Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch Travel Guide

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      Evan running along the Name
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Plas Newydd

Plas Newydd, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 Balam Says:  Plas Newydd is the ancestral home of the Marquis of Angels, the house was remodelled by James Wyatt in the 18th century and the interior redesigned during the1930's and is famous for it's association with the artist Rex Whistler who painted the magnificent Mural in the... 

Train Station

Train Station, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 Balam Says:  When you visit you have to have your photo taken by the town name on the platform.It's a must and is probably the law as well. 

The bridges across the straits

The bridges across the straits, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 sourbugger Says:  LLfairPG lies just into Anglesey (a seperate island), always in the furthest forgotton corner, the Romans took a look and buggered off again.It continued as a quiet backwater until the 19th century when the traffic to Ireland began to increase significantly through the port... 

A photo opp. to behold...

A photo opp. to behold..., Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 sourbugger Says:  It is no real surprise that the longest place name in the UK, and indeed the longest URL on the Internet is somewhat manufactured. One of the earliest publicity stunts in fact. It was thought up in the 1860's to get the longest railway station name in the UK. A whole economy... 

Restaurants  

The Penrhos Arms: Great Old Pub

The Penrhos Arms: Great Old Pub, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 Balam Says:  This is a great Old pub, restaraunt and B&B opposite the train station. We called in here on our way back from the Burial chamber for a drink but more just to have a look.we recived a really warm welcome and the locals showed an interest in where we had been.We ended up... 

The Marquis, Tafarn Ty Gwyn, The Penrhos Arms: Some Restaurants To Try

The Marquis, Tafarn Ty Gwyn, The Penrhos Arms: Some Restaurants To Try, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 mizzzthanggg Says:  The Marquis RestaurantHolyhead Road, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey Gwynedd Tel 01248 713340 Tafarn Ty GwynHolyhead Road, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey Gwynedd Tel 01248 715599 The Penrhos ArmsHolyhead Road, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey Gwynedd I didn't eat in any of these restaurants, I just... 

Transportation  

On the way to Ireland

On the way to Ireland, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 sourbugger Says:  If you are heading over by ferry to the republic Of Ireland from the port of Holyhead, then a detour to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, is but a small one.It lies just into the island of Anglesey and is connected to Holyhead by a new dual... 

Shopping  

Pringles: superstore and cafe

Pringles: superstore and cafe, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 lomi Says:  The village is host to Pringles, the superstore and its quality cafe where you can get food and drink all day, located right next door to the station. For Welsh gifts, casual clothes, shoes, outdoor clothes, and homeware. There is a large car park outside (free) and the... 

Tourist Shop

Tourist Shop, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 Balam Says:  At the side of the Station there is a large Shop that sells just about everything to do with Wales and some things that aren’t. Coaches Park in their own spots on the large Car park and the tourists are met by a woman dressed in traditional welsh costume. they then all go... 

Local Customs  

Embarrasing the English speakers

Embarrasing the English speakers, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 sourbugger Says:  Whilst this place name might get about nine million points in a game of scabble, anyone not born with sound of Male voice choirs and bleeting sheep in their lugholes will find it virtually impossible to pronounce.Despite that fact that everyone refers to it (including the... 

Say thank you

Say thank you, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 lomi Says:  According to the 2001 census, the population of the village was 3,040 and 76% speak Welsh fluently.Practice saying thank you in Welsh ...... 'Diolch' (pronounced deeoch) och as in loch 

Warnings Or Dangers  

practice llanfairpwllgwyngllgogerychwrdrobllantysi

practice llanfairpwllgwyngllgogerychwrdrobllantysi, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 lomi Says:  Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.com is the longest single word (without hyphens) .com domain name in the world! The web-site for the village has a facility to teach you how to say the word, breaking down the Welsh vowel and consonant sounds into... 

Buying a ticket here is a mouthful

Buying a ticket here is a mouthful, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 budapest8 Says:  when visiting Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch by bus or train then trying to remember the name or even pronounce it is almost impossible. Well the name was given just to boost the number of visitors...I always went with my dad in the car so avoided... 

Tourist Traps  

Try to pronounce the name!

Try to pronounce the name!, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 Roeffie Says:  Try to pronounce the name of this little town on the island of Anglesey. LlanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrowllllanttysiliogogogochIt's the town with the longest name on earth . This is the only thing you should visit this place for. It is nice to visit if you are in the... 

Pringles pricey coffee

Pringles pricey coffee, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 margaretvn Says:  The restaurant in the Pringles Mill at the station is expensive. It is where the car and bus parking for the station is and it is where everyone makes a stop for photos..... so the prices reflect that it is the only place to get coffee or a snack. 

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Climate

Climate, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 Leipzig Says:   Rainy season: There is no special rainy season - in autumn and winter it rains more frequent then in the other half of the yearAvg. Temp. in Spring: max.: 9 – 14°C ( 48 - 58°F ); min: 4 - 8°C ( 41 - 47°F )Avg. Temp. in Summer: max.: 16 – 18°C ( 60 - 65°F ); min: 10 - 12°C... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Bryn Celli Ddu

Bryn Celli Ddu, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 Balam Says:  We walked from Bangor to visit Bryn Celli Ddu and it was certainly worth it. It is a fantastic place and is really 2 Prehistoric sites in one. An earlier circle of standing stones (Hendge)surrounded by a bank and internal ditch. first stood on this fantastic site but it was... 

Snowdonia

Snowdonia, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 Leipzig Says:  Just a few miles south of the villages is Snowdonia, a beautiful hilly region with forests and numerous crystall clear lakes. I was here in winter so swimming was not my intension but I bet in the summer time it is very attracting. 

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How to pronounce

How to pronounce, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 Leipzig Says:  To learn how to pronounce the name go to the station - just 20 meters next to the tourist centre. Just click on the photo for help on pronunciation. If you want to find this place on your road map you will certainly only find the shortcut: "LLanfair". 

Actually Not The Longest Place Name In The World

Actually Not The Longest Place Name In The World, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

 mizzzthanggg Says:  Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. Is it for real??? Yes. What's there? Not much. The main reason for visiting this little town is pretty much to visit this very spot in the photo because of its name... which actually means: "The church of St. Mary... 

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 I thought i would give a hint about how to say the name.... after all thats why you will be going there. 

 

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Small Village With The BIIIGGG NAME!

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 But is it the longest village/town/city name in the world? find out in my General Tip! ;) 

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No, I can't pronounce it either

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 I wonder quite how many people will turn up on this page out of no more than idle curiosity. 

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Llanferr thingy majig

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 We made a brief stop in Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch while we were having a walk from Bangor to Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber on Angelsey. 

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WELCOME to the village starting with L

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  Actually, my brother and I came here just beause of the village's name and I bet 99% of the visitors came with the same reason. Besides a tourist information, some restaurants, a few home buildings,... 

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Longest Name in Britain

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  LLAN - FAIR - PWLL - GWYN - GYLL - GO - GER - YCH - WYRN - DROB - WLL - LLAN - TY - SILIO - GO - GO - GOCH LLAN - To start off with, pronounce this section as you would do the Scottish word "clan".... 

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