Miners' Welfare Institute, Llay

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Llay Miners Welfare Institute showing the entrance. The approach has a dropped level pavement suitable for access
Llay Miners Welfare Institute showing the entrance. The approach has a dropped level pavement suitable for access
Llay Miners Welfare Institute situated on the Llay New Road and B5102 junction
Llay Miners Welfare Institute situated on the Llay New Road and B5102 junction
Coal dram outside the entrance, the plaque reads 'In memory of the Llay Main Colliery 1922-1966 and all the men who worked there'.
Coal dram outside the entrance, the plaque reads 'In memory of the Llay Main Colliery 1922-1966 and all the men who worked there'.
Two designated disability parking spaces, situated on the left of the building
Two designated disability parking spaces, situated on the left of the building
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Details

Accessibility:

There are two designated disability parking spaces available to the left of the building accessed through the public parking area, a bicycle parking rack is also available for use. Entrance to the Institute is via a drop down pavement and automatic doors.  There is a lift to the upper floor.

Brief description:

Grade II Listed building, built in 1929. The Miner's Welfare Institute was originally set up and funded by contributions made by miners paying 1d (one penny pre-decimal, 1971) per week towards the cost of construction.  The Institute offers football, cricket, bowling green facilities,  Social area and a small museum. The museum gives an insight into the life and workings of miners and the mining industry in and around Llay.

Address:

Miner's Welfare Institute (museum), Llay, Wrexham LL12 0TH

Email:

contact@llay-miners-welfare.co.uk

Phone:

01978852751 - Contact: Vic Tyler-Jones

Website:

http://www.llay-miners-welfare.co.uk

Directions:

From Wrexham head south-east on the A5152 for approximately 4.6 miles (7.4km), 

OS SJ 32932

OS EASTINGS- 332932, OS NORTHINGS-356056

LAT: 53.097473  LONG:-3.0030633

Opening Times:

N/A

Transport:

Public transport operates in and around this area.

For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0800 46 40 000

Bus - Bus Station, Bay 3, Trinity Street, Wrexham (approx 22 mins)

Cycle - 4.6 miles via the B5425, Llay New Road.

Amenities:

At venue: Disability parking, public parking Lift; Sports and Social Facilities; Museum and history of miners and mining industry in Llay: Wedding Hire of the building and grounds.  Nearby Wrexham has many amenities.


Travel Information

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Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000

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