22-07-2025
The National Eisteddfod arrives in Wrexham
MP for Wrexham
The National Eisteddfod arrives in Wrexham from 2nd to 9th August and is known as the largest cultural festival in Europe, celebrating Welsh language, arts, and heritage. The first Eisteddfod was in 1861, and it has now broadened into a diverse and modern event, true to its roots but showing the changing landscape of our country and language.
Already we can see 'Harddu' coming to life across our community as people decorate their homes, gardens and other areas to welcome visitors to our City. Ribbons, bunting, banners, flags, and many other displays are starting to appear, and we will see more and more as the Eisteddfod approaches.
The Eisteddfod Maes is in Isycoed where 1-way directions will be in place on some of the lanes approaching the Maes to ease traffic. There will be clear yellow signs to direct you to the car park and plenty of stewards. The Eisteddfod is encouraging sustainable travel and therefore an accessible shuttle bus will operate from 8am until midnight from Wrexham General, King Street Bus Station and the Maes. The Eisteddfod website and Transport for Wales have all the details to help you plan your journey.
If you do visit you can expect to see writers, poets, choirs, musicians and plenty of performances to enjoy, with some of them having translation available. There are art exhibitions and trade stands. The food and drink offering is extensive with plenty of options showcasing what Wales and Wrexham has to offer. The Eisteddfod caters for all ages with plenty of children at the 'Pentref Plant' with the focus being on play and fun. The 'Sinemaes' will have workshops, talks and screenings including some short films about Wrexham. The Science and Technology Village mixes events for children and talks aimed at adults. The Literary Pavilion – or Y Babell Lên – is where you will see pets and writers engaging in lectures and discussions and a daily poetry competition called the Ymryson.
As a Welsh learner myself I'm looking forward to practising my Welsh and visiting the learners tent (Pentref Dysgu Cymraeg). It doesn't matter about the level of your Welsh skills; you will be welcome on the Maes.
As ever, if you have any queries or concerns or you have an issue that you would like me to try and assist you with, please do not hesitate to contact me on 01978 788854 or
