Your guide to Wrexham
Wales's newest city, for the people who live here and the people who visit. What's on, local information, things to do and places to stay, checked and kept up to date.
What's on
Events in Wrexham
Gigs, matchdays, markets, family days out and community events, coming up across the city and county.
- 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.
Listings from North Wales Events. Check with the venue before you travel.
Living in Wrecsam
The everyday stuff for people who live here, checked against official sources and kept up to date. Every page tells you where its information comes from.
Welcome to Wrexham
Wrexham was granted city status in 2022, and it wears the title well. The centre is compact and walkable, with a Tudor church tower that is one of the Seven Wonders of Wales, refurbished Victorian market halls and Tŷ Pawb, where contemporary art meets independent traders and street food.
Look a little further and you find National Trust houses at Erddig and Chirk, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct soaring above the River Dee and riverside country parks perfect for a family day out. Then there is the football: the Racecourse Ground is the oldest international football ground in the world, and Wrexham AFC's Hollywood-backed rise has put the city on screens everywhere.
Whether you've lived here all your life, you've just moved to the area or you're visiting for the first time, this guide is here to help, and we update it as things change. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.
The best of Wrexham
From the city centre to the Dee Valley, here are the highlights. Our full things to do guide has more.
St Giles' Church
The tower of Wrexham's parish church, completed in the early 1500s, is one of the Seven Wonders of Wales. Elihu Yale, the namesake of Yale University, is buried in the churchyard, which is entered through elegant wrought-iron gates made by the Davies brothers of Bersham.
Wrexham Museum and Football Museum of Wales
The historic County Buildings now house a museum of two halves: Wrexham's own story and the Football Museum of Wales, home of the Welsh Football Collection, which opened in September 2026. Entry is free, but you need to book a timed ticket online before you go.
Tŷ Pawb
An award-winning arts centre and market under one roof on Market Street, with galleries, independent stalls and a food court. It was an Art Fund Museum of the Year finalist in 2022 and hosts a busy programme of workshops and events.
Racecourse Ground
Wrexham AFC's home is the oldest international football ground in the world, first hosting Wales against Scotland in 1877. The club, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, plays in the Championship in 2026/27.
Erddig
A late 17th-century house just south of the city, famous for the portraits and verses the Yorke family made of their servants. The restored 18th-century walled garden is a delight, and the wider 1,200-acre estate is free to explore.
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Telford and Jessop's 1805 aqueduct carries the Llangollen Canal around 38 metres above the River Dee. Walk the towpath across for free and call in at the Trevor Basin Visitor Centre.
Chirk Castle
A 13th-century Marcher fortress south of Wrexham near the English border, home to the Myddelton family for over 400 years. Its clipped yews, lawns and views across the Cheshire and Shropshire plains make it a superb half-day out.
Valle Crucis Abbey
The atmospheric ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1201, in a quiet valley near Llangollen. Cared for by Cadw, it is free to visit, with the ninth-century Eliseg's Pillar a short walk away.
Tŷ Mawr Country Park
A riverside country park beneath the Cefn Viaduct where children can meet sheep, pigs, goats and llamas. Follow the River Dee to the foot of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, then refuel at the on-site coffee barn.
Find a place to stay in Wrexham
Hotels, B&Bs, apartments and country inns in the city and the villages around it, with live prices and availability.
Coming for a match? Rooms near the Racecourse go quickly on home game weekends, so book early. Friends or family visiting? See our where to stay page for local favourites.
Find a place to stay in Wrexham
Live prices and availability from Booking.com, for hotels, B&Bs, guest houses and holiday homes.
Where to eat and drink
Raise a glass in The Turf, the pub where Wrexham AFC was founded, graze the street food at Tŷ Pawb, or head out to a riverside inn on the Dee.
Wrexham AFC
The Racecourse Ground is the oldest international football ground in the world, and the club’s Hollywood-backed rise has made it a destination in its own right.
Getting here and getting around
Getting here
Wrexham sits on the A483, which links to Chester and the M53 to the north and to Oswestry and the A5 to the south. Wrexham General station has Transport for Wales trains to Chester (around 20 minutes), Shrewsbury, Birmingham and Cardiff. The Wrexham to Bidston line, also called the Borderlands line, runs from Wrexham Central towards the Wirral, connecting with Merseyrail at Bidston. There are currently no direct trains to London, so most journeys change at Chester or elsewhere.
Parking
The city centre has several council-run pay and display car parks within a short walk of the markets, St Giles' and Tŷ Pawb. Tariffs change, so check current charges on the Wrexham Council website. Country parks such as Tŷ Mawr and Alyn Waters charge around £1 a day, while parking at Erddig and Chirk Castle is free.
Markets and shopping
Wrexham's Victorian Butchers' Market and General Market reopened in late 2024 after a major refurbishment and trade Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. Tŷ Pawb adds independent stalls and a food court alongside its galleries, while Eagles Meadow and the surrounding streets offer high street names and independent shops.
Towns and villages nearby
Great days out on the doorstep, whether you live here or you're staying a while: the Dee Valley, the border and beyond. See our towns and villages guide.
Walk the Roman city walls, browse the medieval Rows and visit the cathedral, all around 20 minutes away by train.Llangollenabout 11 miles
A lively riverside town in the Dee Valley with canal trips, steam trains and Valle Crucis Abbey close by.Chirkabout 10 miles
Combine Chirk Castle with a stroll to the Chirk Aqueduct and viaduct on the Llangollen Canal.Holtabout 6 miles
See the open-access ruins of Holt Castle and the 14th-century sandstone bridge over the Dee to Farndon.Moldabout 12 miles
A traditional Flintshire market town with a lively street market and easy access to the Clwydian Range.Oswestryabout 15 miles
Cross the border into Shropshire for an historic market town and the vast Iron Age hillfort at Old Oswestry.
Wrexham business directory
Local firms by sector, with addresses, phone numbers and websites. We started with Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wales's largest, and we are adding more of the county every week. Listings are free.
Wrexham: questions answered
How do I find my bin day in Wrexham?
Enter your street or postcode on Wrexham Council's bin day checker at wrexham.gov.uk. It shows your next four weeks of collections, and you can sign up for a reminder email the day before. Recycling and food waste are collected every week and the black or blue bin every two weeks. See our bins and recycling guide for what goes where.
Who do I call about a pothole or a broken street light in Wrexham?
Call Wrexham Council's streets line on 01978 298989, or report it online. For a dangerous problem on the roads outside office hours, the council's highways out-of-hours number is 01978 292055. Our report it page covers fly-tipping, abandoned vehicles and antisocial behaviour too.
Is Wrexham a city?
Yes. Wrexham was granted city status as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022 and officially became a city on 1 September 2022, making it Wales's seventh city. It is the largest settlement in North Wales and the administrative centre of Wrexham County Borough.
What is Wrexham best known for?
Wrexham is best known for its football club, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, and for the Racecourse Ground, the oldest international football ground in the world. It is also home to St Giles' Church, one of the Seven Wonders of Wales, and is close to Erddig, Chirk Castle and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
Can you visit the Football Museum of Wales?
Yes. The Football Museum of Wales shares the historic County Buildings in the city centre with Wrexham Museum and opened on 25 September 2026. Entry is free, but visitors need to book a timed ticket in advance at wrexhammuseum.wales, where you can also check opening hours.
How far is Wrexham from Chester and Llangollen?
Chester is about 12 miles from Wrexham by road, around 20 minutes by car or by train from Wrexham General. Llangollen is about 11 miles to the south west, a drive of roughly 25 minutes, and regular buses link the two. Both make easy day trips from a base in Wrexham.
What can families do in Wrexham?
Families can meet the farm animals at Tŷ Mawr Country Park, explore Alyn Waters Country Park, run off energy in Erddig's free parkland and natural play area, or walk across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. In the city, Tŷ Pawb runs regular free and low-cost activities, and the new museums make a good rainy-day option.
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