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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




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 of racing action and live music. On Friday 6 June, the racecourse will welcome racegoers to the Summer Meet to enjoy an exhilarating afternoon of jump racing, followed by an electrifying live performance from top 80s tribute band Go Span Duran. Following the success of last year’s Glast-on-Dee – the racecourse’s debut live music fixture – thi

This Is Wrexham
May 29, 2025


KEY TIMINGS ANNOUNCED FOR BANGOR-ON-DEE RACECOURSE’S SEPTEMBER MEETING!
KEY TIMINGS ANNOUNCED FOR BANGOR-ON-DEE RACECOURSE’S SEPTEMBER MEETING: FEATURING LIVE MUSIC FROM IN-DEMAND QUEEN TRIBUTE ACT You won’t want to break free after racing at Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse on Tuesday (5 September), with Flash: A Tribute to Queen bringing a different kind of magic to the September Meeting. One of the most sought-after Queen tribute acts in the UK has been confirmed to perform the iconic band’s classic hits at the only racecourse in North Wales, roun

This Is Wrexham
Aug 31, 2023


Thankyou Jeannie - long standing racecourse manager & tourism ambassador steps down
Jeannie Chantler will bring an end to nearly 19 years of service as general manager of Bangor-on-Dee racecourse in Wrexham on Friday with a race named in her honour. Above; Jeannie accepting her 'special recognition tourism award' at the 2018 This is Wrexham tourism awards Jeannie was a founding member of the This is Wrexham Tourism Partnership in 2017 and has also been general manager at the racecourse since 2004. She will oversee her last fixture today, but she will contin

This Is Wrexham
Dec 9, 2022

