What to do and see in Wrexham County, Wales: The Best Things to do

January 1, 2022 Karren Gelb

Discover the best top things to do in Wrexham County, United Kingdom including St. Mary's Church, Chirk, Erddig, Chirk Castle, Wrexham County Borough Museum, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, St Giles Parish Church, Xplore! Science Discovery Centre, Chirk Aqueduct, Alyn Waters Country Park, Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse.
Restaurants in Wrexham County

1. St. Mary's Church, Chirk

Church Street, Chirk LL14 5HD Wales +44 1691 778519 http://www.stmaryschirk.org.uk/
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

St. Mary's Church, Chirk

Our church is part of the Church in Wales within the Anglican Communion: “Catholic and Reformed”. Our Sunday morning worship uses the new services, whilst Thursday mornings we use the old prayer book. Children, families, visitors, and enquirers welcome. We are lively and friendly, and look forward to welcoming you to our worship.

2. Erddig

Wrexham LL13 0YT Wales +44 1978 355314 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/erddig
Excellent
62%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 1,304 reviews

Erddig

Reviewed By Clivel_98 - Hereford, United Kingdom

This large house used to be owned by the Yorke family: they had the place for over 250 years. They were also magpies: nothing ever got thrown away. However, toward the end of the Yorkes’ ownership, the house was allowed to get in a dilapidated state. So much so that the National Trust didn’t want to take it on. When they saw the collection of items, though, they changed their minds. Now, Erddig is well on the way to complete resurrection. It is stuffed with the Yorkes’ collection, and the rooms have been put back to the form they would have been in at their best. A wonderful place - it is also in massive grounds with some excellent formal gardens and outbuildings. Also a restaurant, cafe, tea garden and ice cream parlour.

3. Chirk Castle

Chirk LL14 5AF Wales +44 1691 777701 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chirk-castle/
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4.5 based on 1,411 reviews

Chirk Castle

Reviewed By FaigsI - Morecambe, United Kingdom

I must congratulate all those concerned in making the state rooms at Chirk Castle look like they had stepped out from a fairytale. Decorated to the highest standard with interest around every corner, we spent a memorable afternoon looking around at all the decorated trees and what a splendid walk up the drive from the car park. Fairy lights across the trees and Christmas Carols playing. Well worth a visit for everyone. Magical

4. Wrexham County Borough Museum

County Buildings Regent Street County Buildings, Wrexham LL11 1RB Wales +44 1978 297460 [email protected] http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/heritage/wrexham_museum.htm
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4.5 based on 98 reviews

Wrexham County Borough Museum

The Wrexham County Borough Museum is a museum covering a variety of historical periods ranging from Neolithic right up until the present day. It is a rather popular attraction in Wrexham due to the free admission, as well as being open and suitable to all ages with a number of hands on activities for younger guests. The museum is the home of a large Welsh orientated football collection as well as a variety of local artefacts. The museum often holds special events and/or exhibitions.

Reviewed By FearlessTraveller101 - Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom

A very interesting little museum with lots of snippets of Wrexham local history and a nice cafe to finish.

5. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Station Road Llangollen Canal, Wrexham LL20 7RH Wales +44 303 040 4040 [email protected] https://canalrivertrust.org.uk
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4.5 based on 1,632 reviews

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Reviewed By LlanonGilly - Llanon, United Kingdom

Fabulous views and and amazing feat of engineering by Thomas Telford, enjoyed walking across the aqueduct and watching the canal activity.

6. St Giles Parish Church

College House Temple Row College House, Wrexham LL13 8LY Wales +44 1978 355808 http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/leisure_tourism/open_church_network/st_giles.htm
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4.5 based on 144 reviews

St Giles Parish Church

Reviewed By Big_Jeff_Leo - St Helens, United Kingdom

This is one of the finest Parish Churches in Wales. The building in its present form dates mainly from the end of the 15th and the beginning of the 16th centuries. The impressive tower stands 135 feet high, and was complete in 1506. The churchyard is entered through wrought-iron gates, completed in 1720 - these are not to be missed. Inside you will find some exceptional stained glass windows by the studio of Burne-Jones in the north aisle and a series of windows by Charles Eamer Kempe and C.E. Kempe and Co in the south aisle. Also seek out the tomb of Elihu Yale, benefactor of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, which is located in the churchyard. There are also many splendid war memorials and plaques, as well as the memorial chapel to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

7. Xplore! Science Discovery Centre

17 Henblas Street, Wrexham LL13 8AE Wales +44 1978 293400 [email protected] http://www.xplorescience.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 203 reviews

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is the newest and most exciting attraction for absolutely everybody! From the people that brought you 'Techniquest Glyndwr', this fantastic science centre comes with a whizz and a bang with amazing experiments, curious exhibits and exciting live shows whatever the weather.

Reviewed By 617beew

Very reasonable price, I had a 9 year old and a 13 year old with me and they both loved it. Good range of activities, staff were friendly and helpful. I recommend catching one of the 'shows' they will let you know the times when you pay and escort the group to a science lab upstairs where you can watch and get involved with experiments, the kids loved the liquid nitrogen - very cool! Well delivered and explained to a variety of age groups who were watching. We would recommend this place, we went on a rainy day and it was a great way to spend the afternoon.

8. Chirk Aqueduct

Chirk LL20 7TY Wales http://www.chirk.com/aqueduct.html
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4.5 based on 457 reviews

Chirk Aqueduct

Reviewed By lolly1925

Hubby wanted to walk across the aqueduct whilst in the area, parked at cafe near police station - aqueduct is literally around the corner. Not that long if you only do that part, although we did attempt to walk through the tunnel but got scared as so dark so wimped out and went back. Lovely to see and chat to the people on the walk and narrow boats.

9. Alyn Waters Country Park

The Visitor Centre Mold Road, Gwersyllt, Wrexham LL11 4AG Wales +44 1978 763140 http://www.gwersylltcommunitycouncil.co.uk
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4.5 based on 229 reviews

Alyn Waters Country Park

Reviewed By NSD82 - Chester, United Kingdom

We come here all the time and it really is the most wonderful place to go all year round, this time as spring is on its way! The caffi is absolutely outstanding with amazing staff and incredible well priced food for all types of dietary requirements including home made cakes and snacks. I would suggest it is under priced as the portions and staff are so awesome you could charge a little more and still have very happy customers! The car park is £1 all day, as of March 2020, and they do offer a mobile way of paying if you have no cash - but clearly as with all council run car parks if you don't pay, it's at your own risk. There are two play parks for those who are under 5/6 and those a little older which are really good fun and stimulate the mind. The obvious missing bit I haven't mentioned here is the massive outdoor space which kids, adults and animals alike can enjoy and go mad in. We'll be back as soon as we can. Much love, ZEN family.

10. Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse

Bangor On Dee, Wrexham LL13 0DA Wales +44 1978 780323 [email protected] http://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 87 reviews

Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse

Bangor on Dee is a left handed jumps racecourse set in glorious countryside and overlooked by the Welsh hills. Bangor has a unique character, amplified by the fact that it is the only Racecourse in the country that doesn't have a grandstand! The first steeplechase meeting took place at Bangor on 25th February 1859 over much the same course as that on which the races are held today. Chester Race Company Ltd is a dynamic, constantly evolving and growing organisation. The company is responsible for two racecourses and all catering and conference facilities at Bangor on Dee and Chester, along with an on course hotel at Chester - the Holiday Inn Express, restaurants 1539 and The White Horse at the Chester site and Commonhall Social in the city of Chester. The company also provide external catering services for third party events.

Reviewed By SallyJ200 - Wem, United Kingdom

Excellent day out at this wonderful friendly racecourse. Such a joy when so many courses are over run with non race goers just there for the beer. Great view of the course.

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