Wrexham Attractions

Wrexham draws the crowds with a remarkable array of attractions for such a compact area.

It boasts two of the country's leading National Trust properties. Erddig, voted Britain's second-favourite stately home, and the magnificent Marcher fortress of Chirk Castle, home of the Myddletons.

Both venues have wonderful gardens to explore and a full programme of activities to keep visitors of all ages informed and entertained.

If your kids are budding scientists, take a trip to Techniquest@NEWI. This unique science discovery centre has more than 60 interactive exhibits, live shows, demonstrations and special events designed to challenge your understanding of technology in a fun way.

Grown-ups might want to try their hand at Motor Safari, one of the UK's leading 4x4 event companies, featured on TV programmes from Blue Peter to Wish You Were and the Holiday Programme.

For a different kind of horse power, there's National Hunt racing every month except June at picturesque Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse south of Wrexham. Top jockeys and trainers are attracted to this friendly course, one of only two in the whole of Wales.

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These are just a taster of what you may find in Wrexham.

For full details on top visitor attractions across the county, contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01978 292015.