Guides to Wrexham, written by locals
Every guide here is written by This is Wrecsam, the destination organisation for Wrexham County Borough, and checked before it goes live. We lead with our member businesses, the independent cafés, pubs, hotels and attractions that make Wrexham what it is, and link to the wider area where it helps you plan your visit.
Christmas in Wrexham: Christmas in Wrexham 2026: the lights switch-on, Christmas at Erddig and Chirk Castle, makers markets, pantomimes, carols by candlelight and festive nights out.
Things to do in Wrexham: The best things to do in Wrexham: St Giles, Erddig and Chirk Castle, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, museums, a fossil forest, family days out, football, racing and shows.
Wrexham matchday guide: A matchday guide to Wrexham AFC: how tickets work, getting to the Racecourse by train, bus or car, the away end, where to eat and drink before kick off and where to stay.
Where to eat in Wrexham: Where to eat in Wrexham: city centre restaurants, brunch cafés, country pubs, smokehouse barbecue, bakeries and farm shops, all from local independent members.
Where to stay in Wrexham: Where to stay in Wrexham: boutique and four star hotels, serviced apartments, country inns, farm cottages, glamping with hot tubs and holiday parks, all from local members.
Things to do with kids in Wrexham: Family days out in Wrexham: hands on science, sheep and farm animals, castles and country estates, playgrounds, adventure golf, lakes and rainy day ideas.
Best pubs in and around Wrexham: The best pubs in Wrexham: an award winning brewery tap, a 16th century thatched inn, match day locals, cocktail bars and riverside country pubs.
Lunch in Wrexham city centre: Where to have lunch in Wrexham city centre: sandwich shops, cafés, bistros and small plates, all a few minutes' walk apart and run by local members.
Getting to and around Wrexham: How to get to Wrexham by train, car and air, including the direct London train and the nearest airports, and how to get around the city and county once you’re here.
Guided tours in Wrexham: Guided tours in Wrexham: Green and White Badge walking tours, a food tour, Welcome to Wrexham tours, and private and multilingual tours across North Wales.
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.
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and the canal: How to see the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the UK’s longest and highest: walking across, boat trips from Trevor Basin, the canal to Chirk, and where to eat and stay nearby.
Cocktail bars and nights out in Wrexham: A night out in Wrexham: High Street cocktail bars, wine and craft beer, live music, late venues, dinner first and where to stay in town.
Wrexham café trail: A café trail round Wrexham: independent coffee shops and brunch spots in the city centre, then cafés in a hospice garden, a country park, a farm and Chirk.
History and heritage in Wrexham: A history and heritage trail round Wrexham: St Giles and Elihu Yale’s tomb, Erddig and Chirk Castle, lead mines, ironworks and steelworks, the Gresford miners, football and lager.
Afternoon tea in Wrexham: Where to have afternoon tea in Wrexham, from a Grade II listed house near the city centre to cafés in Chirk and Llay, all run by local members.
Shows, gigs and comedy in Wrexham: Where to see a show in Wrexham: The Stiwt, William Aston Hall, Tŷ Pawb, live music in pubs and bars, concerts at St Giles and the FOCUS Wales festival.
Wrexham Lager and local drinks: Wrexham’s own drinks: the revived Wrexham Lager brewery and shop, mead made from Welsh honey, award winning ales at the Magic Dragon Brewery Tap and the Wrexham Lager Club.
Farm shops and local produce in Wrexham: Where to buy local food and drink in Wrexham: Rackery Farm Shop, Ma Baker’s bakery and bread school, the Tŷ Pawb market hall, Wrexham Lager, local mead and ales.
One day or a weekend in Wrexham: A plan for a day or a weekend in Wrexham: St Giles, the Football Museum, Tŷ Pawb and High Street in the city, then Erddig, Chirk Castle and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
Day trips from Wrexham: The best day trips from Wrexham: Chester by train, Llangollen and the Dee Valley, Chirk and the Ceiriog Valley, Eryri, Anglesey and Conwy, and Liverpool.
Dog-friendly Wrexham: Dog-friendly Wrexham: walks at Erddig, Chirk Castle and country parks, a secure dog paddock, pubs and cafés that welcome dogs, and dog-friendly hotels, cottages and campsites.
Racing, golf and sport in Wrexham: Sport beyond football in Wrexham: jump racing at Bangor-on-Dee, pay and play golf at Clays, fishing and paddle boarding, swimming at Waterworld, and international football at the Racecourse.
Sunday roast in Wrexham: Where to get a Sunday roast in Wrexham, from city centre restaurants to riverside country pubs like The Boat at Erbistock, all run by local members.
Walks in Wrexham: The best walks in Wrexham: country parks, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Erddig and Chirk Castle estates, the Clywedog Trail and the Ceiriog Valley.
Welcome to Wrexham fans' guide: A fans' guide to visiting Wrexham: the Racecourse, The Turf, match tickets, Welcome to Wrexham tours, and where to eat, drink and stay nearby.