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Flintshire

Discover Flintshire


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Welcometo Flintshire

This beautiful Welshborder County has acountryside and coastenriched by a fascinatingpast. Superb road an drail link s makes it aneasily accessible andrewarding destination.

Flintshire is a beguiling mix of

country villages, traditionalmarket towns, sandy beaches,

medieval castles and some of

the most stunning scenery in

North Wales. The Clwydian

Range, the location of many

ancient forts forms an Area of

Outstanding Natural Beauty

and contains part of the OffasDyke footpath. The Rural

Walks in Flintshire brochure

features 25 of the best walks

in the County.

Finding your way around the

County has been made easy

thanks to the 83 mile FlintshireLeisure Drive. It is divided into

nine diverse sections and by

using the booklet and

following the signs you will

discover many places of

interest.

Explore fascinating towns suchas Mold with its street market,

Daniel Owen Museum and food

and drink festival, Holywell with

its market and home to St

Winefrides Well - one of the

Seven Wonders of Wales, Flint

with its medieval castle and

market and Caerwys, considered

to be one of the smallest towns

with a Royal Charter.

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This beautiful Welshborder county has a

countryside and coast

enriched by a fascinating

past. Superb road and rail

links makes it an easilyaccessible and rewarding

destination.

Traditional forms of commerce

exist throughout the Countybut there is also Broughton

Retail Park where many HighStreet names are located.

There are many sites ofhistorical interest such asGrade 1 listed building StDeiniols Library in Hawarden -

Britains finest residentiallibrary, founded by PrimeMinister William Gladstone in1889, Ewloe Castle in WeprePark and BasingwerkCistercian Abbey alongsideGreenfield Valley Heritage

Park, 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 sand

dunes which have wonyellow flag awards - perfectfor family holidays.

Quality sports andleisure facilities exist fromchampionship golf coursesto ice skating, cycling andwater sports, horse riding

and fishing.

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...many sites of historicalinterest...castles andabbeys...a fascinating m ixof mills and reservoirscharting the industrialpast...unspoilt beaches andsand dunes...perfect forfamily holidays...


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Welcom e to Flintshire, wehope you enjoy your visit.

Many of our characterful

pubs offer home-cookingand refined cuisine in

memorable 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 that

also presents much of itswork on tour.

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Greenfield Valley Heritage Park

An award winning 70 acre Country Park. The free Visitor

Centre 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 Times

10.00am - 4.00pm daily. Last admission 4.00pm.

Directions: Leave A55 at Holywell, follow Heritage

Park signs at Greenfield.

Greenfield Valley Heritage Park,

Greenfield, Nr Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 7GH

T: 01352 714172 F: 01352 714791

E: [email protected]

W: 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 throughout

the year. Wepre Visitor Centre is open weekdays

9am - 4pm, weekends 12 noon - 3.30pm. Open

Bank Holidays except over the Christmas period.

Admission Fee: Free

Directions: Signposted from the A548 Coast Roadin Connahs Quay, or from the B5126 from Northop.

Wepre Park,

Wepre Drive, Connahs Quay, Flintshire CH5 4HL

T: 01244 814931 F: 01244 816625


W: www.flintshire.gov.uk/countryside

St Winefrides 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 Times

1st April - 30th September: Sunday - Friday

9.00am - 5.30 pm, Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm, 1st

October - 31st March 10.00am - 4.00pm. Open

everyday except Christmas day..Admission Fee: Adult: 0.60 (Over 60: 0.40),

Child: 0.20, Family (2 - 3): 1.50, Student (with a

student card): 0.20

Directions: A55 Expressway junction 32

westbound or junction 31 eastbound, follow

brown heritage signs.

St Winefrides Well,

Holywell, Flintshire, North Wales, CH8 7PNT: 01352 713054


W: www.saintwinefrideswell.com


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Clwyd Theatr Cymru

Clwyd Theatr Cymru is Wales major drama producing

operation, 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 Times

Box Office Monday to Saturday 10.00am to

8.00pm (check with the box office for

Sundays/Bank Holidays etc.).

Admission Fee: Varies depending onproduction/event.

Directions: Leave A55 at Northop, Junction 33

and follow the signs for Mold. Please see website

for further details.

Clwyd Theatr Cymru,

Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1YABox Office: 0845 330 3565 F: 01352 701529


W: 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 amazing

antiques, 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 Times

9.30am 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 5UB

T: 01352 720965 F: 01352 720346


W: 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 indoorand outdoor sections.

Opening Times

7 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 2QD

T: 01244 531652 F: 01244 537541


W: www.thecircuit.co.uk


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The Pet Cemetery

Established 1990

Enjoy a stroll around the grounds of the award winning BrynfordPet Cemetery and discover a place where the beautifully

manicured gardens, statues, memorials, visitor centre & chapelare all dedicated to pets.

Opening Times

All day every day.

Directions: Exit 31 and 32 off A55 Follow A5026

& then B5121 signposted Brynford.

The Pet Cemetery,

Brynford, Nr Holywell, Flintshire CH8 8AD

T: 01352 710500 (24 hours helpline)


W: 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 yourean experienced skater or a novice, youll join thousands ofothers who enjoy the fantastic facilities at Deeside Ice Rink.

Opening Times

All year (closed during 25th and 26th December).

Admission Fee:

Please phone for details 01244 814725

Directions: From the East and West on the A494

exit at Junction for Queensferry.

Deeside Ice Rink,

Chester Road West, Queensferry, Deeside,

Flintshire CH5 1SA

T: 01244 814725

Gladstone ExhibitionFounded in 1889 by former Prime Minister and Hawardenresident, William Ewart Gladstone, St Deiniols Library is agrade 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 year

except the two week period over Christmas and

New Year. Last Admission 3.30pm.

Admission Fee: None

Directions: B5125 through Hawarden, follow

brown signs to Church Lane.

Gladstone Exhibition,

St. Deiniols Library, Church Lane, Hawarden,

Flintshire, CH5 3DF

T: 01244 532350 F: 01244 520643

E: [email protected]: www.st-deiniols.org


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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 Times

Open 7 days a week, Sun 10.00am - 4.30pm,

Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5.15pm, Open late nights on

Thursdays. All year round.

Admission Fee: Free, Free Parking

Directions: Take the A548 Coast Road.

Abakhan - Fabrics, Hobby and Home,

Coast Road, Mostyn, Flintshire, CH8 9DX

T: 01745 562 100 F: 01745 562 101

E: [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 West

follow the A550 taking the junction

for Chester A548 and then follow

North Wales Shooting School signs.

North Wales Shooting School,

Manor Road, Sealand,

Flintshire, CH5 2SB

T: 01244 812219 F: 01244 822650E: [email protected]

W: 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 Times

8.00am - 7.00pm.

Directions: Just off A548 Coast Road, Approx 1

mile from Prestatyn towards Flint.

Bridlewood Riding Centre,

Maes y Coed Farm, Tyn-y-Morfa, Gwespyr,

Nr Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 9JN

T: 01745 888922 F: 01745 854937


W: www.bridlewood.co.uk


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Flintshire Castles

Flint - 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 King

Richard 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 Isfirst Welsh War and was abandoned soon after Edward Is 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 Issuccessful 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

Cr CilcainW: cilcaintoday.delfryndesign.co.uk

Cr Meibion TrelawnydW: www.trelawnydmalevoicechoir.com

Flint Male Voice ChoirW: www.flintmalechoir.co.uk

Hawarden Singers

W: www.hawardensingers.com

Mold & District Choral SocietyW: www.moldchoral.org.uk


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Flintshire Fisheries

Trout 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 FishingSarn Mill FisheriesDenbigh Road, Nannerch, Nr Mold, CH7 5RH T: 01352 720854 Contact: Carol McGuire

Coarse Fishing

Clawdd Offa Fishery

Cysgod 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

Flintshire Garden Centres


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Padeswood & Buckley Golf Club,Station Lane, Padeswood,

Nr Mold, CH7 4JDT: 01352 550537 No of holes: 18

Flint Golf Club,Cornist Lane, Flint, CH6 5HJT: 01352 732327 No of holes: 18

Pennant Park Golf Club,Whitford, Nr Holywell, CH8 9EPT: 01745 563000 No of holes:18

Old Padeswood Golf Club,Station Lane, Padeswood,Nr Mold, CH7 4JLT: 01244 547701 No of holes: 18

Caerwys Golf Club,Caerwys CH7 5AQT: 01352 721222 No of holes: 9

Mountain Park Golf Club,Mountain Park Hotel,

Flint Mountain, CH6 5QGT: 01352 736000 No of holes: 9

Kinsale Golf Club & Driving Range,Llanerch-y-mr, 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 8LQT: 01352 713937

No of holes: 18

Hawarden Golf Club,Groomsdale Lane, Hawarden, CH5 3EHT: 01244 531447

No of holes: 18

Northop Country Park Golf Club,Northop, CH7 6WA T: 01352 840440No of holes: 18


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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 between

Prestatyn and Chester and onto the Wirral. 16km is now complete.

For further information and route maps visit www.sustrans.org.uk

Flintshire Horse Riding Centres

Coachmans 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

www.visitflintshire.com

www.flintshire.gov.uk/tourismwww.borderlands.co.uk


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Flintshire MarketsFarmers Markets

Mold Farmers MarketHeld on the first Saturday of every month from 9am - 2.00pm at St Marys 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 of

Horticulture, 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 to

browse 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 Saturdays

on 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 by

both 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.


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Our Tourist Information Centre (TIC) in Mold offers a wide

range of services and a warm welcome all year round.Book accommodation nationwide - call in and book

accommodation 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.com

www.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 any

errors, inaccuracies or omission or for any matter in any way connected with or arising out of the publication of

the information.


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