Natural landmarks · North Wales
Ysgol Tryfan
In or near Bangor.
Ysgol Tryfan — a school heritage in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ysgol Tryfan is a school heritage located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Ysgol Tryfan is a secondary school in Bangor, catering to students aged 11-18. The school emphasizes bilingual education and aims to develop students into responsible citizens with the skills to contribute to society.
Place summary
Ysgol Tryfan is a secondary school located in North Wales. It is noted for its distinctive architecture and educational approach, serving the local community with a focus on academic achievement.
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Background
History
The school was established on the site of the former County School for Girls in 1978 as a Welsh-medium comprehensive school in Bangor. The school is located on the earlier site of the Grammar School for Girls in the Maes Tryfan area, not far from Penrhosgarnedd, and about a mile from the city centre. In 1971, three secondary schools merged: Ysgol Friars, the County School for girls (another grammar school), and Ysgol Deiniol (a secondary modern school). At first the school used all three sites: the former girls' school site was used for the Welsh-language stream for junior years, and the old Friars building for the English-language stream for senior years. The senior years came together in…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2202, -4.1450
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Bangor
- Postcode
- LL57 2TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Phone
- 01248 352633
- Established
- 1978
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.ysgoltryfan.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q8059765 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ysgol Tryfan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Stadiums · 1.0 km
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Piers · 1.2 km
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St David's Church, Bangor
St David's Church, Bangor — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Glanadda Cemetery
Glanadda Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · North Wales
The Straits Lodge Park
The Straits Lodge Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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Church of Our Lady and St James
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Farrar Road Stadium
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Where to eat & stay near Ysgol Tryfan
Places to stay
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The Straits Lodge Park
The Straits Lodge Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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The George and Dragon
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ysgol Tryfan?
- Ysgol Tryfan is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL57 2TY), in the parish of Bangor.
- What is Ysgol Tryfan?
- Ysgol Tryfan — a school heritage in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ysgol Tryfan?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL57 2TY.
- When was Ysgol Tryfan built?
- Built or established in 1978.
- Is Ysgol Tryfan free to visit?
- Yes, Ysgol Tryfan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ysgol Tryfan?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL57 2TY.