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C&M Transport Reveal New This Is Wrexham Trailer!

When an idea becomes a reality... A few months ago Wrexham-based C&M Transport's Operations Manager Jonno Williams had an idea how he...

3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership Shortlisted For National Awards

Community Rail Partnership covering 3 counties, Shropshire, Wrexham and Chester, has been shortlisted for four Community Railway Awards in m

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

Hotel Wrexham Gears Up for an Evening of Goalkeepers...

Tickets are on sale for the perfect pre-Christmas treat for any sports fan, taking place at Hotel Wrexham on 19th December from 6pm.

North Wales Meets North America Food & Drink Challenge to Launch!

To celebrate the launch of the all Wales “Croeso 25” themed year in January, the This is Wrexham Tourism Partnership are bringing back...

Wrexham Lager Taster Tour Proves Irresistible!

A new collaborative tour of Wrexham City Centre has launched with visitors now able to pre-book an experience like no other!

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

Wrexham's Christmas Markets Start this Thursday!

Wrexham’s much-loved Victorian Christmas Market is back for four magical days, running from Thursday 28th November to Sunday, 1st December.

Wrexham Celebrates Welsh Tourism Ambassador Week!

Wrexham is celebrating the all-Wales Ambassador Week, with a certificate presentation from the Mayor of Wrexham Cllr Beryl Blackmore to its

Good Beer Guide and Cask Marque Success for hidden gem Wrexham Pub

The Magic Dragon Brewery Tap, located down the picturesque Charles Street, has been awarded a Cask Marque and made it into CAMRA Good Beer

Wrexham’s Latest Gastropub Opens Its Doors!

Wrexham’s newest gastropub is open for business after a week of ‘first-look’ events, ‘friends and family’ food tastings and a VIP launch.

National Eisteddfod Maes Location Revealed!

Today (24 October), the National Eisteddfod announced that next year’s festival will be held in Isycoed, on the eastern outskirts of...

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Cycling 4 All supporting the local community thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

This Is Wrexham

Mar 252 min read

Cycling 4 All supporting the local community thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Cycling 4 All the Wrexham based charity who deliver the all ability cycling service at Alyn Waters country park are to host a “Pedal...

Parks & Wrex Latest; share your views on Rob’s plans to beautify former Hippodrome site in honour of Ryan!

This Is Wrexham

Mar 142 min read

Parks & Wrex Latest; share your views on Rob’s plans to beautify former Hippodrome site in honour of Ryan!

Parks and Wrex – the project that aims to create a vibrant community space in Henblas Street – will be in Ty Pawb this Friday to ask the...

Popular sightseeing bus service returns to the Dee Valley

This Is Wrexham

Mar 142 min read

Popular sightseeing bus service returns to the Dee Valley

The popular Dee Valley Picturesque bus service will be running again this year, providing access to some of the key destinations in this...

Wrexham Tourism Businesses Gather Ahead of 2024 Spring Season

This Is Wrexham

Mar 133 min read

Wrexham Tourism Businesses Gather Ahead of 2024 Spring Season

Over 80 Wrexham-based tourism & hospitality staff took the opportunity to look ahead to the new 2024 visitor season last week as part of...

Tom Walker Announces Two Free Pop-Up Gigs in Wrexham This Sunday!

This Is Wrexham

Mar 122 min read

Tom Walker Announces Two Free Pop-Up Gigs in Wrexham This Sunday!

Leave a Light On hitmaker and British chart sensation Tom Walker has tonight dropped some huge news with a FREE pop-up gig in Wrexham...

This Is Wrexham

Mar 121 min read

The new Wrexham 10k - sign-up now!

A new 10k road race starting and finishing in Wrexham City Centre takes place next month with organisers expecting this to be a popular...

Behind the Scenes - Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Health Check Almost Complete...

This Is Wrexham

Mar 63 min read

Behind the Scenes - Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Health Check Almost Complete...

The jewel in the crown of our 11-mile UNESCO World Heritage Site here in Wrexham County Borough is receiving a major health check this...

Chirk Castle Unveils Rare Portrait of an 18th Century Servant

This Is Wrexham

Mar 64 min read

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...

Clywedog Valley Partnership led by Groundwork North Wales to benefit from Heritage Lottery Funding

This Is Wrexham

Jan 212 min read

Clywedog Valley Partnership led by Groundwork North Wales to benefit from Heritage Lottery Funding

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced £15.6m funding to make getting out into nature easier. From urban walking routes and...

This Is Wrexham

Jan 165 min read

Wrexham's Cafe Trail!

Did somebody mention cake? The city of Wrexham and the surrounding area is blessed with some fantastic cafes, some quirky, some...

Experience an enchanted Christmas and be part of history this festive season in Wrexham

This Is Wrexham

Dec 11, 20233 min read

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...

New book to be launched celebrating the picturesque Dee Valley!

This Is Wrexham

Dec 11, 20232 min read

New book to be launched celebrating the picturesque Dee Valley!

A fascinating new book entitled Dee Valley: The Making of Our Picturesque Landscape is set to go on sale locally this week, with an...

Wrexham Listed as One of UK's Best Places to Visit in 2024!

This Is Wrexham

Dec 8, 20232 min read

Wrexham Listed as One of UK's Best Places to Visit in 2024!

After a buoyant renaissance as a tourism destination, Time Out have just released their definitive 'top 15' places to visit in the UK and...

5 Cool Things to do in Wrexham City Centre!

This Is Wrexham

Nov 30, 20234 min read

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...

Wrexham Launches New Silver Tourism Ambassador Modules!

This Is Wrexham

Nov 24, 20232 min read

Wrexham Launches New Silver Tourism Ambassador Modules!

Wrexham’s new online Tourism Ambassador Course has this week released three further modules, following on from the success of the initial...

Festive fun at William Aston Hall this December!

This Is Wrexham

Nov 21, 20234 min read

Festive fun at William Aston Hall this December!

With the festive period soon upon us, William Aston Hall has a great lineup of events perfect for seasonal celebrations with friends and...

Bangor on Dee Races Announces 2024 Fixtures!

This Is Wrexham

Nov 17, 20231 min read

Bangor on Dee Races Announces 2024 Fixtures!

Get set to jump into 2024 at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse, with all next year’s thrilling race days and themes now announced and on sale....

Hickory’s Brings a Slice of The Deep South To Wrexham!

This Is Wrexham

Nov 17, 20233 min read

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...

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre presents: Creative Chemistry!

This Is Wrexham

Oct 24, 20232 min read

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...

Rob McElhenney to beautify Wrexham park in honour of Ryan Reynolds’ birthday!

This Is Wrexham

Oct 23, 20232 min read

Rob McElhenney to beautify Wrexham park in honour of Ryan Reynolds’ birthday!

It started with the gift of a urinal, before the blimp was spotted over the STōK Cae Ras. Then, of course, there was the “It’s...