Wrexham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Pontcysyllte Aquaduct featuring a bridge
Wrexham featuring street scenes
Wrexham showing street scenes and a house
Wrexhamis one of those idyllic locales that enjoys the best of both rural and urbanlife. As well as being the largest town in NorthWales – with all the cultural, commercial and creative buzz one wouldexpect from the borough’s administrative hub – it is surrounded by the mostbeautiful countryside, and a plethora of charmingly picturesque towns andvillages.

Want to hit the shops?Then head to Wrexham’s eight-acre shopping centre,Eagles Meadow, where you’ll find all your favourite high street retailers. Ormaybe you just want to get out and have some fun? Then why not go ten-pinbowling or catch the latest Hollywood blockbuster at the eight-screen cinema,or make for one of the many restaurants, pubs or clubs this buzzing town has tooffer.

Shopping in Wrexham

With Eagles Meadow,Wrexham’s trendy shopping centre, a renownedcentrepiece for the town, shopping is a real attraction for visitors. Opened in2008, it has a distinctly modern feel to it, and features plenty of openspaces, decorative water features, and a genuine sense of continental caféculture alongside the wealth of top-brand retailers, cinema, and ten-pinbowling.

But it’s not allmonolithic mall culture in Wrexham. The town’slong, rich history has decorated its many charming streets with boutiques thatwill delight lazy-day window shoppers and transfix treasure huntersalike.

Nature and Heritage in Wrexham

Walesis a spectacular land of green valleys, mountain peaks and dramatic coastlines,and you are hard pressed to find a town or village any real distance frombreathtaking scenes of natural beauty. However onlyWrexham can boast all this plus an UNESCO WorldHeritage Site on its doorstep.

The PontcysyllteAquaduct, the world’s tallest navigable canal boat crossing when itwas built in 1805, and still the tallest of its kind today, is a heritagemasterpiece. This still-operational wonder of architectural engineering, whichstraddles an area of outstanding natural beauty, is in its own way emblematicof Wrexham’s dual personality of environment andimagination.

Sport in Wrexham

WithWrexham being such a lively town, it should comeas no surprise to discover a rich seam of sporting endeavour and opportunity atevery turn.

The Glyndŵr UniversityRacecourse Stadium, is North Wales’s largest stadium, and fifth largest in thecountry. It also holds the honour of being the world’s longest servinginternational football venue and has played host to some of the game’s biggestnames, including Arsenal, Middlesbrough, Tottenham, West Ham and FC Porto – allof whom have been sent home in defeat by this feisty town’s hometeam.

Rugby has also found ahome in Wrexham, and there have been a number ofRugby League World Cup matches played at the venue.

Enjoy Wrexham

Wrexhamis so full of life, it’s hard to do more than scratch the surface here – aswell as fantastic shopping and nightlife, epic heritage and landscapes andhistoric sporting venues, there are golf courses, Science festivals, a thrivingarts and music scene, and so much more… just make sure you stay long enough todiscover everything Wrexham has tooffer.

Wynnstay Arms, Wrexham by Marston's Inns
Wynnstay Arms, Wrexham by Marston's Inns
3 out of 5
Yorke Street, Wrexham, Wales
The price is £55 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£55
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Wrexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (571 reviews)
"The property was good for what it was: a 3-star hotel. The good: the bed was clean and comfortable, the staff were very helpful and friendly, and the dinner I had there my first night was tasty. They were able to provide me with a fan (was there during a hot time), and the ability to park on-site ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Wynnstay Arms, Wrexham by Marston's Inns
Ramada Plaza by WyndhamWrexham
Ramada Plaza by WyndhamWrexham
4 out of 5
Ellice Way, Wrexham, Wales
The price is £76 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£76
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Wrexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (926 reviews)
"Overall the stay was pleasant and the staff were pleasant. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Ramada Plaza by WyndhamWrexham
Rossett Hall Hotel
Rossett Hall Hotel
4 out of 5
Chester Road, Rossett, Wrexham, Wales
The price is £89 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£89
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Wrexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (553 reviews)
"such helpful and lovely reception staff particularly Denise. So first impressions for our stay was excellent"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Rossett Hall Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Arcadia Safari Tent in Private 5 Acre Field
Arcadia Safari Tent in Private 5 Acre Field
2 out of 5
Wrexham, Wales
Stay at this cabin in Wrexham. Enjoy free parking, a garden and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Clays Golf Course and Wrexham Golf Club are located ...
Arcadia Safari Tent in Private 5 Acre Field
The Eisteddfod - Berwyn House Central Wrexham
The Eisteddfod - Berwyn House Central Wrexham
2 out of 5
Wrexham
Stay at this apartment in Wrexham. Popular attractions St Giles Church and Tenpin Wrexham are located nearby.
The Eisteddfod - Berwyn House Central Wrexham
Cosy, secluded Pod with Hot Tub in North Wales within easy reach to Chester
Cosy, secluded Pod with Hot Tub in North Wales within easy reach to Chester
Cefn y Bedd, Wales
Stay at this cabin in Wrexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions William Aston Hall Wrexham and Caergwrle Castle are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
An Unforgettable Weekend at The Peacock Pod
"My partner and I had the most incredible weekend at The Peacock Pod, and we honestly didn’t want to leave. From the moment we arrived, we felt instantly at home. The pod was spotlessly clean, beautifully maintained, and had such a warm, inviting feel to it.The space is so cosy and secure, with a ..."

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025

Cosy, secluded Pod with Hot Tub in North Wales within easy reach to Chester
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Wrexham

3.7
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
6
5 - Excellent 12%
4 - Good
28
4 - Good 55%
3 - Okay
14
3 - Okay 27%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Not really.

3/5 - Okay

Ade

Lived in Gresford for 39 years

5/5 - Excellent

D

Beautiful place. Markey was brill. Lots of places to see

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Seems like this is a very popular spot for people to hold their weddings. Careful if you happen to stay while there's wedding party nearby till very late if you are a light sleeper.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Relaxing, lots of nice coffee shops. People are nice

4/5 - Good

Steve

Didn't really go out and about in Wrexham as here for a Wedding but the area looks very nice and clean & tidy.

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