Summers Bridge, Deeside

Summers Bridge’s location is perfect for commuters, as its proximity to the intersection between the A550 to Liverpool and the A494 cross-country road across North Wales allows residents to reach Chester in just 15 minutes. You can also switch to the A55 in Queensferry to drive the coastline between Holywell (Treffynnon) and Conwy, while using North Wales’ major A-roads, you can get to Llandudno in less than an hour or Anglesey (Ynys Môn) in 1 hour.

Deeside is served by the number 10 bus service between Chester, Flint and Con-nah’s Quay. Residents of Summers Bridge can catch the bus from the Drome Corner stop along Welsh Road, where services arrive every 15 minutes at peak times. Using this service, you can reach Central Park and the Quay Shopping Centre in Connah’s Quay, as well as the village of Sealand and the city of Chester.

The closest train station to our new homes in Deeside is located within walking distance of the development at Hawarden Bridge (Penarlâg). The station is situated along the Bidston to Wrexham Central line, with a direct link to the interchange at Shotton. You can reach Wrexham Central in 40 minutes, or Bidston in 25. In Shotton, you can change for services into Flint, Holyhead (Caergybi) and Chester.

Our new builds in Deeside have access to a wide range of schools and education centres, including several highly rated colleges and universities, making them ideal for both young families looking to move to the area or first-time buyers wanting to settle down and continue their studies. Many of these are connected to the development via the number 10 bus.

Your closest nursery is at Little Stars in Deeside, a short walk away from Summers Bridge. Little Stars provides wrap-around care from 7:30am to 6:00pm, perfect for busy parents commuting into Chester or Liverpool. Other options for daycare in-clude the Li’l Angels Day Nursery in Shotton and the Toybox Day Nursery in Connah’s Quay.

At the age of 4, your little ones will be ready to join one of many well-rated primary schools in your local area. The closest is Sealand CP School, located a 3-minute drive from home, where pupils can enrol in after-school clubs such as rounders, Lego, football and choir. Other options include the Queensferry CP and Sandycroft County primary schools are a quick 6-minute bus trip away from Summers Bridge.

As for secondary schools, Connah’s Quay High School (Ysgol Uwchradd Cei Connah) is a 12-minute drive from home. It has a large student base of over 1,000 pupils, and prides itself on its extensive art and science curriculums. You’ll also find Hawarden High School a 9-minute drive away in Ewloe.

And for those looking to further their education locally, Coleg Cambria is a great option or choose from two universities located within a 15-minute drive of home: the University of Chester and Wrexham University’s Northop Campus.

As Flintshire is primarily a rural county, traditional markets and small high streets are more common than large-scale shopping centres. The largest market can be found in Mold, with over 100 independent stalls opening every Wednesday and Saturday, selling everything from fresh meat to local crafts. Other popular markets close to home include the Connah’s Quay and Holywell markets on Thursdays.

You’ll find Deeside Retail Park an 8-minute drive down the road from our new homes in Deeside. It’s the ideal location for you to stock up on anything you need, thanks to the presence of stores like The Range and B&M, as well as more specialised shops. There is also an Aldi on the edge of the development for your weekly food shops.

However, if you want to enjoy some proper retail therapy, Chester will be your destination to visit the Grosvenor Shopping Centre, where over 70 shops await you. And if you’re after a good deal, head straight over to Cheshire Oaks (less than a 15-minute drive), a designer outlet shopping centre with over 140 stores.

And some of the best restaurants in the Deeside area can be found close to Summers Bridge, such as The Amantola, an Indian eatery serving fresh curries and tandoori grill. But if it’s classic pub food you’re after, then head over to The Celtic Arms near Northop, just over 10 minutes away by car.