The primary schools in Connah's Quay include Bryn Deva Primary, Wepre Primary, and Custom House Lane Primary. The secondary or high schools include Connah's Quay High School and John Summers High School. Near to the town is the John Summers Headquarters Building, which has a magnificent clock tower. This was once the main office of John Summers Steel Works. Another attraction is Ewloe Castle. Many like to hike or walk to the castle through Wepre Country Park. Connah's Quay is home to Deeside College which has over 20,000 students. The college is home to the North Wales Indoor Athletics Centre and an athletics track which is often used by Gap Connah's Quay Football Club. This is also the home of the Connah's Quay Cricket Club who play their home games at Central Park. In the past decade several large housing developments have been constructed and the town has become an area known for its booming property market.