Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania
Bryn Athyn is a borough of 1,143 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1916.
Why visit Bryn Athyn
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Willow Grove Park, Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn Historic District and Lorimer Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Bryn Athyn
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bryn Athyn
Bryn Athyn is a home-rule borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was formerly a borough, and its official name remains "Borough of Bryn Athyn". As of the 2020 census, Bryn Athyn had a population of 1,272. It was formed for religious reasons from Moreland Township on February 8, 1916.
From the Wikipedia article Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Willow Grove Park
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
Amusement park in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks20
Glencairn Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
1001 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn
Tu-Su 13:00-16:30; Dec Mo 13:00-16:30
Bryn Athyn Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Cairnwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Fetter's Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic grist mill in Pennsylvania
Fetter's Mill Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Byrn Athyn Borough, PA, listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Fisher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
House in Pennsylvania
Lady Washington Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Hotel in Pennsylvania, USA
Roberts and Mander Stove Company Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Hatboro, Pennsylvania, NRHP-listed
Southampton Baptist Church and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic church and cemetery in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Union Library Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic library building in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, United States
Bryn Athyn-Lower Moreland Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Loller Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
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Lorimer Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Abington Township, Montgomery County, United States of America
Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust
Hiking and trails · 0.7 mi
2955 Edge Hill Road, Huntingdon Valley
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes9
Huntingdon Valley Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
626 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Panda Bistro
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
630 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley
Su 12:00-22:00; Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-23:00
Be Well Bakery & Cafe
Bakery · 1.1 mi
2651 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley
Mo off; Tu-Su 07:30-14:30
All Aboard Cafe
Restaurant · Brazilian · 0.8 mi
940 Fetters Mill Road, Bryn Athyn
Fr-Su 11:30-16:00
Wawa
Restaurant · 1.6 mi
25 Second Street Pike, Huntingdon Valley
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
618 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley
Mo-Sa 05:00-20:00; Su 06:00-18:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
Huntingdon Valley Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.3 mi
2364 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley
First Baptist Church of Huntingdon Valley
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
2451 Murray Avenue, Huntingdon Valley
United Methodist Church of Huntingdon Valley
Church · United Methodist · 0.7 mi
3470 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley
The Lord's New Church Philadelphia Society Church Hall
Place of worship · 0.9 mi
1725 Huntingdon Road, Huntingdon Valley
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Healthcare1
Map of Bryn Athyn
112 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 35°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 31°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Philadelphia Ne Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montgomery County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Willow Grove 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Roslyn 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Horsham 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Beverly 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Riverton 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Philadelphia 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Palmyra 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Levittown 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Montgomeryville 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Burlington 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Welcome to Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- DOCTOR NORMAN AND DORIS FISHER HOUSE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fetter's Mill Village, Bryn Athyn Train Station 11, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roberts and Mander Stove Co, Hatboro PA Main Bldg 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lady Washington Inn 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cairnwood, Bryn Athyn, PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bryn Athyn Cathedral - Pennsylvania (4825981509), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fetter's Mill, Bryn Athyn 03, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Union Library Company 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Southampton Baptist Church PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Byberry Road Bridge, Lower Moreland 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Watson Comly 1892, Smallbones, Public domain
- Loller Academy, Hatboro PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bryn Athyn Cathedral - panoramio, Larry Lamb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pennypack - Lorimer, Coemgenus at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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