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Bangor, Gwynedd Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Bangor, Gwynedd

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Bangor, Gwynedd history

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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. In 973, Iago, ruler of the Kingdom of Gwynedd, was usurped by Hywel, and requested help from Edgar, King of England, to restore his position. From 1284 until the 15th century, Bangor bishops were granted several charters permitting them to hold fairs and govern the settlement, later ones confirming them as Lord of the Manor.

Bangor, Gwynedd culture & places

Heritage and Nature Conservation

The head office of Gwynedd Archaeological Trust is located on Garth Road. The North Wales Wildlife Trust manages nature reserves at Eithinog and Nantporth.

Music and arts

Bangor hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1890, 1902, 1915, 1931, 1940 (through the medium of radio), 1943, 1971 and 2005. Classical music is performed regularly in the Powis and Prichard-Jones Halls. The city is also home to Storiel (the new name for the Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery)

Garth Pier

Garth Pier is the second longest pier in Wales, and the ninth longest in the British Isles. It was opened in 1893 and was a promenade pier, for the amusement of holidaymakers. In 1914 it was struck by a vessel that had broken free of its moorings. The pier remained open until 1974 when it was nearly condemned as being in poor condition.

Bangor Cathedral

The Cathedral Church of St Deiniol is a Grade I Listed building and is set in a sloping oval churchyard. The site has been used for Christian worship since the sixth century but the present building dates from the twelfth century.

Theatre

The 344-seat Theatr Gwynedd was opened on Deiniol Road in 1975 by the university. The Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre by Bangor University, opened in 2015, has a theatre and a cinema.

Cinemas

The Electric Pavilion – later Arcadia Cinema – stood on the High Street close to the station from about 1910 to 1930. This site was redeveloped for The Plaza Cinema, which operated from 1934 to 2006. A new building was built on the site and is now occupied by Ty Willis student accommodation.

Recreation

Bangor has two King George V fields, these are located on Beach Road and Heol Dewi. The fields are located in Bangor.

Bangor, Gwynedd geography / climate

Bangor lies on the coast of North Wales near the Menai Strait, which separates the island of Anglesey from Gwynedd, the town of Menai Bridge lies just over the strait. The Bangor community area includes the suburbs of Garth and Hirael both immediately north of the city centre; Upper Bangor north west of the centre; West End, Glan-adda, Bryn Llwyd and Coed Mawr; Y Maes to the south; Glantraeth, Tan-y-bryn and Maesgeirchen are to the east. Port Penrhyn and the tiny estate of Plas-y Coed, adjoin the city within the Llandygai community.

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Best Bangor, Gwynedd places to visit

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Bangor, Gwynedd has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Bangor, Gwynedd’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Bangor, Gwynedd’s information audio spots:

Treborth Botanic Garden Treborth Botanic Garden is a botanic garden in Wales, close to the city of Bangor, Gwynedd. It is owned by Bangor University, and is used in teaching for University students, local schools and community groups. The garden is open to the public without charge.

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Grŵp Llandrillo Menai is Wales’s largest further education institution. It employs 1,650 staff and delivers courses to around 34,000 students.

Ysbyty Gwynedd Ysbyty Gwynedd is a district general hospital in Bangor. It is managed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

Hendre (Bangor electoral ward) Hendre is one of eight electoral wards in the city of Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales. It elects two councillors to Bangor City Council and one county councillor. The ward population, according to the 2011 Census, was 1,496.

Deiniol (electoral ward) Deiniol is one of eight electoral wards in the city of Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales. It elects councillors to the city and county councils.

Minffordd Hospital Minffordd Hospital was a health facility in Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales. It was managed by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

Cochwillan Cochwillan is a medieval hall house situated in the lower Ogwen Valley, south of the village of Talybont in the parish of Llanllechid, between Bethesda and Llandygai. It is designated by Cadw as a Grade I listed building.

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