Buckeley

The town of Buckley in Flintshire, Wales lies close to the border, within site of the majestic Snowdonia mountain range and contains the nearby villages of Ewloe, Alltami and Mynydd Isa. Nearby to Buckley is the native Welsh castle of Ewloe that was the last one built by the Princes of Wales before the invasion of Wales by Edward I. Ewloe Castle was located here because of the proximity of the border with England and on the main road to Chester. Standing within the forest of Ewloe, the stone castle overlooks the junction of two streams and is thought to have been incomplete when it was captured by Edward I in 1277. Buckley was an Anglo-Saxon settlement but experienced major growth and development from around the 17^th century, when it was seen as an industrial heartland for pottery and coal mining. By the early 19^th century, there were 14 potteries in Buckley and the town was known for its production of various fire-clay and pottery products.

Buckley offers ample amenities, shops, eateries and pubs and is within easy reach of other settlements offering additional choices for dining, shopping and leisure. One of the best places to discover the history of the town and its people is at the Buckley Library and Museum where there is a section dedicated solely to history and reference pieces on the local area along with exhibits in the museum. The local area is popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiasts and the Heritage Trail passes through Buckley’s Etna Park. The park itself is a wonderful place to visit with extensive areas of wildflower meadow and woodland along with outstanding views across Cheshire, the Wirral and Merseyside.