<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[This Is Wrecsam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your official guide to Wrexham County, discover the best places to eat, stay, visit and explore in the gateway to North Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:47:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/cy/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[New Visitor Trail Unites Eight of Wrexham's Leading Attractions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new visitor trail bringing together eight of Wrexham's most loved and distinctive attractions launches on 1st May, showcasing the very best the county borough has to offer. Developed by members of This Is Wrecsam, the trail has brought together a diverse mix of heritage, culture, science and natural attractions under a single, family-friendly trail that encourages both residents and tourists to explore, connect and discover Wrexham in a new way. The trail guides visitors through a journey...]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/new-visitor-trail-unites-eight-of-wrexham-s-leading-attractions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f48e6bedf5696920d19859</guid><category><![CDATA[TOURISM]]></category><category><![CDATA[UK CITY OF CULTURE]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:42:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eb2ffd_6aa8baec351a4ec199dca32776e4e604~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrexham to Introduce Glass-Floor Viewing Experience at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct!]]></title><description><![CDATA[***APRIL FOOL*** Visitors to the iconic Pontcysyllte Aqueduct could soon experience part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site like never before, as plans are unveiled for a new glass-floor viewing section suspended 38 metres above the River Dee. The proposed enhancement, developed in partnership with leading structural engineers and heritage specialists in Wales, would see a carefully designed stretch of the aqueduct’s towpath in Trevor replaced with reinforced transparent panels. The...]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/wrexham-to-introduce-glass-floor-viewing-experience-at-pontcysyllte-aqueduct</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc5645f7044e6cf7a3cac4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:28:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eb2ffd_d84c70b23070480083a47f95e4c7e686~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_738,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stori Brymbo &#38; Xplore! Launch New Hands-On Fossil Dig Exhibit in Wrexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stori Brymbo and Xplore! Science Discovery Centre are delighted to announce a new collaboration that brings the story of Wrexham’s incredible fossil heritage directly into the heart of the city. Thanks to funding secured through This is Wrecsam's Key Grant Fund from the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund,  a brand-new Fossil Dig Exhibit, inspired by Stori Brymbo’s world-class Fossil Forest excavation, has now arrived at Xplore!, offering visitors a hands-on Earth science experience...]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/stori-brymbo-xplore-launch-new-hands-on-fossil-dig-exhibit-in-wrexham</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c307088f0e652aaa2fb3b2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:59:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e956_c2075f51ee9542a596907ec5bbf2ccaa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_835,h_556,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Website Gets a Makeover to Showcase the Best of Wrexham County!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The This is Wrecsam Tourism Partnership are proud to announce the launch of their newly revamped destination website, providing a comprehensive and inspiring platform for visitors to explore everything Wrexham County has to offer. Designed as the official tourism website for the area, the new platform offers a one-stop resource for researching days out, overnight stays, short breaks, places to eat, and uncovering some of Wrexham’s best hidden gems. The site has been carefully developed to...]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/our-website-gets-a-makeover-to-showcase-the-best-of-wrexham-county</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c1b69a36a1fdc193bc40f8</guid><category><![CDATA[TOURISM]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:58:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eb2ffd_7616249583104ef7a37b94eea7987cba~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is Wrecsam Showcases Destination at Key UK and International Tourism Trade Events]]></title><description><![CDATA[The This is Wrecsam tourism partnership has successfully represented Wrexham County at a series of high-profile tourism trade shows across the UK and Europe in early 2026, strengthening its position as an emerging destination for both domestic and international visitors. The partnership attended the Britain &#38; Ireland Marketplace (BIM) in London in early February, followed by the UK Inbound Convention in Manchester later that month, the globally renowned ITB Berlin in March, and most recently...]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/this-is-wrecsam-showcases-destination-at-key-uk-and-international-tourism-trade-events</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c15c29e26320a33934f468</guid><category><![CDATA[TOURISM]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:38:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eb2ffd_d4f8ea8089ca4314848bc7ef281a1984~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New JC Edwards Wall and Public Garden Officially Opens in Trevor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new chapter in Trevor’s rich industrial and cultural history was celebrated last week, with the official opening of the JC Edwards Wall and Public Garden, a landmark heritage and community space on the edge of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site. The new garden stands on the historic site of the former JC Edwards Brick &#38; Tile Works, once a major local employer where generations of people from Trevor and the surrounding area worked. The project honours that legacy while...]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/new-jc-edwards-wall-and-public-garden-officially-opens-in-trevor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697252682debe226d85768c2</guid><category><![CDATA[TOURISM]]></category><category><![CDATA[WORLD HERITAGE SITE]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:09:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eb2ffd_36c4da7e07c44c92b0656b31d193b3b0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Walk through Alyn Waters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alyn Waters is the largest country park in Wrexham and a peaceful escape for anyone who loves nature, wildlife and gentle walks. Once a working quarry and part of the Gwersyllt Hall estate, it has been transformed into a Green Flag site filled with meadows, woodlands and riverside paths. A Park Full of Nature The park sits in the Alyn Valley and includes river habitats, grasslands and woodland. One of its most distinctive features is the wildflower meadow created on the poor soil left after...]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/a-walk-through-alyn-waters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697252682debe226d85768c1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:57:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/f9e956_5241e418cd8e4246bbd2757621a4af36/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrexham Laser Tag Opens with Support from This is Wrecsam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month marked an exciting new addition to Wrexham’s growing leisure and visitor offer with the launch of Wrexham Laser Tag at Commonwood Leisure]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/wrexham-laser-tag-opens-with-support-from-this-is-wrecsam</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69127f44b2e8e765941f5f00</guid><category><![CDATA[TOURISM]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:55:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eb2ffd_f81625dd7e854d1bbab6e5ffc71c8aa3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mimi Xu's wonderful week ends with singles and doubles titles at Lexus Wrexham Open  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pictured: Mimi Xu lifts the Lexus Wrexham Open trophy. Picture: James Baylis. Mimi Xu's wonderful week playing a home tournament in Wales ended in triumph as she won both the singles and doubles titles at the first Lexus Wrexham Open. Xu, 18, from Swansea impressed in front of an enthralled capacity crowd at Wrexham Tennis &#38; Padel Centre to get the better of Mika Stojsavljevic, the 16-year-old from London, 6-3, 7-5 in an all-British singles final. Xu then teamed up with Ella McDonald, another...]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/mimi-xu-s-wonderful-week-ends-with-singles-and-doubles-titles-at-lexus-wrexham-open</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69127f44b2e8e765941f5ef1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:29:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e956_53cd118a756743128e1a602cd1e25de9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits impress at Lexus Wrexham Open as four progress to today's quarter-finals ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pictured: Mimi Xu was pleased to complete a first round victory at the Lexus Wrexham Open. Picture: James Baylis. It was an excellent day for the Brits at the Lexus Wrexham Open as Lily Miyazaki, Ella McDonald, Mika Stojsavljevic and Mimi Xu progressed to today's quarter-finals.   Miyazaki, the British No. 8, produced a fine performance to beat top seed Jessika Ponchet from France - currently ranked 168 in the world - 6-2, 6-4 at Wrexham Tennis &#38; Padel Centre.   "I'm definitely very pleased...]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/brits-impress-at-lexus-wrexham-open-as-four-progress-to-today-s-quarter-finals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69127f44b2e8e765941f5ef0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 05:51:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e956_53cd118a756743128e1a602cd1e25de9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support from Wrexham crowd helps rising Welsh star Mimi Xu complete impressive victory.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pictured: Mimi Xu was pleased to complete a first round victory at the Lexus Wrexham Open. Picture: James Baylis. Rising Welsh star Mimi Xu said the support of the home crowd really helped as she booked a place in round two of the Lexus Wrexham Open. The 18-year-old from Swansea, who became the first Welsh player for 20 years to play in the singles main draw at Wimbledon this summer, lost the opening set of her match against third seed Justina Mikulskyte from Lithuania. But Xu then hit back...]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/support-from-wrexham-crowd-helps-rising-welsh-star-mimi-xu-complete-impressive-victory</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69127f44b2e8e765941f5f31</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:16:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e956_53cd118a756743128e1a602cd1e25de9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lexus Wrexham Open  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mondays Round Up  Tegan Bush and Indianna Spink add to strong British interest in Lexus Wrexham Open’s main draw by progressing from qualifying   Sixteen-year-old Tegan Bush and Indianna Spink added to the strong British interest in the main draw of the Lexus Wrexham Open by successfully coming through their final qualifying round matches. Both Bush and Spink - who has been drawn to face French player Jessika Ponchet, this week’s top seed, in the first round of the main draw of the ITF World...]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/the-lexus-wrexham-open</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69127f44b2e8e765941f5f27</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:41:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f9e956_30418617325245f4a331d326d01ba770~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 tourism data for Wales reveals that Wrexham County experienced another strong year of growth!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual 2024 tourism data for Wales reveals that Wrexham County experienced another strong year of growth, with tourism now contributing £191m per year to the economy of Wrexham County, a growth of 6.3% year on year.]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/2024-tourism-data-for-wales-reveals-that-wrexham-county-experienced-another-strong-year-of-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69127f44b2e8e765941f5ebe</guid><category><![CDATA[TOURISM]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:32:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eb2ffd_3a8fbcae0d66474597d04ac5736c88d3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The waiting is nearly over as Lexus Wrexham Open starts this weekend ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lexus Wrexham Open, part of the ITF World Tennis Tour, gets under way on the indoor courts at Wrexham Tennis &#38; Padel Centre on Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/the-waiting-is-nearly-over-as-lexus-wrexham-open-starts-this-weekend</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69127f44b2e8e765941f5f26</guid><category><![CDATA[SPORT]]></category><category><![CDATA[UK CITY OF CULTURE]]></category><category><![CDATA[TOURISM]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:09:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eb2ffd_e77dc9b641b4484db7a505852444f182~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking to stay in Wrecsam over Eisteddfod week this summer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking to stay in Wrecsam over Eisteddfod week this summer]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/looking-to-stay-in-wrecsam-over-eisteddfod-week-this-summer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69127f44b2e8e765941f5ecb</guid><category><![CDATA[TOURISM]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eb2ffd_12cdfd5dc59e492cbe343a1bcdf1d8d1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_542,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[American couple’s Reddit thread brought to life to tempt visitors to spend extra time in Wrexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guest article by Visit Wales... When Arizona resident David Weber and his wife Allison took to Reddit to share ‘an absolute highlight experience of our lives’ spent on holiday in Wrexham, they did so in a show of community inspired by the friendly locals they met in the Welsh city- and now Visit Wales has turned their tale into a short film to inspire more visitors to discover the area. With the fourth season of Welcome to Wrexham streaming across the world since May social network Reddit is...]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/american-couple-s-reddit-thread-brought-to-life-to-tempt-visitors-to-spend-extra-time-in-wrexham</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69127f44b2e8e765941f5f0b</guid><category><![CDATA[WORLD HERITAGE SITE]]></category><category><![CDATA[SPORT]]></category><category><![CDATA[TOURISM]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:47:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/-ufc3x8qSOo?si=oDBVaSmayE8xBzNV" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tickets are now on sale for Wrexham's prestigious ITF World Tennis Tour event in Wrexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tickets are now on sale for a prestigious tournament bringing world class tennis to Wrexham in October.   Pictured: British tennis star...]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/tickets-are-now-on-sale-for-wrexham-s-prestigious-itf-world-tennis-tour-event-in-wrexham</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69127f44b2e8e765941f5ed7</guid><category><![CDATA[CITY CENTRE]]></category><category><![CDATA[UK CITY OF CULTURE]]></category><category><![CDATA[SPORT]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:34:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eb2ffd_078e14d8a4f64a32b8e2c328e69dd5af~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Is Wrexham Announces Upcoming Launch of Key Fund to Boost Tourism and Hospitality!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Is Wrexham C.I.C. is excited to announce the imminent launch of the "This Is Wrexham - Shared Prosperity Key Fund," a significant grant opportunity designed to support the growth and enhancement of tourism and hospitality businesses across Wrexham County Borough]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/this-is-wrexham-announces-upcoming-launch-of-key-fund-to-boost-tourism-and-hospitality</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69127f44b2e8e765941f5efe</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 12:39:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eb2ffd_93e7b4fb9ce449079cd0e1e8ee74f157~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse Marks 40 Years of Live Aid with Unmissable Summer Music Meet Featuring Go Span Duran]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/bangor-on-dee-racecourse-marks-40-years-of-live-aid-with-unmissable-summer-music-meet-featuring-go-s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69127f44b2e8e765941f5eff</guid><category><![CDATA[TOURISM]]></category><category><![CDATA[SPORT]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 10:24:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eb2ffd_9039654680114d26b2c7697d5b5c5e78~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chirk Castle and Garden celebrates the Curlew bird this May half term]]></title><description><![CDATA[This May half term National Trust Cymru’s Chirk Castle and Garden is inviting you to celebrate the Curlew with a week packed full of themed activities for all the family.]]></description><link>https://www.thisiswrecsam.co.uk/post/chirk-castle-and-garden-celebrates-the-curlew-bird-this-may-half-term</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69127f44b2e8e765941f5f0a</guid><category><![CDATA[TOURISM]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 13:24:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eb2ffd_d7c8a7b4fbc34bdbb852023e90fa51f5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>This Is Wrexham</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>