Dolgellau

Dolgellau
Eldon Square, Dolgellau
Dolgellau
Location within Gwynedd
Population	2,688 (2011 census)
OS grid reference	SH728178
Principal area	Gwynedd
Ceremonial county	Gwynedd
Country	Wales
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	DOLGELLAU
Postcode district	LL40
Dialling code	01341
Police	North Wales
Fire	North Wales
Ambulance	Welsh
UK Parliament	Dwyfor Meirionnydd

Dolgellau (pronounced Dol-gell-eye or Dol-gel-ee) is a small town and community in Gwynedd, a county of Wales. It is the county town of the historic county of Merionethshire. In 2011, it had a population of 2,688.

Statue of Christ in the "Our Lady of Seven Sorrows" Church, Dolgellau, Wales, by artist Giannino Castiglioni, 1966

The area is famous for its beautiful countryside and historic buildings and attractions. It is very popular with hikers, horse riders, white-water rafters and climbing.

Since 1992, the town has held Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau (English: Big Session Dolgellau), an annual world music festival. It originally started as a small event and would be held in the streets of the town centre but has since grown too big and is now held in the town's outskirts.

Twin town

Dolgellau has one twin town. It is twinned with:

• Guérande, Brittany, France

Gallery

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  Cymer Abbey
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  St Mary's Church, Dolgellau
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  A view over Dolgellau