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New JC Edwards Wall and Public Garden Officially Opens in Trevor
A new chapter in Trevor’s rich industrial and cultural history was celebrated last week, with the official opening of the JC Edwards Wall and Public Garden, a landmark heritage and community space on the edge of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site. The new garden stands on the historic site of the former JC Edwards Brick & Tile Works, once a major local employer where generations of people from Trevor and the surrounding area worked. The project honours th


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


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


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...
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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


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


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


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


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


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


Erddig Head Gardener creates a magical mix for wildlife to thrive in Erddig’s car park
The Erddig team reckon you’d be hard-pushed to find a better-looking car park! Earlier this year Erddig called in contractors to improve...
This Is Wrexham
Sep 20, 20192 min read


New figures show 4% annual growth as £123m per year is brought into the tourism economy in Wrexham C
The latest tourism performance data has revealed further good news for the tourism sector in Wrexham County Borough with a growth of over 4%
This Is Wrexham
Sep 6, 20195 min read


Autumn Food Festivals in North East Wales!
Food lovers in North East Wales are in for a treat in the coming weeks as the region prepares for an autumn packed with foodie events...
This Is Wrexham
Sep 4, 20194 min read


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


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


New Photography Competition Launches this Summer to Celebrate 10-Years of World Heritage Site Status
Photographers visiting the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage site this summer are encouraged to take part in a new photography...
This Is Wrexham
Jul 17, 20192 min read


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


Church Mouse in Gods House Festival Launches!
A new festival celebrating the life of the Church Mouse has launched this week at St Giles Parish Church in Wrexham town centre....
This Is Wrexham
Jul 8, 20192 min read


Wrexham's Tourist Information Centre to Relocate!
Good news!! To support the increase in town centre visitor numbers and Wrexham’s current Destination Management Action Plan, Wrexham...
This Is Wrexham
Jun 27, 20192 min read


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


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


North East Wales Celebrates the 2019 Year of Discovery in Wales!
A new film, photographs and a suite of brand-new digital maps showcasing the North East Wales region have been released as part of Visit...
This Is Wrexham
May 28, 20192 min read


Magic Dragon Brewing Bottled Beer Winners
Magic Dragon Brewing (formally Plassey Ales) based at the Plassey Leisure Park, Eyton, Wrexham have won two awards at the Wales and West...
This Is Wrexham
May 21, 20191 min read


FOCUS Wales 2019 rolls into town...
FOCUS Wales is back and will take place over 16th-18th May 2019!
This Is Wrexham
May 14, 20192 min read
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