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Welcome to Llangollen.org.uk. Llangollen nestles within the beautiful Dee Valley in the North East of Wales. It is a town of varied parts, with plenty to interest the most discerning of visitors.

It is also plays host to many different international events each year, the most famous being the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Llangollen is where the world comes to Wales and Wales welcomes the world. Dinas Bran Castle
nestles high on one of the tallest hills in the Dee Valley, in the North East of Wales over looking a land that has changed much during its 3,000 year existence.

But if stone could talk, what a tale it could tell! It could answer many questions such as why is the RiverDee
the most sacred Celtic River in Western Europe, was the Holy Grail really hidden within its walls, who was St Collen, after whom Llangollen takes its name and was
he really the first Abbot of Glastonbury?.

It is safe to say that Llangollen and the Dee Valley has the richest collection of myths and legends, historical figures, stunning landscapes and family based activities than anywhere else in Wales.

But there's much more to this North Wales town than immediately meets the eye. Llangollen is known as the Capita lFestival of Wales-and with good reason! The International Musical Eisteddfod
has attracted thousands of competitors and visitors alike from all over the world since its inception in 1947 each summer. Balloon Festivals,
Food Festivals, Fringe Festivals,
the list just simply keeps growing, making Llangollen a must visit town at any time of the year. Some of the best visitor attractions in Wales also reside in Llangollen,
with the renowned Llangollen Steam Railway leading the way.The horse-drawn boats on the
Llangollen Canal is one of the oldest attractions in the country,
while the famous Ladies of Llangollen were receiving visits to their superb Plas Newydd as soon as they moved in in 1780!

The Dee Valley is one rapidly becoming one of the top outdoor activity playgrounds anywhere in Europe. Kayaking, white-waterrafting, climbing, gorge walking, mountainbiking - you name it the area delivers it. But if your heading for Llangollen then you really need to stay over for a night or two to really appreciate the beauty and tranquillity of the town. The accommodation is of the highest standard, be it hotels, guesthouses, B and B's or self -catering - all this and some excellent restaurants to boot. Give the Llangollen Tourist Information Centre a call and they'll be delighted to help get you settled.

So take a day, a weekend, even a week and explore what the area has to offer and why the air of rich Celtic history creates such a special atmosphere - you won't be disappointed! I known o place in North Wales where there fined lover of the picturesque scenes,the sentimental or romantic, can give a fuller indulgence to his inclination.'-Thomas Pennant, Pennants' Tour of Wales, 1778