The Atlas Obscura Guide To Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Wales

Updated March 5, 2015

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Unusual Attractions in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

The train station.

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This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

Bryn Celli Ddu

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Wales

Bryn Celli Ddu

This neolithic stone grave has been altered and restored so often its now more neo than lithic.

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Modern Brittania Bridge

Bangor, Wales

Brittania Bridge cross section

A slice through the original, iconic, rail bridge across the Menai Straights.

0 miles from Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

Llangoed, Wales

Castell Aberlleiniog

A little-known castle set in a nature reserve.

6 miles from Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

Llanberis, Wales

Dinorwic Slate Quarry

What was once the world's second largest slate quarry is now a surreal post-industrial landscape

7 miles from Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

The well.

Beaumaris, Wales

St Seiroil's Well

A holy well believed to have healing powers.

8 miles from Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

Llanberis, Wales

Dolbadarn Castle Ruins

The stately remains of Llywelyn the Great's mighty fortress.

8 miles from Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

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