Improvement work at Riverside Park now complete

* The new outdoor gym in the park.

Work to help improve and develop health and wellbeing along Llangollen’s Riverside Park has been completed.

Funded by Shared Prosperity Transitional Year Funding, the work was coordinated by Denbighshire County Council’s Streetscene department.

This latest development of the area, initiated by Llangollen county councillor Karen Edwards, follows previous work by other council teams at the park over the last few years which has seen initiatives such as nine-hole bespoke mini golf and play equipment added to the site.

Streetscene has carried out this latest phase of work to further enhance the park for local residents and visitors to enjoy.

* The picnic area at Riverside.

The development has seen the replacement of an existing ramp from Aldi Car Park to the Skatepark/MUGA area to improve the accessibility of this area for wheelchair users and others with greater accessibility needs, and the installation of two further ramped paths to help improve accessibility around the park.

Work has also seen fencing added next to the old children’s play area to better secure this section, and an additional access gate was installed on the river side of the park.

The project has added an outdoor gym to the site which has seven items of equipment to enable users to exercise with a view over the river. In addition to this, two accessible picnic benches have been installed in this area with concrete bases to enable easy access by wheelchair.

Paul Jackson, Head of Highways & Environmental Services, said: “We are really pleased to complete this work at Llangollen’s Riverside Park thanks to the funding Streetscene has been able to access.

“This latest development will further enhance other areas that have already been improved at Riverside Park to increase the profile of this important part of the town for both the enjoyment of residents and those visiting Llangollen."

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Crane to operate on Willow Street this Friday, warns council

Denbighshire County Council has issued a community notice about Llangollen Youth Club.

This says: "We would like to inform residents that a crane will be operating on Willow Street, Llangollen on Friday 1 May 2026, between 9:00am and 12:00am, due to improvement works at Llangollen Youth Centre.

"During this time, access to the Youth Centre will be restricted for health and safety reasons. We kindly ask everyone to be mindful and take extra care when near the Youth Centre entrance.

"Thank you for your patience and understanding while these improvements are carried out for the benefit of the community."

Railway's relaunched real ale train is a big hit

* A party atmosphere aboard the real ale train. 

The newly-relaunched ‘Ales of Wales - Dee Valley Real Ale Train’ at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway was an outstanding success, with its opening night completely sold out and earning glowing feedback from passengers. 

The event brought together everything that makes the railway special - a stunning journey through the Dee Valley, a lively social atmosphere, live music and a fantastic selection of Welsh ales. 

Visitors were able to enjoy beers from respected Welsh breweries including Hafod Brewery from Mold and Purple Moose Brewery from Porthmadog, showcasing the very best of Welsh produce.

 

From the moment the Station Master’s Marquee opened, there was a real buzz around Llangollen Railway Station, with a beer festival atmosphere building ahead of departure. 

* Roll out the barrel: railway events co-ordinator James Veal keeps the beer flowing.

On board, passengers enjoyed the unique experience of sampling ales while travelling to Corwen, through one of the most scenic railways in the UK, before stopping at Glyndyfrdwy to visit the ever-popular Porter’s Bar. 

Live music from ‘Charlie Jones and Can Can’ went down a storm, with the atmosphere continuing long after the train returned to Llangollen.

 

James Veal, Events Co-ordinator at the railway, said: “We’re absolutely delighted with how the first Ales of Wales event has gone. It sold out, the atmosphere was fantastic and the feedback from passengers has been phenomenal. 

"It was brilliant to support Welsh breweries and to see so many people enjoying the combination of great beer, live music and the railway. We’re always listening to feedback, and for the next train we’ll be introducing cask ales on board to enhance the experience even further. It’s all about making each event better than the last.”

 

With demand already high, the next Ales of Wales Real Ale Train is set to run on Saturday, May 9 when popular folk and Americana star Chris Greve returns to the railway.

 

* Tickets are available now at: https://llan.hops.org.uk/tickets/products/real-ale-train

 

What's on at Pengwern Hub this May

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Museum talk cancelled

The talk by Dr Jack Hunter planned for tomorrow evening, Wednesday April 29, at Llangollen Museum has been cancelled due to illness.