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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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KEY TIMINGS ANNOUNCED FOR BANGOR-ON-DEE RACECOURSE’S SEPTEMBER MEETING!
KEY TIMINGS ANNOUNCED FOR BANGOR-ON-DEE RACECOURSE’S SEPTEMBER MEETING: FEATURING LIVE MUSIC FROM IN-DEMAND QUEEN TRIBUTE ACT You won’t...

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Aug 31, 20232 min read


Gear up for the Tour of Britain with a new bike trail through Wrexham!
Visitors to Wrexham may have spotted a series of colourful bikes dotted around the City Centre over recent weeks. Aside from being a...

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Aug 21, 20232 min read


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


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


Magic Dragon Brewery Tap Wins Pub of the Year!
Magic Dragon Brewery Tap has won Chester & South Clwyd Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Branch pub of the year 2023 for North East Wales....

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May 22, 20231 min read


Wrexham to host international tennis aces of the future!
International tennis will return to Wrexham from 22-26 May as the Junior International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour serves...

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May 18, 20232 min read


This is Wrexham 2023/24 Membership Window Open!
Following an incredible year for Wrexham - the local tourism partnership 'This is Wrexham' have confirmed their relaunch ahead of what is...

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May 4, 20233 min read


Wrexham AFC Parade Bus Route Confirmed!
Wrexham AFC and Wrexham Council have revealed the official parade route for both the women's and men's teams taking place next Tuesday...

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Apr 28, 20232 min read


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...

This Is Wrexham
Apr 22, 20234 min read


Local Wedding Venue Launches Living Museum Project to Preserve Rare Heritage Welsh Apples
As part of its multifaceted sustainability pledge to uphold its position within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Tower Hill Barn's...

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Apr 22, 20233 min read


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


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...

This Is Wrexham
Feb 8, 20231 min read


Thankyou Jeannie - long standing racecourse manager & tourism ambassador steps down
Jeannie Chantler will bring an end to nearly 19 years of service as general manager of Bangor-on-Dee racecourse in Wrexham on Friday with...

This Is Wrexham
Dec 9, 20222 min read


Commonwood Leisure in Holt win Best Holiday Park Title!
A family-run holiday park in Wrexham has beat off stiff competition to win a top region al award. The Commonwood Caravan and Glamping...

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Dec 9, 20222 min read


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


Wrexham's Christmas Light Switch-On - 24th November 2022!
Full details have been released of this years Wrexham Christmas light switch-on! Check out the poster sent over to us below...

This Is Wrexham
Nov 15, 20221 min read


Wrexham's Magic Dragon Brewery Tap is named one of the best in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2023!
The Magic Dragon Brewery Tap on Charles Street, Wrexham has been featured in the 50th edition of CAMRA’s prestigious Good Beer Guide 2023

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Nov 15, 20222 min read


World Cup Fever Arrives in Wrexham!
Football plays a huge part in the identity and culture of Wrexham. We have the oldest international stadium in the world and the Football...

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Nov 10, 20223 min read


30-years loyal service for chef Eifion Edwards!
Multi award winning Inn and Restaurant The Hand at Llanarmon have an extra reason to celebrate this month, as Second Chef Eifion Edwards...

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Oct 31, 20221 min read


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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