Wrexham town centre

Central district of the town of Wrexham

This article does not cite any sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.
Find sources: "Wrexham town centre" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (May 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)

|

Wrexham town centre on the Town hill

Wrexham town centre is the central business district of Wrexham, in North Wales and is the area enclosed by the inner ring road of the town. It is the largest shopping area in north and mid Wales, and the administrative centre of Wrexham County Borough. Many of its streets are pedestrianised. Later in 2022 by Letters Patent it will be recognised as a "City Centre".

## Contents

* 1 Geography
* 2 History
* 3 Areas
* 3.1 The High Street and St. Giles
* 3.2 Eagles Meadow
* 3.3 Civic Centre
* 3.4 Island Green
* 3.5 Main Shopping Area
* 3.6 Queens Square
* 3.7 Parciau (Including Pen-y-Bryn)
* 4 References

## Geography[edit]

The area encompassed by the inner ring road is Grosvenor Road, Powell Road, Bodhyfryd, St. Georges Crescent (The Beast Market), Smithfield Road, Eagles Meadow, Salop Road, St. Giles Way, Pen-Y-Bryn, Ruthin Road, Bradley Road and Watery Road. It is primarily urban in nature, with the exception of the town centre's largest green space at Belle-Vue Park. The area is predominately non-residential, notable exceptions being Eagles Meadow and around Parciau.

## History[edit]

Main article: History of Wrexham

The town centre is Wrexham's medieval core, and as such contains most of its history. The town centre expands outwards from the hill top St. Giles Church, which itself is surrounded by a number of small medieval streets and alleyways.

## Areas[edit]

Whilst the term 'Town Centre' can be used quite liberally in Wrexham, it can be split into a number of smaller distinct areas, which have their own character and purpose within the town. Some of these are officially recognised by Wrexham Council, others are more a description of distinct areas.

### The High Street and St. Giles[edit]

St. Giles Church Steeple - One of the Seven Wonders of Wales

This is Wrexham's original town centre, beginning at the church of St. Giles. This area was once the traditional High Street of the town containing most of its traditional shops and markets. It is now home to most of Wrexham's night-life including clubs, bars and restaurants. During the day the main attractions are the area's cafes and the historic 'Butchers Market' hall situated on High Street. The church of St. Giles is one of the Seven Wonders of Wales and often noted as the finest example of Gothic architecture in Wales. It is also home to the tomb of Elihu Yale.

### Eagles Meadow[edit]

Main article: Eagles Meadow

Eagle's Meadow is an open-air shopping centre in the south-east of the town centre. Opened in 2008, the complex is situated between Yorke Street and the inner ring road at Smithfield. The area incorporates a number of new buildings and public spaces, and includes a bridge to Yorke Street and an entrance in the style of the 'Spanish Steps' in Rome. Eagle's Meadow holds many top highstreet chain stores over two levels, alongside an 8-screen cinema and 24-lane 10 pin bowling alley. It occupies the site of a former car-park and Asda superstore.

### Civic Centre[edit]

Formerly known as the Civic Centre this quarter of the town centre can be thought of as everything north of Holt and Lampbit Street and east of Rhosddu Road. The area is bisected north to south by Chester Street. The area consists almost entirely of public services, arts and media centres. It is home to Wrexham County Borough Council HQ, North Wales Police (Eastern Division) HQ, BBC Wales (Wrexham) Studios, ITV Wales (Wrexham Bureau), Library and Arts Centre, Yale College of Wrexham, Wrexham Waterworld and a number of criminal and civil law courts. The area is also home to Llwyn Isaf, one of the town centre's largest green areas.

### Island Green[edit]

Formerly an industrial area the location was home to the Island Green Brewery and Wrexham Central railway station. It is now a shopping area, developed in the late 1990s. The old oast houses used in the Brewery are now converted into apartments aside the River Gwenfro, which cuts through the shopping area. During re-development the railway station was moved 500 yards west, and the station now sits inside the shopping area. Trains run from Wrexham Central to local suburban stations, Deeside, the Wirral and Wrexham General for connections onto inter-city services.

### Main Shopping Area[edit]

The main arteries of the town centre link all previous areas. Running in an easterly direction from Grosvenor Road, Regent Street and Hope Street are the main shopping streets within the town, terminating at the base of St. Giles' Church on High Street. Leading off these streets are a number of other streets, including Queen Street. The majority of this area is pedestrianised, and contains a number of notable landmarks including the thatched 'Horse & Jockey' pub and mock Tudor architecture at Hope St/Queen St.

### Queens Square[edit]

The square is the focal point in the town centre. It plays host to daily events, Christmas celebrations and weekly markets. The square merges with Llwyn Isaf.

### Parciau (Including Pen-y-Bryn)[edit]

Main article: Belle Vue Park, Wrexham

Parciau is the name given to the southernmost area of the town centre. Much of the area is covered by Belle Vue Park, Wrexham, a substantial Victorian park built to commemorate the Jubilee of Wrexham's charter. The park is known for its bowl, which holds many summer musical events. Bridge Street, Pen-y-Bryn and Ruthin road all come under the Parciau area.

## References[edit]

Coordinates: 53°02′42″N 2°59′41″W﻿ / ﻿53.04500°N 2.99472°W﻿ / 53.04500; -2.99472

* v
* t
* e

Town of Wrexham

* Wrexham County Borough
* Wales
* United Kingdom

About Wrexham|

* History
* Wrexham FC
* Sport
* Industrial heritage
* Parks and open spaces
* Previous city status bids (successful bid)
* Built-up area

Areas|

* Acton
* Rhosddu
* Rhosrobin
* Borras Park
* Bradley
* Erddig
* Hightown
* Caia Park
* Plas Coch
* Brymbo
* Gwersyllt
* Summerhill
* Broughton
* Bryn Offa
* Rhostyllen
* Town Centre
* Wrexham Industrial Estate

Local council electoral wards
within the town's built-up area
(since 2022)|

* Acton and Maesydre
* Borras Park
* Brymbo
* Bryn Cefn
* Brynyffynnon
* Cartrefle
* Erddig
* Esclusham
* Garden Village
* Grosvenor
* Gwenfro
* Gwersyllt East
* Gwersyllt North
* Gwersyllt South
* Gwersyllt West
* Hermitage
* Little Acton
* New Broughton
* Offa
* Queensway
* Rhosnesni
* Smithfield
* Stansty
* Whitegate

* v
* t
* e

Wrexham County Borough

Wrexham County Borough Council

Principal settlements|

* Chirk
* Holt
* Wrexham (Built-up area)

Communities|

* Abenbury
* Acton
* Bangor-on-Dee
* Bronington
* Broughton
* Brymbo
* Caia Park
* Cefn
* Ceiriog Ucha
* Chirk
* Coedpoeth
* Erbistock
* Esclusham
* Glyntraian
* Gresford
* Gwersyllt
* Hanmer
* Holt
* Isycoed
* Llangollen Rural
* Llansantffraid Glyn Ceiriog
* Llay
* Maelor South
* Marchwiel
* Minera
* New Broughton
* Offa
* Overton
* Pen-y-cae
* Rhosddu
* Rhosllanerchrugog
* Rossett
* Ruabon
* Sesswick
* Willington Worthenbury

Other villages and areas|

* Aberoer
* Acrefair
* Arowry
* Bersham
* Bettisfield
* Borras
* Borras Park
* Bradley
* Bryn Offa
* Brynteg
* Burton
* Bwlchgwyn
* Caego
* Cefn Mawr
* Ceiriog Valley
* Cross Lanes
* Froncysyllte
* Garden Village
* Glyn Ceiriog
* Gwynfryn
* Halghton
* Hightown
* Horseman's Green
* Johnstown
* Knolton
* Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog
* Llwyneinion
* Llwynmawr
* Maelor
* Maelor Saesneg
* Marford
* Moss
* Newbridge
* Pandy (Ceiriog)
* Pandy (Gwersyllt)
* Pant
* Penley
* Pentre Broughton
* Pentre Bychan
* Pentre Maelor
* Plas Coch
* Plas Madoc
* Ponciau
* Pontfadog
* Rhosnesni
* Rhosrobin
* Rhostyllen
* Rhosymedre
* Southsea
* Stansty
* Summerhill
* Sydallt
* Tanyfron
* Tregeiriog
* Trevor
* Tybroughton
* Wrexham Industrial Estate
* Wrexham Town Centre
* Whitewell

Universities and colleges|

* Coleg Cambria (Yale College)
* Wrexham Glyndŵr University
* School of Healthcare Sciences, Bangor University

Buildings and structures|

* All Saints' Church, Gresford
* Bangor-on-Dee racecourse
* Bersham Ironworks
* Brynkinalt Hall
* Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows
* Cefn Viaduct
* Chirk Aqueduct
* Chirk Viaduct
* Eagles Meadow
* Erddig
* The Gelli
* Hightown Barracks
* HM Prison Berwyn
* Holt Bridge
* Marchwiel Hall
* Offa's Dyke (part)
* Pen-y-Lan Hall
* Pont Cysyllte
* Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
* Poyser Street drill hall
* Racecourse Ground
* Rossett Hall
* St Giles' Church
* Trevalyn Hall
* Tudor Court
* Turf Hotel
* Wat's Dyke (part)
* Wrexham bus station
* Wrexham Lager Brewery
* Wrexham Maelor Hospital
* Wynn Hall
* Wynnstay

| Castles|

* Chirk Castle
* Holt Castle
* The Rofft (former)

|

Geography|

* Berwyn range
* Ceiriog Valley
* Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB
* Clywedog Trail
* Craig Berwyn
* Esclusham Mountain
* Fenn's Moss
* Nant-y-Ffrith
* Ruabon Moors

| Rivers|

* Alyn
* Cegidog
* Ceiriog
* Clywedog
* Dee
* Eitha
* Gwenfro
* Nant-y-Ffrith
* Wych Brook

|

Reservoirs and lakes|

* Acton Park Lake
* Cae Llwyd Reservoir
* Chirk Castle Lake
* Fenn's Bank Mere
* Gresford Flash
* Hanmer Mere
* Llyn Bedydd
* Monk's Pool
* Pant-yr-ochain Lake
* Penycae Top Reservoir
* Ty Mawr Reservoir
* Wynnstay Park Lake

Transport|

* Wrexham bus station
* A483 road
* A541 road
* Llangollen Canal
* former Wrexham & Shropshire

| Railway lines|

* Borderlands line
* Shrewsbury to Chester line

|

Railway stations|

* Chirk railway station
* Gwersyllt railway station
* Ruabon railway station
* Wrexham Central railway station
* Wrexham General railway station

Proposed stations
Wrexham North railway station
Wrexham South railway station

Media|

* Calon FM
* Capital North West and North Wales
* Heart North Wales
* Capital Cymru (some broadcasts)
* Smooth Wales (some broadcasts)
* MuxCo (radio operator)
* Wrexham-Rhos transmitting station
* Marcher Radio Group (former)
* BBC Cymru Wales (local studios)
* The Leader newspaper

Topics|

* Parliamentary constituencies
* Schools
* Parks and open spaces
* Council elections
* electoral wards
* SSSIs
* Country houses
* Grade I listed buildings
* Grade II* listed buildings
* History
* Former RAF Wrexham
* Lord Lieutenants
* High Sheriffs
* Mayor
* Museums
* Public art
* Wrexham A.F.C.
* Wrexham RFC

* Preserved county of Clwyd
* Historic counties of Denbighshire and Flintshire

*[v]: View this template
*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template