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Talacre
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Must see
attractions
across
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Prestatyn

Hoptheover
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Rhyl

St Winefride's
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Rhuddlan Castle

to Liverpool

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Holywell

&youre on holiday.

to Chester

St Asaph
Cathedral

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NATURAL BEAUTY

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to Manchester
Moel Famau
Jubilee tower

Denbigh

From Iron Age hillforts and

seaside towns to exciting
festivals and action-packed
outdoor activities; this stunning
part of the world has all the
makings of an unforgettable
holiday, all year round,
for all ages.

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Fall under the spell of our spectacular scenery

and hear exciting tales of historic battles.
Discover miles of rolling hills, heather-clad
moorland, and the beautiful beaches of the
North Wales coast. Check out our unique
cultural scene. Meet the wildlife. Explore our
tracks and trails on a bike, a horse, or on foot.
Take a food trail, or just paddle in the sea. Visit
our fascinating ancient castles, or build your
own on a beach.

Ruthin
Gaol

North East Wales is a great place to lose

yourself, but its very easy to find your way
around and just as easy to get to. Literally right next door to
England, with great transport links by car, bus, train, plane and
ferry. You can even arrive by canal boat if you like. Just hop
over the border and youre on holiday.
North East Wales will captivate you from the moment you
arrive, and have you planning your next visit when its time
to go home.

Ruthin

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Owain
Glyndwr

Statue

Wrexham
WORLD
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Dinas
Bran

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Corwen
Pontcysyllte

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Come & find yourself in North East Wales.

Denbigh
Castle

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Welcome to North East Wales.

Mold

A5
Railway
Llangollen-Corwen

Llangollen

to Bala

If you would like to receive more information about the area, events, attractions
or special offers please visit www.northeastwales.co.uk/altogetheryou

to Shrewsbury

Countryside

Coast

Heritage

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Holidays
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Enjoy

the coast without the cars

Pont y Ddraig
(Welsh for Dragons Bridge)

the
sea

How do you like yours?

Whether you like active holidays of the sun and fun variety, or prefer to
admire the scenery from a bike or a park bench, this part of the world
has something for all ages, all year round.
Its little wonder that the seaside towns of Rhyl and Prestatyn are so popular with visitors. Each town is a great
base for exploring coast and country, but with miles of big sandy beaches and so much to see and do, theyre
excellent destinations in their own right. Head to the bustling resort of Rhyl for exciting attractions and events,
or go down a gear and explore Prestatyns beautiful natural surroundings and heritage.

Break
for the
beach
Theres nothing
quite like a proper
seaside holiday
to recharge the
batteries and make
you feel brand new.

Rhyl has no fewer than four

sandy beaches to choose
from, and Prestatyn has
three, so theres plenty to
keep even dedicated beach
fans busy. Paddle in the
sea, fly a kite, build a sand
castle. Or give your sense
of adventure a workout and
try something new; our big
open shorelines are perfect
for windsurfing, kitesurfing,
paddleboarding and more.
Sounds too much like hard
work? Watching the world
go by from the comfort of a
deck chair also comes highly
recommended.

Rhyls brand new harbour development gives anyone on foot, on

a bike, in a wheelchair or a pram, the chance to admire harbour
and seaside views, and to enjoy the coast without the traffic.
This iconic bridge is the last link in a 15 mile cycling
route which enters the county of Denbighshire, and
is part of both the National Cycle Network Route 5
and the Wales Coastal Path. Opened by Paralympic
cyclist Mark Colbourne MBE in 2013, the bridge
quite literally closes the gap in the coastal route;

Drift park
Dont be fooled by the
name, Drift is not your
average park.
For starters, this awardwinning park has its own
water park complete with
fountains and a paddling
pool. Then theres a mini
golf course, a childrens
playground and an array
of impressive outdoor
sculptures and artworks,
and last but not least, an
open-air theatre.

that is, when its not opened vertically to allow

boats into the harbour. And, as if the bridge werent
impressive enough by day, the whole thing lights up
after dark. The harbour has excellent facilities for
seafarers, with new harbour-side facilities coming
soon for landlubbers to enjoy too.

Marine Lake and

Miniature railway
Though Britains oldest
miniature line has been running
since 1911, its still the best way
to get around Marine Lake.
This years events include a
Wizard Weekend in May, Sprint
Triathlon Festival in June and an
opportunity to race a train in July.

www.rhylminiaturerailway.co.uk

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Theres loads of stuff to do on the coast...

Catch a live show at Rhyls sea-front Pavilion theatre,
where big names topping the bill this year include
Martha Reeves and Billy Ocean.

Fancy a night at the movies?

You can watch the latest blockbusters
With so much to do and lots of great places to stay,
and more at Rhyls Vue Cinema or
Rhyl and Prestatyn are pretty much made for holidays.
Prestatyns Scala Cinema and Arts
Centre, where theres a live stage too.
And theres always something going on.
Look out for a varied programme of
events of all kinds, with highlights including Rhyls annual
Air Show, where you can join thousands of visitors on
the seafront and be amazed by the awesome sight of
dramatic displays by the stars of British aviation.

To find out about this and our other brilliant events,

check out the listings on page 32.

SeaQuarium, Rhyl
What better location
for a marine attraction
than right on the
seafront?
Home to subterranean species
from around the world Rhyls
SeaQuarium is where you can
get up close with British sharks,
rays and conger eels in the
underwater tunnel, catch a
performance by the harbour
seals at Sea Lion Cove, and sneak
a fantastic underwater peek as they
lark about in their 33,000 gallon pool.

www.seaquarium.co.uk

Travel the
coast under
your own steam

Probably the best way

to see our beautiful
coastline is on a bike.

Route 5 of the National

Cycle Network runs along
the coast from Prestatyn. Its fully signposted and forms
part of the Wales Coastal Path which runs around the
entire coast of Wales, with access to inland cycling routes,
too. The section between Prestatyn and Rhyl lets you
cycle along the edge of a beach, along proms and paths
and enjoy jaw-dropping scenery on the way.

www.sustrans.org.uk

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You might think that

Rhyl town centre is a
strange location for
a cycling track.

But Marsh Tracks,

located on Route No 5
of the National Cycle
Network, is North East
Wales latest and most
exciting traffic-free
cycling venue, with a
national standard BMX track, a 1.3km
closed circuit road track and a 2km
pump track with attitude. Its not just
for bikes though. The circuit track is
designed for everything from cycling
and disabled cycling, to running,
walking, in-line skating and nordic
walking. There are training courses for
all ages and you can even hire a track
if you like.
www.marshtracks.co.uk

Rhyl Botanical Gardens

Established in the late 19th Century,
Rhyl Botanical Gardens are believed
to have been part of 17th century
Tyn Rhyl estate.
The gardens fell into decline
during the 20th century before
receiving a well-earned
makeover in 2004 by Rhyl
South West Central Residents
Association. Today the gardens
have tennis courts, a bowling
green, playground, caf, and
lots of green spaces for strolling
and picnicking.

Excellent golf,
remarkable
surroundings
A break on the North
East Wales coast is a
great way to make the
most of the outdoors
and get a few games
in while youre at it.
The challenging 9 hole links
course at Rhyl Golf Club will
test the mettle of players of
all standards and its open
all year round. With a history
going back to Victorian times
and celebrating its 125th
anniversary in 2015,
its officially the oldest golf
club in North Wales.

www.rhylgolfclub.co.uk
Rhuddlan Golf Club is a
championship parkland course
with awesome views of the
Clwydian Range and 18 holes
to challenge even the most
accomplished player. The Club
regularly hosts county and
national championship events,
including the Welsh Ping
Mixed Foursomes Finals
in 2015.

www.rhuddlangolfclub.co.uk

Gronant Dunes
Gronant Dunes lies between
Prestatyn and Talacre beaches
and is the largest area of
unspoiled sand dunes on the
North Wales coast.
A Local Nature Reserve, a Site of
Special Scientific Interest and a
Special Area of Conservation all in
one, this protected coastal habitat
is home to rare plant and animal
species including sea holly, brown
hares, skylarks and the elusive sand
lizard. Gronant is probably best
known as the home of Britains
largest and Wales only colony
of little tern, which can be seen
from a viewing platform just off
the Wales Coast Path.

walk about

Prestatyn
Whether youre arriving on foot
or just starting your journey, the
walking here is seriously good
whichever way you approach it.
The North Wales Path begins its
60 mile journey west to Bangor
here, and Offas Dyke Path
National Trail begins its 177 mile
journey to Chepstow here too. Take the easy
Coastal Path, or slightly more tricky Offas
Dyke Path National Trail, the start (or end)
of which is marked with exceptional views
across the coast and Irish Sea and towards
Snowdonia at Gwaenysgor viewpoint.

As the first town in Wales to be

awarded Walkers are Welcome
status, its no surprise that
walking is serious business
in Prestatyn.

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Each route can be divided into smaller

sections to be tackled in just a few hours,
or you can keep walking if the mood takes
you. Alternatively for a quick walking fix,
try one of the many shorter circular and
linear routes around the town.

Dyserth
Dyserth Waterfall plummets
a whopping 70 feet over a
limestone cliff on the slopes of
Moel Hiraddug in the Clwydian
Range Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty.
Pack a picnic and enjoy the scenery,
or join one of many walks around
the village. Look out for rare violets
and orchids, buzzards and the odd
peregrine falcon too. Evidence of the
rich history of Dyserth village ranges
from the Iron Age to the Industrial
Revolution; and the village even gets
a mention in the Domesday Book.

Rhuddlan Nature
Reserve
Not so long ago Rhuddlan
Nature Reserve was an area
of derelict land.

Prestatyn Walking Festival,

16-18 May 2014
Every days a walking festival in Prestatyn, but Mays annual Walking Festival makes it
official. Its three whole days of walking activities and no fewer than 25 walks, most of
which are free. Walks range in difficulty from an easy stroll to a full-on challenging hike,
with highlights including Offas Dyke, the Wales Coast Path and the Clwydian Range Area
of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Every walk is different, but they all have one thing in
common: each one is a great way to get to know the coast or countryside on foot.

www.denbighshirecountryside.org.uk/walking

Now fully transformed, the reserve

provides an ideal habitat for nesting
and feeding birds and is already
home to many species including
kingfishers, otters, coots, moor
hens, herons and water voles; and
with a view of Rhuddlan Castle and
the National Cycle Route running
through it, its pretty great for
visitors too.

Bridlewood Riding
Centre, Gwespyr

Point of Ayr RSPB

nature reserve

As any horse will tell you, nothing

beats a dash across a wide open
beach with the wind in your mane.

Location, location, location.

The coastal waters, mud flats and
salt-marsh around the Dee Estuary
make a pretty ideal home if youre
a wading bird.

Bridlewood Riding Centre Highly

Commended by the British Horse
Society has direct private access
onto the five mile sandy beach at
Talacre, so you can get out there
and really experience the freedom
of the beach. Whether on the sand
or on a hillside, riders can admire
the scenery on horseback,
accompanied by fully qualified
instructors, with activities for all
ages, including Own a Pony
days for young riders.

www.bridlewood.co.uk

Star species to look out for at the

RSPB reserve include sandwich terns
in spring; peregrines and pintails
in autumn and winter; and oystercatchers all year round.

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Rhuddlan
The ancient town of Rhuddlan on the banks of the River Clwyd is
probably best known for the ruins of its mighty medieval fortress.
The castle was built by English King Edward I in 1282 to subjugate the locals,
and the same qualities that made Rhuddlan such an attractive location for
Edwards building project still stand today. Though these days visitors are
welcome to explore our town and countryside and make it their own.

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Explore

our coastal
heritage...
St Marys Church,
Rhuddlan
St Marys Church sits on the banks of
the River Clwyd just a few hundred
yards from Rhuddlan Castle.
Original parts of the church date back
to the 14th Century with a bit of a
makeover in the 19th century by
renowned architect Sir George Gilbert
Scott. Look out for the Bodrhyddan
mausoleum and a 17th-century sundial.

Twthill Motte
and Bailey Castle,
Rhuddlan
Youd be forgiven for thinking that the
big earthen mound next to Rhuddlan
Castle is, well, a big earthen mound.
In fact, its the site of not one, but two
much earlier castles. Built in 1073 by
Robert of Rhuddlan at the behest of
William the Conqueror, Twthill Motte
and Bailey Castle was itself built on the
site of the royal palace of native Welsh
prince Gruffydd ap Llywelyn.

Roman Bath
House,
Prestatyn
Tucked away
down a cul-de-sac
in a residential area of
Prestatyn youll find the ruins
of a Roman civilian bathhouse
dating from around AD 120.
The foundations are remarkably intact,
so you can see where our Latin ancestors
kicked back and enjoyed a spa day,
Roman-style.

Point of Ayr
Lighthouse
Built in 1776 at the northernmost
tip of mainland Wales, The Point
of Ayr Lighthouse is the oldest
lighthouse in Wales.
Unoccupied since Victorian times
until recently. The Lighthouse is
now home to a 7ft high stainless
steel keeper, the work of sculptor
Angela Smith.

Bodrhyddan Hall
Home to Lord Langfords family for
over 500 years, this Grade I listed
country house contains a treasure
trove of riches including armoury,
artworks, furniture, and wait for it
a 3,000 year old mummy.
The treasures continue outside with
a woodland garden, lovely picnic
area and a formal box-edged parterre
designed by architect William Eden
Nesfield who remodelled much of
the house itself in the 19th century.

Rhyl Museum
This town centre museum tells
Rhyls unique story.
Fascinating exhibits span the centuries
and include a Roman tile with markings
of the 20th Legion; a model of Rhyls
long-departed pier from 1880; a WWII
Home Guard dummy practice rifle; and a
Miss Rhyl sash from 1939s contest, the
last one before the outbreak of WWII.

Bodelwyddan Castle
Set in 260 acres of parkland,
Bodelwyddan Castle is an
historic house and accredited
museum, with formal gardens and
woodland, adventure playground
and garden maze.
Inside, this partner of the National
Portrait Gallery showcases many
remarkable historic artworks displayed
in a stunning authentic period setting.

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Beautiful
thats
official.
&

Big open spaces, clean fresh air, miles of tracks and trails and plenty of off-roading
make the Clwydian Range one of Britains best places to explore on foot.
This string of hills runs south from Prestatyn to the Nant y Garth pass; and from the Vale of Clwyd eastwards to the
Dee Estuary, covering no fewer than 390 square kilometres with its wonderful mix of open heather moorland, craggy
limestone, woodland walks and lush green farmland. Commanding magnificent views in every direction and stunning
in its own right, you wont be surprised to hear that together the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley are designated as
an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, one of only five in the whole of Wales.

Every step marks a

new adventure here

Tracing ancient
footsteps

Stretch your legs,

Saxon style

Quite literally the high

point in the Clwydian Range,
Moel Famau is a good place
to start exploring.

With its unique chain of 2,500 year

old Iron Age Hillforts, the Clwydian
Range is an archaeologists fantasy
come true.

Each year thousands of walkers

tread Offas Dyke Path National
Trail, the 177 mile coast-to-coast
National Trail from Prestatyn
to Chepstow.

With iconic Georgian Jubilee

Tower at the summit its easily
spotted, and after a bit of legwork
to the top youre rewarded with
incredible panoramic views across
Merseyside, the coast, Snowdonia
and the Dee Valley. Keep a lookout
for the locals; skylarks and rare
black grouse are just two of the
species at home in the open
heather moorland.

Its among Wales most important

historic landscapes with one of the
highest concentrations of Iron Age
hillforts in Europe, but you dont
have to be a member of Time Team
to appreciate them. Theyre just as
much fun for walkers as they are
for historians, so you can trace the
footsteps of our ancestors in more
ways than one. Hillfort highlights
include Penycloddiaus roundhouse
sites; ramparts and ditches at Moel
Arthur and Moel Fenlli; and stunning
views over the Dee Valley from Caer
Drewyn in Corwen. Try one of the
many audio trails available as part of
the Heather and Hillforts project, or
do it your way and be your own guide.

The Trail criss-crosses the border

with England and roughly follows
Offas Dyke, the 8 metre rampart built
by 8th century Saxon King Offa. In its
entirety the Trail can take a couple
of weeks to hike, so most people
like to strike it off in manageable
chunks. The section passing through
the North East Wales is the 34 mile
Llangollen to Prestatyn trail which
takes in Eglwyseg at Llangollen, the
Iron Age hillforts and Moel Famau.
Its easily accessible along the way
so you can walk as little or as much
of it as you like.

On Pilgrimage

Put your feet up

This long distance footpath

through the countryside links
places of historical religious
interest and roughly follows the
ancient pilgrimage route from
St Winefrides Well in Holywell
to Bardsey Island off the Lleyn
Peninsula coast.

After a hard hike around our

beautiful countryside youll
probably be in need of a recharge.

Its some 240km in length all told,

with St Asaph Cathedral, Llanasa,
Tremeirchion are just three of the
highlights en route with digital hubs
full of local points of interest.

www.pilgrims-way-north-wales.org

We have lots of walkingfriendly places to eat and

drink, all conveniently
located for easy access to
and from our tracks and
trails. Whether you fancy
a charming country pub
with a view as good as the
food and real ale, such
as the White Horse at
Hendrerwydd, or a friendly
cafe, such as Caffi Florence
at the foot of Moel Famau,
each one offers a warm
welcome to walkers and
a good excuse to break
your journey and rest tired
limbs while you decide
where to go next on your
big adventure.

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The adventure
starts here

Adventures in
Llandegla Forest

Not only is cycling the final word

in low carbon travel, its also a
great way to see the parts of the
countryside you dont get to see
from a car.

A working forest with a reputation

for some of the best mountain
biking trails in Britain.

Our rolling hills and mountain tracks

are perfect for exploring on a bike,
with easy rides for pure enjoyment
and mountain biking for something
a bit tougher. With many of Britains
best routes right on the doorstep,
and views as breathtaking as the
climbs, youre bound to find your
perfect trail.

Llandegla has no fewer than 44km

of purpose-built top-class mountain
bike trails and a mountain biking
centre with bike hire, skills courses,
tune-ups and award-winning bacon
butties. Its no wonder people come
from all over the UK to ride here. But
if you prefer to enjoy the outdoors
on two feet rather than two wheels
there are plenty of waymarked walks
through stunning forest scenery.

www.oneplanetadventure.com

Hop on a bike and try

our tracks and trails
For bike riding, the whole family
can try Llyn Brenig reservoirs
Around the Lake route.

great
weekends
What

are made of

The ingredients of a proper getaway

are right here: hills, valleys, lakes, tracks,
trails, rivers, you name it. But the best
thing? Whether youve a hankering for
biking on rough terrain, or a meander
through the woods is more your thing,
youre never more than a few minutes
away from an amazing experience in
the great outdoors.

Fancy something a bit harder?

Go up a gear and try Over the Top
to the highest permitted point for
mountain bikes. Or for something
really challenging Loop the Loop
will test the skills of even hardened
riders. Our superb bike trails come in
all degrees of toughness, each one
guaranteed to give your sense of
adventure a good airing.

www.ridenorthwales.co.uk

The wetter the better

If youre up for something
properly exhilarating, you wont
be disappointed.
Our challenging inland waterways
are perfect for those who crave that
white-knuckle feeling with a host of
excellent outdoor challenges. Give
white water rafting or abseiling a go,
visit a local gorge or take a kayak out
for a spin. For something a bit more
relaxing have a go at sailing on
Llyn Brenig.

www.whitewateractive.co.uk

Ceiriog Valley
If you really want to get away
from it all, the Ceiriog Valley is
the place to be.
A little bit of heaven on Earth is
how Lloyd George described it and
its easy to see why. Probably Wales
best kept secret, this quiet valley
is just a few miles from the English
border and enjoys mile after mile
of wonderful scenery, best enjoyed
on a bike, on a pony or on foot. Try
the Ceiriog Valley Walk from Chirk
to Llanarmon where you can hop
on a bus if you need a rest. Have a
go at trout and sea trout fishing on
the River Ceiriog. Or enjoy the wide
open space of the Berwyn Mountains
where you might just have the whole
place to yourself.

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Llangollen
packs a lot in

Surrounded by rolling hills and

the Berwyn mountains, the small
town of Llangollen on the River
Dee packs a lot in.

With more events than you can fit on a calendar;

from the Dee Rocks festival to Llangollen Fringe and
the International Musical Eisteddfod, theres no shortage
of things to occupy you for a whole weekend or longer.
Plenty of places to stay, from cottages to campsites;
and loads of great cafs, bars and restaurants to keep
you fed and watered. If youve ever fancied a ride in a canal boat
pulled by a horse, the Llangollen Canal is the place to try it.

The Woodland
Skills Centre

Llyn Brenig
Visitor Centre

Nant Mill
Visitor Centre

If you fancy yourself as the

next Ray Mears.

Theres so much to do at
Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre.

The Woodland Skills Centre is a

good place to learn the ropes.
Set in 50 acres of woodland with
permanent forest school sites and
workshops. You can learn all about
bushcraft right in the heart of the
Clwydian Range AONB, through a
range of courses, adventure days and
family weekenders in the woods.

Enjoy world-class fly fishing

on an upland reservoir stocked
with rainbow trout. Hire a bike
and go for miles on the tracks
and trails. Walk around the man
made lake. Or sail over it.
Enjoy tea and cake while the
kids go free-range in the
adventure playground.

Set in ancient woodland on the

River Clywedog, Nant Mill Visitor
Centre is a great place for families,
with a playground, mole tunnel
and minibeast display.

www.woodlandskillscentre.co.uk

www.llynbrenig.co.uk

Alyn Waters
Country Park

The towns top attraction, Llangollen Railway Station is now

beautifully restored complete with vintage Brief Encounter-style
tea rooms. If trains are your thing, dont miss the chance to see
classic steam locomotives in all their glory, or be the first to ride
the new extension to Corwen.

This country park in the beautiful

Alyn Valley is split down the
middle by the River Alyn.

Greenfield Valley
Heritage Park
More than just a country park.
This 70 acre heritage site near
Holywell has woodland, reservoirs
and ancient monuments, including
the ruins of 12th Century Basingwerk
Abbey, and tells the fascinating story
of local industrial heritage.

www.greenfieldvalley.com

Llangollen
Railway
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the beautifu
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Valley 7.5 m
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Llangollen to
Carrog.

Thanks to th
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of
volunteers w
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line to restor
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railway, this
summer you
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able to carry
on to Corwen
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www.llango
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Ty Mawr
Country Park
Under Cefn Viaduct on the
banks of the River Dee is a
pretty unusual setting.
But then everythings a bit unusual
here; not least the llamas keeping
foxes at bay. Feed the free-range
chickens and ducks, and see
traditional hay meadows full of
colour in summer at this pesticide
and chemical-free working farm.
Enjoy a picnic of goodies, then
take a walk with a calorie map
afterwards.

Will you choose to explore the

Gwersyllt side with its visitor centre;
or the Llay side with childrens
playground and Local Nature
Reserve? The whole site has an
exciting programme of activities
throughout the year as well
as Green Flag accreditation,
so why not try both?

Watch the birds, squirrels and bank

voles from the bird hide and race
ducks on the river, or give your
legs a bit of a workout and join
The Clywedog Trail which passes
through the grounds at Nant Mill.

Loggerheads
Country Park
Brimming with wildlife and history.
Enjoy wonderful walks along the
river, through the woodland and take
in the amazing views from the top
of the rocks. Explore the old water
mill or visit our audiovisual room
revealing the stories of the area. The
Tea Gardens are an open green space
ideal for family picnics and games.
If you havent got a picnic, Caffi
Florence serve local, homemade food
with a smile. To help plan your visit
pop into the Clwydian Range Centre
where our staff can help or you can
pick up a leaflet, buy a map, book or
beautiful gift. Like us on facebook
Loggerheads Country Park.

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forget
Dont

your camera!

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal

UNESCO World Heritage Site

The story begins here

The 18 kilometre long World
Heritage Site kicks off at Horseshoe
Falls where the Llangollen Canal
gets its water from the River Dee.
The waterway we know and love
today was originally part of the
Ellesmere Canal, Thomas Telfords
first big project. It links Llangollen
with Cheshire and Shropshire and is
Britains most popular canal. Probably
the best way to enjoy it is on a horsedrawn canal boat trip from the wharf
in Llangollen. Visitors have enjoyed
gliding through the Welsh countryside
this way for over 100 years.

High Adventure

A Scheduled Ancient
Monument, an UNESCO
However you do it, Thomas Telford
World Heritage Site,
a Grade I Listed structure
and William Jessops awesome
and part of the Offas
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct has to be
Dyke National Trail, this
crossed to be believed.
masterpiece of civil
engineering is more than
two centuries old and still standing strong. The aqueduct carries the Llangollen
Canal over the River Dee and every year 1000 canal boats make the 1007 feet
journey across this stream in the sky a terrifying 126 feet up. Its monumental
proportions make it the longest and highest navigable aqueduct in the world.
Whether you choose to cross it on a canal boat, or on foot or by bike, those
with even the tiniest fear of heights best not look down.

www.pontcysyllte-aqueduct.co.uk

www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk

Chirk Aqueduct

The Dee Valley Way

Just a few miles downstream from

Pontcysyllte is Thomas Telfords
other aqueduct at Chirk.

This 15 mile waymarked walking

route takes you from Corwen to
Llangollen, or the other way round
if you prefer.

Built in 1801, this

navigable aqueduct
carries the Llangollen
Canal across the Ceiriog
Valley to the English
border. At 70 feet high
and 710 feet long its no
match size-wise for its
big sister, but it still cuts
an impressive figure on
the landscape and enjoys
fabulous views of the
Ceiriog Valley below.

With stunning scenery all round,

highlights include Caer Drewyn
hillfort, the villages of Carrog
and Glyndyfrdwy, the Llantysilio
Mountains, Llantysilio church and
Telfords Horseshoe Falls. For
something a bit shorter, just choose a
section and start walking. Too much
like hard work? Hop on a steam train
or horse-drawn canal boat and give
your legs a rest.

Fly fishing in
the Dee Valley

Set out on foot

in Denbighshire

A perfect habitat for fish makes

the River Dee one of the best
fly fishing rivers in Wales, with a
reputation amongst aficionados
as one of the best grayling rivers
in Britain.

You dont have to book a week

off work and spend days hiking to
appreciate our surroundings.

Expect to see (and with a bit of luck

catch) brown trout, salmon, and sea
trout here too.

Denbighshires Community Miles

is a collection of short waymarked
walks which just take an hour or a
bit longer if you like. Though less
challenging than some, they still
show off our best bits and you
can try mountain, vale, woodland,
riverside or coastal varieties.
Alternatively there are lots of shorter,
circular walks around our heathlands,
forests, and country parks, many
linked by the local bus service.

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Denbigh
The fortress was so sturdy it survived attacks by
Owain Glyndwr
in 1400, the Earl of Pembroke during
the Wars of the Roses, and Cromwell during the Civil
War. Today its a bit easier to get in.
Borrow the keys to the town walls
Denbighs mighty 13th
from Denbigh Library and explore
century castle sits above one at your leisure, and enjoy views of
the Clwydian Range while youre at
of the largest and strongest
it. Other things to check out include
set of town walls in Wales.
Burgess Gate (the main entrance to
the old town), Leicesters Church, the bustling high street
and Denbighs array of exciting activities throughout the
year, from a monthly peoples market and a Plum Festival
to a fireworks display from the castle walls.

www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Grand designs
How do you like your castles?
Big, small, falling down?
Our castles come in all states and sizes, from a dilapidated
Welsh ruin on a hill, to the only one of Edward Is fortresses
still occupied today. Many of Europes finest surviving
medieval forts are right here, including Rhuddlan Castle,
13th century military architecture at its most deadly.
Plus a few ruins, like those of Castell Dinas Brn, the
reputed last resting place of the holy grail. For a real
break with history why not spend the night in a castle?
Ruthin Castle is now a luxury hotel and spa, where
anyone with a feel for history will feel right at home.

Castell Dinas Brn

Rhuddlan Castle

Flint Castle

High on a hill above Llangollen

stand the ruins of a medieval
castle constructed on the
site of an Iron Age hill fort in
about 1260.

Built by Master James of Saint

George for Edward I in 1282,
theres no mistaking what
this brawny castle said to
would-be attackers.

Immortalised by Shakespeare
in Richard II, Flint Castle on the
Dee Estuary is Edward Is earliest
Welsh castle.

Though a ruin for centuries, its

one of the best places to view the
spectacular countryside below.

Edward arranged for the River

Clwyd to be moved closer to the
castle, creating a sea port a whole
three miles from the coast. Though
time has taken it toll, Rhuddlan
Castle still cuts a mighty figure
on the landscape.

www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Chirk Castle
Continuously occupied for the
last 700 years ago, Chirk Castle is
the only one of Edward Is Welsh
castles still lived in today.
This medieval des res comes
complete with tower and dungeon,
award-winning gardens, views over
nine counties and Offas Dyke at the
bottom of the garden.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Attacks by Dafydd ap Gruffydd in

1282 and Owain Glyndwr
in 1400
left it battle weary, but theres still
plenty to see. The massive rounded
keep with 23 feet thick walls is a
masterpiece of military architecture
in its own right.

www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Ewloe Castle
Surrounded by 160 acre woodland
at Wepre Park near Chester, this
Welsh castle was built by Llywelyn
ap Gruffudd (the Last) after 1257.
Though in ruins since the end of the
13th century, theres still enough of it
left to allow visitors to climb to the
top of one of the towers.

Caergwrle Castle
Caergwrle Castle near Wrexham
was built 1277 by one-time
supporter of Edward I, Dafydd
ap Gruffydd, who sparked the
English invasion of Wales when
he changed his allegiance.
Remodelled by Edward, the castle
made a lovely gift for his wife,
Eleanor of Castile. Today, a stunning
view of Flintshire is the prize for the
short hike to the castle.

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Sacred
stories

Our churches, chapels and sacred places tell the story of

hundreds of years of belief. Many are still important centres
of community life today. Some are right at the heart of a
town or village, and some are a bit more difficult to find.
Whether Norman, Gothic, Victorian or truly ancient,
each one has an unique story to tell.

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St Asaph
Cathedral
Located right on the
war-path of the medieval
Welsh Princes and English
Kings, the tiny city of
St Asaph is home to
the smallest ancient
cathedral in England
and Wales.

Begun in about 1239, the cathedral

was burnt by Edward I, rebuilt,
and burnt again by Owain
Glyndwr
in 1402. Thanks to the
stoic determination of local
stonemasons and some thorough
remodelling by Victorian architect
George Gilbert Scott, it survived the
ravages of fire and history. Today,
visitors can admire North Wales
only medieval canopied stalls and
the display of early editions of the
first Welsh Bible and Prayer Book
by Bishop William Morgan, who was
largely responsible for the survival
of the Welsh language.

Corwen
Rug Chapel and Llangar Old Parish Church
Dont be fooled by first impressions. The plain exterior of Rug Chapel
belies the riches within.
Interior fixtures and fittings at this private 16th Century chapel are extensively
decorated High Church-style in a riot of colour. Even older is nearby Llangar
Church, a small whitewashed medieval parish church overlooking the Dee and
Alwen rivers. Its many original features include stunning 15th-century wall
paintings and a 17th-century figure of death.

www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Valle Crucis Abbey

In a beautiful countryside setting
beneath Llangollens mountains,
this 13th Century abbey gives a
fascinating insight into the lives
of Cistercian monks.

For more information

about churches in the
area
please visit medieva
l-wales.com or pick
up
the
brochure Enjoy Medie
val Denbighshire fro
m
ou
r
Tourist Information
Centres.

Its one of the best preserved abbeys

in Wales, faring better against the
ravages of history than most of its
contemporaries. Original features
include a richly carved doorway,
Chapter House with striking
rib-vaulted roof, and the original
monks fishpond still full of water.

www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

St Dyfnogs Church,
Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch

St Giless Parish Church,

Wrexham

By the late middle ages St Dyfnogs was among Wales

top holy wells attracting pilgrims from far and wide.

One of Wales finest examples of religious architecture,

St Giless receives thousands of visitors each year,
many from the USA who come to view the tomb of
Yale University benefactor Elihu Yale.

Visitors today are greeted by the magnificent Tree of

Jesse stained glass window, one of Wales finest medieval
treasures, which narrowly escaped destruction during
the Civil War by being buried inside the massive dug-out
beneath it.

St Winefrides Well, Holywell

Other things to look out for at this 15th Century church

include masonry, woodcarvings, religious artefacts and
stunning stained glass. The tower is the tallest building
in Wrexham and houses one of the only complete rings
cast by 18th Century bell-founder Abraham Rudhall of
Gloucester.

Legend has it that a spring erupted on the spot where

unwanted suitor, Caradog cut off Winefrides head
when she spurned his advances.

Open Church Network, Wrexham

Though the legend may be grisly, St Winefrides Well

is renowned for its healing waters even today. The
present 16th century shrine is both a Grade 1 listed
building, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and
Britains only shrine with a continuous history of
pilgrimage since the 7th century.

The churches in and around Wrexham are not only

places of worship at the heart of community life,
theyre architectural and artistic treasures too.
The sixteen churches featured on this open church trail
welcome visitors to explore the art, architecture, politics,
war, heraldry and nature associated with each unique
sacred building.

www.openchurchnetwork.co.uk

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Plas Newydd,
Llangollen
When Sarah Ponsonby and
Lady Eleanor Butler eloped from
Ireland to Plas Newydd these
Ladies of Llangollen scandalised
Regency society.
Wordsworth, Shelley, Sir Walter
Scott and literary bad-boy Lord
Byron were all on the guest list at
Plas Newydd, and today visitors can
admire the extraordinary collection
of objet dart, the peaceful gardens
with impressive topiary and the
stone circle used for 1908s
National Eisteddfod.

www.denbighshire.gov.uk

Plas Teg, Mold

Ruthin
Kings, Queens

&

With more listed buildings

than any other market
town in North East Wales,
Ruthin is heaven for
historians, with plenty
more to get excited about.

medieval adventures

Ruthin Castle,
Ruthin

Ruthin Gaol,
Ruthin

Nant Clwyd y Dre,

Ruthin

Building work began on this

notorious medieval stronghold in
1277 by Llywelyn ap Gruffydds
little brother Dafydd.

Between 1654 and 1916, thousands

of prisoners, innocent and guilty,
passed through the gates of
Ruthin Gaol to languish at his
or her majestys pleasure.

Nant Clwyd y Dre is the earliest

timber framed town house in
Wales and, along with the castle,
one of the few buildings to
survive the burning of Ruthin
by Owain Glyndwr.

You too can do time here,

explore the eerie cells
and discover life
behind bars years
ago; visit the
Pentonville block
and hear the story
of William Hughes,
the last person to
be hanged here.

This magnificent Grade 1 listed

mansion is among Wales most
important Jacobean houses, and
a great place to get a fascinating
glimpse of the lives of early
Stuart nobility.

Wrexham Museum
and Archives
Want to know more about
Wrexhams history?

Once reputed to have a pub for every week of the year, these days Ruthin has fewer taverns. There are still plenty of
places to grab a bite though if youd like someone else to cook, and a multi-award-winning delicatessen packed with
wonderful ingredients if you fancy being the chef. Centred around St Peters Square, the town has many other notable
features including a Victorian clock tower, the 14th Century Parish Church of St Peter, and 15th Century Old Court House;
the location of Ruthins original gaol before its more famous successor came along.

Edward I took over the building

project and it wasnt long before
queen Eleanor moved in. The
castle survived Owain Glyndwrs

burning of Ruthin in 1400, only to

be demolished during the Civil War.
Now a country house hotel, these
days everythings far less turbulent at
Ruthin Castle; visitors can relax at the
luxury day spa and plan their next
epic adventure.

A recent star of Channel 4s

Country House Rescue with
Ruth Watson.

The building tells the story of life in

Ruthin through many centuries of
renovations and makeovers; with
furnishing to make any interior
designer weak at the knees.

Wrexham County Borough Museum

is a good place to start. Displays
and collections depict the eventful
story, from prehistory right up to the
present day, of this unique
English-Welsh border town.

Gladstone's
Library,
Hawarden
In 1895, four-time British
Prime Minister William Ewart
Gladstone bequeathed
40,000 and much of his
private book collection to
found Gladstone's Library
in Hawarden.
Though 85 at the time, he hauled
most of his 32,000 books to the
library by wheelbarrow. Today,
its Britains finest residential
library, and the nations tribute
to his life and work.

www.gladstoneslibrary.org

Erddig, Wrexham
Famous for the unusually close
relationship between the Yorke
family and their servants.
Erddigs interiors feature original
18th and 19th century furnishings,
while outside visitors can explore
the laundry, bakehouse, stables,
sawmill and smithy.
The landscaped grounds are
among Britains most important
18th century gardens, and home
to the National Ivy Collection.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Fresh

& local

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The Clwydian Range food trail

With all this delicious food about, weve devised our very own food trail to take you on a
culinary journey through the beautiful Clwydian Range, where you can try everything from
cheese to chocolate, pat to pies, plus a drop of local cider to wash it down.
This gastronomic tour of the Clwydian Range takes you through some of the most spectacular views in Wales while
you sample the achievements of award-winning local producers who grow or make their delicious food right here. With
a caf serving up delicious food from local ingredients, two farm shops selling the pick of the crop, two butchers, a
delicatessen, two bakeries and six speciality producers, theres more than enough to satisfy even the hungriest foodies.

www.foodtrail.co.uk

thats how we like it.

With vegetables grown in our fields,

meat straight from the farm, and
seafood caught
With our lush green landscapes and long
this morning,
beautiful coast, its no surprise that this part of fresh is how
the world produces some pretty fantastic food. we like it.
And whether
youre choosing from the menu at local
Michelin Star-winner Tyddyn Llan, or
creating something from scratch at
the farmers market, a good feed is
guaranteed. So proud are we of our
local produce, we have not one, but
two food festivals: Mold Food and
Drink Festival in September, and
Llangollen Hamper in October.

Other foodie
highlights...
The Rhug Estate
and Shop, Corwen
First opened in 2003 with not
much more than a butchers
counter, Rhug has grown into a
wonderful shopping and eating
experience.
With 70 varieties of cheese, their
own award-winning organic meat
produced on Lord Newboroughs
12,500 acre estate, and a Michelin
Star-trained executive chef in the
Bistros kitchen.

Hawarden Estate
Farm Shop,
Hawarden
This wonderful farm shop
food hall sells meat, fruit and
vegetables sourced directly from
farms on the Hawarden Estate.
Home-cured and home cooked are
the buzz words on the deli counter,
and the caf serves up delicious
food using fresh ingredients
straight from the farm.

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Shopping
Small and independent or big
and on the high street, our
shops come in all varieties.

When you add to the mix our street markets

and farmers markets you get a pretty special
shopping experience. With unique crafts created
by hand and jewellery and ceramics from the
local studio, theres no shortage of gorgeous
things being made right here. Treat a loved one,
or yourself for that matter.

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comes
in all
shapes
& sizes
here
Shopping in
Wrexham

Traditional market
towns

Hidden gems you

wont want to miss...

With its medieval market heritage,

its only right that Wrexham should
have developed into a thriving
modern retail centre to satisfy
even die-hard shoppers.

Historically speaking, the

combination of our proximity to
the English border and our lush
farmland made North East Wales
a perfect place for trade.

Those with a eye for a vintage

bargain or a design gem will be
delighted at the mix of unusual
shops and boutiques that this
part of the world has to offer.

Independent artisan shops and

quirky boutiques sit happily
alongside big high-street names
here, and although recent
developments have added an extra
250,000 square feet to Wrexhams
shopping area, fans of the towns
old streets Temple Row and Bank
Street and its traditional arcades, will
be pleased to hear that their unique
charm remains intact.

Many of our traditional market

towns still hold regular markets to
this day. Often held in an historic
setting, our markets sell a surprising
range of products, from fruit and
footwear to furnishings. All have a
buzzing atmosphere and traders
who are experts in what they sell.
Find traditional markets at Wrexham,
Denbigh, Llangollen, Ruthin,
Holywell, and Mold. Check out your
nearest Tourist Information Centres
for details.

Fans of original pieces and

one-offs will love the unique range
of vintage shops selling clothing,
footwear, books, textiles and other
fabulous pieces you simply wont
find on the high street. Just keep
your eyes peeled; the best ones
are often hidden down secret side
streets such as Harleys Vintage
Boutique in Llangollen or out of
town, such as Homewood Bound
Collections in Ruthin with its everevolving collection of stylish things
for the home including furniture,
collectables and antiques, plus a
delightful tea room with even more
to tempt you.

Farmers Markets

Ruthin Craft Centre,

the centre for applied arts
Ruthin Craft Centre, The Centre for the Applied Arts,
is one of Britains best places to see and create
contemporary arts and crafts.
Constructed from cast stone with a zinc roof, the Centres distinctive
building is a work of art in itself. Around the courtyard youll find the
working studios of practicing designer-makers where the creative
process unfolds. Inside, gallery spaces show top works from home and
abroad, and a retail space sells pieces of stunning jewellery, ceramics,
glass, metalwork and textiles; all created by the countrys leading
makers. After an hour or two spent admiring the collections, Caf R,
the Centres family run restaurant will revive and restore. If you want
to discover more about Ruthin - why not walk the new art trail which
was launched this year and starts in the Craft Centre.
For more information visit

www.ruthinarttrail.co.uk

Theres nothing quite like a

farmers market to put you in
touch with the countryside
and the people who live and
work there.
Where else can you see and buy
the wonderful food that our corner
of the country produces, and chat
to the farmer who grew it? Its
simple: food fresh from the farm just
tastes better. Vegetables straight
from the soil, free-range eggs laid
that morning. Youll always find
something for supper, and as many
farmers these days diversify, theres
lots more besides. Check out your
nearest Tourist Information Centres
for details.

Plassey Craft Centre

With more than 25 shops selling
a huge selection of craft items,
handmade jewellery,
soft furnishings, cycles,
scooters and more,
theres enough to keep
shoppers busy for a
whole afternoon
or longer.
If shopping isnt your
bag, you can admire
panoramic views over the
Dee Valley, enjoy a nature
walk or practice your swing
at the 9 hole golf course.

www.plassey.com

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Helfa Gelf
Each September north Wales
biggest open studio event Helfa
Gelf invites visitors to see artists
at work in their own studios.

ordinary
We dont do

North East Wales is home to Wales favourite music festival, Wales leading
producing theatre, and the National Centre for Ice Sports in Wales.
You can visit Wales first fully digital cinema, and Wales
biggest open studio event here too. Add to the mix our
83 mile-long sign-posted driving tour and our top-class
racecourse and youll probably agree that this part of the
world has all the ingredients of an extraordinary holiday.
Pretty amazing, really.

68th International Musical

Eisteddfod, Llangollen
The biggest and best cultural event on the Welsh
calendar, Llangollens International Musical
Eisteddfod is a world-famous six-day celebration
of music, dance costume and culture.
Llangollen has welcomed visitors to the event since
its very first outing in 1947, with festival-goers now
totalling more than 50,000. Around 5000 amateur
and professional competitors from over 50 countries
are joined on stage by world-famous artists. Luciano
Pavarotti, Kiri Te Kanawa, Lesley Garrett, James
Galway, Joan Baez, Elaine Paige, Katherine Jenkins,
Lulu and Russell Watson are just a few of the huge
talents to grace the festival stage. This years
headliners include Bryn Terfel, Caro Emerald, and
vintage rockers Status Quo.

www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk

Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold

As Wales leading producing theatre, Clwyd
Theatr Cymru presents much of its work on tour
throughout the UK.
Back at the theatre, audiences enjoy just short of
1000 public performances each year across five
venues, with a huge variety of touring drama, dance,
music, exhibitions and a community festival in the
summer. After the theatre, theres a cinema, a book
shop and three art galleries. Just in case you need a
final fix of culture.

www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk

This free art trail is a great

opportunity to view the work of
painters, sculptors, photographers,
jewellery makers, potters,
weavers and printers from across
Denbighshire, Flintshire and
Wrexham. Whether in a gallery or
a garden shed, visiting the artist in
their own working environment gives
enthusiasts the chance to see the
creative process come to life, to chat,
and buy direct.

www.helfagelf.co.uk

Deeside Leisure
Centre, Ice Rink
and Afon Spa
Deeside Leisure Centre is not your
average leisure centre.
Sure, it has a fitness suite, football
pitches, a sports hall and squash
courts, but this one is home to the
National Centre for Ice Sports in
Wales, where you can try a variety of
activities on the rinks Olympic-sized
pad; from ice hockey and curling to
disco. Then unwind in the on-site spa
afterwards.

Flintshire
Leisure Tour
Market towns, medieval castles,
stunning scenery.
With so much to see across Flintshire,
youll be pleased to know theres a
car trail to help you on your way.
The Flintshire Leisure Tour is about
83 miles long altogether and you
can tackle it in sections. Officially
starting in Mold and sign-posted
throughout, the tour takes you
on a loop past all our best bits
and you can hop out and explore
off-trail along the way when you
feel like it.

www.flintshireleisuretour.co.uk

Bangor on Dee
Racecourse

Wales Rally GB

You cant beat the spectacle of

horses and jockeys close up, the
rush to place a bet, and the thrill
of the race itself.

This November join thousands

of rally fans to see the rally cars,
crews and teams at Deeside as
they get ready for the next day's
gruelling challenge in the North
East Wales countryside.

The very first Steeplechase meeting

was held here in 1859, and Bangor
on Dee Racecourse has been
attracting race-goers ever-since.
The grass banks overlooking the
course create a wonderful natural
viewing platform, which is why this
racecourse is the only one in Britain
without a grandstand.

Based in Deeside with all the action

now taking place in north Wales
over challenging special stages set
in classic Welsh forests, offering
amateur competitors the chance to
compete on the same stages and use
the same Service Park as the world
championship contenders.

www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk

The Llangollen
Pavilion
Opened by the Queen in 1992
and among Llangollens most
striking landmarks.
The Llangollen Pavilion is home
to the world-famous Llangollen
International Musical Eisteddfod each
July, plus a year-round programme
of concerts, exhibitions and events
including the Llangollen Hamper
in October.

www.llangollenpavilion.co.uk

www.walesrallygb.com

Scala Cinema
And Arts Centre,
Prestatyn
Once the oldest one-screen
cinema in North Wales.
This cutting edge arts venue is now
a major culture and entertainment
destination in its own right, complete
with Wales first fully digital cinema.

www.scalaprestatyn.co.uk

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Events 2014
April
RHUDDLAN CASTLE
EASTER EGG HUNT
20 APRIL
Hop along to Rhuddlan Castle on
Easter Sunday for an Egg Hunt.
Theres a prize for each of the first
175 children to take part.
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/events

THE DENBIGH CASTLE

EASTER QUEST
20 APRIL
Join Huw the Spy for the Easter Egg
Quest at Denbigh Castle. Theres an
egg for each of the first 100 children
to join in.
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/events

PRESTATYN WALKING
FESTIVAL
16-18 MAY

GWYL RHUTHUN
RUTHIN FESTIVAL
29 JUNE - 5 JULY

Walkers of all ages and abilities can

enjoy three whole days of walking
and more at this 10th annual festival,
with themed walks ranging from
simple to strenuous.
www.prestatynwalkingfestival.co.uk
or www.ramblers.org.uk

A week long festival for all the family.

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July
LLANGOLLEN RAILWAY
CLASSIC TRANSPORT
WEEKEND 5 - 6 JULY
Discover the world of classic steam
and diesel engines, heritage railcars
and historic vehicles at this unique
transport festival where you can even
catch a vintage bus.
www.llangollen-railway.co.uk

www.ruthinfestival.co.uk

RHYL HARBOUR OPENING

30 MAY - 1 JUNE

LLANGOLLEN
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC
EISTEDDFOD
8 - 13 JULY
See amateur and professionals from
all over the world perform at this
unique celebration of music, dance,
costume and culture; Wales biggest
and best annual music event.
www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk

LLANGOLLEN RAILWAY DAY

OUT WITH THOMAS THE
TANK ENGINE
31 MAY - 1 JUNE
Take a ride with Thomas the Tank
Engine and his friends and meet The
Fat Controller at this fun-packed day
out with the famous locomotive.
www.llangollen-railway.co.uk

THE QUEENS BATON RELAY

30 MAY - 1 JUNE
WOODFEST WALES,
ST GEORGE
30 MAY - 1 JUNE

www.womensfestivalofmusicandarts.
weebly.com

LLANGOLLEN RAILWAY
TEDDY BEARS PICNIC
10 - 11 MAY
Bring the little ones and their cuddly
friends for a whole day of fun at the
Teddy Bears Picnic.
www.llangollen-railway.co.uk

LLANGOLLEN
FRINGE FESTIVAL
20 JULY
Now in its 17th year, the local and
national popularity of the Fringe
continues to grow. This year the
inspiring mix of events includes
highlights such as the blues train.
www.llangollenfringe.co.uk

PRESTATYN FLOWER SHOW

25 - 26 JULY

LLANGOLLEN RAILWAY 1960S

WEEKEND 26 - 27 JULY

WOMAN'S FESTIVAL OF
MUSIC & ARTS LLANGOLLEN
2 - 5 MAY

Walkers of all levels can join

short, medium and long walks
at this friendly festival, where
expert guides share their
passion for the beautiful
Dee Valley.
llangollen.org.uk/thingstodo/festival

All the fun of the carnival with

an unique mix of modern and
traditional entertainment, events
and competitions, field attractions,
a fun fair and lots more besides.
www.prestatyncarnival.co.uk

Join the celebrations as Prestatyns

annual flower show turns 20 this year.
With prize-winning exhibits, classic
cars, live jazz and a brass band just a
few of the things on offer.
www.prestatynflowershow.co.uk

May - June

LLANGOLLEN WALKING
FESTIVAL
3 - 4 MAY

PRESTATYN CARNIVAL
19 JULY

COASTLINE BLUEGRASS
MUSIC EVENT
6 - 8 JUNE
www.coastlinebluegrass.co.uk

DENBIGH MIDSUMMER
FESTIVAL
14 - 21 JUNE
Heritage walks, live music, a tea
dance, a French and Celtic Market,
a golf tournament and Welsh and
English poetry are just some of the
events and activities at Denbighs
unique summer festival.

A celebration of everything woodrelated, with activities ranging

from pole climbing to a chainsaw
challenge. Plus mountain bike racing,
art and education zones, craft and
food fairs and more.
www.woodfestwales.co.uk

FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY,
DENBIGH CASTLE
12 JULY
FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY,
RHUDDLAN CASTLE
13 JULY
These annual hands-on heritage
workshops are a great way for the
whole family to discover our local
history. Have a go at some ancient
crafts, try a bit of art interpretation,
and learn from the experts.
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/events

Come dressed in full 60s garb and

relive the sights and sounds of the
grooviest decade! Arrive in a 1960s
vintage car and claim a free rover
ticket.

WELSH LANGUAGE
MUSIC FESTIVAL
23 AUGUST
PROMS ON THE PROM
SUNDAY 24 AUGUST
EVENTS ARENA, RHYL
Pack your picnic and join in
the party as Proms on the
Prom. The open-air concert will
contain an uplifting and inspiring
celebration of stirring classical
favourites to entertain the entire
family. For further information visit
www.rhylpavilion.co.uk
or
facebook.com/TIC Rhyl

LLANGOLLEN RAILWAY
STEAM GALA
29 - 31 AUGUST
Join hundreds of train buffs at this
unique weekend of steam. Enjoy all
kind of train activities on Llangollens
wonderful heritage railway.
www.llangollen-railway.co.uk

CORWEN WALKING FESTIVAL

30 - 31 AUGUST
Enjoy walks around Corwen town or
a high ridge hike along the Berwyn.
With guided walks that take a whole
day or just a couple of hours, plus
skills lectures and great evening
entertainment.
www.corwenwalkingfestival.co.uk

RHYL AIR SHOW

30 - 31ST AUGUST

August
LLANGOLLEN
FAERY FESTIVAL
9 & 10 AUGUST
www.northwalesfaeryfestival.com

DENBIGH AND FLINT SHOW

21 AUGUST
For 2014 in the main arena they will
have the UK'S top quad bike stunt
riders performing breath taking
events. It offers a wonderful day out
for the whole family.
www.denbighandflintshow.com

Join thousands of spectators on the

coast at Rhyl for this free two day air
event. With dramatic flying displays,
parachute jumps, super-fast jets,
graceful flights and more.
www.rhylairshow.co.uk

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September

November

HELFA GELF ART TRAIL

THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER

LLANGOLLEN RAILWAY
RIDE THE ROCKET
FIREWORK TRAIN
2 NOVEMBER

North Wales biggest open studio

event offers visitors an unique
opportunity to peek behind the
scenes at designers, artists and
craft-makers at work in their
own studios.
www.helfagelf.co.uk

OPEN DOORS
PROGRAMME
1 - 30 SEPTEMBER
Wales's largest celebration
of buildings and architecture,
run by volunteers. For more
information visit
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Hop aboard for an exciting evening

train ride from Llangollen to Carrog,
and enjoy a stunning fireworks
display on the return journey.
www.llangollen-railway.co.uk

NORTH WALES
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC
FESTIVAL, ST ASAPH
20 - 27 SEPTEMBER
A great opportunity to experience
live performances of classical music
by local, national and international
artists centred around St Asaphs
historic cathedral.
www.nwimf.com

TOUR OF BRITAIN
7 - 14 SEPTEMBER
The Tour of Britain is the UK's
biggest professional bicycle race
and is a centre of the British
sporting calendar.
www.tourofbritain.co.uk

WIGGLE ETAPE CYMRU

14 SEPTEMBER
This is an 'epic' lung busting, leg
-aching, end of season sportive,
which provides the most challenging
closed road test in the UK. The route
takes the contestants through the
beautiful Clwydian Range and Dee
Valley AONB including the legendary
Horseshoe Pass.
www.humanrace.co.uk/events/
cycling/etape-cymru

MOLD FOOD FESTIVAL

20 - 21 SEPTEMBER
Watch celebrity chefs at the cookery
theatre, visit over 100 food stalls,
enjoy childrens entertainers and
hear live music at this exciting
local food festival.
www.moldfoodfestival.co.uk

October
LLANGOLLEN HAMPER
18 - 19 OCTOBER
A two day celebration of local
food. Learn some new and
exciting recipes at the cookery
demonstrations and pick up and
the ingredients to make them
yourself at the producers market.
www.llangollenfoodfestival.com

WALES RALLY GB
13 - 16 NOVEMBER
Rally of legends. The final round of
the FIA World Rally Championship
www.rallygb.com

a drive to explore
The Flintshire Leisure Tour is 84 miles of countryside,
coastline, market towns and historic attractions,
broken into nine manageable sections. A magical
mystery tour around the entire county. You wont do it
all in a day. But youll have fun trying.

A luxury, 5 star holiday park

Fully equipped touring pitches
Unique retail village
On site restaurant & coffee shop
9 hole golf course
Indoor swimming pool
Nature trail & fishing ponds

01978 780 277

www.plassey.com

Good Food, Real Ales

& Great Atmosphere await you

Tyn Y Capel Community

run Inn & Restaurant
in beautiful rural Minera
Tyn Y Capel Inn & Restaurant,
Church Road, Minera,
Wrexham LL11 3DA
Telephone: 01978 269 347
Email: tynycapel@outlook.com
www.tyn-y-capel.com
Open: Wednesday evening (6pm) & Thursday until Sunday from 12 noon.

Plassey Holiday Park, Eyton,

Wrexham, North Wales LL13 0SP

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT EVENTS IN THE AREA.
Pick up a copy of the latest

from your local Tourist Information Centre

Ruthin Craft Centre The Centre for the Applied Arts

Galleries / Restaurant / Shop / Makers Studios
Park Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire LL15 1BB Tel: +44 (0)1824 704774
Open daily from 10.00am 5.30pm FREE Admission. FREE on-site parking
Visit our website for exhibition information www.ruthincraftcentre.org.uk

or download it from

denbighshire.gov.uk/whatson
Llangollen

Set in 50 acres of woodland in the Clwydian Range AONB in north-east Wales

Y Capel, Castle Street, Llangollen.

Denbighshire. LL20 8NU
Tel: 01978 860 828
email: llangollen@nwtic.com

Mold
Earl Road, Mold, Flintshire. CH7 1AP.
Tel: 01352 759 331
email: mold@nwtic.com

Wrexham
Lambpit Street, Wrexham. LL11 1AR.
Tel: 01978 292 015
email: tic@wrexham.gov.uk

Courses in bushcraft, basket making, coracles,

spoon carving, forge work, longbows, charcoal,
stool and chair making, timber frame building,
woodland management, coppice and greenwood
crafts. Family woodland holidays. Free camping.
Telephone: 01745 710626 / 07711 472033

www.woodlandskillscentre.co.uk

Melbourne Guest House

8 Beechwood Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire LL18 3EU

Contact: Jenny Clark Telephone: 01745 342 762
Email: inquiries@the-melbourne.co.uk
www.the-melbourne.co.uk

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA VISIT OUR WEBSITE

northeastwales.co.uk

Where you can search for accommodation or give our

Tourist Information Centres a call - they are staffed by friendly
local experts who will answer any question you have for the
area or even book a bed for you.

/NthEastWales

Follow us on twitter
@NthEastWales

Enjoy a pleasant holiday in our family run home

from home. Rooms serviced daily. Tea/coffee
facilities. Towels provided. Own keys provided.
Full cooked breakfast, optional evening meal.
Near to theatre and beach.
Open: Jan - Dec B&B: 25 - 35
No of rooms: 6 En-suite: 4
Total bed space: 14
BRITISH SIGN
LANGUAGE

S-^t

bordering on the sublime

In Flintshire you can come a
very long way in a very short
time. Youll find a superb
theatre, a castle immortalised
by Shakespeare and one
of the most beautiful
landscapes in Wales. All just
a few miles from the English
border. But about a million
miles from the norm.

Brynteg

Voted one of the

TOP TEN ADVENTURE BREAKS
in the UK by The Independent

GUEST HOUSE

Susan & Adrian

Proprietors

Motor Safari, The Uks Leading 4X4 & Multi Activity Adventure Experiences
Company. Bespoke Events Designed To Guarantee Wonderful Adventures.
Selected Activities/Facilities Include: 4X4, QUADS, ARCHERY, SHOOT & ART
STORMING, A BEAUTIFUL CONVERTED BARN, CAFE & CONFERENCE AREA

WWW.MOTOR-SAFARI.CO.UK

01978 754533 | 01978 447199 | info@motor-safari.co.uk

42 River Street ~ Rhyl

Denbighshire ~ LL18 1PT

Telephone : 01745 339154

Email : enquiries@bryntegguesthouse.co.uk

WWW.bryntegguesthouse.co.uk
The Brynteg is a family run guesthouse just 200 yards away from the
seafront and its sandy beach. We are within a short walking distance of
Rhyl town centre and all local amenities. All rooms are: en-suite and
tastefully decorated, Digital TV (some with DVD players), Tea/Coffee
making facilities, hair-dryers, toiletries and towels provided. Free WiFi.
We offer a home-cooked full English breakfast.

Open:Jan-Dec B&B:25-30
No of rooms:4 all ensuite
Credit cards Accepted

Flintshire. Why go further?

How to find us

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The 870 mile long Wales Coast Path is ready to be

explored. Stretching from the Welsh border near
Chester in the north to Chepstow in the
south, it is the longest continuous
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coast path in the world.
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scenery from
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to appeal to visitors
and local people alike
helping everyone enjoy a
healthy lifestyle by taking more exercise
and bringing economic benefits to coastal areas.
Work to create and improve the Wales Coast Path
is co-ordinated by Natural Resources Wales and
funded by the Welsh Government, the European
Regional Development Fund and the coastal
local authorities.
www.walescoastpath.gov.uk

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hyd yn barod iw archwilio. Gan ymestyn
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HolYHead
nghyffiniau Caer yn y gogledd, i
Gas-gwent yn y de, dymar llwybr arfordirol
di-dor hiraf drwyr byd.
Ar hyd y Llwybr mae yna olygfeydd godidog,
o glogwyni uchel i draethau tywodlyd. Mae hefyd
yn cynnig sawl awyrgylch gwahanol, o ddinasoedd
mawr i borthladdoedd pysgota bychain.
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Bydd y Llwybr yw apelio at ymwelwyr a
thrigolion lleol fel ei gilydd, gan helpu
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pawb i fwynhau ffordd iachach o fyw
trwy wneud mwy o ymarfer corff. Ei
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nod hefyd yw dod manteision
economaidd i ardaloedd arfordirol.
Caiff y gwaith o greu a gwella Llwybr
Arfordir Cymru ei gydlynu gan y Cyfoeth
Naturiol Cymru ai ariannu gan Lywodraeth
Cymru, Cronfa Datblygu Rhanbarthol Ewrop
ac awdurdodau lleol arfordirol.
www.llwybrarfordircymru.gov.uk

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Photographs Crown copyright (2013) Visit Wales

Design: viewcreative.co.uk
Printers: Westdale Printers Ltd
Published: Denbighshire County Council
Photography: Martin Lyons Photography
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Denbighshire County Council
Conwy County Borough Council
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Copyright for the material is held by the publishers
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Meet our holiday areas

Wales is divided into 13 distinct
areas, each with its own individual
character. Allow us to introduce you.
1

1
2

The Isle of Anglesey

2 Llandudno & Colwyn Bay

3

3 North East Wales

4 Snowdonia Mountains & Coast

Eryri Mynyddoedd a Mr

5 Mid Wales & the Brecon Beacons

6 Ceredigion
Cardigan Bay & the Cambrian Mountains
7 Pembrokeshire
Britains only Coastal National Park

8 Carmarthenshire
Carmarthen Bay
9 Swansea Bay
Mumbles, Gower, Afan
& the Vale of Neath
10 The Valleys
Heart & Soul of Wales
11 Cardiff Capital of Wales

11
12

The Valleys

Anglesey offers unparalleled

beauty, amazing adventures, serious
solitude and a warm welcome. Easily
accessible; this unique island, with
its coastline, varied beaches and
historical towns make it a superb
base for all the family. Those that
have visited need not be told.
They just return

Vibrant Llandudno, the Victorian

seaside gem with a history that
goes back to the Bronze Age.
World Heritage Conwy with its rich
maritime past. Waterfront adventure
in Colwyn Bay. Year round breaks,
filled with family fun, good food,
great walking, world-class theatre
and a full calendar of exciting events.
All within easy reach of Snowdonia.

+44 (0)1248 713177

anglesey@nwtic.com
visitanglesey.co.uk
facebook.com/visitanglesey

+44 (0)1492 577577

llandudnotic@conwy.gov.uk
visitllandudno.org.uk
facebook.com/visitingllandudno
twitter.com/visit_llandudno

3 North East Wales

The last place that Dylan Thomas

called home and the best place
to be to celebrate and capture his
centenary celebrations in 2014.
Carmarthenshire stretches from
Carmarthen Bay in the south to
western Beacons and the Cambrian
Mountains in the north, wondrous
Gardens, awe-inspiring Castles and
Waless longest beach, market towns
brimming with local produce and
chic shopping.

13

13 Wye Valley & Vale of Usk

2 Llandudno & Colwyn Bay

Magnificent Walks two national

trails, waterfall trails and many other
breathtaking walks besides. Take a
moonlit walk in the Brecon Beacons
under our night-time skies now
with official Dark Sky Status. Muddy
Wheels cycling on and off road.
A great track record four years
with the Tour of Britain, home to
Dyfi Enduro and Beacons Beast.
Family traffic-free routes to extreme
mountain biking await. Year-round
events from Hay Literary to
Machynlleth Comedy, from Green
Man to the Royal Welsh and Winter
Shows, celebrating our agricultural
heritage. Stay in magnificent
mansions to wacky wigwams. All
topped off with mouth-watering
cuisine, local whisky and marvellous
wines. Thats Mid Wales My Way!

6 Ceredigion Cardigan Bay

& the Cambrian Mountains

10

12 The Glamorgan Heritage

Coast & Countryside

1 The Isle of Anglesey

8 Carmarthenshire
Carmarthen Bay

+44(0)1874 622485
tourism@powys.gov.uk
midwalesmyway.com

5 Mid Wales &

the Brecon Beacons

4 Snowdonia Mountains
& Coast
The outdoor adventure playground
of North Wales that includes the
Snowdonia National Park, Ll
yn
Peninsula and Cambrian Coastline.
A wide choice of quality
accommodation, attractions and
activities castles, narrow gauge
railways, golf, cycling, walking, award
winning beaches, country parks,
Wales Coast Path, World Heritage
Site, Areas of Outstanding Natural
Beauty and Heritage Coast.

+44 (0)1341 281485

tourism@gwynedd.gov.uk
visitsnowdonia.info
facebook.com/visitingsnowdonia
twitter.com/visit_snowdonia
visitsnowdonia.wordpress.com

Discover the landscape, villages and

harbours that inspired Dylan Thomas
and delve into Waless history at
Cardigan Castle. Walk gentle or
challenging sections of Ceredigions
coast path from a promenade stroll
at Aberystwyth to hill fort climbs
at Llangrannog. Spot dolphins and
birds; enjoy family fun at award
winning beaches and all sorts of
events; relax and savour Cardigan
Bay seafood to Cambrian Mountain
lamb.

+44 (0)1970 612125

brochure@ceredigion.gov.uk
discoverceredigion.co.uk
facebook.com/discoverceredigion
Twitter: @visitceredigion

7 Pembrokeshire Britains
only Coastal National Park
Rated by National Geographic
magazine experts as the second best
coastline in the world. With 186 miles
(299km) of magnificent and varied
coastline and more than 50 beaches,
theres plenty of space for everyone.
Choose between lively Tenby and
Saundersfoot or peaceful St Davids
and Newport. Perfect for outdoor
activities or just relaxing. To find out
more about Pembrokeshire.

visitpembrokeshire.com

+44 (0)1267 231557

marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
discovercarmarthenshire.com

9 Swansea Bay
Mumbles, Gower, Afan
& the Vale of Neath
Discover Dylan Thomas in Waless
Waterfront City, birthplace of our
poetic hero and playwright. Be a
part of his centenary celebrations
throughout 2014. Spend some time
in the UKs first Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty. Unwind on awardwinning beaches and explore unspoilt
countryside. Bring your board, bike
and boots and enjoy watersports,
cycling and walking.

+44 (0)1792 468321

tourism@swansea.gov.uk
visitswanseabay.com

10 The Valleys
Heart & Soul of Wales
World-class mountain biking and
other activities on, over and under
landscapes that are never short
on drama. Proud communities
bursting to tell you their stories
about Waless largest castle, a World
Heritage Site, craft beers and ciders
and an intriguing cast of heroes
from the mythological past to the
contemporary music scene. You
havent visited Wales until youve
been to the Valleys the Heart and
Soul of Wales.

+44 (0)29 2088 0011

contactus@thevalleys.co.uk
thevalleys.co.uk

11 Cardiff Capital of Wales

The capital of Wales has unique
attractions, top-class entertainment,
a wide range of accommodation
to suit all needs and quality
shopping with a difference. Cardiff
Castle, the Millennium Stadium,
National Museum Cardiff, the Wales
Millennium Centre and famous
Doctor Who Experience combined
with Cardiff Bay offer indoor and
outdoor entertainment for everyone
all year round.

+44 (0)29 2087 3573

visitor@cardiff.gov.uk
visitcardiff.com

12 The Glamorgan Heritage

Coast & Countryside
The dramatic Heritage Coast and
popular resorts of Barry Island and
Porthcawl are fringed by lovely Vale
and Bridgend countryside and green
hills. Discover the special character
of an area steeped in history
and its close to Cardiff, Waless
cosmopolitan capital.

+44 (0)1446 704867

+44 (0)1656 815338
tourism@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
tourism@bridgend.gov.uk
visitthevale.com
bridgendbites.com

13 Wye Valley & Vale of Usk

Fantastic scenery and high-quality
food and drink from the Brecon
Beacons National Park to the Wye
Valley Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty. Explore castles, Roman
towns and beautiful gardens; then
take in award-winning vineyards
bustling market towns and great
local pubs. With the renowned
Newport and Abergavenny Food
Festivals, celebrated restaurants and
artisan producers, discover why were
the Food Capital of Wales.

+44 (0)1291 623772

tourism@monmouthshire.gov.uk
visitwyevalley.com
Find out more by visiting
visitwales.com/brochures to
download as many brochures
as you like or select up to
three for free postal delivery
or call +44 (0) 8701 211256.

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Denbigh
- Ruthin
Corwen
- Llangollen
Denbigh
- Ruthin -- Corwen
- Llangollen

SeaQuarium Rhyl, East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3AF

T: 01745 344660 W: seaquarium.co.uk
Partneriaeth Cynllun Datblygiad Gwledig Sir Ddinbych
Denbighshire Rural Development Plan Partnership

Partneriaeth Cynllun Datblygiad Gwledig Sir Ddinbych

Denbighshire Rural Development Plan Partnership

OPEN DAILY FROM 10AM

Rhyls harbour development

Pont y Ddraig
(Welsh for Dragons Bridge)
Front cover:
Carrog, Clwydian Range and Dee Valley
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty