Things to do in Wrexham

Wrexham is Wales's newest city, and there is far more to it than football. In a day or a weekend you can climb a medieval church tower, explore a National Trust house and a Marcher castle, cross a World Heritage aqueduct, stand in a fossil forest more than 300 million years old and finish at a theatre built by miners. Here are the best things to do, starting with the places run by our members.

IN THE CITY CENTRE

• St Giles Church: Wrexham's medieval parish church, whose tower is one of the Seven Wonders of Wales. Free entry, with seasonal tower climbs.

• Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham Museum: two museums under one roof, in the city where Welsh football began. Entry is free, but book a timed ticket online before you go.

• Tŷ Pawb: Wrexham's arts, markets and community hub, with free galleries, a food court, theatre and over 30 independent traders.

• Xplore!: hands on science in the city centre, with over 85 interactive exhibits, a live science show and a planetarium. A great rainy day choice.

• Wrexham Lager: first brewed in Wrexham in the early 1880s and often described as the first lager brewed in Britain. Visit the brewery shop or book a behind the scenes taster tour.

FOOTBALL AND THE RACECOURSE

Wrexham AFC play at STōK Cae Ras, the Racecourse Ground. For match tickets, The Turf and where to eat and drink on match days, see our Welcome to Wrexham fans' guide. To see the sights from the documentary, book the Welcome to Wrexham Tour, or join Tour Guide Katie for a 90 minute walking tour on match days.

CASTLES AND COUNTRY HOUSES

• Erddig: a National Trust country house two miles from the city centre, telling the story of the Yorke family and their servants, with a 1,200 acre estate to walk.

• Chirk Castle: a 13th century Marcher fortress with award winning gardens and 480 acres of parkland, seven miles south of the city centre.

THE AQUEDUCT AND THE CANAL

Thomas Telford's Pontcysyllte Aqueduct carries the Llangollen Canal high above the River Dee and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk across it from Trevor Basin, then follow the towpath. For a guided day, Pure Wales run small group and private tours of Wrexham and North Wales.

MINES, STEELWORKS AND A FOSSIL FOREST

• Stori Brymbo: see a fossil forest more than 300 million years old being excavated on the site of the old Brymbo steelworks.

• Minera Lead Mines: restored engine houses and lead mine ruins in 53 acres of free country park in the Clywedog Valley.

• Wrexham Miners Project: the historic Miners Rescue Station, with the Gresford memorial, a miners' museum and home cooking at the Rescue Café.

DAYS OUT WITH THE FAMILY

• Xplore! for hands on science, whatever the weather.

• Felting With Ewe: meet a flock of Zwartbles sheep and needle felt your own woolly sheep at a family run organic farm in Rossett.

• Clays Golf: adventure putting and a floodlit Toptracer driving range, as well as pay and play 18 hole golf.

• For a full day planned around children, see Wrexham with kids: a family itinerary.

A DAY AT THE RACES

Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse has jump racing on the banks of the River Dee. Under 18s go free, parking is free and there is a free race day bus from Wrexham General.

SHOWS, MUSIC AND MEAD

• The Stiwt: the miners' institute theatre in Rhos, opened in 1926, with drama, music, comedy and film all year.

• Stone Circle Mead: tour a family run meadery making traditional oak aged mead from Welsh honey, with tastings and a shop.

• For gigs, markets and festivals, see What's On in Wrexham, updated every Monday.

EAT AND DRINK

Book a Walking Food Tour of Wrexham's independent cafés, bakeries and pubs, or use our guides to lunch in the city centre, afternoon tea and Sunday roasts. Every place to eat is listed on Eat.

SEE IT WITH A LOCAL GUIDE

Local guides know the stories behind Wrexham's streets. Book a tour with Green Badge guides Pete Evans, Tour Guide Katie, or with Chester and North Wales Multilingual Tours and Wrexham City Tours. All our guides and tours are on Explore.

WHERE TO STAY

From city centre hotels to farm cottages and glamping, see where to stay in Wrexham.

Checked on 8 November 2026. Opening times and prices change, so please check with each place before you travel.