Llantwit Major (Welsh: Llanilltud Fawr -- llan church + Illtud + mawr greater) is a small town in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales, lying on the Bristol Channel coast.

The town grew around a monastery or "llan", founded in the sixth century as a centre of learning under Saint Illtud, where Saint David, Saint Patrick, Saint Samson, Saint Gildas, Saint Tudwal and Saint Baglan may have studied. It has been called "the oldest university in the world".

Attractions in the town include the 12th century parish church of St Illtud , on the site of the original "llan", and a 15th century town hall, while nearby St Donat's Castle originated in the 12th century and is now an international boarding school called Atlantic College, the first of ten United World Colleges. Within the Castle grounds lies St Donat's Arts Centre.

Llantwit Major is twinned with Le Pouliguen, France.

There is one comprehensive school in the town. For tourist refreshments, there are also 5 pubs and four restaurants. The Llantwit Major Rugby Football Club runs 2 senior, 1 youth (U/19) and 8 mini/junior teams and plays in Div 4 of the Lloyds/TSB league.

Llantwit Major railway station re-opened in June 2005.

 Trains: Llantwit Major is on the Vale of Glamorgan Line

 Pubs/Bars:
 The Kings Head
East Street
Llantwit Major
South Glamorgan
CF61 1XY
01446 792697

 Old Swan Inn
Church Street
Llantwit Major
South Glamorgan
CF61 1SB

 The Old White Hart Inn
Wine Street
Llantwit Major
South Glamorgan
CF61 1RZ

 Tudor Tavern
Church Street
Llantwit Major
South Glamorgan
CF61 1SB

 West House Country Hotel
West Street
Llantwit Major
South Glamorgan
CF61 1SP

 The White Lion
East Street
Llantwit Major
South Glamorgan
CF61 1XY
01446 792240

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