Cilcain

Memorial to Heroes of the Marine Engine Room

Pride Quarter · 19 miles

Set on St Nicholas Place at the Pier Head, the granite monument stands close to Liverpool’s Pride Quarter. The structure, listed at Grade II* for its historic and architectural interest, rises 48 feet (14.6 m) and is topped by a gilded flame. Its square, chamfered pedestal supports an obelisk whose lower corners bear carvings representing the four classical elements. Life-size stone figures of stokers and engineers adorn the east and west faces, a rare early-20th-century acknowledgement of working-class heroism in public art. The monument is publicly accessible and, as a street-level feature, does not require an admission charge. The original purpose of the memorial was to honour the thirty-two engineers who perished when the Titanic sank on 15 April 1912, reflecting Liverpool’s role as the ship’s port of registry and the home of the White Star Line. Funding came from an international public subscription, and the design was commissioned to Sir William Goscombe John. After the heavy loss of life in the First World War, the dedication was expanded to include all maritime engine-room fatalities incurred in the line of duty. Visible shrapnel damage from bombs dropped during the Blitz of the Second World War remains on the stone, attesting to its survival through conflict. Historic England notes the monument’s influence on later war-memorial design, and architectural commentary highlights the naturalistic quality of the figures. Visitors can view the monument at street level from the surrounding promenade, with easy pedestrian access from the nearby city centre.

Huskisson Monument

Canning / Georgian Quarter · 19 miles

A stone column stands in the Canning area of Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter, marking the site of the Huskisson Monument. The structure is recorded as a historic feature and is listed by Historic England, indicating its recognised architectural and cultural value. Situated close to the city’s commercial core, the monument is readily visible from the surrounding streets and forms part of the urban landscape that many visitors encounter while exploring the neighbourhood. The monument commemorates William Huskisson (11 March 1770 – 15 September 1830), a prominent British statesman and long-serving Member of Parliament. Huskisson held several senior offices, including President of the Board of Trade and Secretary of State for the Colonies, and was noted for his influence on commercial and financial legislation in the early nineteenth century. His name entered public consciousness after he was fatally injured by Robert Stephenson’s locomotive Rocket during the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830, an event often cited as the first widely reported railway passenger casualty. As a listed historic monument, the Huskisson Monument does not charge an admission fee and can be approached at any time. Its proximity to the Canning district means it is accessible on foot from nearby transport links, and the surrounding area provides typical city-centre amenities such as pavements and public seating. No on-site facilities are noted, but the monument’s open setting allows visitors to view the structure and reflect on the legacy of the man it honours.

Celyn Wood Miniature Railway

Northop · 4.3 miles

Miniature railways is open most fine Sundays April-October

Moel Maenefa

Hen Afon · 8.1 miles

Name translates to "Eve's Tomb Hill" in English

The Old Bishop's Palace

St Asaph · 11 miles

The Bishop's Palace, St Asaph. A stone-built, two storey palace, the E, garden front of which is of 1791, whilst the W, entrance front is Victorian.

Siambr-wen

Dyserth · 11 miles

Seat of Sir Robert Pounderling, once said to be constable of Dyserth castle