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Llandrindod Wells Library

Free admission

Llandrindod Wells Library in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Metropole Hotel from Beaufort Road - geograph.org.uk - 2961818

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Llandrindod Wells Library is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Llandrindod Wells Library, is located in The Gwalia, (Welsh: Y Gwalia) which is a municipal building on Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales. The structure, which was the headquarters of Radnorshire District Council, is now a customer service point for Powys County Council, and also features a public library. The building is a Grade II listed building.

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Background

History

The Gwalia Hotel was originally established on the north side of Ithon Road in around 1870. The guests came to the hotel to "take the waters" at the natural springs in Rock Park. As the hotel became more popular, the owners decided to commission a larger hotel on the south side of Ithon Road. The design involved a symmetrical main frontage with five bays facing onto the corner of Norton Terrace and Ithon Road. The central bay featured a round headed doorway on the ground floor; there were pairs of sash windows on the first and second floors flanked by ornate Ionic order pilasters which spanned both floors and supported a modillioned segmental pediment with a shield in the tympanum. The…

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Coordinates
52.2392, -3.3758
District
Powys
Parish
Llandrindod Wells
Postcode
LD1 5DL
Parliamentary constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Phone
+44 1597 825531
Established
1900
Official site
cyclemuseum.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Llandrindod Wells Library?
Llandrindod Wells Library is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD1 5DL), in the parish of Llandrindod Wells.
When was Llandrindod Wells Library built?
Built or established in 1900.
Who owns Llandrindod Wells Library?
Llandrindod Wells Library is owned by | designation1_number =9055.
Is Llandrindod Wells Library free to visit?
Yes, Llandrindod Wells Library is free to enter.
How do I get to Llandrindod Wells Library?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LD1 5DL. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.