Castell Dinas Brân, Llangollen

Name: Castell Dinas Brân
Address: Wern Rd, Llangollen, LL20 8TG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1978 860828

#4 among attractions in Llangollen

Top attraction, Historical place, View point, Forts and castles

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Castell Dinas Brân is a medieval castle occupying a prominent hilltop site above the town of Llangollen in Denbighshire, Wales. The presently visible castle was probably built in the 1260s by Gruffydd Maelor II, a prince of Powys Fadog, on the site of several earlier structures, including an Iron Age hillfort. ()

Alternative names: Built: XIII centuryArea: 15.42 acres (0.0241 mi²)Coordinates: 52°58'45"N, 3°9'34"W

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Wern RdLlangollen LL20 8TG United Kingdom

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+44 1978 860828

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Castell Dinas Brân – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen Canal, Llangollen Bridge, Plas Newydd.

1.3 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Museum, Monastery
Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen
34 min walk • Valle Crucis Abbey is a Cistercian abbey located in Llantysilio in Denbighshire, Wales. More formally the Abbey Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Valle Crucis it is known in Welsh both as Abaty Glyn Egwestl and Abaty Glyn y Groes.
0.7 miSW
Body of water, Park, Canal
Llangollen Canal, Llangollen
18 min walk • The Llangollen Canal is a navigable canal crossing the border between England and Wales. The waterway links Llangollen in Denbighshire, north Wales, with Hurleston in south Cheshire, via the town of Ellesmere, Shropshire.
0.7 miSW
Bridge
Llangollen Bridge, Llangollen
19 min walk • Llangollen Bridge is built across the River Dee at the North end of the high street of Llangollen in the county of Denbighshire in North-east Wales. The Bridge is listed as one of the seven wonders of Wales and is a Grade I listed building.
0.9 miS
Historical place, Garden, Park
Plas Newydd, Llangollen
23 min walk • Plas Newydd is a historic house in the town of Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, and was the home of the Ladies of Llangollen, Lady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, for nearly 50 years. Today, it is run as a museum by Denbighshire County Council.
1 miW
Specialty museum, Museum
Llangollen Motor Museum, Llangollen
27 min walk • The Llangollen Motor Museum is a small museum and autojumble source near Llangollen, Wales established in 1986.
1.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Eglwyseg
30 min walk • The Eglwyseg valley is an area to the north east of Llangollen in Denbighshire, Wales; it is within the boundaries of Llantysilio Community. The name also refers to a widely scattered hamlet in the valley.
1.3 miNW
Ruins of a cross from the Middle Ages
Pillar of Eliseg
35 min walk • The Pillar of Eliseg – also known as Elise's Pillar or Croes Elisedd in Welsh – stands near Valle Crucis Abbey, Denbighshire, Wales.
0.7 miSW
Canal
Llangollen Canal Museum, Llangollen
18 min walk • Llangollen Canal Museum is a Grade II listed building in Llangollen. Listed by Cadw and thought to have been built between 1804 and 1808, it was originally a single storey warehouse but was later heightened to two stories and extended in red brick.
0.8 miSW
52°58'13"N • 3°10'15"W
ProAdventure, Llangollen
20 min walk • Climbing tours, Kayaking, Rafting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Castell Dinas Brân open?

Castell Dinas Brân is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Castell Dinas Brân?

Nearby attractions include Llangollen Canal Museum, Llangollen (18 min walk), Llangollen Canal, Llangollen (18 min walk), Llangollen Bridge, Llangollen (19 min walk), ProAdventure, Llangollen (20 min walk).

How to get to Castell Dinas Brân by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castell Dinas Brân:

Train

Llangollen (19 min walk)