Local Attractions

Attractions in Mold range from cultural and heritage experiences to fun and relaxing pastimes making certain of a great day out for the whole family, whatever time of year you visit.

The historical church of St. Mary’s sits proudly above the town. It was rebuilt by Margaret Beaufort in honour of her son Henry VII, the first Tudor King of England, and you can trace architecture from the 14^th century through Elizabethan times to the restorations of the Victorians. Other cultural attractions include Iron Age hill forts, a Norman Motte and Bailey and the stately Leeswood Hall, famous for its industrial age craftsmanship and landscaped grounds.

Take the Mold Town Trail or the Flintshire Leisure Drive to discover stately homes, ancient monuments and stunning rural scenery. Explore the local museum to view the replica of the famous Bronze Age Mold Gold Cape and to learn about famous people from Mold such as novelist Daniel Owen, composer
J. Ambrose Lloyd and painter Richard Wilson.

Clwyd Theatr Cymru is a nationally recognised cultural gem offering a varied programme of theatre, film, music and dance. Relax in the restaurant or visit the three art galleries that host exhibitions from contemporary artists and local schools. There is free parking and access for the disabled.

Mold has a choice of places to eat, with coffee shops and restaurants serving cuisines from around the world. You will also discover inns and pubs around Mold that cater for those seeking tradition and fine local food. For shopping there are small, family run businesses alongside well-known stores, street markets held every Wednesday and Saturday and there is an indoor market open six days a week. There are also traditional livestock markets and a twice-weekly auction that features a huge variety of items from furniture and collectables to lawnmowers.

There really is so much to do, why not go to the Tourist Information Centre, in Mold Library, to find information about attractions and activities.