Returning Rhyl Airshow awarded ‘Best Event of the Year’ Tourism Award

Rhyl Airshow which returned this year after a two year hiatus, was awarded ‘Best Event of the Year’ at the recent 2022 Go North Wales Tourism Awards, in a glittering ceremony held in Llandudno.  The award recognised an event that had ‘created economic impact and enhanced the profile of the town where it was held’.

A hugely popular event, the Airshow, is organised and delivered by a small in-house events team at Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, and attracts thousands of visitors to Rhyl each year, from true air enthusiasts, to those who come to enjoy the atmosphere and beachfront setting, and everyone in between.  The team, supported by an army of volunteers, worked incredibly hard to pull together two days of exciting action packed displays. 

Visitors this year were thrilled to see the Red Arrows, who headlined the Show with stunning displays on both days, a first time for Rhyl.   Also topping the bill was the Eurofighter Typhoon and a Lancaster bomber, alongside a number of ground based assets.  This year’s attendance was estimated to be around 100,000 on both days, which will have undoubtedly benefitted many businesses throughout the town and surrounding area.

This year Denbighshire Leisure Ltd extended the reach of the Airshow, by hosting corporate packages at their flagship 1891 Restaurant with spectacular views of the show that sold out, and an Ibiza style Airshow after-party on the Terrace, which offered live music, food, and cocktails, thereby keeping the Promenade and Rhyl itself busy well into the night.

Jamie Groves, Managing Director said “Delivering a successful large scale event is always an achievement, but returning from a pandemic situation meant the team needed to go the extra mile to deliver a two day spectacular, not only for the customers but for the town itself.  We are very proud of the team’s achievements, and would also like to thank all of the organisations involved, especially Denbighshire County Council and Rhyl Town Council, without whose generous contribution and support, the event could not go ahead”

Covid news update

Following the Welsh Government’s announcement today, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd wants to reassure customers that each of our facilities will fully comply with the latest guidelines to be implemented from 26th December. 

From the outset of the pandemic, safety of customers and staff has been our highest priority and this will continue to be the case; in addition to our focus on providing customers with same excellent experiences they have become accustomed to.  Once new guidelines are implemented, we will monitor customer feedback, and should we need to introduce any extra safety measures at times of peak periods, we will let you know.  We will also keep everyone updated around any changes in advice and guidance from Welsh Government as and when this becomes available.

The following safety measures will be introduced at our facilities from Sunday 26th December:

  • Leisure Centres (including attractions) will return to social distancing principles, and we request all customers to respect this.  Customers will be encouraged to make use of the sanitising stations throughout the centres, and our staff will continue with enhanced cleaning regimes. Customers will also need to wear facemasks whilst in the centres, apart from when exercising.  At the current time, we will not be introducing a booking system for fitness suites. This will remain under review.
  • Our restaurants and cafes will be reintroducing table service, social distancing principles and reintroducing the recording of customer contact information. We will also be following the guidance from Welsh Government on the ‘rule of 6’ per booking and requiring customers to wear masks when they are moving around the restaurant.  Our food and beverage facilities will of course continue with their enhanced cleaning regimes. 
  • After careful consideration, and in line with other theatres in the region, Rhyl Pavilion’s pantomime performances from Boxing Day until New Year’s Eve will be cancelled.  The logistics of applying the ‘rule of 6’ and also adhering to social distancing within the auditorium is sadly not feasible.  The Box Office will contact all ticket holders to arrange a refund or exchange.  Pantomime customers will be prioritised and we ask you to bear with us until you are called by one of our team.

The panto programme is running as advertised until Christmas Eve, and tickets are still available

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd and its entire workforce, has remained resilient, positive and absolutely determined to continue providing the best possible customer experiences.  Since reopening, we have been delighted with the positive feedback received from customers and by the confidence they have shown in us.  We are looking forward to 2022 and will rise to any challenges it brings.

We wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a safe New Year. #WeAreDenbighshireLeisure

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