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Wrexham guide
The biggest town in North Wales became a city in 2022, and with the football club's rise it has never had more attention. There is plenty here beyond the Racecourse too.2022Granted city status136ftSt Giles' tower, built 1506 to 1525STōK Cae RasWorld's oldest international football stadiumFreeFootball Museum of Wales, opened 2026
Overview
Why go to Wrexham
Wrexham is the main city of north-east Wales, with around 45,000 people in the built-up area and 135,000 across the county borough. It grew on coal, iron, lead and brewing, and its market heritage lives on in Tŷ Pawb and the weekly markets.Most visitors now come for the football, but the city also makes a great base for two of the best National Trust houses in Wales, Erddig and Chirk Castle, and for the Dee Valley and Llangollen just up the road.Things to do
Top things to do in Wrexham
STōK Cae RasThe Racecourse Ground, home of Wrexham AFC and recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest professional football stadium still hosting international matches. Book stadium tours ahead.
Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham MuseumOpened on 25 September 2026 in the old county buildings. Free, but book a timed ticket.
St Giles' ChurchIts 136ft tower, built 1506 to 1525, is one of the Seven Wonders of Wales. Elihu Yale, benefactor of Yale University, is buried in the churchyard.
Tŷ PawbMarket hall, food court and arts space under one roof, opened in 2018. Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
ErddigNational Trust house just south of the city, famous for showing life below stairs as well as above. Big Christmas programme from late November.
Chirk CastleNational Trust castle near Chirk, built in the 1290s and still lived in until 2004, with formal gardens and parkland.
Minera Lead MinesRestored lead mine buildings and a country park on the edge of the hills west of Wrexham.
FOCUS WalesThe city's international music showcase festival, held every May across venues in the centre.
Shopping and markets
Markets and the city centre
Tŷ Pawb has the indoor market and food stalls, and there is an outdoor market in Queen's Square on Mondays. Around them are the Eagles Meadow and Island Green shopping areas and a good spread of independent pubs and cafes.Getting there
Getting to Wrexham
By car: the A483 bypasses the city, linking to the A55 and Chester to the north and Oswestry to the south. On match days, roads around the Racecourse are very busy.By train: Wrexham General is on the line from Chester to Shrewsbury and Cardiff, with direct trains to London. Wrexham Central, in the city centre, is on the Borderlands Line to Bidston.By bus: the bus station is next to Tŷ Pawb, with services across the county and the T3 to Llangollen, Bala and Barmouth.What's on
Events in Wrexham
- 21OctWed 21 Oct, 7pmNoson Jamio (Jam Night) at Saith SerenSaith Seren, WrexhamSaith Seren's weekly Wednesday jam night, 7pm to 11pm. The venue lists dates into November; later dates follow its every-Wednesday pattern.
- 21Oct
Wed 21 Oct, 7:30pmK’s Kicks Beginner Line Dancing, RossettRossett & Burton Village HallWeekly Wednesday absolute beginner and beginner line dance class at Rossett & Burton Village Hall, with an open-door policy. - 22Oct
Thu 22 Oct, 12pmK’s Kicks Daytime Beginner Line Dancing, ChirkChirk BunkhouseWeekly Thursday lunchtime beginner line dance class at Chirk Bunkhouse (Scout & Guide HQ), to country, Latin and pop music. Drop in, no booking needed. £5 per session. - 22Oct
Thu 22 Oct, 7:30pmGeorgie Carroll: InfectiousWilliam Aston Hall, WrexhamFormer nurse turned comedian Georgie Carroll returns with her new show, Infectious, following the three-year run of her award-winning Sista Flo 2.0. 7.30pm. - 23Oct
Fri 23 Oct, 12:30pmLend & Mend Upcycle Workshop: Mitten MakingTŷ Pawb, WrexhamHand-stitch old woollens into mittens or a snood at Tŷ Pawb. Materials provided; booking essential via [email protected]. - 23Oct
Fri 23 Oct, 7:30pmMan in the Mirror (Michael Jackson tribute)William Aston Hall, WrexhamTribute artist CJ leads a supporting cast of performers and musicians through Michael Jackson hits including Thriller, Billie Jean and Beat It, with choreography, a light show and costumes.
See more events in WrexhamListings from North Wales Events. Check with the venue before you travel.
Stay
Places to stay in Wrexham
Hotels near the centre and the Racecourse, plus country inns and cottages in the villages around. Book early on home match weekends.Search places to stay in Wrexham
Live prices and availability from Booking.com, for hotels, B&Bs, guest houses and holiday homes.
Our local guide
Go deeper on Wrexham
Wrecsam.comThe full visitor guide to Wrexham and the Dee Valley.Visit the site →CityofChester.orgOver the border: guide to the Roman city of Chester.Visit the site →Llangollen.comTwenty minutes up the Dee Valley: the aqueduct and the steam railway.Visit the site →
Nearby: Llangollen, Ruthin, Wrexham Council, all areas.
