Eglwysbach

Eglwysbach

Bodnant Hall
Eglwysbach
 Eglwysbach shown within Conwy
Population 928 (2001)
OS grid referenceSH8070
CommunityEglwysbach
Principal areaConwy
Ceremonial countyClwyd
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town COLWYN BAY
Postcode district LL28
Dialling code 01492
Police North Wales
Fire North Wales
Ambulance Welsh
EU Parliament Wales
UK ParliamentAberconwy
Welsh AssemblyAberconwy
List of places
UK
Wales
Conwy

Coordinates: 53°13′05″N 3°47′28″W / 53.218°N 3.791°W

Eglwysbach is a village and community in Conwy county borough, Wales. The village plays host to an annual Agricultural show and horticultural show in August, which includes displays of local cattle, sheep, heavy and light horses, showjumping a horticulture marquee, fairground rides and trades stands. At the 2001 census, it had a population of 928.[1]

54% of the residents of Eglwysbach speak the Welsh language, as recorded in the 2001 census.

Nearby is Bodnant Garden, a National Trust property.

The village boasts a traditional public house at its centre, The Bee Inn, whose flag is proudly displayed by its patrons at various Wales International Football matches abroad.

St. Martin's parish church is in the Diocese of St Asaph of the Church in Wales.

St. Martin's Church, Eglwysbach


References

  1. "Parish Headcounts: Conwy". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statisics. Retrieved 12 April 2013.

External links

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