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Rhyl Journal
07-08-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Rhyl: Queen's Market draws crowds as regeneration continues
Jayne Bryant, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, visited Queen's Market in Rhyl on August 5, describing it as a "lively new space" that is already attracting visitors and generating positive feedback. Backed by around £6.5 million from the Welsh Government's Transforming Towns fund, the market is part of wider regeneration efforts to breathe new life into the town centre. Ms Bryant said: "I am delighted to be back in Rhyl and see Queen's Market for myself, one of the key sites in the redevelopment of Rhyl town centre and a project which has benefitted from around £6.5m worth of support through the Welsh Government's Transforming Towns fund. "Offering a range of retail and food outlets, an events area and outdoor dining, this lively new space will create jobs, attract visitors, and breathe new life into the town centre." During her visit, Ms Bryant toured the market and events space, met stallholders, and spoke with managing directors from the company operating the facility. She was joined by council leader Jason McLellan, chairman Arwel Roberts, lead member for local development and planning Alan James, Vale of Clwyd MS Gareth Davies, and project programme managers. The new market includes 16 food and retail units, a double-sided bar, and a large events space that has already hosted popular shows and concerts. An outdoor raised and covered decking area provides space for visitors to dine al fresco. Cllr McLellan said: "This amazing facility has been open for almost a month now, and we are extremely pleased with how the opening few weeks have gone. "This is one of the key projects in terms of the regeneration efforts in Rhyl." He highlighted the positive response from the community and the collaborative atmosphere created by the market's vendors. Cllr McLellan said: "The market is filled with talented, high-quality vendors, who have created a collaborative community atmosphere here. "There has been some well-received entertainment on show in the events space, and the community feedback about the market space has been really positive." Queen's Market is the first phase of redeveloping the historic Queen's Buildings site on Rhyl promenade. Funding came from Denbighshire County Council, the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund, and the Pride of Place and Natural Environment: Rhyl, Prestatyn & Denbigh Programme. The investment supported demolition of the unsafe, derelict buildings and construction of the new market. Cllr McLellan said: "I am so glad to see this project up and running after a really successful opening period. "There is over 120 years of history at this site, and it is great to see this latest chapter start."
Business News Wales
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Opening Date Announced for Rhyl's Queen's Market
The new Queen's Market in Rhyl will officially open its doors to the public on July 10. The Queen's Market buildings have been an iconic landmark in the centre of Rhyl since 1902 and have provided a variety of uses for the town throughout the years. The new development includes 16 individual food and retail units, a double-sided bar and a large events space, and will be an integral community space right in the heart of Rhyl, Denbighshire County Council said. To celebrate the opening of the venue, a series of celebratory opening weekend events will be held each day from Thursday July 10 up until the end of the weekend. The internal fit out of the Market is now reaching the final stages, with final preparations being made ahead of opening the venue. Councillor Jason McLellan, Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Economic Growth & Tackling Deprivation, said: 'This venue will bring a fresh, modern and exciting offer to Rhyl and Denbighshire as a whole, and plays a major role in our regeneration efforts in the area by creating jobs and increasing footfall in Rhyl. 'The Market has great public transport links and is walking distance from both the high street and the beach. 'Queen's Market will be a hub for the community and will feature high-quality food, drink and retail options, as well as a state of the art, modern events space, which will be used to host concerts, markets, comedians, events and more. 'The building is opening right in time for summer, and just before the start of the summer holidays, one of the busiest times for footfall and tourism in the area. We are inviting all residents of Rhyl, and further afield, to come along to the opening weekend and discover what this new venue can offer them.' Andrew Burnett, Director at Midlands Events (Rhyl) Limited, said: 'We have a fantastic mix of high-quality food retailers, a themed bar and a full weekend of fantastic entertainment planned for the opening weekend. 'We look forward to welcoming all customers to come along to relax, eat good food, have a relaxing drink and enjoy the free entertainment we have planned over the weekend. 'We are very proud of the venue we have created and look forward to welcoming everyone on site.' The Queen's Market project has received funding from the Welsh Government, largely through its Transforming Towns Programme. The project has received funding from UK Government's SPF funding. It has also received funding from UK Government through the Pride of Place & Natural Environment: Rhyl, Prestatyn & Denbigh Programme. The project is also funded by Denbighshire County Council.
