Towns & cities · South Wales
St Fagans
Also known as: Sain Ffagan
St Fagans — community in the west of the city of Cardiff, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fairwater · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
St Fagans is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,480 people. Wikidata describes it as: "community in the west of the city of Cardiff, Wales". Coordinates: 51.4870°, -3.2680°.
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From the Wikipedia article
St Fagans ( FAG-ənz; Welsh: Sain Ffagan) is a village and community in the west of the city of Cardiff, capital of Wales. It is home to the St Fagans National History Museum.
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Background
History
The name of the area invokes Saint Fagan, according to William of Malmesbury a second-century missionary to Wales but for whom there is no reliable historical evidence. In 1648, the Battle of St Fagans took place close by.
Description
To the south lies the village of Michaelston-super-Ely, and to the east the suburb of Fairwater. The community includes Rhydlafar to the north. St Fagans lies on the River Ely, and previously had a railway station on the South Wales Main Line, and currently there is a level crossing. {| border=1 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0 align=center style="text-align:center;" |- |Creigiau |Pentyrch |Radyr |- |St Georges<br />super Ely |St Fagans |Fairwater |- | |Michaelston<br />super Ely |Ely |} The village is home to St Fagans National Museum of History (formerly called the Welsh Folk Museum and the Museum of Welsh Life) which includes St Fagans Castle and gardens. St Mary's Church in the village dates…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4870, -3.2680
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- St. Fagans
- Postcode
- CF5 6DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff West
- Population
- 1,480
- Nearest railway station
- Fairwater — 2.5 km
- Opening
- Mo-Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
- Official site
- www.vintageinn.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q390036 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Fagans (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church, St Fagans.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Fagans?
- St Fagans is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF5 6DU), in the parish of St. Fagans.
- Is St Fagans free to visit?
- Yes, St Fagans is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Fagans?
- The nearest railway station is Fairwater, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF5 6DU.