Bangor (English: ; Welsh: [ˈbaŋɡɔr] (listen)) is a cathedral city and community in Gwynedd, North Wales. It is the oldest city in Wales. Historically part of Caernarfonshire, it had a population of 18,322 at the 2019 UK Office for National Statistics. The city is best known for local landmarks such as Menai Suspension Bridge connecting the city and Isle of Anglesey, Bangor Cathedral, Bangor University and Garth Pier.
The origins of the city date back to the founding of a monastic establishment on the site of Bangor Cathedral by the Celtic saint Deiniol in the early 6th century AD. 'Bangor' itself is an old Welsh word for a wattled enclosure, such as the one that originally surrounded the cathedral site. The present cathedral is a somewhat more recent building and has been extensively modified throughout the centuries. While the building itself is not the oldest, and certainly not the biggest, the bishopric of Bangor is one of the oldest in the UK.
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Thursday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Friday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Sunday | Closed |
Stephen F | Jan 14, 2018
Very well set out and ordered displays. A truly beautiful shop with a plethora of gifts and homewares... Many of which are bespoke.
Bun Bun | Aug 12, 2017
Very friendly staff and delicious food too. Ordered quiche salmon and cheese and scone with cream, butter & jam. Came at around 10 ish soanaged to avoid the peak hour time. Recommended
S. M | May 28, 2017
This is the Museum of Gwynedd's rich history. Between Wales' longest high street and Pontio in Bangor,next to the bus station. Delicious Cafe and lovely shop. Well worth a visit soon.
Matthew Sandman | Jul 7, 2017
Small, but interesting museum of local history. Pleasant café, serving excellent coffee.
Andrew Davies | Mar 7, 2017
It's ok. It's free but maybe you can stretch your visit out to an hour. Some mildly interesting bits about the history of the area.
Alan | May 4, 2018
Friendly staff, interesting exhibits
Alex Anthony | Jul 15, 2018
Nice and small. Very beautiful museum.
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