North Wales Borderlands (Wales)

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Overview:

A region packed with quality accommodation, beautiful countryside, historic attractions, great sporting and leisure facilities, which is host to world famous events.  

The borderlands region offers the highest concentration of three and four star hotels outside Cardiff, with accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. With the undulating hills of the Clwydian range, designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, and long sandy beaches there is ample opportunity to enjoy the variety of countryside. 

This being frontier country, there are plenty of historic sites, fortresses and castles which remind us of the area's turbulent past. Thankfully now all is peaceful, allowing the visitor to immerse themselves in centuries of history, from Wales's largest prehistoric monument, Gop Cairn, to the 700 year old intact magnificence of Chirk Castle. 

Delight in playing on unhurried championship golf courses, walking the many long distance trails, whitewater canoeing on the River Dee and making a canal boat trip over Telford's famous aqueduct. 

The annual International Eisteddfod attracts up to 5000 competitors from 40 countries in a resplendence of music, song and dance. Previous performers have included Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa to name but a few.

Locality:

The North Wales Borderlands is situated between the historic English city of Chester to the east and the dramatic Snowdonia National Park to the west, making it an area of intriguing contrasts.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

The North Wales Borderlands is where two countries, cultures and landscapes mix, making it the perfect place for outdoor activities ; enjoy the scenery with a gentle walk , some fishing or a round of golf , or perhaps work up an appetite with some rambling, mountain biking or canoeing . Whether you are looking for a thrilling adventure or a place for peaceful relaxation, the North Wales Borderlands can offer something to suit every taste.

The region is of great importance to the story of Wales and England and is rich with attractions that include historical treasures, museums and ancient sites dating back beyond the time of Owain Glyndwr to the mystical times of King Arthur. Evidence of England's historic struggles with Welsh princes and chieftains can be seen when you visit the imposing castles of Edward I at Denbigh, Flint and Rhuddlan, and the magnificent Marcher fortress at Chirk.

Things to see and do

• Erddig Hall, Wrexham
• Techniquest, Wrexham
• Plas Newydd, Llangollen
• Llangollen Steam Railway, Llangollen
• Chirk Castle, Chirk       

Events

March:   Wrexham International Science Festival (Wrexham)
May:   Wrexham Arts Festival (Wrexham)
June:   Denbigh Midsummer Festival (Denbigh)
July:   Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod (Llangollen)
September:   Llangollen Balloon Festival (Llangollen)
October:   Flintshire Festival (Flint)