Things to do in Llangollen

Discover the best things to do in Llangollen using our guide

Situated on the breath-taking River Dee is the fantastic tourist destination of Llangollen. As well as playing host to the International Music Festival, The Eisteddfod, there are plenty of superb things to do in Llangollen.

Take a visit to the picture-perfect town of Llangollen and explore some of the many attractions it has to offer. One of the must things to do in Llangollen is journeying on the Llangollen Railway, which chugs through the magnificent North Wales scenery.

Alternatively, take a stroll along the Llangollen Canal before reaching one of the wonders of Wales, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. This magnificent feat is an example of Victorian engineering and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Valle Crucis Abbey and Plas Newydd are two other popular historical things to do in Llangollen. The former being a Cistercian Abbey ruin and the latter being a museum within a beautiful 18th-century Gothic house. From the bustling town, you will be able to spot the awe-inspiring, Castell Dinas Brân. Those ready for a climb can explore the medieval ruins and learn about the legends associated with the castle.

After enjoying all the things to do in Llangollen, you will need to refuel! The town’s restaurants exude quality and class, adopting a variety of tastes and cuisines to suit your palette. Also discover a range of pubs in Llangollen, ideal for recovering after a countryside stroll.

Things to do near Llangollen

Once you have explored all that this beautiful town has to offer, be sure to enjoy the plethora of things to do near Llangollen.

Visit Chirk Castle, an impressive fortress built in 1310, featuring lavish furnishings and belongings of some of the previous tenants. Or for more history, make your way to nearby Wrexham, which is home to Erddig, a superb National Trust property, which was built during the 17th and 18th centuries.

More wonders of Wales can be found near Llangollen and these include; St Giles Church in Wrexham, Gresford Bells in Wrexham and The Yew Trees in Overton-on-Dee.

With the city of Chester and the sublime coast of Noth Wales nearby, you won’t be short of things to do near Llangollen.

Find the best things to do in Llangollenby using our handy travel guide…

Castell Dinas Brân

Llangollen
Denbighshire
Wales
LL20 8D

Come and explore this icon of medieval Powys! You can find Castell Dinas Brân between Wrexham and Llangollen, and it’s a eye-catching sight.
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Chirk Castle

Chirk Castle
Chirk
Wrexham
LL14 5AF

01691 777701

Chirk Castle was built in the late 13th century to keep the Welsh under English rule. The imposing structure’s watch towers allowed lookouts to keep a strategic eye on the Welsh hills and valleys around it. The castle later became a family home and unexpected artistic centre, with music and art filling the vast rooms and hallways.
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Horse Drawn Boat Centre

The Wharf
Llangollen
LL20 8TA

Visitors have flocked to Llangollen Wharf since 1884 to experience the unique horse-drawn boat trips. Meet the horses and climb aboard, for a day in the Welsh mountains that you’ll never forget.
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Llangollen Wharf

Llangollen Wharf
Wharf Hill
Llangollen
LL20 8TA

01978 860702

A popular tourist attraction and World Heritage Site with horse-drawn and aqueduct boat tours alongside magnificent landscapes.
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Trevor Basin
Off Station Road
Trevor, Wrexham
LL20 7TY

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Llangollden Canal across the River Dee. It provides a superb photo opportunity, gentle strolls or the opportunity to travel by narrowboat.
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St Collen’s Church

8 Church St
Llangollen
LL20 8HU

01978 861768

Named after St Collen who lived during the 7th century, this 13th-century church is a fascinating building with a fascinating history. You’ll be welcomed at St Collen’s if you’re a regular worshipper or a passing walker.
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The Corn Mill

Dee Lane
Llangollen
LL20 8PN

01978 869555

A historic pub and restaurant on the banks of the River Dee with a wonderful view of the River Dee, as well as Llangollen’s surroundings and steam trains.
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The Dee Bridge

Castle Street
Llangollen
LL20 8PE

Located in Llangollen, The Dee Bridge is one of the town’s longest-standing structures. Marvel at this incredible example of 16th-century engineering.
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The Horseshoe Pass

Llangollen
Denbighshire
North Wales
United Kingdom
LL20 8DP

Want to enjoy a beautiful drive between the mountains of Llantysilio and Cyrn-y-Brain? Come and explore The Horseshoe Pass, a Denbighshire wonder.
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Valle Crucis Abbey

Valle Crucis Abbey
Llayntysilio
Llangollen
LL20 8DD

030002 52239

Visit one of the best-preserved and most atmospheric medieval abbeys in Wales. Famed for its lavish banquets served with silver vessels and with ale ‘flowing like a river’, you’ll find evidence of its decadent past at every turn.
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