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Bonfire Night in Wrexham 2026: Where to Watch the Fireworks
Bonfire Night in Wrexham is nearly here, and with the 5th falling on a Thursday this year, the celebrations run all week long. From big ticketed nights with fairground rides to a free community viewpoint over the city, here's where to watch the skies light up across Wrexham this November. Wrap up warm, plan your travel and check with organisers before you set off, as times and prices can change. Under The Arches Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site Thursday 5th N
Katie Skellon
4 days ago4 min read
North East Wales Year of Outdoors Food Challenge Launches!
The North East Wales Tourism Team is once again launching a new culinary challenge to celebrate the start of the Welsh Year of the Outdoors. In a new approach to the competition, the 2020 challenge will see restaurants and cafés, coffee shops or tearooms take part in some friendly competition to showcase the best local produce within North East Wales! The Challenge Taking place between 6th -27th March, just eight eateries across the region will have their entry available e
This Is Wrexham
Feb 29, 2020
A Perfect Itinerary for Night Owls in Wrexham!
The largest town in north Wales, Wrexham is perhaps best known for its ancient landmarks and rich industrial history. As a county, Wrexham is home to two of the seven wonders of Wales – St. Giles Church in the town centre (famous for its 135-ft tower) and the Gresford Bells at All Saint’s Church in Gresford. Wrexham is also well-known for its National Trust Properties, including Chirk Castle and Erddig Hall, along with the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site.
Kacie Morgan - The Welsh Rarebit
Nov 5, 2019
The West Arms Llanarmon Shortlisted for Two Regional Awards!
The West Arms Country Inn hotel in North Wales has been shortlisted for Go B&B/Inn of the Year and Go Best Place to Eat in the prestigious Go North Wales Tourism Awards 2019. Owners Mark and Nicky Williamson, are committed to supporting North Wales growth in tourism, bringing previous global experience to develop the region and help upskill talent for the future of North Wales’ hospitality. Mark and Nicky said; “We are thrilled to be recognised for both categories. We mak
This Is Wrexham
Oct 24, 2019
Food Review: Craft & Kitchen, Glyn Ceiriog
Set in the North Wales village of Glyn Ceiriog, Craft & Kitchen takes its place on a hilly high street with a Welsh valley view! Local head chef Steve Jones has recently taken over the former Royal Oak pub, implementing a menu with pub grub but not how you know it to be! Open entering the building you get a sense of village warmth about it, fires roaring and a well-stocked bar with pork scratchings, a trio of real ale and of course some trendy welsh gins! Head Chef & owner
Sarah B - This Is Wrexham team
Oct 10, 2019
Two New Dining Events Largest Medieval Church in Wales!
Two new foodie events will come to St Giles Parish Church in Wrexham Town Centre this Autumn thanks to This is Wrexham and Taste North East Wales! Taste North East Wales is a 40-day celebration of unique local food-based experiences encouraging locals and visitors alike to explore, experience and eat the best of what North East Wales has to offer. Teaming up with Coleg Cambria's renowned Hafod Restaurant and St Giles Parish Church - our This Is Wrexham team are staging two
This Is Wrexham
Sep 20, 2019
Local Inn Celebrates Receiving Two National Industry Awards
The Hand at Llanarmon in the Ceiriog Valley is having a double celebration after having been awarded two top awards following an anonymous inspection by The AA. It retained its Two Rosettes for Culinary Excellence and following a refurbishment programme which has seen a recent opening of the new ‘Pump House Spa’, has been awarded the much coveted Gold Star Award. Jonathan Greatorex, Managing Director of The Hand at Llanarmon said, “We are all absolutely chuffed to bits. Th
This Is Wrexham
Sep 20, 2019
Autumn Food Festivals in North East Wales!
Food lovers in North East Wales are in for a treat in the coming weeks as the region prepares for an autumn packed with foodie events featuring a host of fabulous local food and drink producers. These delightful events are all hosted and dotted around the beautiful Clwydian Range, Dee Valley and Wrexham areas. Many of the business showcasing at these events are clients of Cywain – a Menter a Busnes project. Cywain is a business-led programme dedicated to developing new a
This Is Wrexham
Sep 4, 2019
Two Wrexham Pubs Celebrate Featuring in the 2020 AA Pub Guide!
The best pubs in the country have been highlighted in The Pub Guide 2020 from AA Publishing this week. Featuring a total of 2,000 pubs across the UK that are renowned for great beer and good food, the 21st edition of the guide also features 500 'picks' representing the very best AA-recommended pubs in each region, as selected by the inspectors, editorial team, and reader suggestions. Above; The Hand at Llanarmon Of those ‘picks’ – our very own Hand at Llanarmon and the Pa
This Is Wrexham
Jul 11, 2019
Wrexham's Tourist Information Centre to Relocate!
Good news!! To support the increase in town centre visitor numbers and Wrexham’s current Destination Management Action Plan, Wrexham County Borough Council has agreed to relocate the Tourist Information Centre from its current base in Queens Square later this year! The demand for visitor information and local food & drink has increased over the last few years as more day and staying visitors choose Wrexham County as a place to visit. In addition, a large part of the Local
This Is Wrexham
Jun 27, 2019
West Arms Wins Wrexham Pub of the Year 2019!
The West Arms, owned and run by husband and wife team Nicky and Mark Williamson, has been crowned Best Pub in Wrexham in the National Pub & Bar Awards 2019. Mark Williamson, owner of The West Arms said: “This is our first award since buying the hotel in 2018 so we are naturally thrilled. The accolade demonstrates the continued passion of the team to create a warming and truly Welsh experience for our guests. “Our aim is to continue putting Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog on the
This Is Wrexham
May 10, 2019
FOOD REVIEW; The Shippon by Mark Ellis
From the inviting driveway, the sheep in the surrounding fields and the outdoor tables with fresh flowers, the first impressions of The Shippon were positive. The recent renovations inside were, quite frankly, brilliant. I loved the way they’d used lighting to illuminate the old animal troughs and used old milk vessels as lamp shades. I’d been able to make a booking online (which I always prefer) and we were shown to our seats by a welcoming server. Despite visiting on a mid
Jennifer P - This Is Wrexham team
Jun 19, 2018
FOOD REVIEW: Llyndir Hall, Rossett, Wrexham
Llyndir Hall hotel, nestled away in the village of Rossett, Wrexham is a popular hotel for leisure and business guests, plus it's one of Wrexham's premier wedding venues. But what about the food - and is it worth visiting to receive 20% off the food bill with your This Is Wrexham card? To answer this, we sent our blogger Jennifer and her husband along for a meal and to assess if the restaurant is a destination in itself... From the inviting driveway, to the colourful light
Jennifer P - This Is Wrexham team
Nov 25, 2017
Food Review; Lewis' Farm Shop, Eyton
Winter is creeping on to us quickly with the dark nights, dark mornings and the hats and scarfs are on. The salads, the barbeques and dinners in the garden are a distant summer memory. This is why I decided to head over to one of North Wales’s award winning farm shop to get some hearty winter treats. I have to say, usually I approach farm shops with a spending limit, as some of them can be filled with mix match luxurious expensive products that don’t often have a purpose ot
Sarah B - This Is Wrexham team
Nov 24, 2017
FOOD REVIEW: The Lemon Tree, Wrexham
Following the recent launch of their Summer 2017 menu - we sent our food blogger Sarah along to the Lemon Tree Restaurant in Wrexham to check out the latest offerings by head chef Mike Peters. Here's what she thought... My partner and I chose to go for a rare quiet impromptu mid-week date night. We wanted somewhere we could truly relax in beautiful surroundings and an interesting choice of food. We chose the Lemon Tree, somewhere virtually on our doorstep in Wrexham town ce
Sarah D - This Is Wrexham Team
Jun 28, 2017
FOOD REVIEW: The Royal Oak, Bangor on Dee
Nestled on the banks of the River Dee in the picturesque village of Bangor on Dee, Wrexham - I'd heard from many locals that the Royal Oak offers excellent quality of food. It also boasts this unique riverside setting with a warm and friendly welcome which all combine to make it a cut above the average village pub. This gastropub boasts a recent proud history too, famed in 2015 for winning the Wrexham Gourmet Burger Challenge and also Restaurant of the Year at the Wrexham T
Jennifer P - This Is Wrexham team
May 29, 2017
FOOD REVIEW: The Hand at Llanarmon
Dining review about the Hand at Llanarmon under Head Chef Grant Mulholland by the This Is Wrexham Food Blogging team.
Chris D - This Is Wrexham team
May 15, 2017
FOOD REVIEW: The Mulberry Inn, Llwynmawr
I decided to visit the Mulberry Inn after seeing the success they had after winning the North-East Wales pie competition and being awarded the winner of the ‘Large Accommodation provider’ at the Wrexham tourism awards. The Mulberry Inn is situated in the quiet setting of Llwynmawr village in the beautiful Ceiriog Valley and is surrounded by beautiful Welsh countryside. I parked up around the back and took in the breath-taking scenery of the valleys as I walked around to the
Sarah B - This Is Wrexham team
Apr 27, 2017
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