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Denbigh (/ ˈdɛnbi / DEN-bee; Welsh: Dinbych [ˈdɪnbɨχ]) is a market town and a community in Denbighshire, Wales. Formerly the county town of the historic county of Denbighshire until 1888, [1] Denbigh's Welsh name (Dinbych) translates to "Little Fortress"; a reference to its historic castle.
At the heart of North Wales, overlooking the breath-taking Vale of Clwyd is the historic market town of Denbigh. It is the home of princes and earls, rebels and revolutionaries where layer upon layer of history have shaped the architecture of the town and the character of the people.
- Kenneth_Youde. Preston, UK 330 contributions. A must see museum! What an amazing place! I could have spent a week browsing the exhibits. So nice too to be greeted by the founder and owner Sparrow Harrison.
- Andrew T. Telford, UK37 contributions. Hidden gem. What a fantastic castle this is! Extensive remains which are really well looked after. Be sure to get the keys to the town walls - almost more impressive than the castle itself.
- Tony M. 1 contribution. Easter egg hunt. What a great start to the Easter holidays! Well done St Asaph library for putting on such a brilliant activity. Hunting for clues round the common and back to the library to collect our prize - an Easter egg.
- Kate B. 3 contributions. Huge fun, jam packed museum. Far far far more fun than we anticipated! Enjoyed the experience immensely and will be recommending it to everyone.
Denbigh, market town, historic and present county of Denbighshire (Sir Ddinbych), northern Wales. It is situated just west of the River Clwyd, about 10 miles (16 km) south of Rhyl. After the English king Edward I conquered Wales, Henry de Lacy, 3rd earl of Lincoln, founded a borough there in 1283.
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Whatever you’re after – wonderful walks, stunning scenery, atmospheric historical places, unusual museums – we have it here for you. If you like to get your boots dirty or take a white knuckle cycle ride, relax with a bit of fishing or go pony trekking through unspoilt moorland, Denbigh is your ideal base.
Denbigh (Welsh: Dinbych) is a picturesque market town and one of the most historic towns in North Wales. Dinbych in Welsh means "little fortress" and the remains of the historic Denbigh Castle dominate the skyline of the town. It is the birthplace of explorer Henry Morton Stanley.
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