As we approach Easter, some of the key organisations in North Wales have come together to urge people to only make essential journeys and not to visit the region to safeguard and support our local health services. Although the tourism sector is a key part of the economy of North Wales, Covid-19 has created unprecedented challenges for the Health Board, Social Services, Local Authorities, the Emergency Services and every part of society in North Wales. In a joint statement, th

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 four-year partnership with Chester Race Company. The UK’s leading pool betting operator will become the exclusive pool betting solution, replacing Bangor Bet, whilst the Bangor Sport Betting Shop will remain in situ. Why not start your weekend early and enjoy a Friday afternoon of racing? A visit to Bangor-on-Dee is great fun, whether you’re par

National Trust Erddig’s ranger team has worked with tenant farmers to create a brand new designated off-lead zone near Felin Puleston. Starting 1 February, pooches can bound, sniff, scratch and jump freely in a special zone for dogs. It’s hoped that the new zone will encourage dog walkers to keep dogs under close control in all other areas, especially near livestock. The ranger team at Erddig has been reviewing the dog offer and wants to make sure that everyone, whether they

The Christmas Meeting on Friday 13 December is the final meeting of the year at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse and offers the perfect opportunity to start the weekend early and get into the festive spirit with the family. Gates open at 10.30am and seven national hunt races will take place across the afternoon. The day will be in support of Save the Children and National Christmas Jumper Day and in the festive spirit, the racecourse will be relaxing the dress code, encouraging raceg

Wrexham had a group of special international visitors this week as a delegation from Himeji, Japan visited the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Chapel Tea Rooms in Trevor. Hideyasu Kiyomoto Mayor of the Japanese town Himeji, which is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Himeji Castle took the time to visit Pontcysyllte during a visit to North Wales. Himeji Castle is in the process of being twined with another UNESCO World Heritage Site – Conwy Castle and whilst in the region, the

The largest town in north Wales, Wrexham is perhaps best known for its ancient landmarks and rich industrial history. As a county, Wrexham is home to two of the seven wonders of Wales – St. Giles Church in the town centre (famous for its 135-ft tower) and the Gresford Bells at All Saint’s Church in Gresford. Wrexham is also well-known for its National Trust Properties, including Chirk Castle and Erddig Hall, along with the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site.

'Top things to do in Wrexham, Wales' - This (hopefully very useful!) post is a paid partnership and collaboration with This Is Wrexham, all opinions are my own. If an adventure in the Welsh countryside sounds appealing, let me introduce you to the two day 'Wrexham Wonder' itinerary. Taking in a grand National Trust property and scenic walking trail, packing your camera for some beautiful Instagram photos is essential. Located in the North East of Wales, Wrexham county is home

A youngster from Llangollen has had an extract from a poem she wrote projected on to the front of an iconic canal bridge as part of a luminaire celebration. Megan Mascarenhas, age 11 years, and a pupil at Ysgol Dinas Bran, Llangollen entered the poetry competition organised by Gandŵr Cymru - the Canal & River Trust in Wales earlier this year, to mark ten years since the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal was inscribed as a World Heritage Site. The theme of the competition was

From £245* you and a friend can enjoy an overnight stay with a delicious Welsh breakfast and dinner at award winning Country Inn, The West Arms plus Paddock Enclosure Admission, a bet with Bangor Bet and a racecard at the unique Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse. Nestled in the picturesque village of Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog in North Wales, The West Arms Country Inn features 16 characterful rooms and an award winning restaurant & bar. Just a 45 minute drive from the hotel, Bangor-on-

It’s a view to stop you in your tracks — looking across the village and up the valley to the Berwyn range. “I’ve painted this view numerous times, trying to capture the soft colours and long shadows,” smiles the artist Rosie Davies, surrounded by her sketchpads and work-in-progress watercolours at her Ceiriog Valley art studio. Rosie changed careers to move to the village of Llanarmon from Cheshire and now devotes her time to capturing the natural beauty of this lost-in-time

To celebrate the first half-term of the school year, Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse will be hosting a new themed fixture for 2019, Countryside Day on Tuesday 29 October. Between six national hunt races, a raft of themed activities will keep the whole family entertained at the only track in North-Wales. To begin the day, a special Falconry Display by Vale Royal Falconry will take place in the Parade Ring at 12:30. The Vale Royal Falconry will reside on the Bangor end Open Course whe

It is the tallest navigable aqueduct in the UK. The gravity-defying structure, which stands stoically some 126ft above the valley of the River Dee, has inspired not just engineers but also artists. Indeed, the Scottish poet Sir Walter Scott described it as, ‘the most impressive piece of art I have ever seen’. But what most people don’t realise is that it calls Wrexham County home. We’re now edging our way gingerly along the towpath of the 1070ft-long Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, lo

A LUMINAIRE of iconic structures along the eleven-mile corridor of the Dee Valley’s World Heritage site near Llangollen [North East Wales] is expected to draw thousands of visitors to the area this month. The event runs from 7-27 October and marks the 10-year anniversary since Thomas Telford’s breath-taking nineteenth century Pontcysyllte Aqueduct at Trevor Basin was given the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Status in 2009. It also coincides with the hosting of the UKs Worl

Two new foodie events will come to St Giles Parish Church in Wrexham Town Centre this Autumn thanks to This is Wrexham and Taste North East Wales! Taste North East Wales is a 40-day celebration of unique local food-based experiences encouraging locals and visitors alike to explore, experience and eat the best of what North East Wales has to offer. Teaming up with Coleg Cambria's renowned Hafod Restaurant and St Giles Parish Church - our This Is Wrexham team are staging two ga

The Hand at Llanarmon in the Ceiriog Valley is having a double celebration after having been awarded two top awards following an anonymous inspection by The AA. It retained its Two Rosettes for Culinary Excellence and following a refurbishment programme which has seen a recent opening of the new ‘Pump House Spa’, has been awarded the much coveted Gold Star Award. Jonathan Greatorex, Managing Director of The Hand at Llanarmon said, “We are all absolutely chuffed to bits. This

This week, visitors to town may have noticed our current map boards being refurbished and new boards being installed. These are all part of the deliverables within our current Destination Management Action Plan (2017-20), which directs how the Local Authority and the This Is Wrexham Tourism Partnership work together to make the County a better place to visit. Thanks to funding provided by the This Is Wrexham Partnership, local artist David Goodman has designed a new town cent

Award winning boutique hotel in Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, The West Arms, has welcomed inspirational British Athlete, Alex Flynn to North Wales. The heroic adventurer, athlete and motivational speaker, diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, has been attending the National Whitewater Centre at Bala to update his Whitewater skill sets for future races. Mark Williamson, owner of The West Arms said: “As you can imagine we are honoured to welcome such an inspirational sporting person

Ahead of the busy summer holiday season, the This Is Wrexham Tourism Partnership has launched a set of new visitor maps and itineraries that aim to encourage tourists to visit more areas of the County Borough. Following a series of workshops for the local tourism trade last Spring, thirteen new itineraries have been developed that showcase some of the popular and less well-known places to visit, eat and stay in Wrexham. These itineraries range from days out with the family, d

Techniquest Glyndŵr are delighted to announce a major funding package has been secured allowing huge opportunities for the organisation.

The team of rangers at National Trust Erddig in Wrexham are advising visitors to take extreme care if choosing to visit the estate during floods. Footage of William Emes’ historic water feature shows deluge of water falling through the cylindrical cascade. As severe flooding continues throughout the country, National Trust Erddig in Wrexham shares its own flood perspective and highlights that the challenge is nothing new. Landscape designer William Emes was commissioned by Ph