Clwyd is a historic and picturesque preserved county in northeast Wales with rich heritage, coastal resorts, and scenic landscapes.
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo in Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire, England, is one of the UK's largest and most diverse zoological collections, featuring over 35,000 animals from 500+ species across extensive outdoor habitats and impressive indoor exhibits. Visitors can explore themed zones like the Heart of Africa savannah, Islands exhibit, and Tropical Realm, with facilities including cafés, restaurants, play areas, and educational programs, making it a premier destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts.
Bodnant Garden
Bodnant Garden is a large National Trust hillside garden in Conwy, Wales, renowned for its extensive plant collections, historic terraces, woodland areas, and the longest Laburnum arch in the UK. Visitors can explore formal gardens, riverside areas, and woodland with a variety of rare plants and trees.
Island Green
Island Green in Wrexham, Wales is a retail park located on the site of the former Island Green Brewery. The park includes shops, restaurants, and Wrexham Central railway station, repurposing historic Grade II listed brewery buildings and providing extensive parking and visitor amenities.
Eagles Meadow
Eagles Meadow is a medium-sized shopping centre in Wrexham city centre featuring over 60 stores, eateries, and community spaces including an artificial waterfall and hosting events such as clothing exchanges.
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is the largest outlet shopping centre in the UK offering 145 stores with discounted brand goods, a leisure park with cinema and bowling, and various dining options. It also hosts seasonal events like a winter village.
Located in Ellesmere Port
Ellesmere Port is an industrial port town in Cheshire, England, known for its maritime heritage, industry, and popular tourist attractions including the National Waterways Museum, Blue Planet Aquarium, and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.
Rhuddlan Castle
Castell Rhuddlan is a historically significant Edwardian castle featuring a unique concentric design with twin-towered gatehouses and a deep moat, located by the River Clwyd. Visitors can explore the extensive outdoor grounds, learn about medieval military engineering, and enjoy facilities including a gift shop and refreshments. The site is accessible, child-friendly, allows dogs on short leads, and offers seasonal open times with admission charges.
Speke Hall
Speke Hall is a Grade I listed Tudor manor house in Liverpool, renowned for its historic timber-framed architecture, ancient yew trees, and scenic views over the Mersey estuary. Owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors both indoor exploration of historic rooms and outdoor gardens with walking paths.
Chirk Castle
Chirk Castle is a historic Grade I listed castle and stately home in north-east Wales, built in 1295 and managed by the National Trust. Visitors can explore both the castle interiors and extensive formal gardens and parkland surrounding the site. The estate also features notable landscape elements such as Offa's Dyke and has historic significance dating back to the Marcher Lords and English Civil War periods.
