Llantrisant
Built-up area in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.545, -3.38 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 04 83 |
| Population: | 14,422 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Llantrisant is a compact, historic market town in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, perched on a ridge above the surrounding countryside. Its narrow stone streets and the remains of a medieval castle hint at a long past - the town’s name literally means the parish of the three saints - and it still feels more like a traditional village than a suburban sprawl.
These days Llantrisant mixes rural charm with light industry: the Royal Mint’s production site and visitor centre is a major local employer, while surrounding commons and lanes attract walkers. It grew up as a market centre for the surrounding farmland and was shaped by the industrial era of the Valleys, yet retains independent shops, community events and easy access to larger centres such as Cardiff.
Postcode districts covering Llantrisant
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 9.1 miles
- Newport 18.1 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 23.3 miles
- Tonypandy 5.8 miles
- Barry 10.9 miles
- Bridgend 8.4 miles
- Cwmbran Central 16.6 miles
- Cwmbrân 16.6 miles
- Neath 20.6 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 14 miles
- Coity Higher 7.7 miles
- Pontypool 18.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llantrisant and Talbot Green Ward 0.2 miles
- Talbot Green Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Beddau and Tyn-y-nant Ward 1.3 miles
- Beddau Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Pontyclun Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Mwyndy Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Pontyclun Central Ward 1.6 miles
- Pont-y-clun Parish 1.8 miles
- Pontyclun West Ward 1.9 miles
- Pontyclun East Ward 2 miles
- Brynsadler Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Groes-faen Built-up area 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Llantrisant
CF72 8TQ, CF72 8BW, CF72 8DX, CF72 8QE, CF72 8PF, CF72 8YT, CF72 8DE, CF72 8QD, CF72 8TD … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 10.4 miles
- Bristol Airport 30.6 miles
- Pontyclun Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Llanharan Railway Station 2.7 miles
Hotels near Llantrisant Ad
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 4.5 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 2.6 miles
- The White Lion 4.2 miles
- Vale Resort 4 3.4 miles
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 6.5 miles
- The Bear Hotel 4 6.5 miles
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 4.3 miles
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 7.5 miles
- New House Country Hotel 4 7.3 miles
- Parador44 9.7 miles
Schools in Llantrisant
- Llantrisant Primary School Primary
- Penygawsi Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 1.3 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 3.2 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 4.1 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 6.1 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 6.9 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 9.1 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 9.1 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 9.2 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 9.5 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 9.7 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 9.7 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 9.9 miles