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Chirk Castle is notable for its gardens, with clipped yew hedges, herbaceous borders, rock gardens and terraces. It is surrounded by 18th century parkland

Beauty and history for everyone

As Europe’s largest conservation charity, the National Trust looks after nature, beauty, and history for everyone to enjoy. It has numerous stunning properties in the area, with Chirk Castle and Erddig Hall being two of the most well-known and visited.

Free-to-access parkland

Erddig Hall is a late 17th-century country house, which was

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

This World Heritage site towers 126 feet above the River Dee, and whether you are walking, cycling or cruising across, it is an unforgettable crossing.

Xplore! is a Science Discovery Centre, with more than 100 hands-on interactive exhibits. It has been designed to challenge visitors’ understanding of science.

Visit a magnificent medieval fortress

Chirk Castle is a 13th-century Marcher castle, and includes 5.5 acres of awarding-winning gardens, 480 acres of working parkland, a predominately 18th-century model farm, shop, cafe and play areas curated by the National Trust.

Check out Wrexham Visitors Information Centre for more things to do!

Anglo Welsh Boat Trips

Located in the Trevor Basin, you can hire a canal boat for a day trip or a longer cruise. Or take a trip in Seren Fach, across the incredible Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

Country Parks and Lead Mines

Visit some of the area’s country parks and at Minera check out the lead mines, which offer a fascinating glimpse into the industrial past of the beautiful Clywedog Valley.

TNR Outdoors

If you want to get the adrenaline pumping, TNR offers outdoor pursuits from canoeing to rock climbing and target sports. Although based in neighbouring Llangollen, they work across the whole 11-mile World Heritage Site.