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Leader Live
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Leader Live
Temporary lights and full closure set for A541 Pontblyddyn
The lights are in place on the A541 Wrexham Road in Pontblyddyn, near the former Druid Inn pub. The two-way lights are in conjucture with work being undertaken by the Hafren Dyfrdwy water company and are set to be in place until June 14. Where the temporary lights are in place and the road closure will be in effect. (Image: roadworks page) On Saturday, June 21, the road will be subject of a full closure in the same area as Flintshire Council undertakes work on trees next to the road. Signs on the road are warning motorists that the closure is this Thursday. However, Flintshire Council has said this is an error - and that the road is set to close on June 21.
Leader Live
2 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
Gorsedd: Druid Inn voted one of UK's best-looking pubs
A FLINTSHIRE venue has officially been ranked as one of the 'best-looking' pubs in the UK. After closing down in June 2023, it was announced a month later that Jerry Brunning had purchased the historic Druid Inn, at Gorsedd near Holywell, for his Pubs Ltd group. General manager Ray Faulder-Jones then stepped in to the role early last year before the pub - rumoured to date back to the 12th century - re-opened during in March 2024. Now, one year on, the venue has become a vital community hub offering plenty of events and great food for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. And that popularity has been cemented once more as the pub has this week been announced as the winner in the 'refurbishment' category of CAMRA's Pub Design Awards 2025. The competition celebrates some of the most visually stunning, historically significant and lovingly restored pubs across the UK. Judged by a panel of experts in design and conservation, the awards highlight both the importance and vulnerability of pub architecture, from ornate Victorian gin palaces to imaginative contemporary spaces. The Refurbishment category rewards the best refurbishment of an existing pub building, ranging from a complete gutting to enhancing the design of what was originally in the pub. Judges praised this extensive, but thoughtful, refurbishment noting the pub's cosy nooks and crannies, a welcoming central bar, comfortable seating, quirky artwork, soft lighting, roaring fireplaces and a private dining room. TOP STORIES TODAY Andrew Davison, Chair of the Pub Design Awards judging panel, said: 'The Pub Design Awards recognise the highest standards of pub architecture, rewarding artistic flair and painstaking historical conservation. "From inviting streetcorner locals to striking medieval coaching inns, there are some stunning pubs in the UK, and the craftmanship involved in making these venues a gorgeous place to enjoy cask beer and real cider or perry should rightfully be applauded. "I encourage heritage enthusiasts and pub lovers alike to visit these inspirational buildings." Click on the gallery above to see pictures of the Druid Inn.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Business
- Wales Online
The Welsh pub named among the best-looking boozers in the UK
The Welsh pub named among the best-looking boozers in the UK The pub has won the 'Refurbishment' category of CAMRA's Pub Design Awards 2025 The Druid Inn in Gorsedd has been crowned as one of the best pubs in the UK after it won the 'Refurbishment' category of CAMRA'S Pub Design Awards 2025 (Image: Druid Inn ) A pub in Wales has been officially crowned one of the most beautiful in the UK. The Druid Inn in Gorsedd near Holywell has won the 'Refurbishment' category of CAMRA's Pub Design Awards 2025. The competition celebrates some of the most visually stunning, historically significant and "lovingly" restored pubs across the UK. In its category, Druid Inn was praised for its "extensive yet thoughtful renovation", with the judges praising the pub for its "cosy nook and crannies, a welcoming central bar, comfortable seating, quirky artwork, soft lighting, roaring fireplaces and a private dining room". In June 2023, the pub was closed by Thwaites Brewery but it later emerged it had been snapped up by Pub Limited - a group run by Jerry Brunning, who started Brunning and Price (B&P) with Graham Price in the late 1980s. B&P became a roaring success with pubs in the north Wales and Cheshire area, and the pair later sold their shares to the Restaurant Group. The Druid reopened in March 2024 following a major renovation. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . The Druid Inn in Gorsedd near Holywell has won the 'Refurbishment' category of CAMRA's Pub Design Awards 2025 (Image: Druid Inn ) Article continues below Now, the pub is a popular venue in the Flintshire area, open seven days a week and serving food from 12pm daily. Its menu serves pub classics such as steak and ale pie, fish and chips and burgers, alongside international dishes such as shakshuka, wild garlic gnocchi and crispy hoisin duck pancakes. The inn is opened seven days a week (Image: Druid Inn ) The Welsh pub joins other worthy winners for the CAMRA awards this year, including pubs in Staffordshire, London, Surry and Herefordshire. The Peasant's Tavern in North Walsham, Norfolk narrowly missed the top spot to The Druid Inn but was highly commended in the 'Refurbishment' category. In its category, Druid Inn was praised for its "extensive yet thoughtful renovation", with the judges praising the pub for its "cosy nook and crannies" (Image: Druid Inn ) Andrew Davison, Chair of the Pub Design Awards judging panel, said: "The Pub Design Awards recognise the highest standards of pub architecture, rewarding artistic flair and painstaking historical conservation. "From inviting streetcorner locals to striking medieval coaching inns, there are some stunning pubs in the UK, and the craftmanship involved in making these venues a gorgeous place to enjoy cask beer and real cider or perry should rightfully be applauded. "I encourage heritage enthusiasts and pub lovers alike to visit these inspirational buildings." The Welsh pub joins other worthy winners for the CAMRA awards this year, including pubs in Staffordshire, London, Surry and Herefordshire (Image: Druid Inn ) Gary Timmins Chair of CAMRA's Awards Committee added: "This year's awards are tinged with sadness, as one of our winners, the Python's Arms, has had to make the heart-breaking decision to close its doors for good. "Due to the financial pressures facing all pubs across the UK, the local community has lost what should have been a valuable new social hub for generations to come. The competition celebrates some of the most visually stunning, historically significant and "lovingly" restored pubs across the UK (Image: Druid Inn ) "Within just a year from being converted into a beautiful pub, this rapid closure should be ringing alarm bells. "Real action is needed to support the pub industry, otherwise we will lose many more locals in the near future." Article continues below
