Loggerheads Country Park is entering an exciting new phase. Thanks to funding from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund, Denbighshire County Council has been able to invest in a series of improvements across 10 projects; one of the most significant being the enhancement of this much‑loved gateway to the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape.
As one of Denbighshire’s busiest visitor destinations, Loggerheads is a place people return to year after year. The project, which began in 2025, aims to make the park even more welcoming – upgrading main visitor buildings, creating an outdoor canopy with additional seating, improving accessibility, and tackling long‑standing issues with flooding.
Tackling Flooding Head‑On
Those familiar with the site will know that flooding has always been a challenge, causing damage to buildings and limiting access to the park. Early in 2025, work began on a programme of flood mitigation, including reinstating the river wall, refurbishing the footbridge, and installing flood doors on the lower mill buildings. These essential works were carried out by North Wales contractor MWT and mark a major step toward protecting the park for the future.
Breathing New Life into the Buildings
From August 2025, attention shifted to the buildings themselves; the visitor centre, café, kitchen, meeting room, and public toilets. The aim was to make every space more accessible, functional, and enjoyable to use.
The refurbishment has been extensive:
- An upgraded café
- Updated wiring and heating
- Redesigned layouts
- Complete redecoration
- Solar panels added to reduce the site’s carbon footprint
During the renovations, the visitor centre has temporarily moved into the Oriel/Gallery, ensuring that advice, information, and the shop remained available. Tŷ’r Felin café also set up a temporary home in a nearby building, offering warm drinks and snacks while the main café is closed.
The first space to reopen was the public toilets, now refreshed and featuring images from around the park.
Creating a Better Outdoor Experience
Most recently, work has focused on improving the outdoor areas. New spaces for seating and events are taking shape, carefully designed to complement the existing tea gardens and protect the magnificent cedar tree that has become a landmark in its own right.
The finishing touches to the outdoor area are now underway, and during the Easter holidays you’ll be able to visit as usual to see the progress for yourself. The country park and Tŷ’r Felin café will remain open throughout.
