Wrexham Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Wales, United Kingdom
About Wrexham
When the Romans arrived in 48 AD they encountered a tribe based in the Wrekin hillfort above Wroxeter. That tribe may have had an outpost here, thusWrocansaetanthe settlers from Wrekin or Wroxeter. The Romans laid into them all then marched on to Deva, their encampment on the Dee that is now Chester. This area is a borderland, but largely peaceful since Wales was conquered by England in the 13th century. Owain Glyndŵr rebelled in the 15th century and re-established an independent Wales, but was overthrown and his realm suppressed. Wrexham then became part of Denbighshire, nowadaysClwyd. It was a small market town until the 18th century, then industrialised with leather trades, lead and coal mining, brick-making, breweries and iron works. These industries scarred the landscape, while Wrexha
Top Attractions in Wrexham
Explore the best things to see and do in Wrexham:
- ★Bangor on Dee racecourse
- ★Erddig Hall
- ★Grove Park Theatre
- ★Minera Lead Mines
- ★St Giles' Church
- ★Tenpin Bowling
- ★Tŷ Pawb
- ★Waterworld Leisure & Activity Centre
Where to Eat in Wrexham
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Anise
- 🍴Black Peppers
- 🍴Croes Howell
- 🍴Ijazz
- 🍴La Baguette
- 🍴Pant-Yr-Ochain
Where to Stay in Wrexham
- 🏨Lemon Tree
- 🏨Premier Inn Wrexham North
- 🏨Premier Inn Wrexham Town Centre
- 🏨Ramada Plaza
- 🏨Travelodge
- 🏨Wynnstay Arms
Wrexham Travel Guide Sections
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