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3 days ago
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Treasure hunters at Llangollen Pavilion win concert tickets
The event, held on Bank Holiday Monday, was the 'largest yet', with treasure hunters keen to find free tickets to the 'highly-anticipated' summer concerts at TK Maxx presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion and the Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Seventy-eight pairs of tickets were hidden around the Pavilion grounds to mark the 78th year of the was a record-breaking event (Image: Supplied) The event ran from 10am until noon and saw enthusiasts scouring the area for the coveted envelopes. John Gambles, chairman of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, said: "This year's treasure hunt was our way of saying thank you to the local community for their incredible support. "We were thrilled to see so many people taking part and sharing in the of the lucky winners (Image: Supplied) "It's a fantastic way to kick off what promises to be a summer of unforgettable music and celebration." The Treasure Hunt event, designed to continue the buzz surrounding the upcoming Live at Llangollen Pavilion and the Llangollen International Eisteddfod events, gave lucky finders access to some of the biggest shows of the summer. With global stars including Texas, Rag'n'Bone Man, The Script, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, KT Tunstall and Sir Bryn Terfel among the headline acts, this year's lineup promises to be 'bigger and better than ever'.Lucky finders (Image: Supplied) After the success of the Treasure Hunt, attention now shifts to the festival's main events, starting on Thursday, 26 June with Texas at TK Maxx presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion. The celebrations continue from Tuesday, 8 July with the Llangollen International Eisteddfod's week of competitions, field entertainment and headline concerts. Further details about this summer's events and tickets can be found at
Leader Live
15-05-2025
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Llangollen to benefit from approx 180 extra parking spaces
Llangollen Town Centre has often suffered due to the lack of car parking spaces but thanks to the Eisteddfod Team running the Pavilion, the town will see close to an additional 180 parking spaces from Thursday, May 15. The spaces will be available when there are no events on at the Pavilion or its grounds. John Gambles, Chair of the Llangollen Eisteddfod says that opening up the grounds will be a significant boost to the local economy. There will a number of pay points on the site with a variety of ways to pay. John Gambles, Chair of the Llangollen Eisteddfod (Image: Llangollen Eisteddfod) The changes will see the implementation of an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system. This advanced technology will significantly improve security, deter anti-social behaviour, and enable 24-hour monitoring of the car park and the Eisteddfod grounds. The ANPR system will help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors to Llangollen. Costs will be from 70p for 30 minutes for the main car park, £6 for up to 8 hours and £10 for 12 hours. The Pavilion field car park will have the same charges but with a maximum time of 8 hours. There will be no overnight parking. Mr Gambles said: "For as long as I can remember, parking has been a huge issue in the centre of Llangollen. When we took over the Pavilion full-time in April, one of the first things we did was look if it was possible to open up our site for additional car parking. "Any revenue raised will go towards running the Pavilion for the benefit of Llangollen and towards the running of the Llangollen Eisteddfod." The field will be open from May 15, with the centre of Llangollen only 500 metres away. The Eisteddfod say the changes have been carefully considered to balance public convenience, revenue protection, and the facilitation of future enhancements funded by this revenue. There will be no charge for parents of pupils at Ysgol Dinas Bran for parents dropping off and picking up. MOST READ There will be numerous mechanisms to pay for parking, including booking services for specific elements. Mr Gambles added: "We appreciate resident's cooperation as we implement these new measures. Our goal is to provide a better, safer, and more enjoyable experience for everyone who visits Llangollen and the Royal Pavilion. "We are certain that by adding close to 180 spaces in the heart of Llangollen, we will see a rise in visitors to our wonderful town."
