Visit Wrexham | All the best things to see in North Wales
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North Wales is absolutely beautiful and there is a lot to see in and around Wrexham. The Racecourse is a must for any Wrexham AFC fan, make sure you stop by the club shop and pick up some a kit. Also check out VisitWales for more attractions and information. Here is a video that we were lucky enough to get on our trip.

The Racecourse Wrexham
The Racecourse
Wrexham - Stadium - 4.6 ★

The world's oldest international football stadium and home of Wrexham AFC. No visit would be complete without a trip to The Racecourse, this is at the top... THE top of our list of places to visit and things to see.

Welcome to Wrexham Mural
Welcome to Wrexham Mural
Wrexham - Tourist Attraction- 5.0 ★

This famous mural is located on Crispin Lane in the district of Rhosddu and is a must see for any tourist. Make sure to stop by and get your picture taken in front of the mural during your visit.

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Chirk
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Wrexham - Aqueduct - 4.8 ★

‘Pontcysyllte’ pronounced Pont – ker – sulth – tay, is the Welsh name for ‘the bridge that connects’. 11 miles of stunning canal and countryside spanning two countries, along aqueducts, tunnels and viaducts.

Gresford Memorial
Gresford Colliery Memorial
Wrexham - Memorial - 5.0 ★

Gresford Colliery was a coal mine located a mile from the North Wales village of Gresford, near Wrexham and the site of one of the worst mining disasters in the history of Britain. Read more

12 Avondale Cres, Pandy,

Gwersyllt, Wrexham LL12 8EJ

Ryan Rodney Reynolds Memorial Park
Ryan Reynolds Memorial Park
Wrexham - Park - ★

Parks & Wrex are delighted to introduce the soon to be renamed Ryan Rodney Reynolds Memorial Park. This community space located in the heart of Wrexham will be a place for the public to gather, grow, and play. Check the website for updates on grand opening.

St. Giles Church
St. Giles' Parish Church
Wrexham - Historical

One of the finest examples of ecclesiastical architecture to be found in Wales, there is documented evidence of a church here as early as the 11th century.

Paul Mullin mural
Paul Mullin Mural
Wrexham - Tourist Attraction- 5.0 ★

On August 5 2023 a mural of legendary striker Paul Mullin was unveiled on the side of The Fat Boar in Wrexham. The mural was painted by local artist Liam Stokes-Massey.

Chirk Castle
Chirk Castle
Wrexham - Castle - 4.7 ★

13th-century Marcher castle, that has been the home of the Myddelton family for over 400 years. The castle features a 5.5 acre award-winning garden, 480 acres or working parkland and wildflower meadows.

Miners Rescue Station Wrexham
Miners Project / Rescue Cafe
Wrexham - Training Center - 4.8 ★

Built in 1913 as a trainer center for mine rescue teams, it now works to preserve the building in memory of the brave people who trained there. Saving a building built to save people. While there, visit the Rescue Cafe for a high quality home cooked meal.

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Acton Park
Wrexham - Park - 4.4 ★

The park is made up of large areas of open parkland, woodland and the lake, as well as a range of sports and play facilities. There are also a small number of formal planted areas.

Erddig Hall
Erddig
Wrexham - Historical - 4.7 ★

Explore a much-loved home, garden and estate filled with the stories of a family and their servants | Archwiliwch gartref, gardd ac ystâd sy'n llawn straeon am deulu a'u gweision

Wrexham Visitor Center
Wrexham Visitor Center
Wrexham - Visitor Center- 4.1 ★

The team at "This Is Wrexham" are passionate about linking up all those great places that make our area what it is and showcasing the people and ingredients behind our great visitor experiences.

Ty Pawb
Shopping - Ty Pawb
Wrexham- Art Gallery - 4.5 ★

A multi-award winning community resource that brings together art and markets in the same place. This coexistence celebrates the significance of markets within Wrexham’s cultural heritage and identity.

Bersham Ironworks
Bersham Ironworks
Wrexham - Museum - 3.4 ★

Bersham Ironworks were large ironworks at Bersham, near Wrexham, Wales. They are most famous for being the original working site of John Wilkinson. They were also the first site in the world to use a new way of boring holes in cannon and steam engine cylinders

AEC Engineering
AEC Engineering Limited
Wrexham - Training Center - 4.8 ★

As seen on Welcome to Wrexham

Proud sponsor of Wrexham AFC that salvages and restores the old Kop standing barriers.

Racecourse
St. Giles Church
Erddig
Aqueduct
City Walls
Zoo
Chester Rows
Just outside of Wrexham
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo
Chester

Expect the unexpected! Meet the world’s tallest land animal, a Rothschild’s giraffe at head height or enjoy a guided tour of the zoo, on our all-electric tour bus before we open to the public.

Blue Planet Aquarium
Blue Planet Aquarium
Cheshire

We’re a marine and freshwater aquarium where visitors can get up close to one the UK’s largest collection of sharks, all homed in our huge 4million litre tropical display.

Cheshire Oaks
Cheshire Oaks
Cheshire Oaks

Designer outlet stores outside Wrexham

Chester City Walls
Chester City Walls
Chester

Chester is the only city in Britain that retains the full circuit of its ancient defensive walls. Walking the complete circuit gives wondrous views down into the city and gives a fantastic insight into Chester's long history.

The River Dee
The River Dee
Chester

The River Dee is a river in the United Kingdom. It flows through parts of both Wales and England, forming part of the border between the two countries.

Broughton Park
Broughton Park
Flintshire

Shopping mall outside Wrexham

The Rows in Chester
Shopping - Chester Rows
Chester

Chester Rows are a set of structures in each of the four main streets of Chester, consisting of a series of covered walkways on the first floor behind which are entrances to shops and other premises.

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Eryri National Park
Gwynedd

Home to over 26,000 people, Eryri’s (also known as Snowdonia)  landscape is steeped with culture, history, and heritage, where the Welsh language is part of the day-to-day fabric of the area.

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