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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




So Long & Thank you from Jones the Boats
All of us within the local tourism industry extend a special thank you to Peter Jones (Jones the Boats) who earlier this month retired after more than 20-years of transporting visitors on the Llangollen Canal & along the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site. To thank Peter for his contribution to the local tourism industry, he was presented with a special recognition award at the 2019 Go North Wales Tourism Awards held at Venue Cymru this week. Above; Peter Jo
This Is Wrexham
Nov 15, 2019


Explore With Ed - the Wonders of Wrexham!
'Top things to do in Wrexham, Wales' - This (hopefully very useful!) post is a paid partnership and collaboration with This Is Wrexham, all opinions are my own. If an adventure in the Welsh countryside sounds appealing, let me introduce you to the two day 'Wrexham Wonder' itinerary. Taking in a grand National Trust property and scenic walking trail, packing your camera for some beautiful Instagram photos is essential. Located in the North East of Wales, Wrexham county is
Explore with Ed
Oct 24, 2019


Youngster’s Canal Inspired Poem Goes Up In Lights
A youngster from Llangollen has had an extract from a poem she wrote projected on to the front of an iconic canal bridge as part of a luminaire celebration. Megan Mascarenhas, age 11 years, and a pupil at Ysgol Dinas Bran, Llangollen entered the poetry competition organised by Gandŵr Cymru - the Canal & River Trust in Wales earlier this year, to mark ten years since the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal was inscribed as a World Heritage Site. The theme of the competition wa
This Is Wrexham
Oct 22, 2019

