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North Wales Live
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
6 of the best things to do with the family during the summer holidays
North Wales is packed with amazing places full of colour, intrigue and history. And this summer is a great chance to get out and explore what our fabulous region has to offer, as well as natural wonders like Eryri, Aber Falls and the stunning coast. If you are visiting Wales, or lucky enough to call this beautiful country home, then you are spoilt for choice about what to get up to this summer, with so much to enjoy for all the family. So with the summer holidays upon us let's take a look at what you could get up to. Menai Food Festival (Gwyl Fwyd Y Fenai) Enjoy a wide range of delicious products from local, major, artisan food and drink producers plus international street food. Crafts, music and family fun. It's in Menai Bridge on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17. Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 10am - 5pm. Admission is £5 per day. Accompanied children go free. Explore history with the National Trust There are plenty of National Trust properties across Wales to explore, many of which are holding summer activities. These include Erddig Hall and Garden, Penrhyn Castle and Garden, Chirk Castle, Olas Newydd House and Garden and Plas yn Rhiw. You can find out more about National Trust events, here. Enjoy nature at RSPB Conwy There is lots going on at RSPB Cymru sites this summer. There are a range of feathered visitors to RSPB Conwy in Llandudno Junction throughout the year. And if you fancy why not take one of the guided wildlife walks, which run on Saturdays. For more information, click here. Sing your heart out at The Big Tribute Festival Taking place in Aberystwyth is The Big Tribute Festival from Friday 22nd August – Sunday 24th August 2025. The festival is made up of tribute acts including Oasis, Queen, Bruce Springsteen, Abba and many, many more. For more information, click here. Marvel at the World Bog Snorkelling Championships In one of the more unique events this summer hundreds of participants dress up in crazy costumes and go snorkelling in the bog at Llanwrtyd Wells, on August 24. There are food and drink stalls, crafts, live music and a real ale and cider bar on the site, so it's a great day out even if you don't fancy taking the plunge. There is a small charge for parking on at the bog site. Connect to Welsh culture at the National Eisteddfod The National Eisteddfod is coming to Wrexham from Saturday, August 2-9. The Eisteddfod is Wales' largest cultural festival attracting over 160,000 visitors annually. The Eisteddfod is based on almost 850 years of tradition and is the natural showcase for music, dance, visual arts, literature, original performances and much more. For more information, click here.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tourists flock to city for Hollywood success story
Five years ago, many tourists thinking of coming to the UK might not have even heard of Wrexham, let alone decided to visit. But thanks to the rapid rise of the north Wales city's football club - backed by Hollywood superstars - and an accompanying documentary series, people from across the globe are flocking to the area. Wrexham sealed a third consecutive promotion on Saturday, and will play in the Championship next season - one division below the promised land of the Premier League. The local council said the county has seen a 20% growth in visitor numbers year-on-year, largely due to the club's growing profile. International fans of actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been making pilgrimages to Wrexham since they officially took over the club in 2021. Earlier this week, Reynolds revealed he was looking forward to "many more" years at the city after their latest victory. Wrexham's remarkable rise - and what comes next Hollywood stars and fans celebrate Wrexham promotion Wrexham clinch promotion with bumper Charlton win "While they're here [visitors] stay in the Wrexham area and look at other sites we've got like the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct World Heritage Site, Erddig Hall, Chirk Castle," said councillor Nigel Williams. "They realise what a beautiful place it is." The lead member for business, economy and tourism said he believed the football club and its hit television series, Welcome To Wrexham, has gained the attention of people from around the world who have visited, keen on finding out what else the area has to offer. Much of the international awareness of Wrexham comes from the FX documentary series Welcome to Wrexham, which is just about to start its fourth season showing life behind the scenes at the club. Browsing for a shirt at the Wrexham FC shop, Shane Lester from Australia said he had "never even heard of the place until we saw the documentary". "It's been really entertaining and because it gets shown after the results have happened, we haven't been following it like that, we're living it as we see it on TV." But the bulk of the recent tourists are from the USA and Canada. One page of the club shop's visitor book has entries from Ontario, Virginia, Texas and Massachusetts. Brett and SallyAnne Andersson from California also credit the documentary for bringing them to Wales. SallyAnne said: "We've seen the show and figured we couldn't drive through without checking out the place. "I think they did a really good job on the show for Americans to teach them the game." The couple even went to watch Wrexham play Chelsea when the club toured the USA last summer, with Brett adding: "Phil Parkinson [Wrexham's manager] was right in front of us." With Wrexham's upcoming Championship season now on the horizon, Reynolds himself has described his time with the club as "one of the greatest experiences of my life". Writing on X earlier this week, Reynolds said: "This club is the sum of its supporters. "Before we showed up they'd saved it multiple times. It's a temple as much as a football pitch. Wrexham—AFC has been one of the greatest experiences of my life." He added: "It's hard to avoid immediately starting work on next season - but important to take the moment in. Looking back and looking forward feels really good right now. "I think I speak for [McElhenney] when I say, thank you for the greatest four years and here's to many more." Rob Clarke runs the Mad4Movies DVD and bookstore in the Butcher's Market, with the lifelong Wrexham fan making several appearances in the documentary. He said a hardcore of fans were there when the club was struggling through tough times but he was delighted new supporters are now along for the ride. "The fact they're coming from all over the world is brilliant, the more the merrier," he said. "They come in, put their money where their mouth is, come across to Wrexham, go in the club shop, spend money there - everyone's welcome. "It's brilliant to see."
