Find history and adventure when staying in a Denbighshire rental home or holiday cottage

Denbighshire, located in North Wales, lies in a beautiful, pristine location inland from the Irish Sea. Denbighshire’s tranquil atmosphere hides the secrets of a turbulent past with centuries old architecture dating back to the late 1200’s. This beautiful community has a charming appeal with rolling green hills, historic ruins, and the restful surroundings of a place unchanged by time.

Places to holiday in Denbighshire

Denbighshire boasts an almost storybook appearance which you cannot fail to love when taking holiday in Denbighshire, especially from a horse drawn canal trip along the Lagoon Canal. White water rafting, canoeing, or a leisurely stroll in the beautiful, natural surroundings are all reasons people frequently take holiday in one of the many Denbighshire self catering cottages. Denbighshire offers many beautiful beachside locations along the Prestatyn coastline.

This outdoor area is surrounded by beautiful churches which are hundreds of years old, castle ruins and stunning ancient architecture. These are all are visible reminders of the area's rich past which surround all self catering Denbighshire cottages.

Denbighshire offers shoppers anything from designer childrens' clothing, gems and craft centres to great bakeries and restaurants within walking distance of most accommodations. Great coffee shops and pubs are also abundant. If you tire of the sites, a trip to Palace Fun Centre has everything from a nice playground to bowling alleys.

Things to do in Denbighshire

Simply walk around amongst the many beautiful buildings on High Street is a joy in itself, and you can wander across the bridge over Afon Ystrad River or take an adventure on a powerturn buggy, hovercraft, quad bike, mountain bike or go windsurfing from a Denbighshire cottage too, making it the perfect answer for a family break. Denbigh Library and Museum is a great location to better understand the community’s cultural heritage upon your arrival. Take in the community’s unique statuary like a medieval statue of St. George as well as historical locations like ruins of Leicester’s church.

Denbighshire allows visitors many opportunities to witness it's history through places like the eight hundred year old St Asaph Cathedral as well as Denbigh Castle. Denbigh Castle's last occupants left in the mid 1500’s, but the castle's history dates back a lot further. Ruins of the castle sit on top of a hill overlooking the valley below. Most obvious historically, in Denbighshire, is Burgess Gate which is part of the original wall which served to protect the small community in times gone by. Many visitors take a cottage or self catering property in Denbighshire for quick and easy access to Denbighshire’s sites.

For those who seek a bit more excitement when journeying to Denbighshire, take a bizarre tour of the Denbigh Asylum, in operation from the 1800’s through the late 1980’s with its great architecture. Several museums highlight the areas rich heritage. Sir Henry James museum takes visitors back to the life of Denbighshire’s people in the 1800’s. Llangollen Motor Museum has a small but impressive collection of vintage cars.

Weather in Denbighshire

Denbighshire receives more rain than most places in the United Kingdom. Cloudy skies and wet weather are due to the areas hilly topography and its wind direction. Temperatures are cold in the winter however Denbighshire’s location in North Wales brings moderate winter temperatures compared to areas further inland.

Flights to Denbighshire

Manchester Airport (MAN) serves Denbighshire and is located less than an hour.