Denbigh
Parish in Denbighshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.188, -3.423 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 05 66 |
| Population: | 8,514 |
| Dialling code: | 01824 (Ruthin) |
The civil parish centred on Denbigh sits on a ridge in north‑east Denbighshire, overlooking the agricultural lowland of the Vale of Clwyd and the winding River Clwyd. The silhouette of the ruined 13th‑century Denbigh Castle and stretches of medieval town wall give the place a distinctly historic character and make it a focal point for visitors exploring north‑east Wales.
Historically a market and service town for surrounding farms, the parish still combines agriculture with a modest local economy of shops, crafts and visitor‑oriented businesses; community life reflects strong bilingual Welsh–English traditions and is punctuated by local festivals and agricultural events. Despite changes in recent decades, it remains a popular base for walkers, history enthusiasts and those interested in Welsh language and heritage.
Postcode districts covering Denbigh
Most populated places nearby
- Birkenhead 20.2 miles
- Chester 21.8 miles
- Chester Castle 22 miles
- Wrexham 20.3 miles
- Buckley 14.4 miles
- Wallasey 21.3 miles
- Colwyn Bay 14.5 miles
- Heswall 16.9 miles
- Flint 12.7 miles
- Rhyl 9.1 miles
- Hawarden 16.5 miles
- Rhosllannerchrugog 19.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Denbigh Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan Ward 0.7 miles
- Denbigh Lower Ward 1.1 miles
- Henllan Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Trefnant Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch Parish 3 miles
- Nant-y-Patrick Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Bodfari Parish 3.8 miles
- Aberwheeler Parish 3.9 miles
- Llandyrnog Parish 4 miles
- Cefnmeiriadog Parish 4.3 miles
- Llannefydd Parish 4.4 miles
Example postcodes in Denbigh
LL16 3AG, LL16 4AZ, LL16 5TA, LL16 3HF, LL16 3HH, LL16 4RE, LL16 3AA, LL16 5TP, LL16 3TN … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 25.7 miles
- Manchester Airport 48.8 miles
- Rhyl Railway Station 9.4 miles
- Abergele and Pensarn Railway Station 9.9 miles
Hotels near Denbigh Ad
- Griffin Inn 5 7.2 miles
- White House 4 5.3 miles
- Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa 4 7 miles
- Faenol Fawr Hotel 6.8 miles
- The Kinmel & Kinspa 4 8.6 miles
Schools in Denbigh
- Denbigh High School Secondary
- Frongoch Juniors Primary
- Myddelton College Independent - all ages
- St Brigid's School All ages
- Ysgol Pendref Primary
- Ysgol Plas Brondyffryn Special
- Ysgol Twm o'r Nant Primary
- Ysgol Y Parc Primary
Local points of interest
- Bodelwyddan Castle Historic site 6 miles
- Marble Church Historic site 6.2 miles
- Rhuddlan Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.1 miles
- Clwydian Range Mountains 7.2 miles
- Rhyl FC Stadium 9.4 miles
- Bastion Road Stadium 10.5 miles
- Connahs Quay Nomads Stadium 14.5 miles
- Thurstaston Beach Beach 15.5 miles
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 15.8 miles
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 16.1 miles
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 17.3 miles
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 17.9 miles