Deeside

Travel Guide

Photo by Ben Jones
Photo by Ben Jones
Photo by Ben Jones
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Lying alongside thewaterways of the River Dee, Deeside presents aquintessential glimpse of life in NorthWales, with numerous nature parks, shopping centres and ruralvillages providing plenty of opportunities to get out and explore.

This is a great chance forvisitors to make the most of Flintshire which is famed for its maritimeheritage, ancient woodlands and fantastic selection of medieval castles.

Shoppingin Deeside

The Deesidearea offers a wide range of familiar brand name shops and independent localstores with everything from outdoor clothing specialists to supermarkets andtattooists.

If you're after a breakfrom the shopping then there is a great choice of coffee shops and cafes towatch the world go by from whilst enjoying a mug of something hot.

Restaurantsin Deeside

With a wide range of Welsh,English and international dishes, Deesidecertainly has all bases covered when it comes to eating out. Fine dining,romantic meals for two or simply fish and chips on the park bench, whateveryour preference you're bound to find the perfect place to spoil yourself.

Landmarksin Deeside

The bridge that spans the DeeEstuary, linking the town of Flint with Connah's Quay, wasopened by Queen Elizabeth in 1998 and is still known as the 'new bridge' by thelocals. Officially it is the Flintshire Bridge and it’s Britain's largestirregular cable supported bridge, measuring almost 300 metres in length andmore than 100 metres in height.

OutdoorActivities in Deeside

If you follow the bridge overthe River Dee and into Connah's Quay you'll find Wepre Park which featurescastle ruins, waterfalls and a visitor centre set within a fantastic woodedarea, perfect for a day out with the family.

Other outdoor activities inDeeside include: Greenacre Animal Park, the icerink at Deeside Leisure Centre and the indoor gokart track at Sandycroft, which is one of the largest in the UK.

Naturein Deeside

One of the best places toget closer to nature in Deeside is the naturereserve in Connah's Quay which has several open days throughout the year andprovides opportunities to observe the birds and wildlife known to inhabit thegrounds surrounding the local power station.

The RSPB own the saltmarshes and adjacent river banks of the River Dee because these are known toattract a significant number of migrating and native birds. There areredshanks, oyster catchers and curlews, and you can watch them from thesanctity of a two tier bird hide which has been erected within the boundariesof the reserve.

EssentialDeeside

Deesideis a blend of villages, towns and wide open green spaces with a good range ofthings to do for families and couples hoping to experience life on the banks ofthe River Dee. From canal walks and coastal strolls to inviting inns and cosycafes, whatever you're hoping to find in North Wales, Deesideis the perfect place to relax, explore and discover.

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