Mold Historic Guided Walks

Name: Mold Historic Guided Walks
Start: 2025-03-23T10:30:00+00:00
Location: Mold

Schedule

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025 at 10:30 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Mold | Mold, WA

Step back in time with the launch of Mold’s Historic Guided Walks. Welcome to the History of Mold! Mold Town Council is delighted to launch a series of guided Historic walking tours around the town, starting on Sunday 23rd March.
Join Mold’s new tour guides as they take you on a fascinating journey through the historical streets of Mold. Explore the rich heritage and stories of this charming town as we walk through its iconic streets.
Our knowledgeable volunteer guides will share interesting facts and anecdotes about the town's past, making this tour a must-attend for history buffs and curious minds alike. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to uncover the hidden gems of Mold's history first-hand. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready for an adventure!

The guided walking tours will run in conjunction with The Sunday Gathering Artisan Market, which is taking place on Daniel Owen Square and inside the Daniel Owen Centre on Sunday 23rd March, 27th April, 25th May, 29th June, 27th July, 31st August, 28th September and 26th October 2025
There are six different historic tours to choose which will alternate each month, times and tour subjects for April onwards will be released shortly but for Sunday 23rd March tour bookings are now open.
All tours are free but due to limited places, BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Each tour is expected to last between 60-90 minutes.
On Sunday 23rd March our guides will be offering tours on the following subjects:
History of Wrexham Street and New Street, 10.00am - FULLY BOOKED
Described in 1920s as a working class area, the streets contain listed buildings, the first board school; businesses including a plant nursery, tannery, tripe shops. In New Street look out for the house with the Queen Victoria link.
History of Mold – General History of Mold Town Centre, 11.30am
(High Street, upper town and Chester Street) - FULLY BOOKED
A guided walk tracing the birth of Mold from its roots following the Norman Invasion in 1066, through the turmoil and Industrial unrest of the nineteenth century to the part Mold played in one of World War II's greatest military deceptions.
Pubs & Breweries of Mold, 1.00pm - FULLY BOOKED
As we look at some of the 70+ pubs the town once had we follow in the footsteps of previous generations of Mold people. The walk includes stories of the non-conformist Preacher and the Bear, the Eisteddfod Memorial Room, the pub with a cockpit and an unusual rent and World War II.
Church & Chapels of Mold, 2.30pm
The walk starts with one of the jewels in Mold town, that of the Margaret Beaufort sponsored parish church, St. Mary the Virgin. During the walk we will hear about the 1759 visit by John Wesley and the development of non-conformity through the lens of the denominational various churches and chapels.
Booking is essential as places are limited – How to Book
Please email [email protected] or call 01352 758532 opt. 3 and confirm which tour(s) you would like to join, your name and number of attendees. Confirmation of your booking will be sent once confirmed.
While you are with us here in Mold, why not make a day of it and go along to the Sunday Gathering Artisan (10am -2pm) on Daniel Owen Square and inside the Daniel Owen Centre. Find out more via the Sunday Gathering Artisan Market via our facebook SundayGatheringCIC
Fancy a bite to eat or drink while you are in Mold, on Sunday’s there is a host of fantastic places to eat or have a drink (pre booking advisable in some venues) and if you fancy a bit more retail therapy, there will also be a number of the town shops open during the Artisan market, so lots to see and do here in Mold!
Visit our town website www.totallymold.org.uk for further details of what we have here in Mold.
NB: All tours may be subject to change
Please note Tour Guidance:
Accessibility & Limitations -
Attendees with mobility or other issues may not be able access certain parts of the walk but an alternative route is available, please speak to your guide at the start of the tour.
Clothing - Participants should wear comfortable / walking shoes and any necessary weatherproof clothing, but in the event of adverse weather conditions the walk may be cancelled.