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A Walk through Alyn Waters
Alyn Waters is the largest country park in Wrexham and a peaceful escape for anyone who loves nature, wildlife and gentle walks. Once a working quarry and part of the Gwersyllt Hall estate, it has been transformed into a Green Flag site filled with meadows, woodlands and riverside paths. A Park Full of Nature The park sits in the Alyn Valley and includes river habitats, grasslands and woodland. One of its most distinctive features is the wildflower meadow created on the poor
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Wrexham Laser Tag Opens with Support from This is Wrecsam
Last month marked an exciting new addition to Wrexham’s growing leisure and visitor offer with the launch of Wrexham Laser Tag at Commonwood Leisure
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Mimi Xu's wonderful week ends with singles and doubles titles at Lexus Wrexham Open Â
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
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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. Â 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. Â "I'm definite
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Looking to stay in Wrecsam over Eisteddfod week this summer?
Looking to stay in Wrecsam over Eisteddfod week this summer
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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...
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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. Â Pictured: British tennis star...
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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
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The Tote's Back Heritage Day to jump start 2020 at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse
Friday 7 February plays host to The Tote's Back Heritage Day at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse, a day that welcomes the Tote’s return in a...
This Is Wrexham
Feb 5, 20203 min read
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Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse to support Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day at the Christmas Me
The Christmas Meeting on Friday 13 December is the final meeting of the year at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse and offers the perfect...
Bangor on Dee Racing Team
Dec 8, 20192 min read
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Take Me To the Races! Experience Bangor on Dee races & Stay at the West Arms
From £245* you and a friend can enjoy an overnight stay with a delicious Welsh breakfast and dinner at award winning Country Inn, The...
This Is Wrexham
Oct 22, 20191 min read
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Bangor-on-Dee host a new themed fixture for 2019, Countryside Day!
To celebrate the first half-term of the school year, Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse will be hosting a new themed fixture for 2019, Countryside...
This Is Wrexham
Oct 15, 20192 min read
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RACING & FASHION DISPLAY ON LADIES DAY
Racegoers were bathed in glorious sunshine for Bangor-on-Dee’s return to racing for the annual Ladies Day on Friday 2 August.
This Is Wrexham
Aug 14, 20193 min read
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Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse announce a new pop-up restaurant exclusive to Ladies Day!
A season highlight at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse, Ladies Day makes a welcome return to the track on Friday 2 August. The annual fixture is...
This Is Wrexham
Jun 25, 20192 min read
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FOOD REVIEW: The Royal Oak, Bangor on Dee
Nestled on the banks of the River Dee in the picturesque village of Bangor on Dee, Wrexham - I'd heard from many locals that the Royal...
Jennifer P - This Is Wrexham team
May 29, 20173 min read
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