Wrexham Attractions Trail

The Wrexham Attractions Trail links eight of the county's leading attractions in one illustrated family trail. Pick up a free map, visit each stop, collect a sticker as you go and piece together the story of Wrexham, from coal, iron and football to castles, canals and science.

The trail was created by the Visitor Attractions group of This is Wrecsam, Wrexham's official destination partnership, with funding from the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund. It launched on 1st May 2026 and is designed for families, day visitors and anyone who wants to see more of Wrexham.

HOW THE TRAIL WORKS

Pick up an illustrated trail map at any of the attractions, at the Wrexham Visitor Information Centre on Chester Street, or online at www.wrexhamattractions.co.uk. Visit the attractions in any order, try the interactive experiences at each one, and collect a sticker at every stop. You can do it over a busy weekend or spread it across the school holidays.

THE ATTRACTIONS ON THE TRAIL

• Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham Museum: the national story of Welsh football and the story of Wrexham itself, in the historic County Buildings in the city centre.

• St Giles Church: Wrexham's landmark parish church, with its famous tower and the tomb of Elihu Yale.

• Xplore! Science Discovery Centre: hands on science exhibits, shows and a planetarium for all ages, in the city centre.

• Wrexham Miners Project: the story of coal mining in Wrexham and the communities built around it.

• Stori Brymbo: a 300 million year story from an ancient fossil forest to the ironworks and steelworks of Brymbo, about 5 miles from Wrexham city centre.

• Erddig: a National Trust house and garden that shows life upstairs and downstairs, about 2 miles from Wrexham city centre.

• Chirk Castle: a 700 year old National Trust castle with gardens and parkland, about 10 miles from Wrexham city centre.

• Pontcysyllte Aqueduct: the UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can walk 38 metres above the River Dee and visit the free Trevor Basin Visitor Centre, about 8 miles from Wrexham city centre.

Tŷ Pawb on Market Street also supports the trail and is a good place to start, with a market hall, food court and gallery under one roof.

PLANNING YOUR DAYS OUT

Five stops are in or close to the city centre and easy to walk between: the Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham Museum, St Giles Church, Xplore!, the Wrexham Miners Project and Tŷ Pawb. Together they make a full day, with lunch at one of Wrexham's independent cafés along the way.

Save Erddig and Stori Brymbo for a second day, as both are a short drive from the city centre. Chirk Castle and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct sit close to each other in the south of the county and pair well for a third day, with a walk across the aqueduct after a morning at the castle.

GETTING THERE

Wrexham General and Wrexham Central stations are both a short walk from the city centre stops. Chirk and Ruabon stations are handy for Chirk Castle and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Erddig, Stori Brymbo, Chirk Castle and the aqueduct all have parking nearby.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Who it's for: families, groups and visitors of all ages.

• Cost: the trail map is free. Some attractions charge for entry and others are free, so check each one before you go.

• Opening times: these vary by attraction and by season, so check each listing before you visit.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is the Wrexham Attractions Trail free?

Yes, the trail map is free. Entry to some attractions is free, while others charge, so check each one before you go.

Where can I get a trail map?

At any of the attractions on the trail, at the Wrexham Visitor Information Centre on Chester Street, or online at www.wrexhamattractions.co.uk.

Do I have to visit the attractions in order?

No. Start wherever suits you and collect the stickers in any order.

How long does the trail take?

The city centre stops can be done in a day. The full trail is best spread over two or three days, or across a school holiday.

Is the trail suitable for young children?

Yes. The illustrated map and sticker collecting are designed with families in mind, and every attraction has something for younger visitors.

CONTACT

Website: www.wrexhamattractions.co.uk

Wrexham Visitor Information Centre: 11 to 12 Chester Street, Wrexham LL13 8BB