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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · North Wales

The Oak Dragon

In or near Bangor.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

The Oak Dragon in Wales North, United Kingdom.

Benchmark in roadside rock near Parc-y-moch, Bethesda - geograph.org.uk - 5195863

Meirion — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Bangor · 4.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Oak Dragon is a public sculpture in Wales North, United Kingdom, dating from 2019. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

The Oak Dragon is a public art installation located in North Wales, established in 2019. This contemporary artwork is notable for its intricate design and craftsmanship, reflecting the region's cultural heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.1945, -4.0787
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Llanllechid
Postcode
LL57 3DL
Parliamentary constituency
Bangor Aberconwy
Established
2019
Nearest railway station
Bangor4.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Oak Dragon?
The Oak Dragon is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL57 3DL), in the parish of Llanllechid.
What is The Oak Dragon?
The Oak Dragon in Wales North, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Oak Dragon?
The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL57 3DL.
When was The Oak Dragon built?
Built or established in 2019.
Is The Oak Dragon free to visit?
Yes, The Oak Dragon is free to enter.
How do I get to The Oak Dragon?
The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL57 3DL.