Museums & Galleries · Cardiff
Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court)
📍 CF5 6DP
Photo: Tipcake (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Recreation of a 13th-century Royal Court of the Princes of Gwynedd
- Based on excavated remains of Llys Rhosyr in Anglesey
- Recreated hall and adjacent chamber to explore
- Used for school sleepovers experiencing 13th-century life
- Learn about medieval Welsh administrative life and history
Llys Llywelyn is a careful recreation of a medieval Royal Court once used by the Princes of Gwynedd, based on the excavated remains of Llys Rhosyr in Anglesey. At St Fagans you can explore a rebuilt hall and adjacent chamber, gaining a real sense of how administrative and daily life unfolded in 13th-century Wales, from feasting halls to kennels and stables. It's a fascinating stop for history lovers, families and school groups, with the buildings even used for educational sleepovers. Located within the wider St Fagans museum site in Cardiff, it's easy to combine with other historic exhibits nearby. For those wanting to stay over, there are 38 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, with Fairwater station just 2.1 miles away for onward travel.
Practical details
- Best for
- Visitors and school groups interested in medieval Welsh history
- Location
- Recreated at St Fagans, originally sited near Newborough, Anglesey
From the attraction's own website on 28 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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- Fairwater 2.1 miles
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