Wrexham Tourism newsletter Friday 12th July 2024

Back for 2024, and bigger and better than ever, Motorfest returns to Wrexham on Saturday 27^th July, at Penyllan Farm, Marchwiel. With an amazing display of cars, bikes, trucks, tractors and beyond! And it’s not just vehicles this year, there will also be live music throughout the day from the likes of Break the Record, Rhythm Train and Luke Gallagher. Not just for motor enthusiasts, there will be fun for all the family at this year’s Motorfest, with monster truck rides, fairground rides, a great selection of food and drink stands and of course, motors!!

Whilst this is a free, event, it is organised by Nightingale House Hospice, and a donation of £2 per person on arrival is recommended. The event runs from 11am – 6pm, with plenty of free parking on site!

Another of Wrexham’s events is back and bigger than ever this summer! Taking science out into the city centre, and making it fun and accessible for all Darganfod is Xplore!’s science festival which runs in various venues across Wrexham on the weekend of 3^rd & 4^th August. Take a look to see what’s going on and how to get involved!

If you have a quiet weekend ahead, and feel like getting into nature, maybe think about exploring Chirk and the Ceiriog Valley? At the south of the county, and with some of the most stunning scenery around, it really does not disappoint. There are walks from Chirk, or plenty of walks further up the Valley.  With great eateries to keep you fuelled and views to rival the best in Wales! As David Lloyd George once famously describes it, “a little bit of heaven on earth.”

And finally, last week saw the launch of Hotel Wrexham (formerly Holt Lodge), with Mayor of Wrexham Cllr Beryl Blackmore officially cutting the ribbon!  The hotel remains open for guests and will undergo a period of extensive high-quality refurbishment this summer, along with the opening of a new destination gastropub - the Savvy Fox - in the Autumn!  Take a look here to see how Hotel Wrexham is shaping up!