Wrexham

Wrexham's landscape ranges from lively village life to quiet rural crossroads, offering a mix of options depending on the pace you're after. Rossett, close to the Cheshire border, has an attractive, well-kept feel with pubs and shops that make it a pleasant base for exploring both Wrexham and Chester. It suits those who want village charm without straying too far from larger towns.

Further into the countryside, Horsemans Green offers a genuinely rural retreat, ideal for travellers seeking peace and open farmland scenery. Ruabon, with its history tied to industry and the nearby Wynnstay estate, provides a more grounded, workaday character alongside good transport links. Together these places show the contrast between Wrexham's settled villages and its quieter agricultural corners.

Wrexham's places to stay range from town-centre hotels to farmhouse B&Bs scattered through the surrounding countryside. In Wrexham itself you'll find larger names such as the Ramada Plaza Wrexham and Travelodge Wrexham, useful for football matches, business trips or simply a straightforward base for exploring the county, while the Wynnstay Arms Hotel sits right in the town centre with more character.

Outside the town, options spread towards Chirk, Ruabon and Rossett, where places like Rossett Hall Hotel and the Trevor Arms suit those wanting a quieter setting close to the Dee Valley or the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Smaller guesthouses and farm stays, including Hollies Farm B&B near Horsemans Green and Willington Lodge, appeal to visitors after something more personal, with easy access to walking country.

Choosing between them often comes down to whether you want to be within walking distance of Wrexham's shops and pubs or prefer a rural spot with fields and lanes on the doorstep.

Wrexham's attractions span the industrial heritage of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Visitor Centre, a World Heritage Site carrying the Llangollen Canal high above the Dee valley, to grand estates such as Erddig Hall and Garden and Chirk Castle, both cared for by the National Trust and offering gardens and parkland alongside their historic interiors.

Families staying nearer town have plenty to fill a day: Xplore! Science Discovery Centre and AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park work well for wet afternoons, while Alyn Waters Country Park and Ty Mawr Country Park suit those after riverside walks and open air. Llandegla Laser Combat and Bellis Brothers Farm Shop and Garden Centre add further variety, and Eagles Meadow's ODEON is a reliable fallback whatever the weather.

Wrexham's dining scene stretches from the county town itself out towards the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, taking in everything from steady high street cafes to pubs built around a proper Sunday roast. In town, expect a mix of quick lunch spots and chain names such as the local Wetherspoon, while smaller independents handle the coffee and cake trade well.

Further out, places near the aqueduct and along the Dee valley lean towards food with a view, useful after a day on the canal towpath or the Llangollen line. Choice comes down to pace: a fast bite in the centre, or a slower meal somewhere with a bit more scenery attached.

Wrexham's countryside runs from the flat farmland near the border to the foothills of the Berwyn range, and its campsites reflect that spread. Around the town itself you'll find easy-access options for a night or two, while further out places like Plas Issa Farm and Chapel Farm Meadows sit in quieter, more rural settings suited to longer stays.

Glamping has taken hold strongly here, with yurts, pods and shepherd's huts at sites such as Lady Margaret's Park Experience Freedom Glamping, Kingfisher Escapes and Faraway Follies offering a softer alternative to canvas. For those who want a wilder edge, Gwenfro Valley Wild Camping and Wild Cherry Camping lean into the county's woodland and river settings.

Smaller, family-run spots like Hafod Las, Moss Lane Cottage and Rosedale Park tend to offer a more personal welcome, so it's worth checking how many pitches or units each site actually has before booking, as this varies considerably across the county.

Wrexham's cottages range from converted farm buildings to riverside retreats, many set within easy reach of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and the Dee Valley. Moss Bank Farm offers both a farmhouse and a hayloft conversion, useful if you're comparing space and privacy, while Erbistock Mill and Aqueduct Hideaway trade on their waterside settings for a quieter break.

Away from the main routes, places like Godre'r Coed, Hafan Fach and Oak View sit closer to open countryside, good for walking straight from the door. Others, such as Apple Garth, Harvest Cottage and Hillside Cottage, work well as a base for exploring both the town and the surrounding villages. With 19 properties across the county, it's worth deciding whether you want to be near the aqueduct's tourist trail or somewhere more rural before booking.