Wrexham’s first drive-in cinema has been branded a huge success – with hopes the event could return for a second screening later on this year. 

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Held at the Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse yesterday afternoon, Wrexham’s first Valentine’s Day Drive-in Cinema was organised by Wrexham Council’s Events Team and Heart North Wales.

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To coincide with the theme two romantic favourites, Beauty and the Beast and Notting Hill, were played for all to see on a giant 44ft screen.

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The weather may have been cold and dreary on the outside, however inside the cars many embraced the drive-in theme by bringing blankets, thermos flasks and plenty of snacks to enjoy.

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The event, which was the first of its kind for Wrexham saw 300 cars drive-in for the two screenings, leading to hopes that a similar event will be held later this summer.

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Amanda Davies, Event Manager at Wrexham County Borough Council said: “We really felt that yesterday’s drive-in cinema was a great success and the feedback and photos that have been shared on line have been fantastic.

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“Our events team here at Wrexham Council are always up for trying new events and by working with Bangor on Dee racecourse, Heart FM, This Is Wrexham and Vibsu taxi’s – we were able to stage a great afternoon & evening.

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“We had 300 cars through the gates and both films looked great on the huge 44ft screen.”

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Joe Bickerton, Destination Manager at Wrexham County Borough Council added:

 

“It’s brilliant that we’ve been able to bring another new event to the area and the level of take-up at both films was enough to make us confident of bringing the screen back later this year for another showing.

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“With the support of the Local Authority and the Destination Wrexham partners, we are always looking to boost tourism within Wrexham and large events like these are a great way of drawing in both a local and regional audience.

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