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Y Dolydd Llanfyllin Workhouse

Description:

Llanfyllin Workhouse is a Grade II* listed Victorian workhouse set in the Cain Valley.

The historic building, known locally as Y Dolydd, houses:

  • the Workhouse History Centre, open daily free of charge;
  • workshops and studios, which are available to hire;
  • a 24-bed bunkhouse;
  • a gallery, venue and cafe-bar; along with
  • a car park, garden, four courtyards and six acres of pasture land.

Y Dolydd also offers facilities for educational visits, functions, courses, conferences or weddings.

The Workhouse is owned by the Llanfyllin Dolydd Building Preservation Trust.  This charitable trust is a community group which welcomes members with an interest in heritage, the arts or the environment.

For more information, please follow the link to visit their website.

Venue Details

Address:
Llanfyllin Workhouse
Y Dolydd
Llanfyllin
Powys

Postcode:

SY22 5LD

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Telephone:

01691 649062 / 07534354082

Email:

bunkhouse@the-workhouse.com

Contact Details

Name
John Hainsworth
Telephone:
01691 860549
Email:
history@llanfyllinworkhouse.org
Website
Y Dolydd Llanfyllin Workhouse website

Additional Information

Notes:

NB:  The Workhouse History Centre and Visitor Trail are open daily, subject to any COVID-19 restrictions currently laid down by the Welsh Government.  Hand sanitisers are available, social distancing is advised and a face covering may be required inside the building.


Page last reviewed:
21/09/2021
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