Denbigh Town Council
Welcome
Denbigh - A Great
Place To Visit
Historic Denbigh is a friendly market
town in the heart of the Vale of Clwyd, an area of outstanding
natural beauty. Impressive architecture and ancient buildings
feature prominently here, and the most famous structure is Denbigh
Castle. Built in 1282, it enjoys spectacular, panoramic views of the
Clwydian Range. With a striking, triple-towered gatehouse, the
fortress has an on-site exhibition and is maintained by Cadw, the
Welsh historic monuments body,and is a popular attraction.to
improving quality of life for all its residents.
Walls and Walks
The Town Walls are of particular
interest to visitors. A new project, Walls and Walks, has begun to
bridge the gap between getting from the town centre up to the castle
area and around the walls that once held back Oliver Cromwell's
Roundheads during the Civil War. Call at the Town library if you
would like to borrow the keys to the town walls, and enjoy a stroll
back in time! Burgess Gate, the main entrance to the old town,
boasts twin towers, forming the symbol on Denbigh's civic seal.
Another building worth a look is Leicester's Church, and although
never completed, the church was built by Robert Dudley, Earl of
Leicester, reputedly Queen Elizabeth I's lover.
Beautiful Buildings
The Townscape Heritage Initiative has helped restore
a number of local properties to their former glory and many of these historic
buildings open their doors to the public during annual heritage weekends. They
include an old butter market, a Carmelite monastic house, the old Bull Hotel,
Bron y Ffynnon (a Tudor townhouse), the churches of St Mary's and St Marcella's,
chapels such as Capel Mawr, Pendref Chapel and Swan Lane Chapel. A figure from
the past looming large over the town is Dr Evan Pierce, a 19th century medic. A
50-foot statue and memorial gardens in Vale Street are dedicated to his memory,
and these are currently being renovated.
Denbigh's state-of-the-art library in the town
centre was once the County Hall, and dates back to the 16th century. Today it
houses a wealth of books, computers and a gallery which hosts highly acclaimed
art exhibitions. Spring 2005 saw the library becoming a base for BBC Wales’
pioneering, three-month community venture centred on Denbigh, helping put the
town and district firmly on the map.
Something For Everyone
Whether looking for fantastic history, glorious
views,walks or just shopping and eating, Denbigh has something to offer you. We
have a wealth of clubs and societies, sports facilities and annual events which
offer culture, leisure and entertainment. Denbigh offers schools and a college,
a small hospital, and retail therapy of all sorts to tempt you. Our beautiful
nearby villages are worth visiting, and our area offers residents and visitors
alike, something for all seasons.
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