Wigfair Hall

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Wigfair Hall is a large country house near Cefn Meiriadog, Denbighshire, Wales, overlooking the River Elwy. It is a Grade II* listed building. Built between 1882 and 1884 for Rev R. H. Howard, it was designed by Chester architect John Douglas. The house is in Jacobethan style, made of red Ruabon brick on a limestone base with sandstone details and a Ruabon tile roof. It has an L-shaped layout with a main north wing and a west service wing. A tall tower with a pyramidal roof rises from the west wing and used to be a water tower that generated electricity; the equipment remains in place but is no longer used.

Inside, the main entrance sits at the right end of the north wing under an oriel window. The building retains high-quality original oak fittings, including the inner entrance screen, panelling, doors and architraves, fireplaces, a fitted sideboard, and a balustraded gallery. The stairhall features a limestone fireplace, and plaster ceilings are decorated with mouldings.

In 2017 Wigfair Hall was renovated and is now primarily used as a special events and wedding venue.