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Mimi Xu's wonderful week ends with singles and doubles titles at Lexus Wrexham Open
Pictured: Mimi Xu lifts the Lexus Wrexham Open trophy. Picture: James Baylis. Mimi Xu's wonderful week playing a home tournament in Wales ended in triumph as she won both the singles and doubles titles at the first Lexus Wrexham Open. Xu, 18, from Swansea impressed in front of an enthralled capacity crowd at Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre to get the better of Mika Stojsavljevic, the 16-year-old from London, 6-3, 7-5 in an all-British singles final. Xu then teamed up with Ella


Brits impress at Lexus Wrexham Open as four progress to today's quarter-finals
Pictured: Mimi Xu was pleased to complete a first round victory at the Lexus Wrexham Open. Picture: James Baylis. It was an excellent day for the Brits at the Lexus Wrexham Open as Lily Miyazaki, Ella McDonald, Mika Stojsavljevic and Mimi Xu progressed to today's quarter-finals. Miyazaki, the British No. 8, produced a fine performance to beat top seed Jessika Ponchet from France - currently ranked 168 in the world - 6-2, 6-4 at Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre. "I'm definite


Support from Wrexham crowd helps rising Welsh star Mimi Xu complete impressive victory.
Pictured: Mimi Xu was pleased to complete a first round victory at the Lexus Wrexham Open. Picture: James Baylis. Rising Welsh star Mimi Xu said the support of the home crowd really helped as she booked a place in round two of the Lexus Wrexham Open. The 18-year-old from Swansea, who became the first Welsh player for 20 years to play in the singles main draw at Wimbledon this summer, lost the opening set of her match against third seed Justina Mikulskyte from Lithuania. But X


The Lexus Wrexham Open
Mondays Round Up Tegan Bush and Indianna Spink add to strong British interest in Lexus Wrexham Open’s main draw by progressing from qualifying Sixteen-year-old Tegan Bush and Indianna Spink added to the strong British interest in the main draw of the Lexus Wrexham Open by successfully coming through their final qualifying round matches. Both Bush and Spink - who has been drawn to face French player Jessika Ponchet, this week’s top seed, in the first round of the main draw


2024 tourism data for Wales reveals that Wrexham County experienced another strong year of growth!
The annual 2024 tourism data for Wales reveals that Wrexham County experienced another strong year of growth, with tourism now contributing £191m per year to the economy of Wrexham County, a growth of 6.3% year on year.


The waiting is nearly over as Lexus Wrexham Open starts this weekend
The Lexus Wrexham Open, part of the ITF World Tennis Tour, gets under way on the indoor courts at Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre on Sunday morning.


Looking to stay in Wrecsam over Eisteddfod week this summer?
Looking to stay in Wrecsam over Eisteddfod week this summer


American couple’s Reddit thread brought to life to tempt visitors to spend extra time in Wrexham
Guest article by Visit Wales... When Arizona resident David Weber and his wife Allison took to Reddit to share ‘an absolute highlight...


Tickets are now on sale for Wrexham's prestigious ITF World Tennis Tour event in Wrexham
Tickets are now on sale for a prestigious tournament bringing world class tennis to Wrexham in October. Pictured: British tennis star...


This Is Wrexham Announces Upcoming Launch of Key Fund to Boost Tourism and Hospitality!
This Is Wrexham C.I.C. is excited to announce the imminent launch of the "This Is Wrexham - Shared Prosperity Key Fund," a significant grant opportunity designed to support the growth and enhancement of tourism and hospitality businesses across Wrexham County Borough


Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse Marks 40 Years of Live Aid with Unmissable Summer Music Meet Featuring Go Span Duran
Music and racing fans are in for a treat as Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse celebrates the 40th anniversary of Live Aid with a spectacular day...


Chirk Castle and Garden celebrates the Curlew bird this May half term
This May half term National Trust Cymru’s Chirk Castle and Garden is inviting you to celebrate the Curlew with a week packed full of themed activities for all the family.
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2024 tourism data for Wales reveals that Wrexham County experienced another strong year of growth!
The annual 2024 tourism data for Wales reveals that Wrexham County experienced another strong year of growth, with tourism now contributing £191m per year to the economy of Wrexham County, a growth of 6.3% year on year.

This Is Wrexham
Oct 154 min read


The waiting is nearly over as Lexus Wrexham Open starts this weekend
The Lexus Wrexham Open, part of the ITF World Tennis Tour, gets under way on the indoor courts at Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre on Sunday morning.

This Is Wrexham
Oct 153 min read


Looking to stay in Wrecsam over Eisteddfod week this summer?
Looking to stay in Wrecsam over Eisteddfod week this summer

This Is Wrexham
Jun 302 min read


American couple’s Reddit thread brought to life to tempt visitors to spend extra time in Wrexham
Guest article by Visit Wales... When Arizona resident David Weber and his wife Allison took to Reddit to share ‘an absolute highlight...

This Is Wrexham
Jun 303 min read


Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse Marks 40 Years of Live Aid with Unmissable Summer Music Meet Featuring Go Span Duran
Music and racing fans are in for a treat as Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse celebrates the 40th anniversary of Live Aid with a spectacular day...

This Is Wrexham
May 292 min read


Chirk Castle and Garden celebrates the Curlew bird this May half term
This May half term National Trust Cymru’s Chirk Castle and Garden is inviting you to celebrate the Curlew with a week packed full of themed activities for all the family.

This Is Wrexham
May 213 min read


Lexus Wrexham Open will help inspire next generation of tennis players in Wales
Staging a world-class tennis tournament in Wrexham later this year will help inspire the next generation of tennis players in Wales,...

This Is Wrexham
Apr 183 min read


St Giles Parish Church to relaunch popular Tower Climbs this Month!
Wrexham's medieval St Giles Parish Church will this month re-launch a new season of their popular tower climbs starting on Saturday 5th Apri

This Is Wrexham
Apr 22 min read


AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park to Open in Wrexham!
Wrexham's city centre is about to get a whole lot more exciting with the upcoming launch of AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park. This new...

This Is Wrexham
Mar 182 min read


10 Things to do along the UNESCO Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site
10 Things to do along the UNESCO Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site

This Is Wrexham
Feb 62 min read


The Wrexham Finalists Announced for the 2025 North America Cook-Off!
The finalists have now been revealed following a three-week dining competition in January that saw eateries across Wrexham serve-up North...

This Is Wrexham
Feb 32 min read


Coleg Cambria Junior Chefs Develop Special Dish to Celebrate Nth American Links!
A team of catering learners at Coleg Cambria in the city centre have designed a special one-off dish celebrating Wrexham's links with North

This Is Wrexham
Jan 222 min read


The 2025 Wales Meets North America Food Challenge Launches!
the This is Wrexham Tourism Partnership have brought back their popular food challenge to support hospitality businesses around the County B

This Is Wrexham
Jan 133 min read


C&M Transport Reveal New This Is Wrexham Trailer!
When an idea becomes a reality... A few months ago Wrexham-based C&M Transport's Operations Manager Jonno Williams had an idea how he...

This Is Wrexham
Dec 20, 20242 min read


3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership Shortlisted For National Awards
Community Rail Partnership covering 3 counties, Shropshire, Wrexham and Chester, has been shortlisted for four Community Railway Awards in m

This Is Wrexham
Dec 17, 20243 min read


Create unforgettable Christmas memories at Erddig and Chirk Castle
This Christmas, National Trust Cymru invites you to create lasting memories with friends and family at Chirk Castle and Garden and Erddig Ha

This Is Wrexham
Dec 13, 20243 min read


Hotel Wrexham Gears Up for an Evening of Goalkeepers...
Tickets are on sale for the perfect pre-Christmas treat for any sports fan, taking place at Hotel Wrexham on 19th December from 6pm.

This Is Wrexham
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Wrexham Lager Taster Tour Proves Irresistible!
A new collaborative tour of Wrexham City Centre has launched with visitors now able to pre-book an experience like no other!

This Is Wrexham
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Top 10 Things to do in Chirk This Winter...
Our team have put together some ideas for a day out in Chirk, just a 10-minute train journey from Wrexham General station

This Is Wrexham
Nov 28, 20243 min read


Wrexham's Christmas Markets Start this Thursday!
Wrexham’s much-loved Victorian Christmas Market is back for four magical days, running from Thursday 28th November to Sunday, 1st December.

This Is Wrexham
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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