North Wales Borders

Historical sites, fortresses and castles

Chirk Castle

Chirk Castle on an Autumn evening

A Ferrungous Hawk

The River Dee

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This being frontier country, there are plenty of historic sites, fortresses and castles which remind us of the area’s turbulent past. Thankfully now all is peaceful, allowing the visitor to immerse themselves in centuries of history; from Wales’s largest prehistoric monument, Gop Cairn, to the 700 year old intact magnificence of Chirk Castle

Wrexham to the north enjoys a very privileged location. Within twenty minutes travel you can lose yourself in the Welsh hills, be fascinated by the Roman remains in Chester or view the rich historical past within Wrexham. A short drive from Wrexham town centre you can find and enjoy a number of historical sites which remind us of the local way of life over hundreds of years. Add to this excellent road links to North Wales, the North West and beyond and you can understand why Wrexham is a very popular place to visit and stay.

Located between the River Dee and the Berwyn Mountains is Llangollen, a picturesque, bustling market town. Famous for the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod held in July each year, visitors come from world wide to spectate and compete in poetry, dance and music competitions.

Further south is the town of Welshpool. This area has an endless range of things to do and places to see. From walking trails, wildlife, fishing and golf to historic sites, beautiful villages and stunning scenery. Nearby is the town of Montgomery where you can visit the historic castle of the same name or enjoy the countryside along the Montgomery Canal

Things to do in North Wales Borders

Snowdonia National Park

Situated on the west coast of Britain covering 823 square miles of diverse landscapes, Snowdonia National Park is the largest National Park in Wales.

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Berwyn Mountains

Hidden away to the east of the very popular national park, Snowdonia, is the lesser known area of The Berwyn Mountains

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Wrexham

The town of Wrexham lies by the Welsh Border and nestles in the lower Dee Valley between the lush Cheshire plains of England and the glorious countryside of North Wales

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Techniquest Glyndwyr

The Science Discovery Centre aims to explain some of the many principles of science in a fun and informative way. Visitors of all ages can gets hands-on with over 60 exhibits and puzzles.

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The Montgomery Canal

The Montgomery Canal, derelict for many years, is now being reborn as a cruiseway through the picturesque Welsh Marches.

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Moel Famau Country Park

Moel Famau is an impressive park covered in heather moorland turning purple in the Autumn , contrasting beautifully with the green grassland pastures of the Vale of Clwyd. The Park covers an area over 2000 acres and has many access paths and facilities for visitors.

Jubilee Tower

The Jubilee Tower is on the peak of Moel Famau within the country park. The tower was built to commemorate the golden jubilee of George III in 1810. The remains of the tower the highest point in the park, and offer spectacular views over the Clwydian Range.

Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo is the UK’s number one zoo and contains over 7000 animals and 400 different species, including some of the most endangered species on the planet. The Zoo is an all-year round favorite attraction for kids and is within easy driving distance of North East Wales via the A55.