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Leader Live
23-04-2025
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- Leader Live
Art trail launch as Wrexham aims for UK City of Culture 2029
The city has officially launched a new trail of striking art installations as part of Wrecsam2029, its UK City of Culture 2029 bid. The project, coordinated by local artist Liam Stokes-Massey, features 14 striking murals across the city centre that form a new 'open air gallery'. The aim of the trail is to showcase the work of local artists and celebrate Wrexham's rich heritage, industries and creative identity ahead of the UK City of Culture 2029 bid process opening later this year. If successful, Wrexham will be the first Welsh destination to be named as a UK City of Culture. Read more: Launch of Wrexham Lend and Mend hub ahead of May opening The project has been a culmination of months of work by the artists, including local talent and renowned mural creator collectives such as MurWalls and Blank Walls. Four pre-existing football murals have been used as a basis for the trail and are joined by a further seven new commissioned pieces of art themed around Wrexham's history, industries and markets. Wrexham Public Art Trail map. The murals are placed in diverse sites across the city, from the side of local pubs to car parks and shopping centres. Many of the buildings chosen as locations are poignant community landmarks, such as Tŷ Pawb market, arts and culture centre and the charity shop of Nightingale House Hospice, which has been providing specialist palliative care to Wrexham residents for three decades. Read more: Walkabout Wrexham Festival returns following overwhelming success last year Expressing his enthusiasm for the project, Morgan Thomas, Culture Bid Coordinator for Wrecsam2029 said: "Thanks to all of the wonderful local artists, Wrexham's city centre has been revitalised with artworks that authentically reflect the city's distinct culture and heritage." He added: "It simply wouldn't have been possible without the invaluable contributions of Liam Stokes-Massey, who coordinated the trail and the businesses that provided wall space for the artworks." Thomas also expressed anticipation for the addition of more artworks to the city centre in the future. Read more: Wrexham band The Royston Club's first single of 2025 inspired by a love story In recent months Wrexham has been gaining national and international recognition for its unique community identity. Following Wrexham AFC's global rise to fame on Welcome to Wrexham and Wrexham's recently granted city status, this project further cements its growing reputation as a cultural destination. Crucially, the art trail allows Wrexham to showcase its rich cultural landscape beyond football. Wrexham invites visitors to experience the trail for themselves, using the dedicated map to explore Wrexham's new open air gallery that portrays the city's past while also seeking to shape its cultural future. • The project is strongly supported by Wrexham City of Culture and the WCBC City Centre and Arts teams.
Leader Live
21-04-2025
- Leader Live
Wrexham: Walking Festival returns with hikes confirmed
The festival to get you moving is back led by Walkabout Wrexham, a local organisation that promotes walking and outdoor activities. From June 7-15, people can get together and explore the beauty of the city and its surrounding areas, enjoy the scenery and get some exercise. Everyone can take part with there being something for all ages and abilities. See the full schedule below: Walk 1 - Corwen 13.2 miles, 2380 ft A 6.5 hour linear walk from Corwen to Llangollen along the North Berwyn Way over Moel Fferna and Vivod Mountain and using public transport. Meet at 8.50 in King Street Bus Station, Wrexham to get the T3 Barmouth bus at 9.07 or catch the bus en-route. The walk will start at about 10.00 from Green Lane Car Park. (Image: Walkabout Wrexham Festival) Walk 2 - Brymbo 5-6 miles, 820 ft A 3 hour circular walk around Brymbo along footpaths and roads, through woods and fields, with an optional visit to Brymbo Steelworks Heritage Site afterwards. Meet at 9.45 for a 10.00 start in the free car park at the Enterprise Centre. Walk 3 - Bellevue Park 2 miles, 150 ft An easy 1.5 hour circular 'Green Wrexham' walk from Felin Puleston, through the Cemetery and on to Bellevue Park, looking on the way at cemetery notables and the trees in the Park. Meet at 17.45 for an 18.00 start in the free car park at Felin Puleston. Walk 1 - Llangollen 7.5 miles, 1800 ft A 4-4.5-hour circular walk from the top of the Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen on the Clwydian Way down to Eglwyseg and back. Meet at 9.15 for a 9.30 start in the car park at the Ponderosa café. Last year's walk near Coedpoeth (Image: Walkabout Wrexham Festival) Walk 2 - Coedpoeth 5-6 miles, 820 ft A 3-hour circular walk with some steep sections along paths, roads and across fields from Coedpoeth. Meet at 13.45 for a 14.00 start in the free public car park off the High Street opposite Active Health. Walk 1 - 7.5 miles, 1350 ft A 4-hour circular walk from Glyndyfrdwy on the north side of the river towards Rhewl and Moel Morfydd. Meet at 9.15 for a 9.30 start in the large lay-by on the right of the A5 about 4.75 miles west of Llangollen. Walk 2 - Gresford 5.75 miles, 400 ft A 3-hour circular walk around Gresford returning through Marford Quarry. Meet at 17.15 for a 17.30 start in the free car park behind the village pond on Lakeside Close off the High Street in Gresford. Hope 2024 (Image: Walkabout Wrexham Festival) Walk 1 - Ceiriog Valley 8 miles, 1300 ft A 4.5-hour circular walk from Pontricket, in the Ceiriog Valley, south-eastwards up to Pen y Gwely reservoir. Meet at 9.15 for a 9.30 start in the large lay-by on the right of the B4500 about 2.5 miles beyond Glyn Ceiriog. Walk 2 - Minera 5 miles, 650 ft A 3 hour circular walk from Minera Quarry going towards Llandegla for coffee in the Bike Centre then on the Black Grouse trail, over the moors and back through the Quarry. Meet at 9.45 for a 10.00 start in the Quarry car park. Walk 3 - Trevor 3-3.5 miles, 250 ft A 2-hour circular walk from Trevor under Pontycysyllte Aqueduct and along the canal towpath to near Plas yn Pentre then returning on the old railway line. Meet at 14.15 for a 14.30 start by the Pontycysyllte Visitors' Centre in Trevor Basin. Walk 1 - Chirk 8.6 miles, 2070 ft A 5-hour linear walk, and using public transport, from Chirk Station, past the Castle, down to the Ceiriog Valley and then over to Llangollen before returning by bus. Meet at Wrexham General Railway Station at 9.25 to catch the 9.47 train to Chirk. Walk 2 - Overton 4.25 miles, 400 ft A 2.5-hour circular walk around Overton by the River Dee towards Knolton Hall and back. Meet at 17.45 for an 18.00 start in the free car park on Church Road. Llangollen 2024 (Image: Walkabout Wrexham Festival) Walk 1 - Llangollen 10.5 miles, 2300 ft A 5.5-hour circular walk around the Vale of Llangollen from Trevor Basin via Pontycysllte Aqueduct, Ceiriog Trail and Pen y Coed woods to Llangollen then back via Dinas Bran and Offa's Dyke path. Meet at 9.45 for a 10.00 start in the large visitors' (P&D) car park off Tower Hill near Trevor Basin. Walk 2 - Gwersyllt 6.5 miles, 900 ft A 3.5 hour circular walk from the Moss Valley, Gwersyllt passing Bryn Mally Hall then on to Ffrwd and Cefn y Bedd before returning via Sydallt and past the golf course. Meet at 14.15 for a 14.30 start in the free car park by the playground in Poolmouth Road. Walk 1 - Llandegla. 8.5 miles, 1220 ft. A 4.5 hour linear walk from Llandegla to Ruthin along Offa's Dyke path past Moel y Plas and Moel Gyw and using public transport. Meet at 8.30am in King Street Bus Station, Wrexham to catch the X51 Denbigh bus at 8.45. Opportunity for sightseeing and/or refreshments in Ruthin before returning by bus to Wrexham. No dogs please. Erddig 2024 (Image: Walkabout Wrexham Festival) Walk 2 - Erddig, 4 miles (6.5 km), 325 ft (100 m) An easier 2 hour circular walk in and around Erddig Country Park, Wrexham. Meet at 13.15 for a 13.30 start in the large free car park at Felin Puleston on Ruabon Road opposite Booker Wholesale. No dogs please. Walk 3 - Llangollen 5 miles, 1280 ft A harder 2.5 hour circular walk from Llangollen up Allt y Gwernant returning via the Ceiriog Trail. Meet at 17.45 for an 18.00 start opposite The Bridge End Hotel, Mill Street, Llangollen. No dogs please. Near Carrog 2024 (Image: Walkabout Wrexham Festival) Walk 1 - Llanferres 12 miles, 3000 ft A harder A 6 hour circular walk from Llanferres around the Vale of Clwyd via Moel Fenlli, Bwlch Penbarras and Moel y Gaer, then crossing Offa's Dyke path, down to Loggerheads and returning via Maeshafn. Meet at 9.45 for a 10.00 start in the large lay-by on the A494. MOST READ Walk 2 - Chirk, 6.5 miles, 610 ft ascent A moderate 3.5 hour circular walk from Chirk to Glynmorlas, through Ifton Meadows Nature Reserve, down to the Ceiriog Valley and back. Meet at 13.45 for a 14.00 start in the free car park by the Health Centre behind The Hand Hotel. Walk 3 - Ruabon 4.5 miles, 165 ft An easier 2.5 hour linear walk along Wat's Dyke Way from Ruabon to Felin Puleston Car Park, Ruabon Road, Wrexham. Meet at 17.45 for an 18.00 start outside The Wynnstay Arms. Walk 1 - Cilcain 9.5 miles, 2360ft A 5.5 hour circular walk from Cilcain to the summits of Moel Dywyll, Moel Llys y Coed and Moel Arthur. Meet at 9.15 for a 9.30 start in the viewpoint lay-by about 0.5 miles west of Cilcain. No dogs please. Walk 2 - Hope Mountain 3.5 miles, 500 ft An easier 2-hour circular walk around the top of Hope Mountain. Meet at 14.15 for a 14.30 start in the free car park in Waun y Llyn Country Park at the top of Hope Mountain. Walk 3 - Gwersyllt 2.5 miles, 200 ft. An easy Fathers' Day trek. Bring your dad/children for a 1.5 hour stroll around Moss Valley, Gwersyllt. Meet at 17.45 for an 18.00 start in the free car park by the playground in Poolmouth Road.
