Wrexham Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Wrexham.

About Wrexham

Wrexham is one of the smaller counties in Wales and is located in the north east part of the country. It borders England and is locked by Denbighshire, Flintshire and Powys as well as English counties beyond the border. The county is home to Wrexham Football Club who play at the Racecourse Ground which is historically noted for being the oldest international football stadium in the world. The ground has also hosted horse racing, rugby and cricket. Wrexham county beholds a town of the same name, which is also the largest town in the north of Wales. St. Giles Church is perhaps the most notable attraction in the region and delivers some fantastic architecture as well as an interesting historic past. There was also a world heritage site nomination for the Pontycysllte canal boat aqueduct in 2008. Wrexham is also twinned with Iserlohn in Germany and Raciborz in Poland. After World War II many Polish armed services personnel moved to the area to settle after having treatment there for injuries. A large number of Poles still remain in the area.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Wrexham

1. Erddig Hall - Erddig, Wrexham, LL13 0YT Erddig Hall is an outstanding stately manor homes, in 1973 Erddig passed to the National Trust, which has done a great job of restoring it. The parklands around Erddig Hall are one of the most important surviving 18th century gardens in the UK. 2. Chirk Castle - Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5AF Built in 1310 the castle has a dungeon, medieval tower, 17th century Gallery and grand 18th century apartments. See Full List of Attractions & Heritage Sites in Wrexham - With lots of information, pictures and contact information for each attraction.

Towns and Villages in Wrexham

Wrexham has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Llangollen - International Musical Eisteddfod is a festival of Celtic music and dance... More... Wrexham - with a population of over 40,000 is the largest urban area in North Wales... More...

Useful Contact Information for Wrexham

Wrexham Tourist Information Centre Lambpit Street, Wrexham, North Wales, LL11 1WN Tel No: 01978 292015

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