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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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This Is Wrexham

Nov 212 min read

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

This Is Wrexham

Nov 10, 20223 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...

Wrexham’s Culinary Scene to be Celebrated in a Unique Tasting Evening this Spring

This Is Wrexham

Mar 17, 20222 min read

Wrexham’s Culinary Scene to be Celebrated in a Unique Tasting Evening this Spring

With Wrexham’s UK City of Culture 2025 bid gathering pace, a group of local independent restauranteurs have combined to stage an evening...

Keep your eyes peeled - Wrexham’s City of Culture bid is about to go on tour…

This Is Wrexham

Jan 13, 20222 min read

Keep your eyes peeled - Wrexham’s City of Culture bid is about to go on tour…

On Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th January two Wrexham City of Culture buses will be touring the county in order to raise...

This Is Wrexham

Jan 5, 20221 min read

Could you put on an event to raise the profile of our City of Culture bid?

The Wrexham 2025 bid team have announced funding of up to £1,000 for community groups or individuals to put on an event showcasing...

Together, let's raise the bar on our ambition! #wrecsam2025

This Is Wrexham

Dec 3, 20213 min read

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...

Ty Pawb launch their Christmas 2021 programme!

This Is Wrexham

Dec 2, 20211 min read

Ty Pawb launch their Christmas 2021 programme!

Ty Pawb, based in Wrexham town centre, have launched their Christmas 2021 programme of festive activities! To see all of the dates,...

Wrexham's Magic Dragon Brewery Tap is featured in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2022

This Is Wrexham

Nov 25, 20212 min read

Wrexham's Magic Dragon Brewery Tap is featured in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2022

Magic Dragon Brewery Tap on Charles Street, Wrexham has for the first time been featured in CAMRA’s prestigious Good Beer Guide 2022

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site Website Re-Launched!

This Is Wrexham

Nov 18, 20213 min read

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...

Wrexham County down to last 8 for UK City of Culture Title!

This Is Wrexham

Oct 8, 20212 min read

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...