Fagans.
- What is St Fagans?
- St Fagans — community in the west of the city of Cardiff, Wales.
- How do I get to St Fagans?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF5 6DU.
- Is St Fagans free to visit?
- Yes, St Fagans is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Fagans?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF5 6DU.