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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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Two Wrexham Coffee Shops Achieve National Recognition!

This Is Wrexham

Oct 20, 20232 min read

Two Wrexham Coffee Shops Achieve National Recognition!

Two Wrexham Coffee Shops featured in the first all Wales edition of the Indy Coffee Guide! The Indy Coffee Guide showcases the best...

Magic Dragon Brewery Tap is the Best in Wales!

This Is Wrexham

Oct 16, 20233 min read

Magic Dragon Brewery Tap is the Best in Wales!

Nestled amidst the charming streets of Wrexham, a hidden gem has been enchanting real ale lovers from across the United Kingdom. The...

To^st Cafe & Deli - A First Year to Celebrate!

This Is Wrexham

Oct 16, 20233 min read

To^st Cafe & Deli - A First Year to Celebrate!

Nestled on the charming Charles Street in Wrexham, To^st Cafe has become more than just a culinary delight; it's a cornerstone of the...

This Is Wrexham

Oct 16, 20232 min read

Christmas at Erddig & Chirk Castle!

Chirk Castle, Wrexham Fire young imaginations as this medieval fortress is filled with enchanting decorations and ornate Christmas trees...

This Is Wrexham

Oct 6, 20232 min read

New Wrexham Ambassador Scheme launches

A brand new, online Ambassador scheme has recently launched in Wrexham. This free scheme has launched with the aim of improving the...

Get set for an Out of this World experience…..

This Is Wrexham

Sep 11, 20232 min read

Get set for an Out of this World experience…..

The UK Space Agency’s "Space for Everyone" rocket tour lands in Queen's Square, Wrexham, from 10am on 14th September and will be...

New Data Reveals Significant Impact of Tourism on Wrexham County

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Sep 7, 20234 min read

New Data Reveals Significant Impact of Tourism on Wrexham County

New tourism data collated from local hospitality businesses and related surveys in 2022 has highlighted how Wrexham County experienced its s

KEY TIMINGS ANNOUNCED FOR BANGOR-ON-DEE RACECOURSE’S SEPTEMBER MEETING!

This Is Wrexham

Aug 31, 20232 min read

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...

Gear up for the Tour of Britain with a new bike trail through Wrexham!

This Is Wrexham

Aug 21, 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...

People and nature thrive at Chirk Castle thanks to the creation of a Mindful Meadow

This Is Wrexham

Aug 18, 20234 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...

This Is Wrexham

Jul 6, 20232 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)...

Magic Dragon Brewery Tap Wins Pub of the Year!

This Is Wrexham

May 22, 20231 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....

Wrexham to host international tennis aces of the future!

This Is Wrexham

May 18, 20232 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...

This Is Wrexham

May 4, 20233 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...

This Is Wrexham

Apr 28, 20232 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...

Historic collections of Myddelton family from over 400 years at Chirk Castle sold to National Trust

This Is Wrexham

Apr 22, 20234 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...

Local Wedding Venue Launches Living Museum Project to Preserve Rare Heritage Welsh Apples

This Is Wrexham

Apr 22, 20233 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...

One of the world’s largest and oldest oak trees returns to Chirk

This Is Wrexham

Apr 18, 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...

Snowdrops bloom at Chirk Castle – a sure sign spring is on its way

This Is Wrexham

Feb 8, 20231 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...

Local Tourism Leaders make a stand against proposed Welsh Tourism Levy

This Is Wrexham

Jan 31, 20232 min read

Local Tourism Leaders make a stand against proposed Welsh Tourism Levy

An open letter from the Chairs of two local tourism partnerships is calling on Welsh Government to rethink proposals for a new levy on...