Museums · North Wales
Thomas Telford Centre
In or near Llanfairpwllgwyngyll.
Thomas Telford Centre — a museum in wales-north, 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
- Bangor · 2.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Thomas Telford Centre is a museum located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Thomas Telford Centre is a community project that celebrates the iconic Menai Suspension Bridge and Britannia Bridge. It features a museum with exhibits including artefacts, drawings, and films, as well as guided walks around the bridges. Visitors can engage in interactive activities such as building their own bridges.
Place summary
The Thomas Telford Centre is a museum located in North Wales, postcode LL59. It is dedicated to the life and work of the civil engineer Thomas Telford, showcasing his contributions to engineering and infrastructure. The centre serves as an educational resource, highlighting the impact of Telford's projects in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2238, -4.1656
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Menai Bridge
- Postcode
- LL59 5EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Phone
- 01248 715046
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor — 2 km
- Official site
- menaibridges.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/132113436 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thomas Telford Centre?
- Thomas Telford Centre is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL59 5EA), in the parish of Menai Bridge.
- What is Thomas Telford Centre?
- Thomas Telford Centre — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thomas Telford Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL59 5EA.
- How do I get to Thomas Telford Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL59 5EA.