Llanrwst

Llanrwst is an ancient market town of 3,300 people (2011) in the county borough of Conwy in North Wales.

It is less than a mile from the edge of Snowdonia Park. its main industry is tourism. Notable buildings include almshouses, two 17th-century chapels, and the Parish Church of St Grwst, which holds a stone coffin of Llywelyn the Great.

Understand
In 1276, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Wales, seized the town, declaring the Free Borough of Llanrwst independent from the diocese of Llanelwy. Although this was contested by the bishop, the borough retained its status through the lifetime of Llywelyn. On and off since the 13th century the town has claimed independence. Some claim that in 1947, Llanrwst town council made an unsuccessful submission to the United Nations for a seat on the security council, stating that Llanrwst was an independent state within Wales. This story is likely to be apocryphal.

By car
Llanrwst is on the A470 road north of Betws y Coed.

By train
It is served by two station on the Conwy Valley Line from Llandudno via Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Buy
There is a wide range of small independent shops in the town.

Go next

 * Betws y Coed
 * Conwy