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Rainy Day Fun in Wrexham: A Family Day Out at Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
A grey forecast doesn’t have to mean a wasted day. Wrexham has one of the best indoor days out in North Wales sitting right in the town centre, and it’s built for exactly this kind of weather. Why Xplore! is the perfect rainy day activity in Wrexham Xplore! Science Discovery Centre on Henblas Street is a fully indoor science centre, so a downpour outside makes no difference to the fun inside. With more than 80 hands on interactive exhibits, live science shows and a dedicated
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Jul 272 min read
Historic collections of Myddelton family from over 400 years at Chirk Castle sold to National Trust
• Around three hundred historic items previously on loan at Chirk Castle are now in the ownership of the National Trust • Myddelton...
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Apr 22, 2023
Local Wedding Venue Launches Living Museum Project to Preserve Rare Heritage Welsh Apples
As part of its multifaceted sustainability pledge to uphold its position within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Tower Hill Barn's...
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Apr 22, 2023
One of the world’s largest and oldest oak trees returns to Chirk
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Apr 18, 2023
Snowdrops bloom at Chirk Castle – a sure sign spring is on its way
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Feb 8, 2023
Thankyou Jeannie - long standing racecourse manager & tourism ambassador steps down
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Dec 9, 2022
Commonwood Leisure in Holt win Best Holiday Park Title!
A family-run holiday park in Wrexham has beat off stiff competition to win a top region al award. The Commonwood Caravan and Glamping...
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Dec 9, 2022
Wrexham's Magic Dragon Brewery Tap is named one of the best in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2023!
The Magic Dragon Brewery Tap on Charles Street, Wrexham has been featured in the 50th edition of CAMRA’s prestigious Good Beer Guide 2023
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Nov 15, 2022
World Cup Fever Arrives in Wrexham!
Football plays a huge part in the identity and culture of Wrexham. We have the oldest international stadium in the world and the Football...
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Nov 10, 2022
30-years loyal service for chef Eifion Edwards!
Multi award winning Inn and Restaurant The Hand at Llanarmon have an extra reason to celebrate this month, as Second Chef Eifion Edwards...
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Oct 31, 2022
Wrexham Hospitality Teams Sweep up the 2022 Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards!
This month, Tripadvisor announced it had recognised the highest ever number of Wrexham County based tourism businesses for the acclaimed...
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Oct 20, 2022
Take a Unique Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Picture!
Three antique style ‘fixed point’ cameras have been installed across the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB as part of a citizen science...
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Oct 14, 2022
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre Wins National Award!
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is delighted to have received the Gold Award from Visit Wales. The Science Centre, which opened in 2020,...
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Oct 5, 2022
Keep your eyes peeled - Wrexham’s City of Culture bid is about to go on tour…
On Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th January two Wrexham City of Culture buses will be touring the county in order to raise...
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Jan 14, 2022
Could you put on an event to raise the profile of our City of Culture bid?
The Wrexham 2025 bid team have announced funding of up to £1,000 for community groups or individuals to put on an event showcasing...
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Jan 5, 2022
A Festive Christmas at Chirk Castle!
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Dec 15, 2021
Together, let's raise the bar on our ambition! #wrecsam2025
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Dec 3, 2021
Wrexham's Magic Dragon Brewery Tap is featured in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2022
Magic Dragon Brewery Tap on Charles Street, Wrexham has for the first time been featured in CAMRA’s prestigious Good Beer Guide 2022
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Nov 25, 2021
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site Website Re-Launched!
The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site website has had a makeover to meet accessibility standards, making it...
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Nov 18, 2021
Wrexham’s Victorian Christmas Market 2021 returns!
Wrexham’s Victorian Christmas Market 2021 Thursday 9 December 12 noon – 8pm Wrexham’s Victorian Christmas Market has become one of the...
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Nov 18, 2021
St Giles Parish Church in Wrexham Hosts a Festival of Angels
A Festival of Angels will open in Wrexham later this month to commemorate those who have lost their life to Coronavirus in Wales....
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Oct 22, 2021
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