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North East Wales

From the bustling shops of Wrexham, to the culinary delights of the Mold Food and Drink Festival and the world-famous Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. The 11 mile long Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site and the ancient Offa’s Dyke path offer great walking.

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Image of the aqueduct and trees and river below
A large warm sandy beach.

Let North East Wales inspire your next adventure!

Adventure, culture, history and food – are you ready to start exploring?

Topics:

  • Historic places
  • Canals
  • List
  • Food
  • Outdoor
North East Wales
Rolling green hills and mountains.

Get outdoors in North East Wales

The newest National Landscape (formerly AONB) in Wales is rich in history, with beautiful hillsides and forests to explore.

Topics:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • AONB
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
North East Wales

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town with lots of people walking and cars plus countryside in background.

Be surprised by bustling Llangollen

Be surprised by what this small riverside town has to offer the inquisitive traveller.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Rural
  • Urban
  • Food
  • Shopping
North East Wales
The stone ruins of Castell Dinas Bran.

Walks around Llangollen and the Dee Valley

Explore the rich history of Llangollen, the picturesque Dee Valley and a bit of Offa’s Dyke Path.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Canals
  • AONB
North East Wales
An aqueduct made of a metal trough and a narrow footpath.

Watersports and walking adventures in Llangollen

Outdoor enthusiast Chris Knight explores the area around Llangollen by canoe, raft and foot

Topics:

  • Guided tours
  • Insider guide
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Canals
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
North East Wales
Performance group in traditional clothes parading through Llangollen

When Wales welcomes the world

Experience culture from across the world at the colourful Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Summer
  • Arts
North East Wales
A canal boat on the Pontcysyllte aqueduct.

On top of the world at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Meet Nicky Lincoln who crosses Thomas Telford's amazing Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on a boat every day.

Topics:

  • Guided tours
  • Insider guide
  • Canals
  • Transport and travel
  • Outdoor
North East Wales
A watercolour painting of foxgloves on a hillside overlooking a valley.

The undiscovered joys of the Ceiriog Valley

Find out why much-loved local artist Rosie Davies is inspired by this beautiful part of the world.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Rural
  • Arts
  • Outdoor
North East Wales
A football stadium in the dark seen from above with flood lights lighting the pitch. THe lights of the surrounding town can be seen in the dark sky around.

The inside story: what to do in Wrexham 

Find out more about Wrexham, and what to see and do in the newest city in Wales!

Topics:

  • Insider guide
  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • List
North East Wales

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Aerial view of Rhyl seafront.

48 hours in Rhyl and Prestatyn

Find out what brilliant family things you can do in 48 hours in Rhyl and Prestatyn.

Topics:

  • Annual holidays
  • Family
  • List
North East Wales
Family on beach at Beaumaris with pier in background.

Four days with the family in North Wales

This four day action-packed itinerary in North Wales is perfect for all the family.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
  • Annual holidays
  • Family
  • AONB
  • Outdoor
North Wales
Five sailing boats on a lake.

Rain or shine - have fun on the North Wales coast

Rhyl and Prestatyn have lots to offer - beaches, sports, wildlife - and, of course, ice cream!

Topics:

  • Trains and railways
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
North Wales
A view of a festival from high up showing old buildings and tents.

Living is easy…  experience the Good Life

Experience good living at The Good Life Society summer camps in North Wales.

Topics:

  • Groups
  • Family
  • Summer
  • Outdoor
North East Wales
A stone waymarker by a river.

Exploring Offa's Dyke Path

Discover our favourite sections of the beautiful 177-mile Offa's Dyke Path National Trail along the border country of Wales.

Topics:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • AONB
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
An island seen from the shore.

North Wales' special places of faith

Your guide to some of the special sites of faith heritage across North Wales.

Topics:

  • Faith and spirituality
  • Historic places
  • Myths and legends
North Wales
A town square with a circular garden in the middle, surrounded by old buildings.

A tiny Welsh wonder – the royally good Ruthin

Ruthin is a small town full of Welsh history and cool, modern comforts. Jude Rogers goes exploring.

Topics:

  • National Trust
  • Historic places
  • Urban
  • List
  • Shopping
North East Wales
man stood in front of castle.

Must visit locations in Flintshire

Travel guide writer and content creator Robbie Roams discovers Flintshire's must see locations.

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Insider guide
  • Historic places
  • List
North East Wales
Looking across water to Castell Conwy, with boats in the harbour.

A six day trip along the North Wales Way

Epic castles, eons of history, rugged scenery, fine food and drink - just waiting to be discovered.

Topics:

  • Cadw
  • Self led itineraries
  • Historic places
North Wales

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