When visitors enter Flintshire County, especially if they are from a dry climate country, they feel enveloped in a kaleidoscope of every possible shade of green. The rolling hills and valleys enfold around them to delight the eye as far as they can see. It would be so easy to wander around in this beautiful corner of Wales and forget the hustle and bustle of big city life.

Flintstone is located between the cities of Chester and Snowdonia and less than an hour’s travel from Manchester International Airport. Yet it has delightfully uncommercialised villages that have a rich history spanning over seven centuries, to explore and many places of interest to visit.

Contrasts

Flintshire is a perfect mesh of traditions and modern day amenities. You have several market towns that in themselves can keep visitors busy for a long time as they explore all that is on offer. You get Broughton Retail Park with high street retailers and at the same time traditional commerce thrives throughout the county. 

For those that prefer the open countryside, there is no shortage of places to visit and you have 25 of the choicest rural walks that can be found. The Dee estuary is worth a visit for all nature lovers and so are the unspoilt pristine beaches and sand dunes.

Local life

Flintshire has its roots firmly in history and is a top tourist destination, yet at the same time it has several major industries. These are the Toyota Plant, the Airbus company, Shotton Paper and Corus Group Steelworks. The County is also known for its several internet companies that supply work to a significant number of people.

Flintshire has more than 150,000 inhabitants and the children’s education is taken care of in 75 primary schools, 3 special schools and 12 high schools. Culture is important in the county and they have brought the Welsh language, banned last century, back into the schools. The strong cultural influence shows clearly in the choirs and galleries in the country and of course Welsh choirs are world-renowned. Visitors are often in for a treat when they visit local pubs and listen to some of the great voices raised in song over a pint. The major drama producing theatre in Wales is the Clwyd Theatr Cymru in the town of Mold. Much of the work produced by the highly acclaimed drama company housed here goes on tour every year.

Warmth and hospitality

Flintshire County is a thriving community, with modern amenities and services and is one of the sub-regions with the most successful economies. People here take pride in their history, their heritage and their culture. The inhabitants welcome visitors with warmth and great hospitality and visitors will find wonderful places to stay that range from four-star hotels, to self-catering cottages and utterly charming B&B guesthouses. There is entertainment and activities to keep old and young busy throughout the year whether you just want to relax, are sport and active or a history buff visiting the historical highlights.