Denbigh
Denbigh is a market town and a community in Denbighshire, Wales.
It was the original county town of the historic county of Denbighshire created in 1536. Denbigh's Welsh name translates to "Little Fortress"; a reference to its historic castle. Denbigh lies near the Clwydian Hills.
Getting to Denbigh
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.
Worth seeing
- 01Denbigh Castle
Built as part of Edward I's 13th-century campaigns against the Welsh.
- 02Denbigh Friary
Now an ancient monument, it was founded in the late 13th-century by the Carmelite order.
- 03North Wales Hospital
The North Wales Lunatic Asylum was the first psychiatric institution built in Wales; construction began in 1844 and completed in 1848 in the town of Denbigh.
Things to do
Theatr Twm o'r Nant. Local amateur dramatics, some professional shows, and monthly independent cinema courtesy of Denbigh Film Club. Golf, Denbigh Golf Club, Bryn Morfydd. Resort and Country Club and the excellent 9-hole pay-as-you-play and driving range in Trefnant Denbigh Gliding Club. Just outside town. Horse riding. Couple of equestrian clubs nearby. Summer league.
Where to eat
- 01Glass Onion Cafe
A place to meet, eat and find out all that Denbigh and the Vale has to offer.
- 02Ji Binc
Vale Street.
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