Rainy day Wrexham

What to do in Wrexham when it rains: a science centre, the national football museum, Tŷ Pawb, St Giles, brewery and mead tastings, country houses, a miners’ theatre and warm cafés.

Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham Museum on Regent Street, Wrexham

Rain is part of life in North Wales, but it doesn’t have to spoil a day in Wrexham. Most of the city’s best attractions are indoors and close together, from a hands on science centre and the new national football museum to a medieval church, a brewery and a miners’ theatre. Here’s how to spend a wet day, starting with our members.

MUSEUMS AND DISCOVERY

Xplore!: more than 85 interactive science exhibits, a live science show and a planetarium in the city centre. Good for all ages.
Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham Museum on Regent Street: two museums under one roof, opened in September 2026. Entry is free, but book a timed ticket.
Wrexham Miners Project: the historic Miners Rescue Station, with a miners’ museum, the Gresford memorial and home cooking in the Rescue Café.

ARTS, MARKETS AND A MEDIEVAL CHURCH

Tŷ Pawb: free galleries, a food court, a theatre and more than 30 independent traders, all under one roof.
St Giles Church: the largest medieval church in Wales, open daily and free to visit. Its 16th century tower is one of the Seven Wonders of Wales.

TASTINGS AND TOURS

Wrexham Lager: visit the brewery shop on St George’s Crescent or book a behind the scenes tour.
Stone Circle Mead: join a tasting tour at a family run meadery making oak aged mead from Welsh honey.
Or let a local guide show you round: the Taste of Wrexham food tour moves between four indoor venues. See all our guided tours.

COUNTRY HOUSES

On a grey day, the rooms of Erddig and Chirk Castle are as much of a draw as their gardens. Erddig tells the story of the Yorke family and the servants who worked for them, and Chirk is a 13th century Marcher fortress. Check National Trust opening times before you go.

SHOWS, FILMS AND SWIMMING

The Stiwt in Rhos: a theatre built by local miners, celebrating its 100th birthday in 2026, with drama, music, comedy and film.
Waterworld on Holt Street: a swimming pool with rapids and a 65 metre flume.

For what’s on this week, see What’s On in Wrexham.

SOMEWHERE WARM TO EAT

Dry off over brunch at Lot 11 Cafe, coffee at Tabernacl or Bank St Social, or settle in for afternoon tea. For more ideas, see where to eat in Wrexham and things to do with kids.

Checked on 8 November 2026. Opening times change, especially out of season, so please check before you travel.