Delyn’s AM has hit back at negative claims made about Mold in a tourist guide.

Hannah Blythyn is encouraging residents and tourists to sample activities and attractions in the historic market town after it was criticised in a tourism guidebook.

Claims made in the latest edition of The Rough Guide to Wales said Mold was ‘historic but dull’, having a ‘slow pace’ and not giving visitors ‘much reason to linger’.

The AM rebuked these claims and has worked to promote Mold as a cultural location.

She said: “We are lucky to have such a choice on our doorstep and there is something for everyone – whether you have the full day to spend in town or just an hour.

“The town has a number of fabulous eateries, bars and pubs which bring huge economic benefits to the area, not to mention the fantastic festivals and events it hosts year after year.”

Hannah Blythyn said she would continue to work hard to develop Mold as a tourist destination.

She added: “I would encourage everybody to visit Mold and look at what is available to them and as Assembly Member, I will continue to work hard to push for greater investment and support for the attractions and tourist economy in our area.

“The town has a number of fabulous eateries, bars and pubs which bring huge economic benefits to the area, not to mention the fantastic festivals and events it hosts year after year.”

Mold is also home to historic and cultural monuments like Bailey Hill, St Mary’s Church and the Theatr Clwyd.

The effort to promote Mold as a cultural location has been supported by Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport, who said a ‘buzz’ had been created in the town centre through targeted regeneration.

Speaking at the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills committee, Mr Skates said: “The increased number of good quality restaurants and the cultural activities have been increased through strong work by the town council, new energy at the theatre – Theatr Clwyd – I think has contributed to a buzz, a momentum, a feeling that the areas are delivering inclusive growth and that people are being brought into that new way of working together.”