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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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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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COVID-19 Advice for Wrexham County Businesses
To support businesses across the County Borough during this current pandemic, Wrexham County Borough Council's Business Support team have...
This Is Wrexham
Apr 2, 20205 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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Xplore! The Home of Science in North Wales
Techniquest Glyndwr to officially become ‘Xplore!’ Thousands consulted across the region to make the final decision. The re-brand comes...
This Is Wrexham
Jan 28, 20203 min read
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Ty Pawb What's On Guide (Jan - March 2020)
TÅ· Pawb is a cultural community resource, bringing together arts and markets within the same footprint. This coexistence celebrates the...
This Is Wrexham
Jan 16, 20201 min read
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New lease of life for Erddig Christmas trees
National Trust rangers have recycled Erddig’s decorative Christmas trees for some den building fun! Weekends until 2 February, families...
This Is Wrexham
Jan 15, 20202 min read
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Tŷ Pawb’s beautiful gallery Siop//Shop - perfect place for gifts this Christmas!
The Christmas shopping season is now well and truly underway! But with such a vast choice available from so many different shops, it’s...
This Is Wrexham
Dec 13, 20191 min read
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Magic Dragon Brewery Tap Room Opens in Wrexham!
Award-winning local brewer Richard Lever has this week opened the Magic Dragon Tap house on Charles Street in town. Richard’s brewery is...
This Is Wrexham
Dec 13, 20192 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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Focus Wales Shortlisted for European Award!
Wrexham's very own music festival - FOCUS Wales has been nominated for yet another award and this time it’s the European Festival...
This Is Wrexham
Nov 19, 20191 min read
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Lionel Richie Announces Wrexham Gig Next Summer!
International superstar Lionel Richie has announced he will be playing in North Wales as part of his 2020 UK tour. The soul legend who...
This Is Wrexham
Nov 19, 20191 min read
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New Christmas 2019 'What's On Guide' Released!
It may only be November, but today the 2019 Wrexham Christmas Tree arrived in Queens Square and Wrexham Council launched their festive...
This Is Wrexham
Nov 12, 20191 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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New Film Showcases "A Day in the Life" of the World Heritage Site
A film showcasing the beauty of an eleven mile stretch of the Dee Valley, near Llangollen (North East Wales) has been unveiled. The film...
This Is Wrexham
Nov 2, 20192 min read
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The West Arms Llanarmon Shortlisted for Two Regional Awards!
The West Arms Country Inn hotel in North Wales has been shortlisted for Go B&B/Inn of the Year and Go Best Place to Eat in the...
This Is Wrexham
Oct 24, 20192 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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