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The largest country park in the area. The park is located on both sides
of the River Alyn. With riverside and woodland walks, cycle path,
children's adventure playground, nature reserve and much more!
The park's visitor centre houses exhibitions about the natural history of
the area and a refreshment vendor.
Owned and operated by Wrexham Council.
Free parking
Open: All year round
Admission Free
Tel 01978 762122
Web site: www.wrexham.gov.uk
Bersham Heritage Centre and Iron Works,
Off the B5099, Bersham, Wrexham
Borough
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A late 18th Century Iron Works founded by the Victorian entrepreneur John
Wilkinson.
Owned and operated by Wrexham Council
Free parking
Open: All year round Thurs - Mon. 1000 - 1630.
Except Sat 1200 - 1630
Admission Free
Tel 01978 261528
Web site: www.wrexham.gov.uk
Llangollen Museum
Parade Street, off Castle Street,
Llangollen, Denbighshire
Discover a little of the fascinating history of the borderlands of Wales.
The heritage of the region, from the Stone Age, through the Romans
and the Normans. Find out about the people and places, stories, myths and
legends and many other areas of the history.
Open daily 1000 - 1800
Admission is free
Parking close by
Tel: 01978 862862
email: enquiries@llangollenmuseum.org.uk
Minera Lead Mines and Country Park,
Off the B5426, Minera, Wrexham
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Records show that there has been lead mining in the area since Roman times.
Today the lead mine has been preserved by Wrexham Borough Council and is
open to visitors.
A tour of the site takes you on a fascinating trip into the industrial
history of the area and shows the whole lead mining process from beginning
to the end.
You can even try panning for lead!
The Country Park has some of the most beautiful countryside in the area
and is well worth the visit just for that alone. Walk the disused railway
line route or extend your walk along the 8 mile long Clywedog Trail.
The trail takes you to the Bersham Iron Works & Heritage Centre, and
beyond to Erddig Estate.
Owned and operated by Wrexham Council.
Free parking - except Sun if there is a special event, when parking is £1.
Open: All year round Thurs - Mon. 1000 - 1630.
Except Sat 1200 - 1630
Admission Free
Tel 01978 261528.
Web site: www.wrexham.gov.uk
Ty Mawr Country Park,
Off the B5605, Nr Cefn-Mawr,
Wrexham Borough
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A wonderful country park. located on the banks of the River Dee. With riverside
and woodland walks, views over the Vale of Llangollen. The park has traditional
farm animals - which you can feed and children's play area - and much more!
There is access to the Offa's Dyke Path, Llangollen Canal, Cefn Viaduct
and the famous Pontcysyllte Viaduct.
The park's visitor centre houses a small shop and refreshment vendor.
Free parking.
Owned and operated by Wrexham Council.
Open: All year round.
Admission Free.
Tel 01978 822780.
Web site: www.wrexham.gov.uk
Yale Memorial Gallery, Yale College, Wrexham
Yale College's main campus is situated in the heart of Wrexham, adjacent
to the main bus station and close to the shopping centre, public
library and other central facilities. The Yale Memorial Gallery features
touring exhibitions and resident collections as well as the Regional
Print Centre.
Open: Monday to Friday, 1000 - 1600
Admission Free
Tel 01978 311794 ext 2291 for details of forthcoming events, exhibitions
and times.
