Top 10 things to do in Flintshire and Wrexham
Flintshire and Wrexham sit in the north-east corner of Wales, with castles, ironwork heritage and easy trips from Chester. It is good for short, varied days out.
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Flint Castle
📍 FlintHistory, castleEdward I’s first Welsh castle, on the Dee estuary.
- 2
Greenfield Valley Heritage Park
📍 HolywellHistory, walksA valley of old mills, an abbey ruin and woodland trails.
- 3
St Winefride’s Well
📍 HolywellPilgrimage, historyA holy well that has drawn pilgrims for over 1,300 years.
- 4
Erddig
📍 Near WrexhamHouse, gardensA country house showing life upstairs and downstairs, with a walled garden.
- 5
Chirk Castle
📍 ChirkHouse, gardensA medieval castle that is still a lived-in home, with formal gardens.
- 6
Wrexham Museum
📍 WrexhamFree, historyA free local history museum in the town.
- 7
The Racecourse Ground
📍 WrexhamFootballThe world’s oldest international football ground, home to Wrexham AFC.
- 8
Loggerheads Country Park
📍 Near MoldWalks, natureA wooded valley with riverside walks and a visitor centre.
- 9
Talacre Beach and Lighthouse
📍 TalacreBeach, coastA wide sandy beach with dunes and a striking lighthouse on the Dee estuary.
- 10
Wepre Park
📍 Connah’s QuayWalks, familiesWoodland, a ruined castle and a stream, with an outdoor play area.
Where to base yourself
Last checked: October 2026.