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Wrexham to Introduce Glass-Floor Viewing Experience at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct!
***APRIL FOOL*** Visitors to the iconic Pontcysyllte Aqueduct could soon experience part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site like never before, as plans are unveiled for a new glass-floor viewing section suspended 38 metres above the River Dee. The proposed enhancement, developed in partnership with leading structural engineers and heritage specialists in Wales, would see a carefully designed stretch of the aqueduct’s towpath in Trevor replaced with reinforced transparent panel
This Is Wrexham
Apr 12 min read
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Our Website Gets a Makeover to Showcase the Best of Wrexham County!
The This is Wrecsam Tourism Partnership are proud to announce the launch of their newly revamped destination website, providing a comprehensive and inspiring platform for visitors to explore everything Wrexham County has to offer. Designed as the official tourism website for the area, the new platform offers a one-stop resource for researching days out, overnight stays, short breaks, places to eat, and uncovering some of Wrexham’s best hidden gems. The site has been carefully
This Is Wrexham
Mar 23
This is Wrecsam Showcases Destination at Key UK and International Tourism Trade Events
The This is Wrecsam tourism partnership has successfully represented Wrexham County at a series of high-profile tourism trade shows across the UK and Europe in early 2026, strengthening its position as an emerging destination for both domestic and international visitors. The partnership attended the Britain & Ireland Marketplace (BIM) in London in early February, followed by the UK Inbound Convention in Manchester later that month, the globally renowned ITB Berlin in March, a
This Is Wrexham
Mar 23
New JC Edwards Wall and Public Garden Officially Opens in Trevor
A new chapter in Trevor’s rich industrial and cultural history was celebrated last week, with the official opening of the JC Edwards Wall and Public Garden, a landmark heritage and community space on the edge of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site. The new garden stands on the historic site of the former JC Edwards Brick & Tile Works, once a major local employer where generations of people from Trevor and the surrounding area worked. The project honours th
This Is Wrexham
Dec 19, 2025
Wrexham Laser Tag Opens with Support from This is Wrecsam
Last month marked an exciting new addition to Wrexham’s growing leisure and visitor offer with the launch of Wrexham Laser Tag at Commonwood Leisure
This Is Wrexham
Nov 5, 2025
2024 tourism data for Wales reveals that Wrexham County experienced another strong year of growth!
The annual 2024 tourism data for Wales reveals that Wrexham County experienced another strong year of growth, with tourism now contributing £191m per year to the economy of Wrexham County, a growth of 6.3% year on year.
This Is Wrexham
Oct 15, 2025
The waiting is nearly over as Lexus Wrexham Open starts this weekend
The Lexus Wrexham Open, part of the ITF World Tennis Tour, gets under way on the indoor courts at Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre on Sunday morning.
This Is Wrexham
Oct 15, 2025
Looking to stay in Wrecsam over Eisteddfod week this summer?
Looking to stay in Wrecsam over Eisteddfod week this summer
This Is Wrexham
Jul 1, 2025
American couple’s Reddit thread brought to life to tempt visitors to spend extra time in Wrexham
Guest article by Visit Wales... When Arizona resident David Weber and his wife Allison took to Reddit to share ‘an absolute highlight experience of our lives’ spent on holiday in Wrexham, they did so in a show of community inspired by the friendly locals they met in the Welsh city- and now Visit Wales has turned their tale into a short film to inspire more visitors to discover the area. With the fourth season of Welcome to Wrexham streaming across the world since May social n
This Is Wrexham
Jun 30, 2025
Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse Marks 40 Years of Live Aid with Unmissable Summer Music Meet Featuring Go Span Duran
Music and racing fans are in for a treat as Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse celebrates the 40th anniversary of Live Aid with a spectacular day...
This Is Wrexham
May 29, 2025
Chirk Castle and Garden celebrates the Curlew bird this May half term
This May half term National Trust Cymru’s Chirk Castle and Garden is inviting you to celebrate the Curlew with a week packed full of themed activities for all the family.
This Is Wrexham
May 21, 2025
Lexus Wrexham Open will help inspire next generation of tennis players in Wales
Staging a world-class tennis tournament in Wrexham later this year will help inspire the next generation of tennis players in Wales,...
This Is Wrexham
Apr 18, 2025
St Giles Parish Church to relaunch popular Tower Climbs this Month!
Wrexham's medieval St Giles Parish Church will this month re-launch a new season of their popular tower climbs starting on Saturday 5th Apri
This Is Wrexham
Apr 2, 2025
AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park to Open in Wrexham!
Wrexham's city centre is about to get a whole lot more exciting with the upcoming launch of AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park. This new...
This Is Wrexham
Mar 18, 2025
10 Things to do along the UNESCO Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site
10 Things to do along the UNESCO Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site
This Is Wrexham
Feb 6, 2025
The Wrexham Finalists Announced for the 2025 North America Cook-Off!
The finalists have now been revealed following a three-week dining competition in January that saw eateries across Wrexham serve-up North...
This Is Wrexham
Feb 3, 2025
Coleg Cambria Junior Chefs Develop Special Dish to Celebrate Nth American Links!
A team of catering learners at Coleg Cambria in the city centre have designed a special one-off dish celebrating Wrexham's links with North
This Is Wrexham
Jan 22, 2025
The 2025 Wales Meets North America Food Challenge Launches!
the This is Wrexham Tourism Partnership have brought back their popular food challenge to support hospitality businesses around the County B
This Is Wrexham
Jan 13, 2025
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...
This Is Wrexham
Dec 20, 2024
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
This Is Wrexham
Dec 17, 2024
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
This Is Wrexham
Dec 13, 2024
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