Built-up area in Flintshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.194, -3.026 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 31 66 |
| Population: | 25,513 |
Hawarden is a large village and community in Flintshire in north‑east Wales, sitting on the northern edge of the River Dee floodplain close to the England border and a short drive from Chester. Its position beside the Deeside industrial belt means it combines a semi‑rural character with easy commuting to nearby employment centres, notably the aerospace works at Broughton.
The village is perhaps best known for its historic connections to William Gladstone: the Gladstone family home at Hawarden Castle and Gladstone's Library draw visitors, while medieval castle remains and long countryside walks give a strong sense of history. Today Hawarden balances local shops, schools and community life with the influence of nearby industry, making it a mix of commuter settlement, heritage focal point and riverside village.
CH5 3HN, CH5 3HQ, CH5 3XQ, CH5 3LG, CH5 2TZ, CH5 3TP, CH5 3LL, CH5 1ST, CH5 2PD, CH5 3DR