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attractionsFlintshire
Discover Flintshire
Welcometo FlintshireThis beautiful Welshborder County has acountryside and coastenriched by a fascinatingpast. Superb road and rail links makes it aneasily accessible andrewarding destination.
Flintshire is a beguiling mix ofcountry villages, traditionalmarket towns, sandy beaches,medieval castles and some ofthe most stunning scenery inNorth Wales. The ClwydianRange, the location of manyancient forts forms an Area ofOutstanding Natural Beautyand contains part of the Offa’sDyke footpath. The RuralWalks in Flintshire brochurefeatures 25 of the best walksin the County.
Finding your way around theCounty has been made easythanks to the 83 mile FlintshireLeisure Drive. It is divided intonine diverse sections and byusing the booklet andfollowing the signs you willdiscover many places ofinterest.
Explore fascinating towns suchas Mold with its street market,Daniel Owen Museum and foodand drink festival, Holywell withits market and home to StWinefride’s Well - one of theSeven Wonders of Wales, Flintwith its medieval castle andmarket and Caerwys, consideredto be one of the smallest townswith a Royal Charter.
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This beautiful Welshborder county has acountryside and coastenriched by a fascinatingpast. Superb road and raillinks makes it an easilyaccessible and rewardingdestination.
Traditional forms of commerceexist throughout the Countybut there is also BroughtonRetail Park where many HighStreet names are located.
There are many sites ofhistorical interest such asGrade 1 listed building StDeiniol’s Library in Hawarden -Britain’s finest residentiallibrary, founded by PrimeMinister William Gladstone in1889, Ewloe Castle in WeprePark and BasingwerkCistercian Abbey alongsideGreenfield Valley HeritagePark, a fascinating mix of millsand reservoirs charting theindustrial past.
The Dee Estuary is ofinternational importancewhere migrating birds over-winter on a Site of SpecialScientific Interest. The River Dee meets the IrishSea at Talacre, creatingunspoilt beaches and sanddunes which have won yellow flag awards - perfect for family holidays.
Quality sports and leisure facilities exist fromchampionship golf courses to ice skating, cycling andwater sports, horse riding and fishing.
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...many sites of historicalinterest...castles andabbeys...a fascinating mixof mills and reservoirscharting the industrialpast...unspoilt beaches andsand dunes...perfect forfamily holidays...
Flintshire Attractions
Welcome to Flintshire, wehope you enjoy your visit.
Many of our characterfulpubs offer home-cookingand refined cuisine inmemorable settings wherethe food is often sourcedfrom fresh local ingredients.
There is a strong sense ofculture and arts, from choirsand galleries to Welshsinging in the pubs. ClwydTheatr Cymru at Mold isWales’ major drama-producing theatre and artscentre, home to a highlyacclaimed company thatalso presents much of itswork on tour.
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Greenfield Valley Heritage Park
An award winning 70 acre Country Park. The free VisitorCentre contains information on family activities, walks, fishingand bird watching. At the Museum & Farm reconstructedperiod buildings form an attractive backdrop for agriculturaldisplays, adventure playground and farm animals.
Opening Times10.00am - 4.00pm daily. Last admission 4.00pm.
Directions: Leave A55 at Holywell, follow HeritagePark signs at Greenfield.
Greenfield Valley Heritage Park,Greenfield, Nr Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 7GHT: 01352 714172 F: 01352 714791E: [email protected]: www.greenfieldvalley.com
Wepre Park
Bring the kids to the best play area in the County, explore WepreBrook, or just take a walk through the remains of the grand estateof Wepre Hall and its attractive woodlands to the 12th centuryruins of Ewloe Castle. Information about the park, our annualcountryside events programme, and refreshments are all availableat the Visitor Centre. We welcome responsible dog walkers.
Opening TimesWepre Park is open to the public 24/7 throughoutthe year. Wepre Visitor Centre is open weekdays9am - 4pm, weekends 12 noon - 3.30pm. OpenBank Holidays except over the Christmas period.
Admission Fee: Free
Directions: Signposted from the A548 Coast Roadin Connah’s Quay, or from the B5126 from Northop.
Wepre Park,Wepre Drive, Connah’s Quay, Flintshire CH5 4HLT: 01244 814931 F: 01244 816625E: [email protected]: www.flintshire.gov.uk/countryside
St Winefride’s Well
A grade 1 listed building and scheduled ancient monumentbuilt at the beginning of the 16th century, this sophisticatedand beautiful building is a gem of late perpendiculararchitecture and is unique in the world. The well has been aplace of continuous pilgrimage for over 1,300 years.
Opening Times1st April - 30th September: Sunday - Friday9.00am - 5.30 pm, Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm, 1stOctober - 31st March 10.00am - 4.00pm. Openeveryday except Christmas day..
Admission Fee: Adult: £0.60 (Over 60: £0.40),Child: £0.20, Family (2 - 3): £1.50, Student (with astudent card): £0.20
Directions: A55 Expressway junction 32westbound or junction 31 eastbound, followbrown heritage signs.
St Winefride’s Well,Holywell, Flintshire, North Wales, CH8 7PNT: 01352 713054E: [email protected]: www.saintwinefrideswell.com
Clwyd Theatr Cymru
Clwyd Theatr Cymru is Wales’ major drama producingoperation, originally built as a Regional Arts Centre. Thetheatre hosts a variety of touring drama, dance, music and aCommunity Festival in the summer. There are around 1,500public performances per year.
Opening TimesBox Office Monday to Saturday 10.00am to8.00pm (check with the box office forSundays/Bank Holidays etc.).
Admission Fee: Varies depending onproduction/event.
Directions: Leave A55 at Northop, Junction 33and follow the signs for Mold. Please see websitefor further details.
Clwyd Theatr Cymru,Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1YABox Office: 0845 330 3565 F: 01352 701529E: [email protected]: www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
Simon Newhan & Vivien Parry in MemoryPhotograph by Manuel Harlan
Afonwen Antiques Gift and Crafts Centre
Largest family run antiques, gift and craft centre in North Wales.Thousands of stunning gifts, accessories and ideas for all ages.Exhibitions and demonstrations weekly. With 14,000 sq ft of amazingantiques, furniture, curios and collectables, there really is something foreveryone. Also find freshly prepared cuisine, teas, coffee andscrumptious cakes in our award winning Edenshine Delights restaurant.
Opening Times9.30am to 5.00pm. Open all year, closed Mondays,but open all Bank Holiday Mondays.
Admission Fee: Free Entrance
Directions: Signposted off A55 Junction 31,Junction 8 on A541.
Afonwen Antiques Gift and Crafts Centre,Afonwen, Nr Caerwys, Mold, Flintshire CH7 5UBT: 01352 720965 F: 01352 720346E: [email protected]: www.afonwen.co.uk
The Circuit Indoor Karting Centre
Massive Indoor Karting Centre. Available for Group Bookings, Corporate Entertainment, Kids Birthday Parties and Arrive & Drive. The only track in the UK with ramps, tunnels, and indoor and outdoor sections.
Opening Times7 days a week from 10.30am. All year round.Last admission - Call for availability.
Admission Fee: £12.50
Directions: Signposted off the A494.
The Circuit Indoor Karting Centre,Engineer Park, Sandycroft, Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 2QDT: 01244 531652 F: 01244 537541E: [email protected]: www.thecircuit.co.uk
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The Pet Cemetery
Established 1990Enjoy a stroll around the grounds of the award winning BrynfordPet Cemetery and discover a place where the beautifullymanicured gardens, statues, memorials, visitor centre & chapelare all dedicated to pets.
Opening TimesAll day every day.
Directions: Exit 31 and 32 off A55 Follow A5026& then B5121 signposted Brynford.
The Pet Cemetery,Brynford, Nr Holywell, Flintshire CH8 8ADT: 01352 710500 (24 hours helpline) E: [email protected]: www.petfuneralservices.co.uk
Deeside Ice Rink
Deeside Ice Rink is the National Centre for Ice Sports in Wales.It boasts an Olympic size pad, catering for a variety of icesports and activities, including a disco on ice. Whether you’rean experienced skater or a novice, you’ll join thousands ofothers who enjoy the fantastic facilities at Deeside Ice Rink.
Opening TimesAll year (closed during 25th and 26th December).
Admission Fee:Please phone for details 01244 814725
Directions: From the East and West on the A494exit at Junction for Queensferry.
Deeside Ice Rink,Chester Road West, Queensferry, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 1SAT: 01244 814725
Gladstone Exhibition
Founded in 1889 by former Prime Minister and Hawardenresident, William Ewart Gladstone, St Deiniol’s Library is a grade 1 listed building and home to an exhibitioncommemorating the life and career of its founder.
Opening Times: Mon - Fri: 10.00am - 4.15pm, Sat: 10.00am - 1.30pm. Throughout the yearexcept the two week period over Christmas andNew Year. Last Admission 3.30pm.
Admission Fee: None
Directions: B5125 through Hawarden, followbrown signs to Church Lane.
Gladstone Exhibition,St. Deiniol’s Library, Church Lane, Hawarden,Flintshire, CH5 3DFT: 01244 532350 F: 01244 520643E: [email protected]: www.st-deiniols.org
Abakhan - Fabrics, Hobby and Home
A unique complex offering dress and fashion fabrics, softfurnishing fabrics, bridal fabrics and accessories, haberdasheryand trimmings, readymade soft furnishings, curtain and blindmaking service, knitting yarns, arts and craft and giftware.There really is something for everyone! Why not visit our coffeeshop for a home-cooked breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea.
Opening TimesOpen 7 days a week, Sun 10.00am - 4.30pm,Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5.15pm, Open late nights onThursdays. All year round.
Admission Fee: Free, Free Parking
Directions: Take the A548 Coast Road.
Abakhan - Fabrics, Hobby and Home,Coast Road, Mostyn, Flintshire, CH8 9DXT: 01745 562 100 F: 01745 562 101E: [email protected]: www.abakhan.co.uk
North Wales Shooting School
Clay pigeon shooting tuition, air rifle range tuition, shop sellingshooting equipment and outdoor clothing.
Opening Times: Tues - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm,Sat 10.30am - 4.00pm.
Directions: From the East and Westfollow the A550 taking the junctionfor Chester A548 and then followNorth Wales Shooting School signs.
North Wales Shooting School,Manor Road, Sealand, Flintshire, CH5 2SBT: 01244 812219 F: 01244 822650E: [email protected]: www.shootingschool.net
Bridlewood Riding Centre
We cater for tourists with bridle-path rides for the novice rider,lessons and beach hacks for the experienced riders. We alsohave a shop which stocks gifts and everything for the horseand rider. Riding for the disabled available.
Opening Times8.00am - 7.00pm.
Directions: Just off A548 Coast Road, Approx 1mile from Prestatyn towards Flint.
Bridlewood Riding Centre,Maes y Coed Farm, Tyn-y-Morfa, Gwespyr, Nr Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 9JNT: 01745 888922 F: 01745 854937E: [email protected]: www.bridlewood.co.uk
Flintshire CastlesFlint - built in the 13th Century by King Edward I as part of an ‘iron ring’ offortresses around Wales. In 1399 the castle witnessed the surrender of KingRichard to Henry Bolingbroke, later Henry IV - a scene dramatically describedby Shakespeare. It remains one of the most complete and atmosphericcastles in the North Wales Borderlands. Entrance to the castle, in the care ofCADW is free, and there are excellent views over the Dee Estuary.
Ewloe - built in 1257 by Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, Prince of Wales amongstwoodland at Ewloe. It fell into the hands of the English following Edward I’sfirst Welsh War and was abandoned soon after Edward I’s conquest ofWales in 1284.
Caergwrle - built between 1277 and 1282 by Dafydd ap Gruffydd wholaunched an ill fated rebellion against the English which led to Edward I’ssuccessful military campaign in Wales. The ruined castle was rebuilt byEdward I but was abandoned shortly afterwards due to fire damage.
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Flintshire Choirs/Welsh SingingWelsh Singing
Y Dderwen, HendreT: 01352 741466 W: www.ydderwen.com
Choirs
Caerwys Male ChoirW: www.corcaerwys.org.uk
Côr CilcainW: cilcaintoday.delfryndesign.co.uk
Côr Meibion TrelawnydW: www.trelawnydmalevoicechoir.com
Flint Male Voice ChoirW: www.flintmalechoir.co.uk
Hawarden SingersW: www.hawardensingers.com
Mold & District Choral SocietyW: www.moldchoral.org.uk
Flintshire FisheriesTrout Fisheries
Forest Hill Trout Farm & FisheryDowning Road, Whitford, Nr Holywell, CH8 9EQ T: 01745 560151 Contact: Von Gibson
Seven Springs Trout Farm & FisheryCaerwys, Nr Holywell, CH7 5BZ T:01352 720511 Contact: Jane Forkings-Russell
Tree Tops FisheryLlanfynydd, Nr Mold, LL11 5HR T:01352 770648 Contact: Joy Price
Trout & Coarse Fishing
Sarn Mill FisheriesDenbigh Road, Nannerch, Nr Mold, CH7 5RH T: 01352 720854 Contact: Carol McGuire
Coarse Fishing
Clawdd Offa FisheryCysgod y Ddrewen, Ffordd Llanfynydd, Treuddyn T: 01352 770296 Contact: Eirlys Roberts
Glasdir FisheriesGlasdir View, Y Nant, Pentre Halkyn, CH8 8BD T: 01352 781303 Contact: David Pearse
Celyn PoolWelsh College of Horticulture, Northop, CH7 6AA T: 01352 841019 Contact: Tim Jenner
Accompanied Fishing Holidays & Tuition
Celtic SafarisBryn Tirion, Denbigh Road, Nannerch, CH7 5QU T: 01352 741835 Contact: Matt Wright
Jacksons Nurseries & Garden Centre, Trelawnyd, LL18 6EB T: 01745 570680
Sundawn Nurseries, Babell Rd, Pantasaph, Holywell, CH8 8PP T: 01352 712054/720840
Daleside Nursery & Garden Centre, Gladstone Way, Hawarden, CH5 3HF T: 01244 532041
Northop Garden Centre, Welsh College of Horticulture, Northop, CH7 6AA T: 01352 840436
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Padeswood & Buckley Golf Club, Station Lane, Padeswood, Nr Mold, CH7 4JD T: 01352 550537 No of holes: 18
Flint Golf Club, Cornist Lane, Flint, CH6 5HJ T: 01352 732327 No of holes: 18
Pennant Park Golf Club, Whitford, Nr Holywell, CH8 9EP T: 01745 563000 No of holes:18
Old Padeswood Golf Club, Station Lane, Padeswood, Nr Mold, CH7 4JL T: 01244 547701 No of holes: 18
Caerwys Golf Club, Caerwys CH7 5AQ T: 01352 721222 No of holes: 9
Mountain Park Golf Club, Mountain Park Hotel, Flint Mountain, CH6 5QG T: 01352 736000 No of holes: 9
Kinsale Golf Club & Driving Range, Llanerch-y-môr, Nr Holywell, CH9 8DX T: 01745 561080 No of holes: 9
Mold Golf Club, Cilcain Road, Pantymwyn, Mold, CH7 5EH T: 01352 741513 No of holes: 18
Holywell Golf Club, Brynford, Holywell, CH8 8LQ T: 01352 713937 No of holes: 18
Hawarden Golf Club, Groomsdale Lane, Hawarden, CH5 3EH T: 01244 531447 No of holes: 18
Northop Country Park Golf Club, Northop, CH7 6WA T: 01352 840440 No of holes: 18
Flintshire CyclingRoute 5 of the National Cycle Network opened in June 2000. It stretches 52km from theCheshire Border throughout Flintshire, along varying terrains from gentle, flat routesalong converted railways to quiet country lanes up in the hills, with exhilarating viewsacross the Dee Estuary, and onto the coastline of Denbighshire.
The attraction of NCN 5 is that it caters for experienced cyclists, who can take on thelong challenging route, and it also caters for novice riders who may prefer to cycle alonga section of the 13 km traffic-free route.
NCN 5 is now complimented by the partly constructed Dee Coastal Path, a 3 metre wideoff road leisure/utility walking/cycling route which will eventually stretch 55 km betweenPrestatyn and Chester and onto the Wirral. 16km is now complete.
For further information and route maps visit www.sustrans.org.uk
Flintshire Horse Riding CentresCoachman’s Riding StablesHall Lane, Sychdyn, CH7 6AD T: 01352 840776 W: www.crstables.co.uk
Linden Farm Riding & Trekking CentreBwlch Road, Rhes-y-Cae, Holywell, CH8 8JT T: 01352 780539
Sychdyn Riding CentreTai-Cochion, Alltami Road, Sychdyn, CH7 6ET T: 01352 840284
Welsh College of HorticultureNorthop, Nr Mold, CH7 6AA T: 01352 841000 W: www.wcoh.ac.uk
Clwyd Special Riding CentreLlanfynydd, LL11 5HN T: 01352 770446 W: www.clwydspecialridingcentre.org.uk
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Flintshire MarketsFarmers Markets
Mold Farmers MarketHeld on the first Saturday of every month from 9am - 2.00pm at St Mary’s Church Hall,Off King Street Car Park, Mold.
Celyn Farmers MarketHeld on the third Sunday of every month from 9.30am - 1.00pm at the Welsh College ofHorticulture, Northop.
For further information visit www.celynfarmersmarket.co.uk or call 01745 561999
Street Markets
Connah's QuayThursday open air market is held on the site which is to the rear of the Connah's QuayShopping Precinct. People visiting Connah's Quay market can be assured of the personaltouch when they do their shopping.
FlintFlint market is held on Market Square, every Friday where locals and visitors alike are able tobrowse and do their shopping at this friendly traditional site.
HolywellA tourist town with many interesting attractions including the Holy well of St Winefrides.The town has street entertainment which is popular on Thursdays and Saturdays when atraditional street market is held on the pedestrianised High Street.
MoldA busy market town and weekly marketsare held on Wednesdays and Saturdayson the High Street, which is closed totraffic. The market extends to the rear ofthe High Street through to the DanielOwen Square where shoppers will alsofind the thriving Mold Indoor marketwhich is open daily Monday to Saturday.Mold market is held in high esteem byboth traders and shoppers alike and isone of the busiest in the Country.Shoppers are able to buy a wide variety of goods, all at competitive prices.
Our Tourist Information Centre (TIC) in Mold offers a widerange of services and a warm welcome all year round. Book accommodation nationwide - call in and bookaccommodation or contact us in advance of your stay.
TICs� stock free literature on events, activities and places to visit
both locally and throughout North Wales � sell theatre and concert tickets, books, maps and souvenirs � offer detailed information about public transport
Mold TIC, Library, Museum and Gallery, Earl Road, Mold CH7 1AP. T: 01352 759331 E: [email protected]
For further information
Websites:
www.visitflintshire.comwww.flintshire.gov.uk/tourismwww.borderlands.co.uk
Photographer: Ray Bibby W: www.orange-imaging.co.uk
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the publishers can accept no liability whatsoever for anyerrors, inaccuracies or omission or for any matter in any way connected with or arising out of the publication ofthe information.
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