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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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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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May 292 min read
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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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10 Things to do along the UNESCO Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site
10 Things to do along the UNESCO Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site

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Feb 62 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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5 Cool Things to do in Wrexham City Centre!
Wrexham’s Renaissance Currently one of the coolest places on planet Earth (just ask most travel journalists!), Wrexham is a great...

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Nov 30, 20234 min read
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Hickory’s Brings a Slice of The Deep South To Wrexham!
It's been the talk of the town for a while, but we have that first view of the all-new Hickory’s Smokehouse restaurant, which is getting...

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Nov 17, 20233 min read
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Xplore! Science Discovery Centre presents: Creative Chemistry!
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre will present Creative Chemistry, taking place at 17 Henblas Street, Wrexham on Friday, October 27th...

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Oct 24, 20232 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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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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Wrexham's Festive Markets Week
Wrexham city centre has no less than FIVE Christmas craft and artisan markets next week! They include the much-loved Victorian Market on...

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Dec 2, 20222 min read
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Wrexham Hospitality Teams Sweep up the 2022 Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards!
This month, Tripadvisor announced it had recognised the highest ever number of Wrexham County based tourism businesses for the acclaimed...

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Oct 20, 20223 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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Together, let's raise the bar on our ambition! #wrecsam2025
Wrexham is awesome and as the official tourism partnership, we're BACKING THE UK CITY OF CULTURE 2025 BID!! From singing under the...

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Dec 3, 20213 min read
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site Website Re-Launched!
The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site website has had a makeover to meet accessibility standards, making it...

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Nov 18, 20213 min read
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Wrexham’s Victorian Christmas Market 2021 returns!
Wrexham’s Victorian Christmas Market 2021 Thursday 9 December 12 noon – 8pm Wrexham’s Victorian Christmas Market has become one of the...

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Nov 18, 20211 min read
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St Giles Parish Church in Wrexham Hosts a Festival of Angels
A Festival of Angels will open in Wrexham later this month to commemorate those who have lost their life to Coronavirus in Wales....

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Oct 22, 20212 min read
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Wrexham County down to last 8 for UK City of Culture Title!
Wrexham County Borough has been successful in reaching a longest of 8 towns and cities within the UK vying to be the next UK City of...

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Oct 8, 20212 min read
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Days Out Ideas - Holt Castle & Village
There are many places of interest to visit within Wrexham County Borough and I’m sure we’re all ready to get out and about to enjoy what...

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May 7, 20212 min read
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Explore Wrexham's Country Parks
We’re all looking forward to better days. Whilst we can’t welcome you back to visit us just yet, here’s some information on what Wrexham...

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Feb 8, 20213 min read
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