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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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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...
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North Wales Urges Tourists To Stay At Home!
As we approach Easter, some of the key organisations in North Wales have come together to urge people to only make essential journeys and...
This Is Wrexham
Apr 3, 20203 min read
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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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Erddig Introduces Dog Off-Lead Zones!
National Trust Erddig’s ranger team has worked with tenant farmers to create a brand new designated off-lead zone near Felin Puleston....
This Is Wrexham
Jan 31, 20202 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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Wrexham Deputy Mayor Greets Japanese Delegates
Wrexham had a group of special international visitors this week as a delegation from Himeji, Japan visited the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and...
This Is Wrexham
Nov 6, 20192 min read
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A Perfect Itinerary for Night Owls in Wrexham!
The largest town in north Wales, Wrexham is perhaps best known for its ancient landmarks and rich industrial history. As a county,...
Kacie Morgan - The Welsh Rarebit
Nov 5, 20193 min read
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Explore With Ed - the Wonders of Wrexham!
'Top things to do in Wrexham, Wales' - This (hopefully very useful!) post is a paid partnership and collaboration with This Is Wrexham,...
Explore with Ed
Oct 24, 20194 min read
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Youngster’s Canal Inspired Poem Goes Up In Lights
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...
This Is Wrexham
Oct 22, 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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Wrexham Itinerary; Time Travellers
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...
David Atkinson
Oct 21, 20194 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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Itinerary; Visit Wrexham County - Families with Kids
It is the tallest navigable aqueduct in the UK. The gravity-defying structure, which stands stoically some 126ft above the valley of the...
David Atkinson
Oct 14, 20194 min read
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3-Week Luminaire Spectacular for Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site!!
A LUMINAIRE of iconic structures along the eleven-mile corridor of the Dee Valley’s World Heritage site near Llangollen [North East...
This Is Wrexham
Oct 6, 20192 min read
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Two New Dining Events Largest Medieval Church in Wales!
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...
This Is Wrexham
Sep 20, 20192 min read
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Local Inn Celebrates Receiving Two National Industry Awards
The Hand at Llanarmon in the Ceiriog Valley is having a double celebration after having been awarded two top awards following an...
This Is Wrexham
Sep 20, 20191 min read
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New Town Centre Maps Installed to Help Visitor Experience
This week, visitors to town may have noticed our current map boards being refurbished and new boards being installed. These are all part...
This Is Wrexham
Aug 8, 20192 min read
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The West Arms Welcomes British Athlete, Alex Flynn to North Wales
Award winning boutique hotel in Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, The West Arms, has welcomed inspirational British Athlete, Alex Flynn to North...
This Is Wrexham
Aug 8, 20192 min read
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New Visitor Maps & Itineraries Launch Ahead of Summer Season in Wrexham County!
Ahead of the busy summer holiday season, the This Is Wrexham Tourism Partnership has launched a set of new visitor maps and itineraries...
This Is Wrexham
Jul 11, 20192 min read
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Confirmed - Techniquest Glyndwr to have New Wrexham Town Centre Home!
Techniquest Glyndŵr are delighted to announce a major funding package has been secured allowing huge opportunities for the organisation.
This Is Wrexham
Jun 20, 20193 min read
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18th Century water feature fights against floods at Erddig
The team of rangers at National Trust Erddig in Wrexham are advising visitors to take extreme care if choosing to visit the estate during...
This Is Wrexham
Jun 12, 20191 min read
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