
Set squarely in the heart of the North Wales Borderlands, Wrexham is an up and coming town with roots that stretch back for centuries. The unofficial capital of North Wales has grown into an important shopping and commercial centre with modern offices mixed with a clutch of small shops and arcades while the retail majors compete alongside vibrant covered markets.
The county which takes its name from the main town unfolds into unspoiled countryside peppered with picture postcard villages.
The Hand at LlanarmonThe village of Llanarmon D. C. is reckoned to be the jewel in the crown of the beautiful Ceiriog Valley, and the Hand Hotel is a centuries-old one-time drovers' inn that serves its community well.
, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Wrexham - Cuisine: Modern British
Bodidris HallA long and winding tree-lined road through acres of grounds leads to this gloriously historic fifteenth-century hall, which boasts stone mullioned windows, ancient panelling, leaded glass and three massive fireplaces.
Country Hotel and Restaurant, Llandegla, Wrexham - Cuisine: Contemporary
Cross Lanes HotelBuilt as a country mansion in late-Victorian times, Cross Lanes is set in six acres of landscaped grounds and gardens within easy reach of Wrexham, Llangollen and Chester - making it a popular destination for tourists, holidaymakers and business people alike.
Cross Lanes, Marchwiel, Wrexham - Cuisine: Modern British
The Golden LionFamous for its ghostly sightings, the picturesque Welsh village of Rossett also plays host to this attractive roadside pub (which also comes complete with its resident spectre).
Chester Road, Rossett, Wrexham - Cuisine: Gastro pub