The Llangollen Fringe Festival

Llangollen is easily reached by car. The town lies at the junction of two main roads: the A5 (the major route from Shrewsbury and beyond to Holyhead) and the A539 (linking Wrexham and Chester). There are several public car parks near the town centre, but spaces can fill up quickly during the busy festival days - so allow extra time for travel in July and aim to arrive early if possible.

Llangollen has no mainline train station. The nearest stations are Wrexham General and Ruabon (each about a 20-minute drive away). Wrexham is on the main line with frequent services from Shrewsbury, Birmingham and Manchester; Ruabon has connections to Shrewsbury and Chester. From either station, Arriva buses (Route 5/5E) run regularly to Llangollen, or you can take a taxi. Within town, local buses (such as the Arriva 64) connect Llangollen with nearby villages. Always check updated timetables - bus service may be limited on evenings and Sundays.

For air travelers, the nearest major airports are Liverpool John Lennon (about 70 miles east, with good UK and European connections) and Manchester (about 80 miles), both offering car hire and onward train links to North Wales. Birmingham Airport (around 100 miles) is another option for domestic or international flights. From any of these airports you can hire a car, or take a train or coach to Wrexham or Chester and continue by bus or taxi to Llangollen.

Llangollen offers a range of accommodation, but choices fill up early. You'll find friendly B&Bs, country inns and small hotels in town. Many pubs also have rooms for guests. For budget travelers, the Llangollen Hostel provides dormitory beds, cabins and a campsite. Tower Farm Holidays, just outside of town, offers glamping pods and caravan pitches. There are also self-catering cottages and guesthouses in the surrounding area. Be sure to book well in advance for July - if Llangollen is full, consider staying in nearby Chirk or Ruabon, both a short drive away.