Flintshire & North Wales

Having booked your weekend in North Wales at Days Hotel Chester North you'll undoubtedly want to start planning your busy schedule! With plenty to do aorund Flintshire and the North Wales border you're sure never to get bored.

The county of Flintshire, also known as the Gateway to Wales, has plenty to offer - especially to those who love the great outdoors. Steeped in history and residing in beautiful countryside, Flintshire is a haven for those that love long walks with great views and delicious food in friendly rural pubs. Flintshire also has one of the most stunning coastlines in the area, making it an excellent holiday destination. The county benefits from excellent road and rail links and is just a short journey from our hotel.

Things to do in Flintshire

• Visit the town of Mold and barter your way along the street markets. There is also an annual food and drink festival, where you can sample the very best in local produce.
• Bring your bike along and experience some of the best cycle routes in the UK! The National Cycle Network has devised many different cycle routes for cyclists of all abilities. Try route 5 where you will find gentle flat planes right through to country lanes up in the hills, offering unbeatable views of the Dee estuary.
• For those of you interested in arts and crafts a visit to Afonwen Craft and Antique Centre is a must! Here you will find thousands of quality crafted items from Celtic jewellery to sculptures and locally turned wood. Demonstrations and exhibitions are held weekly throughout the year and admittance is free.
• Flint, like Mold, is a small but beautifully formed town with its very own street market. There are plenty of pubs and tea shops to rest your weary legs after a day of bargain hunting in the fresh air. Flint also boasts its own medieval castle for those of you interested in history.
•  Affectionately known as one of the seven wonders of Wales, St Winefride’s Well is one of Flintshire’s most popular tourist attractions. Legend has it that for over 1400 years those that have asked favours at the well have had their petitions answered. Whether you believe or not, St Winefride’s well is a sight to behold. 

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