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Denbighshire Visitor Travel Guide Page

 

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Denbighshire.

About Denbighshire

Horseshoe Pass in Denbighshire

Denbighshire is situated in the north east of Wales. It is renowned for being the longest inhabited area in Wales. The largest towns in the county include Rhyl, Ruthin and Prestatyn.

Some of Denbighshire's most famous tourist attractions include the Llangollen Fringe Festival and Prestatyn Carnival. You can take a horse drawn boat trip or a motor powered aqueduct cruise from Llangollen Wharf. Denbigh Castle is mounted upon a hill that overlooks the town below. It was constructed during the invasion of King Edward I and is famed for being home of the ‘Grey Lady'.

There is the Welsh Mountain Zoo nearby which has some of most endangered species of animals around the world and Rhuddlan Castle, also built during the reign of King Edward I, is a great place to visit and absorb some of the history of Wales.

The area is rich in heritage with a wealth of other historic castles to visit including Dinas Bran, which means the Crow Castle, and Bodelwyddan Castle. Dyserth Waterfall is also a fine place to relax and unwind whilst surrounded by picturesque scenery.

However, if you are more of an active fun seeker then there are white water rafting and canoeing facilities in Llangollen.


Attractions & Heritage Sites within Denbighshire

1. Welsh Mountain Zoo - Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay, Denbighshire, LL28 5UY

The Zoo has many endangered animals from all over the world to see, there is also lots to keep chirldren entyertained from kids farm to adventure play areas. The zoo also offers visitors wonderful views and lovely woodland trails to explore.

2. Rhuddlan Castle - Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, LL18 5

Rhuddan Castle was built during King Edward's ruin in 1277, it is protected by a river dock, which forms one side of the concentrically designed castle.


See Full List of Attractions & Heritage Sites in Denbighshire - With lots of information, pictures and contact information for each attraction.


Towns and Villages in Denbighshire

Denbighshire has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures.

  • Denbigh - Town Hall now houses the community library and a museum depicting local history... More...
  • Prestatyn - has numerous biking and hiking paths from which to choose... More...
  • Rhyl - Miniature Railway has been providing passenger rides for over 100 years... More...
  • Ruthin - is the location where the first copies of the Welsh National Anthem were printed... More...

Useful Contact Information for Denbighshire

Llangollen Tourist Information Centre
Castle Street, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8NU
Tel No: 01978 860 828

Rhyl Tourist Information Centre
The Promenade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 1HZ
Tel No: 01745 355 068

Denbigh Library & Gallery (Tourist Information Available)
Denbigh, Denbighshire, LL16 3NU
Tel No: 01745 816313