Denbighshire is the oldest inhabited area of Wales and is home to many ancient sites, including a Palaeolithic one where the remains of Neanderthals who lived there some 225,000 years ago have been discovered. Found in the north-east of the country, it has been named after the historic county of Denbighshire. The county is home to Wales's largest Medieval Festival, which is held annually in August and attracts groups of re-enactors from all over the UK.

The striking heather moorlands of Moel Famau Country Park give food and shelter to many breeds of wildlife and are managed by Denbighshire Countryside Service, which works to improve access paths, moorland and dry-stone walls. The highest point of the park (at a lofty 1,818ft) contains the ruins of the Jubilee Tower. Originally built to commemorate George III's Golden Jubilee, it fell victim to a violent storm in 1862 which left only the base of the beautiful Egyptian-styled monument. The park is open all year round from dawn until dusk and it is free to enter.

Denbigh Castle sits on a hill above the town and was built to support Edwards I's battles against the Welsh in the 13th century.  Although only ruins remain, they are of great historical interest and can be visited between 10am and 5pm from 1st April to 31st October, with only the grounds being open during the winter. Prices are: adults £3.20, children/concession £2.80 and a family ticket (two adults and up to three children under 16) costing £9.20.

One of the most impressive buildings in North Wales is Ruthin Gaol. It is the only Pentonville-style purpose-built prison open to the public as a heritage site and has stood since the 17th century. It highlights the Victorian prison system, showing the daily life of prisoners, what they ate, how they worked and the punishments that were meted out to them. This is a fascinating place to visit and to find out about the prison and its inmates, who included William Hughes, the last man to be hanged there. It is open from 1st April - 31st October from 10am to 5pm Weds-Sun, with ticket prices at £3.50 for adults, £2.50 for children/OAPs and a family ticket (two adults and two children) at £10.

Llangollen Railway is a Heritage Railway Line (predominantly steam hauled), which begins at Llangollen Station. Starting next to the Dee River Bridge, it stretches for seven and a half miles upstream and follows the River Dee until it reaches the charming village of Carrog. Timetables do vary, so it is worth checking before you travel. Prices are £12 for adults, £10 for OAPs, £6 for children and £30 for family tickets.

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