Mold (Yr Wyddgrug) is a town located to the east of the Clwydian Range of mountains (formerly known as the Flintshire Range) on the boundary between Denbighshire and Flintshire in North Wales and set in the county of Flintshire. Moel Famau is the highest hill within the Clywdian Range and this hill also gives its name to the Moel Famau country park which has been classed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty since 1985.

The name “Mold” originates from the Norman-French mont hault (high hill) and in fact, the town grew up around the motte-and-bailey castle built by William II of England on Bailey Hill. The area is best known for mining and began to flourish in the 19th century due to the expansive deposits of coal and lead. It is also famous for being the hometown of Welsh novelist Daniel Owen, recognised as the first significant novelist to write in the Welsh language. There is a statue in homage to him located outside the library. Today the town’s economy is bolstered by the tourism industry which employs over 50% of all residents.

To support its tourism, Mold boasts its own library, museum and a bustling town centre. Visit Flintshire information office where local artists and craftspeople also exhibit and sell their work. The town benefits from a diverse, well supported street market every Wednesday and there is also the Celyn Farmers’ Market which is held the first and third Saturdays of every month. If you’re looking for more than the local shops and cafés’, then the larger towns of Wrexham and the Historic Roman City of Chester are both close by and offer a wider selection of shops and restaurants..

The town also benefits from the thriving Theatr Clywd which hosts productions throughout the year including its renowned annual pantomime. There is a quaint old-fashioned sweet shop ‘Spavens’, Afonwen Antique & Gift Centre, a good selection of cafes and restaurants and a Tesco superstore for all those everyday grocery items. A bustling, well attended market is held in the centre of Mold every Wednesday and Saturday.

Mold is serviced well by both road and rail: Buckley Railway Station offers connections to Wrexham, Liverpool and Chester, whilst Flint Station offers connections from Menai Bridge, through Chester and Crewe to London and Cardiff. Bus services are well used within Mold with frequent buses travelling from Mold Bus Station to Chester, Wrexham and nearby towns including Denbigh, Holywell and Ruthwin, in addition to the surrounding villages.

Mold is also home to Loggerheads Country Park, a beautiful wooded river valley and dramatic cliff setting and one of the top-rated local attractions (TripAdvisor 2019). It’s a fabulous place to explore using the well-marked Discovery Trail and a very scenic introduction to the amazing Clwydian mountain range. Nercwys Forest is another popular destination for walkers, runners and cyclists alike.

The town benefits from its own golf course set within the stunning Clywdian mountain range. Other family activities include Flint Bowl, Llandegla Laser Combat in Wrexham and Deeside Leisure Centre at Queensferry with its own Ice Rink which is also home to the Deeside Dragons Ice Hockey Club.

Mold has several local schools that serve both the town and the surrounding villages. There are two secondary schools, Alun School and Ysgol Maes Garmon (the last Welsh ‘first language’ school) before the English Border that is also host to the Ysgol Bryn Coch primary school. There are two further schools within easy access, St David’s RC School (1.1 miles away) and Nercyws CTW Voluntary-aided Primary School (1.6 miles away).