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 miles32.6 km
- Chester 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Chester Castle 22 miles35.4 km
- Wrexham 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Buckley 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Wallasey 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Colwyn Bay 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Heswall 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Flint 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Rhyl 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Hawarden 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Rhosllannerchrugog 19.5 miles31.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Denbigh Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Denbigh Lower Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Henllan Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Trefnant Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Nant-y-Patrick Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Bodfari Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Aberwheeler Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Llandyrnog Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Cefnmeiriadog Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Llannefydd Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
Example postcodes in Denbigh
LL16 4AE, LL16 3NE, LL16 5TW, LL16 3TJ, LL16 4PY, LL16 3TR, LL16 3AP, LL16 4BW, LL16 3DN … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 25.7 miles41.4 km
- Manchester Airport 48.8 miles78.5 km
- Rhyl Railway Station 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Abergele and Pensarn Railway Station 9.9 miles16 km
Hotels near Denbigh Ad
- Griffin Inn 5 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Faenol Fawr Hotel 6.8 miles11 km
- Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa 4 7 miles11.2 km
- The Kinmel & Kinspa 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
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 miles9.7 km
- Marble Church Historic site 6.2 miles10 km
- Rhuddlan Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Clwydian Range Mountains 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Rhyl FC Stadium 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Bastion Road Stadium 10.5 miles17 km
- Connahs Quay Nomads Stadium 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Thurstaston Beach Beach 15.5 miles25 km
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 16.1 miles26 km
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 17.9 miles28.9 km