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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




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


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


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 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

