St Donat's CastleOld Beaupre CastleSt Quintins CastleFonmon CastleDunraven CastleSt. Canna's
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Llantwit Major

Llantwit Major is a town in Vale of Glamorgan district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 14,384 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit: 48 churches, 31 hill stations & viewpoints and 41 forts & heritage. The must-see places are St Donat's Castle, Old Nash Point Lighthouse and Old Beaupre Castle.

51.4107° N, 3.4863° WPop. 14,384

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km155
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

St Donat's Castle, heritage site near Llantwit Major
Must-see

St Donat's Castle

Heritage site · 4 km · Somerset

Must-see

Old Nash Point Lighthouse

Attraction · 6 km · Somerset

Old Beaupre Castle, heritage site near Llantwit Major
Must-see

Old Beaupre Castle

Heritage site · 6 km · Somerset

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One day from Llantwit Major

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:41 pm

47 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Llantwit Major
  2. St Donat's Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Dunraven Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Penllyn Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Old Beaupre Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Fonmon Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Llantwit Major
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Llantwit Major?

St Donat's Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Old Nash Point Lighthouse (attraction, about 6 km), Old Beaupre Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), St Quintins Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Penllyn Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Fonmon Castle (heritage site, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Llantwit Major?

155 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 forts & heritage, 9 parks, 7 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to Llantwit Major?

St. Canna's, about 11 km by road; Church of St Mary (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Llantwit Major?

The Garth, about 25 km by road; Selworthy Beacon (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Llantwit Major?

Start in Llantwit Major, visit St Donat's Castle, then Dunraven Castle, then Penllyn Castle, then Old Beaupre Castle, then Fonmon Castle, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.