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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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Chirk Castle and Garden celebrates the Curlew bird this May half term
This May half term National Trust Cymru’s Chirk Castle and Garden is inviting you to celebrate the Curlew with a week packed full of themed activities for all the family.

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May 213 min read
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Create unforgettable Christmas memories at Erddig and Chirk Castle
This Christmas, National Trust Cymru invites you to create lasting memories with friends and family at Chirk Castle and Garden and Erddig Ha

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Dec 13, 20243 min read
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Top 10 Things to do in Chirk This Winter...
Our team have put together some ideas for a day out in Chirk, just a 10-minute train journey from Wrexham General station

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Nov 28, 20243 min read
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Chirk Castle Unveils Rare Portrait of an 18th Century Servant
Conservation of rare full-length portrait of an 18th century servant reveals tantalising clues about his identity and role. A rare...

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Mar 6, 20244 min read
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Experience an enchanted Christmas and be part of history this festive season in Wrexham
National Trust Cymru invites visitors to spend some quality time together with their families and friends at Wrexham’s Chirk Castle and...

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Dec 11, 20233 min read
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Christmas at Erddig & Chirk Castle!
Chirk Castle, Wrexham Fire young imaginations as this medieval fortress is filled with enchanting decorations and ornate Christmas trees...

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Oct 16, 20232 min read
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People and nature thrive at Chirk Castle thanks to the creation of a Mindful Meadow
0.65 hectares of SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) at Chirk Castle has been improved for people and nature as National Trust...

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Aug 18, 20234 min read
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A Summer of Fun at Chirk Castle!
• A gigantic adventure straw castle - 22 July onwards • Led Archery Sessions with Blaidd Field Archers (29-30 July and 26-28 August)...

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Jul 6, 20232 min read
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Historic collections of Myddelton family from over 400 years at Chirk Castle sold to National Trust
• Around three hundred historic items previously on loan at Chirk Castle are now in the ownership of the National Trust • Myddelton...

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Apr 22, 20234 min read
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One of the world’s largest and oldest oak trees returns to Chirk
Three generations of Williams family plant a rare sapling grafted from the Pontfadog Oak at Chirk Castle, Wrexham, joined by Welsh...

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Apr 18, 20233 min read
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Snowdrops bloom at Chirk Castle – a sure sign spring is on its way
Snowdrop season has arrived and what better place to experience them than in Chirk Castle’s award-winning gardens and woodland. Visitors...

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Feb 8, 20231 min read
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A Festive Christmas at Chirk Castle!
National Trust Cymru have transformed the rooms at Chirk Castle with magical trees and festive displays that depict a whole host of...

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Dec 15, 20212 min read
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