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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Flintshire

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Flintshire, Wales

Updated July 12, 2019

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Unusual Attractions in Flintshire

The lighthouse being seen farther by the beach.

Talacre, Wales

Point of Ayr Lighthouse

This 1776 beacon on the coast of Wales is said to have a ghost called Raymond, the last lighthouse keeper.

Street art by KIWIE on the Duke of Lancaster

Flintshire, Wales

Duke of Lancaster

Abandoned ship reimagined as a street art canvas.

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A tunnel tour

Rhydymwyn, Cymru

M. S. Factory, Valley

Following years of secrecy, the hidden history of a World War II site is being brought to light.

2 miles from Flintshire

One of the guest bedrooms.

Hawarden, Wales

Gladstone's Library

At the United Kingdom's only residential library you can sleep among the books.

4 miles from Flintshire

Bagillt, Wales

Bagillt Dragon Beacon

This towering, fire-breathing dragon guards a community’s buried treasure.

7 miles from Flintshire

Maen Huail

Denbigh, Wales

Maen Huail

Believed to be an execution site used by King Arthur after he was embarrassed.

7 miles from Flintshire

Ruthin Gaol interior.

Denbigh, Wales

Ruthin Gaol Museum

A look into the life of a Victorian-era prisoner.

8 miles from Flintshire

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