Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod
DATE: 9 - 14 July, 2002.
VENUE: Llangollen, Wales.
DESCRIPTION: The traditional annual Welsh singing competition now in its 56th year, attracting not only local talent, (and there's plenty of that in the Valleys), but sone 2,500 overseas performers from over 40 countries, and audiences of 100,000. There are choral recitals and traditional dance displays before judges during the day and Window on the World of Song in the evenings. Featured guest artists this year: Soprano Lesley Garrett, Tenor Rhys Meirion, Harpist Katrin Finch,. Placido Domingo made his professional debut in Britain here in 1968. The event attracts a number of organizations and commercial stands as well as a flourishing fringe programme.
TICKETS: Entrance £3 at the gate. Reserved and unreserved seats for evening performances from £9, (concessions available), season ticket £110. Online booking form or email ticket@international-eisteddford.co.uk
GETTING THERE: Road from South - Exit M6 at Junction 10A for M54 and Shrewsbury and continue along M54 until it blends with the A5. You are now on Telford's historic London to Holyhead Road and follow signs the A5 past Oswestry and onto Llangollen. Approximate distance 50 miles. Road from North - From the M56 take Junction 15 onto the M53 and take the left exit from the roundabout at the end of the motorway sign-posted A55 and Queensferry. Stay on A55 until you reach turn-off sign-posted A483 Wrexham and continue on dual carriageway for approx. 15 miles and come off at junction sign posted A539 Llangollen. The town is approx 10 miles further on.
ACCOMMODATION: Abbey Grange Hotel, Tel:01978 860753 ; Email: enquiries@abbey-grange-hotel.co.uk
Just five minutes walk from the ruins of the medieval Valle Crucis Abbey founded by Madog ap Gruffudd, Prince of Powys in 1201. Restaurant and two bars with bar meals served all day. Four poster beds. From £40 for double room. Room, full breakfast and dinner from £64 for two.
Britannia Inn, Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen, North Wales, LL20 8DW.UK. Tel: 01978 860144
Originally built in 14th century by the Cisterican monks from the local Abbey, (and refurbished in 2001!) this traditional inn is noted for its award winning gardens as well as its hospitality. Double room with traditional breakfast from £60.
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