Step Back in Time: Free Guided History Walks Through Mold
History lovers are being invited to lace up their walking shoes and join a series of free guided tours uncovering Mold’s rich heritage — running alongside the town’s popular Sunday Gathering Artisan Market.
Led by knowledgeable volunteer guides, the Mold Historic Guided Walks promise a mix of fascinating facts, local legends, and hidden history as visitors explore the streets and stories that have shaped the town.
📅 Tour dates: Sunday 31 August, 28 September and 26 October 2025
📍 Starting point: Daniel Owen Square
💷 Cost: Free (booking essential — places limited)
⏱ Duration: 60–90 minutes
Sunday 31 August programme
10am — History of Wrexham Street & New Street
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Discover the area’s 1920s working-class roots, listed buildings, Mold’s first board school and historic businesses such as a tannery and tripe shops.
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Walk from The Cross to the former Morris Garage, including the house linked to Queen Victoria.
12pm — General History of Mold Town Centre (Fully Booked)
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Starts on Earl Road, visiting the former Cottage Hospital before heading back down the High Street.
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Email to join the waiting list or book for later dates.
2pm — Pubs & Breweries of Mold
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Tales from the town’s 70+ pubs, past and present — including a pub with a cockpit, unusual rent payments, WWII stories, and the non-conformist Preacher and the Bear.
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Hear about lost watering holes and those still standing on Wrexham Street and New Street.
How to book
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 01352 758532 (opt. 3)
Include the tour and number of attendees when booking.
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