Legends Celebrated in Denbighshire & North East Wales
A host of legendary promotions showcasing Denbighshire and the North East Wales region have been launched as part of Visit Wales’ Year of Legends campaign.
The new Denbighshire film showcases the variety of tourism attractions and landmarks in the county including Moel Famau, Coed Llandegla Forest, Castell Dinas Bran, Pro Kitesurfing, Penycloddiau, Ruthin Craft Centre, Ruthin Gaol, Denbigh Castle and the Rhug Estate.
Denbighshire, Wrexham and Flintshire have also joined forces to produce films, legendary journeys and a digital brochure to inspire new visitors to experience North East Wales.
Funded by Visit Wales’ Regional Tourism Engagement Fund, the promotions explore the region’s castles, landscape, arts & culture and food and drink offer as well as telling the stories behind our most legendary figures including Owain Glyndwr and Thomas Telford.
Ian Lebbon, Chair of Denbighshire Destination Partnership said: “The promotions celebrate our past, present and future like never before with attractions, events and activities at a range of legendary locations. With North Wales being named as one of the top ten places to visit in the entire world this year by Lonely Planet, we are keen to showcase the beauty of North East Wales to both residents and visitors.”
“Thank you to everyone who contributed to the making of the films and brochure, we hope it will inspire visitors to experience all our hidden gems.”
Included in the new materials are 12 legendary journeys across North East Wales, everything from town centre strolls to long distance trails. All with spectacular settings and all with a story attached. Locations include Wales’ Coastal Path, Pontycysyllte Aqueduct, St Winefride’s Well, Coed Llandegla Forest, Castell Dinas Bran, Moel Arthur, Jubilee Tower, Offa’s Dyke Path and many more.
Tourism plays a vital part in North East Wales’ economy, with a total economic impact in 2015 of £808m and over 11 million visits made.
The 3 Destination Partnerships will be launching their Destination Management Plans for 2017-20 this year to build on the work already done and ensure long-term sustainability for the development of tourism. The North East Wales brand will continue to be a key feature of all 3 plans to promote the region for visitors and residents to enjoy.
To view the North East Wales films, brochure and legendary journeys please visit www.northeastwales.wales/listings/year-of-legends/
