Literary houses · North Wales
Tomen y Bala
In or near Llandrillo.
Tomen y Bala — a literary house museum in wales north.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bala (Penybont) · 1.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Tomen y Bala is a literary house museum located in wales north. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte and bailey in Bala, Wales
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Place summary
Tomen y Bala is a literary house located in North Wales. It is known for its historical significance in Welsh literature. The site is associated with notable literary figures, contributing to its cultural heritage. Visitors can expect to explore the context of its literary connections within the scenic Welsh landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9115, -3.5955
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Bala
- Postcode
- LL23 7LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Bala (Penybont) — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q13131952 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tomen y Bala?
- Tomen y Bala is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL23 7LY), in the parish of Bala.
- What is Tomen y Bala?
- Tomen y Bala — a literary house museum in wales north.
- How do I get to Tomen y Bala?
- The nearest railway station is Bala (Penybont), about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL23 7LY.
- How do I get to Tomen y Bala?
- The nearest railway station is Bala (Penybont), about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL23 7LY.