Gladstone's Library, a splendid neo-Gothic structure, adjacent to the Church contains Gladstone's personal collection of some 30,000 books, a further legacy of his generosity to the community.
In addition to its more imposing buildings - among them half timbered, 16th century St Deiniol's Ash - are to be found quaint stone terraces, once occupied by craftsmen, and tucked away in unexpected places are pretty cottages with well kept gardens.
A one-time thriving market town where, in the 18th and 19th centuries the production of coal, iron and bricks flourished, and where its famous children Emma Hamilton and John Boydell, Lord Mayor of London spent their early years. Hawarden has retained all the essential character of its past, whilst preserving an air of quietness and reflection.