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Major city · United Kingdom

MoldYr Wyddgrug

Give Mold one night, or a half-day from Chester: the market town centre takes 2 hours, Moel Famau and the theatre fill the rest.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Mold is a small Flintshire market town 25 mi (40 km) east of Chester, known for its street market, the Clwyd Theatr Cymru and Moel Famau, the hill above it with an 1810 tower. The town itself is compact and walkable; the reason to come is the walking and the theatre, not the buildings. Most visitors see it as a stop on the way to or from Chester, Wrexham or the north Wales coast.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Jan–Feb (wet, short days)
Airports
LPL · MAN
Nights
1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Mold999 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance999112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Mold, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
  • BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi within town£6–10 (≈ US$8–14) (check)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
  • Budget bedHostel or bunkhouse bed, a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedPub or hotel double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
  • High-end bedPub or hotel double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £90 (≈ US$120) · High £160 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Moel Famau and its 1810 towerClwyd Theatr CymruStreet market and food and drink festivalOffa's Dyke Path country
Airports
LPL Liverpool John Lennon (About 1 h 15 min by road; the nearest large airport.) · MAN Manchester (About 1 h 30 min by road or rail via Chester.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  5. May

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    7°C (45°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Feb (12). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Mold: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

7°C (45°F)

1°C (34°F)

15 rd

Feb

7°C (45°F)

1°C (34°F)

12 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

2°C (36°F)

13 rd

Apr

12°C (54°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

May

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

12 rd

Jun

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

12 rd

Jul

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

12 rd

Aug

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

13 rd

Sep

17°C (63°F)

10°C (50°F)

13 rd

Oct

13°C (55°F)

7°C (45°F)

15 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

4°C (39°F)

15 rd

Dec

7°C (45°F)

2°C (36°F)

15 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The centre is small enough to walk. Buses run from Chester and to Buckley, where the nearest rail station is. For Moel Famau and the villages you need a car or a taxi; there is no rail line into Mold.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Chester

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus from Mold to Chester, about 45–60 min

Walls, cathedral and the Rows; a full day if you add the river.

Moel Famau

go

Door to door: About 30 min by car plus the walk

Car or taxi to the car park, then a walk of about 45–60 min to the tower

Exposed at the top: take a windproof layer even in summer.

Wrexham

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Bus or car, about 30–40 min

Good for a wet day: shops, food and the football ground.

Ruthin

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Car, about 30 min

Small town with a castle and a good independent food scene.

Llangollen

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Car, about 45 min

Canal, steam railway and the Horseshoe Pass; a full day.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Mold town centre

Walk to the market, theatre and pubs; limited rooms, book ahead.

Buckley and Northop Hall

Cheaper and easier parking, 10–15 min by car or bus from Mold.

Llanferres and the hills

Pub-with-rooms country near Offa's Dyke Path; you need a car.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£45–75 (≈ US$60–100) excl. bed
Mid
£75–130 (≈ US$100–180) excl. bed
High
£130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Pub or hotel double room1 × 1 night × £110£110
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £90£180
Bus Chester ↔ Mold, both ways2 × £10 · check£20
Taxi to Moel Famau car park, both ways1 × £40 · check£40
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10£20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£37
Trip total≈ £204 per person per day, bed included£407≈ US$550

2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Mold excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
Pub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
Pint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
Bus Chester → Mold£4–6 (≈ US$6–8) (check)
Taxi within town£6–10 (≈ US$8–14) (check)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A quiet, low-crime market town; the real risks are weather on Moel Famau, narrow rural lanes and uneven pavements after rain. Standard UK advice applies.
  • The nearest rail station is Buckley, not Mold: allow a bus or taxi link.
  • Moel Famau car parks fill on sunny weekends and bank holidays.
  • Rural lanes are narrow and often single-track: drive slowly and use passing places.
  • Many small pubs and cafés close early on Sundays and Mondays.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
999 or 112
NHS non-urgent
111
Police non-urgent
101

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MoldYr Wyddgrug

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My bed tonight

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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance999 or 112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Embassy

No embassies in Mold; the US embassy is in London, and most countries keep consulates in Manchester or Cardiff (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Chester → Mold: £4–6 (≈ US$6–8), about 45–60 min (check)
  • Taxi Mold centre → Moel Famau car park: £18–25 (≈ US$25–35) (check)
  • Bus Mold → Buckley station: £3–4 (≈ US$4–6) (check)

Say or show

  • Helo — Hello (HEH-lo)
  • Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
  • Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ookh un thah)
  • Hwyl fawr — Goodbye (hoo-il VOWR)
  • Ble mae'r toiled? — Where is the toilet? (bleh myr TOY-led)
  • Faint yw e? — How much is it? (fynt yoo eh)

Welsh and English are both used on signs; English is understood everywhere.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mold. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (wet, short days) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for LPL and MAN: last bus and rail times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: town centre, the theatre and market, Moel Famau and Loggerheads.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (theatre, market days, Moel Famau car parks) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Wet-day and hill-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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Sources

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