Denbigh

Denbigh (Welsh: Dinbych) is a picturesque market town and one of the most historic towns in North Wales. Dinbych in Welsh means "little fortress" and the remains of the historic Denbigh Castle dominate the skyline of the town. It is the birthplace of explorer Henry Morton Stanley.

By bus
The town's railway station closed in 1963; the closest railway station can be found in Rhyl, some 12 miles north of Denbigh. From Rhyl, a regular direct bus service goes to Denbigh from the bus stand outside Rhyl railway station. Also regular direct bus service to and from Mold (Yr Wyddgrug), Corwen/Ruthin (Rhuthun) and from Wrexham (Wrecsam) 3 times a day. Traveline Cymru is great for planning journey with public transport.

By car
Denbigh is easily reached by car, as it is only 6 miles from North Wales main road the A55, take exit marked St Asaph and then follow signs for Denbigh. Denbigh is 40 min from Chester, 1 hr 30 min from Liverpool and approx 1 hr 50 min from Manchester.

By foot
Denbigh is a small town, and you can easily walk everywhere in the town.

Events

 * Denbigh Midsummer Festival - A cocktail of poetry, music, dancing, walks & talks, films, boules, ball drop, local and French markets, and fun fair. Entrance from free to £5.
 * Cymru Cuba Salsa Festivals - Annual festival celebrating the links between wales and Cuba - Live salsa music with Cuban band Omar Puentes and "Cubanias".
 * Denbigh Show - Offering a great variety of family entertainments, and bringing together a whole host of local organisations in a celebration of the best of the Town. The Flower Show is still a main feature of the day.
 * Denbigh and Flint Annual Show - The Denbigh and Flint County Show presents the annual one-day event with all manner of activities. A great day out bringing town and countryside together.
 * Walking Festival - Organised hikes around Vale of Clwyd and Hireathog mountain ranges.
 * Beer Festival - Annual beer festival with music including four live bands during the day. Over 35 beers and ciders to sample, all from local breweries.
 * Open Heritage Weekend - An array of buildings and monuments will be open free of charge, as well as many walks and tours giving you the opportunity to delve deeper into the history of each town. Everyone is invited. Many of the buildings and monuments are not normally open to the public, so this is a unique opportunity to discover the past and explore some fascinating historic buildings.
 * Open Heritage Weekend - An array of buildings and monuments will be open free of charge, as well as many walks and tours giving you the opportunity to delve deeper into the history of each town. Everyone is invited. Many of the buildings and monuments are not normally open to the public, so this is a unique opportunity to discover the past and explore some fascinating historic buildings.

Go next

 * St Asaph
 * Ruthin