Holt is a small, predominantly rural parish in Wrexham county borough, perched on the north bank of the River Dee close to the England–Wales border. Its compact village centre features red sandstone buildings and the evocative ruins of Holt Castle, and the river and surrounding farmland make it popular for riverside walks and birdwatching.
Historically the settlement grew up around river crossings and the castle, so its character still reflects a borderland past; today the local economy is largely agricultural with many residents commuting to Wrexham or Chester for work. Community life is centred on a handful of pubs, a village hall and seasonal events, giving it a quiet but socially engaged feel.
Postcode districts covering Holt
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 23.5 miles
- Birkenhead 22.8 miles
- Chester 8.9 miles
- Chester Castle 8.4 miles
- Crewe 19.8 miles
- Wrexham 2.9 miles
- Buckley 9.8 miles
- Runcorn 20.6 miles
- Widnes 22.7 miles
- Huyton with Roby 24.6 miles
- Northwich 21.8 miles
- Winsford 18.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pentre Maelor Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Isycoed Parish 1.8 miles
- Holt Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Gresford East and West Ward 2 miles
- Rhosnesni Ward 2 miles
- Borras Park Ward 2.1 miles
- Acton Parish 2.2 miles
- Marford and Hoseley Ward 2.2 miles
- Cartrefle Ward 2.2 miles
- Farndon Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Gresford Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Acton and Maesydre Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Holt
LL13 9YR, LL13 9AL, LL13 9SY, LL13 9JJ, LL13 9YJ, LL13 8NE, LL13 9YY, LL13 9SF, LL13 9XJ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 18.7 miles
- Manchester Airport 33.4 miles
- Wrexham General Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Wrexham Central Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Wrexham Bus Station 3.3 miles
Hotels near Holt Ad
- Grosvenor Pulford & Spa Hotel 4 3.9 miles
- Hotel Wrexham 3 0.2 miles
- Rossett Hall Hotel 3 3.2 miles
- The Lemon Tree 3 3.2 miles
- Oak Mead 4.6 miles
- Ramada Plaza by WyndhamWrexham 4 3.8 miles
- Premier Inn Wrexham North 3 2.6 miles
- The Wynnstay Arms Hotel by Marston's Inns 3 3.2 miles
- Cock O' Barton 4.2 miles
- Premier Inn Wrexham City Centre 3 3.5 miles
Schools in Holt
- Holt C.P. School Primary
Local points of interest
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 3.5 miles
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 3.9 miles
- Erddig Country house 4.4 miles
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 4.8 miles
- Eaton Hall Estate 4.9 miles
- Aldersey Hall Estate 5.6 miles
- Airbus UK FC Stadium 7.6 miles
- The Airfield Stadium 7.7 miles
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 8.4 miles
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 8.9 miles
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 9.5 miles
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 12.2 miles