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North Wales Coast: Wrexham, Mold, Rhyl, Abergele, Llandudno and Bangor
From Wrexham across to the Menai Strait via the A55 coast road. Several shops open only Thursday to Saturday, so a Thursday to Saturday trip works best.
Route: Wrexham → Mold → Rhyl → Abergele → Llandudno → Bangor · 6 record stores across 6 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Wrexham
Moonlight Records
Long-established Wrexham shop selling new and used vinyl and CDs, and a hub for the local scene and record fairs.
Tip: Open Thursday to Saturday only.
27 Bridge St, Wrexham LL13 7HP, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 2: Mold
VOD Music
Tiny Mold shop that was named the UK's smallest independent record store in 2015, with new and used vinyl, cassettes and a strong record-fair presence.
Tip: Open Thursday to Saturday only.
24 New St, Mold CH7 1NZ, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 3: Rhyl
Vinyl2U Records & Audio
Small Rhyl record and hi-fi shop crammed with old vinyl, run by a long-time owner with northern soul knowledge.
Tip: Saturday opens at 9am; closed Mondays and Sundays.
17 Wellington Rd, Rhyl LL18 1AY, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 4: Abergele
Noise Annoys
Abergele record shop with a large varied range of vinyl, CDs and cassettes, plus a jukebox and a quirky skeleton outside.
Tip: A short detour off the A55; open Monday to Saturday.
Glanrafon, Abergele LL22 7HA, UK
Hours
Monday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 5: Llandudno
The Record Den
Llandudno shop packed with vinyl, praised by long-time collectors for stock and layout.
Tip: No hours listed on Google, so check ahead.
9 Clonmel St, Llandudno LL30 2LE, UK
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Stop 6: Bangor
Mudshark Records
Bangor independent selling new and second-hand vinyl and CDs, with a 3-for-10 pounds deal bin and band T-shirts.
Tip: Open Thursday to Saturday only.
128 High St, Bangor LL57 1NT, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.