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Author: Gareth Thomas

The results are in – your views on new Wrexham town centre attraction
Last month we launched a Wales-wide public survey to help us design a brand new attraction coming to Wrexham town centre.
Wrexham Council, in partnership with the Welsh Government, are undertaking a major redevelopment of the Wrexham Museum building to create a joint Football Museum for Wales and Wrexham Museum located on one site.
The new Football Museum will aim to tell the story of football in Wales, from the clubs, communities and supporters across the country, all the way up to the national teams and their historic achievements.
Wrexham Museum will be refurbished as part of the project and will feature brand new galleries exploring the history of Wrexham.
The questions in the survey were designed to help us learn more about who visits the museum, who doesn’t, and why.
The survey also asked people what they thought the Museum does well, what could be improved and what they would like to see included in the new Football Museum and revamped Wrexham Museum.
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What you told us
Here are some of the key findings from the survey:
- 529 responses were received in total
- 51% of respondents had visited Wrexham Museum previously
- Those responding to the questionnaire came from across Wales as well as some from England.
- 75% of respondents considered themselves to be Welsh.
- 67% of respondents were male, and 33% were female.
- Majority of respondents were aged between 35-64. Only 5% were under 24.
The survey also found that….
- 80% of all respondents were interested in an expansion of the core local history offer of Wrexham museum.
- In addition to this, 84% of people were interested in the new Football Museum for Wales.
- Football memorabilia is frequently listed as visitors’ favourite exhibits, alongside industrial history of the area and specific objects such as the Mold Cape and Brymbo man.
- When asked what could be improved, visitors suggested more rotating and visiting exhibitions, increased advertising as well as a larger and brighter museum space.
- When asked what would encourage people to visit the most common responses were interactive and engaging exhibitions, and activities and events with the football collection.
- Very few people were interested in a development of retail or education sessions, but 50% of people suggested that better publicity about the museum and events would make them more likely to visit the museum.
Read on for a more in depth look at the results….
Current Museum visitors
The survey found that visitors are most likely to have come to Wrexham museum from Wales, in particular from the area surrounding the museum and the Llandudno postcode.
Visitors are most likely to have last come recently (within the last year or immediately before the pandemic)
Most people have heard about the museum because they live locally or from word of mouth and recommendations from others.
People who have previously visited have come due to an interest in Wrexham’s heritage or a specific event or object. They are less likely to have come to entertain themselves or their children.
People enjoy the collection and the facilities – in particular the café – are especially popular. Temporary exhibitions also receive praise and have encouraged people to visit multiple times.
Football memorabilia is frequently listed as visitor’s favourite exhibits, alongside industrial history of the area and specific objects such as the Mold Cape and Brymbo man.
When asked what could be improved, visitors suggested more rotating and visiting exhibitions, increased advertising as well as a larger and brighter museum space.
Most people enjoyed their visit, rating it either excellent or just below excellent.
Non Museum visitors
47% of those who had not visited the museum before had heard about Wrexham Museum.
Non-Visitors were also asked to indicate the reason why they had never visited Wrexham Museum. The most popular reason for not visiting was never having heard of the museum before. Additionally, non visitors frequently stated that they had either it had never occurred to them to visit, or that they felt that the museum was too far away or difficult to get to.
The future
80% of all respondents were interested in an expansion of the core local history offer of Wrexham museum.
In addition to this, 84% of people were interested in the new Football Museum for Wales.
When asked what would encourage people to visit the most common responses were interactive and engaging exhibitions, and activities and events with the football collection.
Very few people were interested in a development of retail or education sessions, but 50% of people suggested that better publicity about the museum and events would make them more likely to visit the museum.
Overall the idea of an increase of events (both related to football and to Wrexham’s heritage) was received positively with some write-in answers suggesting activities ranging from art exhibitions to comedy events and guest speakers.
Location accessibility featured heavily in answers, with comments on how improved transport links to the museum and an increase of things to do in the area, suggested to encourage future visits.
Cllr Hugh Jones said: “Many thanks to everyone who responded to the survey from Wrexham and all over Wales. As results show, the interest in the new Football Museum continues to grow all over the country and the broad range of responses has given us an excellent platform to start developing ideas with the design team.
We hope this exciting new attraction will draw many new visitors to Wrexham town centre in the future, supporting our local economy and shining a spotlight on our local culture and heritage alongside the story of football in Wales.”
What happens next
The results of the survey are now being discussed with the design team and will help inform the early proposals for the new Football Museum and revamped Wrexham Museum.
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December 20, 2021
Your views needed on major new town centre attraction…
A major new attraction is coming to Wrexham town centre – and we need your help to develop and design it!
Wrexham Council, in partnership with the Welsh Government, are undertaking a major redevelopment of the Wrexham Museum building to create a joint Football Museum for Wales and Wrexham Museum located on one site. The museum will recognise the importance of football in Wales and secure Wrexham’s place as the spiritual home of football in Wales.
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New museum will ‘tell the story of football in Wales’
The new Football Museum is planned to be a major new attraction for Wrexham town centre, drawing visitors from all over the country and beyond. It will aim to tell the story of football in Wales, from the clubs, communities and supporters across the country, all the way up to the national teams and their historic achievements.
Wrexham Museum will be bigger and better than ever
The Football Museum will sit alongside new galleries exploring the history of Wrexham, that could include the stories of its prehistoric residents told through archaeological evidence, the Roman period, medieval times, the struggles and challenges of the age of industry, the wars of the modern era, and how people of Wrexham have lived, worked and socialised up to the present day through the collections held in trust by the museum.
We need you!
To help us develop and design a museum which meets the needs of visitors and communities across Wales, we would like to hear your views. You can help by answering the questions in this survey.
The survey responses will be used to inform the development of both Wrexham Museum and the new Football Museum for Wales.
An exciting time for the town
Councillor Hugh Jones, Wrexham Council’s Lead Member for Communities, Partnerships, Public Protection and Community Safety, said: “The Football Museum project continues to make good progress and we’ve now reached the stage where public consultation on the design phase can begin in earnest. We want to gather views from as many people as possible, not only traditional museum visitors but also people who don’t usually visit the museum, and of course anyone interested in the new Football Museum project.
“The responses to this survey will be discussed with the project design team and will be hugely important in helping to inform the early proposals for this major new attraction town centre attraction – a Football Museum for Wales side by side with a revamped and refurbished Wrexham Museum.”
Dawn Bowden, Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport said: “Our unique history and culture brings many visitors to Wales. We are determined to do all we can to help our tourism, sports, creative and cultural industries recover from the experience of the pandemic and thrive in the future. We hope the proposed football museum and galleries will help attract many new visitors to Wrexham and support the local economy at what is an exciting time for the town.”
‘Football is about the fans’
The Football Museum project has already drawn interest from a few well known names of the Welsh game, including Ian Walsh (18 caps and 7 goals for Wales).
Ian said: “I think the new football museum for Wales project is fantastic and very exciting. This is especially so for me as it is based in Wrexham where I had one of the proudest days in a Welsh shirt beating England 4-1!!
“Football is about the fans and it is a great opportunity for them to have their opinion moving forward!”
The survey should take no more than 10 minutes. Your answers will remain confidential and will only be used to inform the early proposals for the museum.
Complete the survey here
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November 1, 2021
Tŷ Pawb’s Comedy Night returns this Friday!
Back by popular demand… the return of Tŷ Pawb’s hugely popular Comedy Night!
Join us on Friday 17th September for an evening feast of top comedians from across the UK’s touring circuit.
We’ll be joined by compere Kevin Caswell-Jones, headliner Lewis ‘Big Lou’ Jones, opener Harvey Hawkins and middle act Mike Carter.
- Doors open at 7.30pm – first act at 8.00pm.
- 14+
- Bar
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It’s guaranteed to be a night not to be missed!
Tickets available here
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September 16, 2021
Everything you need to know about this weekend’s Darganfod Science Festival
It’s nearly here!
On Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August, Tŷ Pawb and new neighbors Xplore! Science Discovery Centre will be teaming up to bring an extravaganza of science to Wrexham town centre!
There will be all kinds of amazing family friendly activities taking place at both venues over the weekend, as well as outside, in between the two venues on Chester Street.
Expect exploding custard, VR experiences, robots, stagazing, retro video games, lego, circus skills, enormous bubbles and lots, lots more!
There will also be an amazing opportunity to see a live tour of the CERN laboratory in Geneva – home of The Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator.
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The full timetable and ticket info
A variety of ticket options are available for the whole festival. Click here to view and book.
Highlights to look out for
Astronomy Evening (Xplore)
We have a special in person Astronomy Evening @XploreScienceUK looking at the vastness of space in all its glory.
Talks, activities and an out of this world planetarium make this an evening perfect for all ages.
Exploding Custard Show
The Exploding Custard Show from @ianrusselluk is a spectacular and light-hearted look at more experiments than you’ll be able to remember.
Be warned: you may find unusual things happening on your kitchen table afterwards…
Bubble Show
The Bubble show from @ianrusselluk is a chance to ‘paint the air’ with some of the Biggest bubbles you have ever seen.
Learn about the invisible movement of air, surface tension and colour all while popping bubbles
CERN Tour
The discovery of the Higgs Boson was one of the most exciting discoveries of science – could you have found the Higgs Boson yourself?
Join @Samuel_Gregson and take charge of the Large Hadron Collider using a smartphone or tablet.
Home Grown Scientists
Join us as we take you around Wales to learn about our unsung Welsh Scientists.
The show was co-created with local children to showcase innovative Scientists in the hope of inspiring a new generation of home-grown Scientists.
Hafren Dyfrdwy Digibus
@hafrendcymru brings the Digibus to Chester Street. A VR experience where you can track a raindrop from the its journey from the sky all the way to the sea. You can also explore a Minecraft version of the Severn River
@hafrendcymru brings the Experibus to Chester Street. Learn what it’s like to work with the water.
You’ll be able to play games like ‘flush it or bin it’, ‘leakage twister’ and ‘pipe buzzer’ to learn about water resource.
Wrexham Safari Tour
Discover nature within the heart of Wrexham on a Wrexham Safari tour. From ferns growing between the bricks to the birds sheltering in the green spaces, a surprising cast of characters can be found living alongside people
Come and create your own little book filled with fossils and minerals.
Create images from using collage techniques, draw minerals and stamping fossils shapes to create your own hunting journals. With artist Rebecca Hardy-Griffith.
Make your own pom-pom pea pals and a noughts and crosses style game!
This activity is inspired by Gregory Mendel’s pea plant experiments that formed the basis for our modern understanding of how genes work. With artist Sophia Leadill.
Discovery Trail
Get in on our Discovery Trail. Collect your worksheet at the Xplore desk to complete the Discovery Trail! Answer science clues, find the picture stops and crack the code to claim your prize at the Ty Pawb desk.
Film Screening: Big Hero 6
From Disney, the team behind “Frozen” and “Wreck-It Ralph,” comes an action-packed comedy-adventure about the bond that develops between Baymax, a plus-sized inflatable robot, and prodigy Hiro Hamada.
Join @Samuel_Gregson the ” bad boy of science” as you taking control of the Large Hadron Collider and Hunt for the particles.
Using a smart phone or tablet you can complete interactive games to help solve problems and analyse data.
Retro Video Games
Explore the world of Retro gaming by playing some truly classic games. We have games from the Playstation 1 , Atari 2600, Super Nintendo and more….
Simulator
Have you ever wanted to drive a digger? Have you ever wanted to try driving a heavy goods vehicle? Our cutting edge simulator can allow you to have a go at digging, lifting and driving these massive vehicles.
Danjac the Brave
Can you aid Danjac the Brave on their epic journey to escape from Knightmare Castle? Join us this August to solve cryptographic challenges to help our adventurer escape from the castle!
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August 18, 2021
Hidden Holt – Roman history revealed in new Wrexham Museum exhibition
July 17th 2021 sees the opening of Hidden Holt: The Story of a Roman Site, the first new exhibition at Wrexham Museum since the end of lockdown.
The title, Hidden Holt, is a reference to the nationally important Roman site hidden beneath the surface of the fields to the north-west of the popular border village.
The village of Holt has long celebrated its links with the Roman Empire and the village was once referred to as ‘Castle Lyons’, which was thought to derive from an older name meaning castle or camp of the legions.
The exhibition reveals the story of how this once lost Roman site was re-discovered in the early 20th century and excavated in the years prior to the First World War. The exhibition showcases the many finds from these excavations, most of which have not been displayed in north-east Wales for over a century.
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A great year for Roman heritage in Wrexham
Hidden Holt is a joint project between Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales, Holt Local History Society, Wrexham Glyndwr University and Wrexham Museum.
Dr Kath Davies, Director of Collections and Research, Amgueddfa Cymru, said, “We’re proud of our commitment to making the national collections as widely available as possible. The finds from the excavation were acquired by the national museum nearly a century ago and will now be forming the core of this important exhibition at Wrexham.”
Sue Payne, chair of Holt Local History Society said “Holt Local History Society was formed in 1992 and currently has 100 members. Ever since then we have been keen to find out more about Holt’s history – in particular the Roman Tile and Pottery works excavated in 1907-15. The society commissioned a Geophysical Survey and report by ASW (Archaeology Survey West) in 2018. We then visited the National Museum Wales, Cardiff and St Fagan’s to view that excavation’s finds, which were donated to Cardiff in 1925.
“We are delighted that this has led to Wrexham Museum’s plan to hold a major exhibition, which tells the story of the excavation, and displays some 80 objects which have not been seen in north Wales since 1925. We have been pleased to have been extensively involved in its preparation.”
Councillor Hugh Jones, Wrexham Council’s Lead Member for Communities, Partnerships, Public Protection and Community Safety, said: “2021 is turning out to be Wrexham’s Year of Roman Heritage: the Rossett Roman Lead Pig is on display at the British Museum in London, plans are afoot for an excavation this autumn into a villa site also found near Rossett, and the Hidden Holt exhibition has provided a chance for a local history group to work with their local museum, their local university and Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum Wales to create a special exhibition on our most important Roman site bringing Holt’s Roman collections home for the first time in a hundred years.
“We are incredibly lucky to have seen so many exciting Roman discoveries unearthed right on our doorstep here in Wrexham. I would urge everyone to visit the exhibition and take advantage of the opportunity to see this remarkable collection in up close.”
Some highlights to look out for
The exhibition includes:
- The Esclusham Hoard – a treasure trove of amazing Roman coins found near Wrexham and on display in the town for the first time ever.
- A video presentation on Hidden Holt produced by students at Wrexham Glyndŵr University involving drone footage and colourized images of the 1907–15 excavation thanks to the skills and hard work of a small group of young graphic designers.
- Children’s trail and gallery activities
- Roman Holt selfie stand for those who would like to record their visit to Wrexham Museum
- Two forecourt events on July 24th and August 21st in collaboration with Roman Tours and Park In The Past.
Holt’s Roman site will also be the subject of one of the talks at the Festival of British Archaeology Wales on July 29th which is being organized by Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum Wales and the four Welsh regional archaeological trusts.
Hidden Holt is on show from July 17th until January 29th 2022.
For more information see Wrexham Museum’s website and the Wrexham Museum facebook page
#hiddenholt
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July 7, 2021
A Football Museum for Wales – Design Team Announced
The realisation of a Football Museum for Wales here in Wrexham has come a step closer with the appointment of the design team.
Haley Sharp Design (hsd), together with architects Purcell and quantity surveyors MDA Consulting, will work with Wrexham Council and the Welsh Government to develop the designs of the new museum before construction begins in 2022.
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Meet the team
hsd are world leading interpretative designers who have nearly 40 years of experience leading visitor-focussed museum redevelopment projects. Other heritage projects they’ve worked on include Stonehenge Visitor Centre, Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, and the Ice Age Fossils State Park in Las Vegas. Their experience working in Wales includes Big Pit: National Coal Museum, Blaenavon World Heritage Site and Cardigan Castle.
David Donoghue, Creative Director at hsd commented: “We are proud to be working with Wrexham Council, the Welsh Government and communities across Wales to develop a new, dynamic museum experience to enable everyone to actively engage with their heritage. We can’t wait to start exploring the rich stories and collections, and to create impactful and exciting proposals.”
Purcell are one of the world’s leading design practices with more than 70 years’ experience as architects, masterplanners and heritage consultants. This includes experience with the existing museum building, having written a conservation plan for the building in 2005.
Purcell Associate, Jane Roylance, said: “Purcell are delighted to have the opportunity to continue working with Wrexham Council, supporting hsd and the project sponsors to achieve their vision for a football Museum for Wales and for Wrexham Museum; an iconic building in the heart of historic Wrexham.”
MDA Consulting are an international property and construction consultancy who also celebrated their 70th year of trading in 2021. MDA have extensive experience of working in the heritage sector and have in the past been involved in projects with the National Museum of Wales. Other notable heritage projects MDA have worked on include Alexandra Palace, Museum of London, Dorset County Museum, Stonehenge Visitor Centre and Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Managing Director, Steve Jones, said: “MDA Consulting are delighted to be part of the team to help deliver this exciting new project for Wales and Wrexham.”
‘Real progress being made’
The new Football Museum will be based within the Wrexham Museum building on Regent Street in the town centre.
Major refurbishment work will be carried out so that both the Football Museum and Wrexham Museum can exist side by side.
Over the next few months, the team will work with the public and stakeholders to develop the design of the new museum, together with its visitor facilities and public programmes. As well as the new football museum, the Wrexham Museum displays will also be refreshed and enlarged as part of the project.
New Welsh Government Deputy Minister responsible for Arts and Sport Dawn Bowden said, “I am delighted to see that real progress is now being made in moving this very significant project for Wrexham and Northeast Wales forward and I look forward to working with Wrexham Council to bring this exciting development to completion.”
‘A major new attraction for Wrexham town centre’
Wrexham Council’s Lead Member for People – Communities, Partnerships Public Protection and Community Safety, Cllr Hugh Jones said: “The new Football Museum will be a major new attraction for Wrexham town centre, drawing visitors from all over the country and beyond. It will tell the story of football in Wales in all its diversity, from the clubs and supporters across the country, all the way up to the national teams and their historic achievements.
“We are delighted to welcome Haley Sharp Design and look forward to seeing this exciting project progressing as we move towards the next stage of its development.”
Wrexham Council’s Chief Executive, Ian Bancroft, said: “The appointment of such a strong world class design team reflects the commitment both of the Council and the Welsh Government to create a museum which will recognise the importance of football in Wales and secure Wrexham’s place as the spiritual home of football in Wales.
“This significant step forward for the project comes at a hugely exciting time for football fans here in Wrexham and across Wales. We congratulate the national team for their fantastic achievements this summer and for adding another thrilling chapter to Welsh football history. ”
Want to know more about the project?
More information about the Football Museum for Wales project including a handy FAQ and info on how you can get involved can be found on the Wrexham Museum website.
You can also follow Football Museum Wales on twitter and facebook.
Image: Cllr Hugh Jones (WCBC Lead Member for Communities, Partnerships, Public Protection and Community Safety), Ron Watson (hsd Project Manager), Marc Johnson (WCBC Procurement Assistant), Jane Roylance (Purcell AABC Architect), David Donoghue (hsd Creative Director), Katie Pampoulos (hsd Activity Planner), Steve Grenter (WCBC Heritage Services Manager), Joshua Price (WCBC Project Manager).
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June 25, 2021
Want to become a trader at Wrexham’s outdoor Monday Market?
Would you like to become a trader at Wrexham’s weekly outdoor Monday Market?
Are you a new business looking for somewhere to test the market? Or perhaps you’ve been selling online and are looking for a physical presence in a busy town centre location?
Wrexham’s Monday Market takes place every week throughout the year on Queens Square at the heart of Wrexham town centre.
It’s an ideal opportunity for your business to reach a large new audience of shoppers at an affordable, low risk cost.
You’ll be joining a family of local traders selling a huge variety of products including fresh food, fruit and veg, butchers, bread, cakes, fabrics, plants, carpets, vapes and more.
And there are more benefits too:
- Prices start from £16 per week
- New traders get their first 4 weeks rent at half price
- No contract
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Get in touch
Interested? We welcome enquiries from all sorts of businesses. If you’d like to know more just send an email to wrexhammarkets@wrexham.gov.uk with some information about your business.
Lead Member for Economy, Cllr Terry Evans said: “As shoppers start returning to our high streets this is an ideal time for new small businesses to join the fantastic community of traders who help fill Queens Square with fabulous colour, sights and sounds every Monday.
“We are keen to add even more variety to the market and to draw more shoppers to this popular weekly event. I would encourage all kinds of new traders to get in touch. This is an ideal place to take your business to market in a busy town centre location”
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June 1, 2021
Wrexham Museum, Archives and Courtyard Cafe to Reopen
Wrexham Museum will reopen to the public from Monday 17^th May.
This will include all the galleries, archives and the Courtyard Café, with Indoor and outdoor seating available.
The new opening hours will be 10am-5pm Monday to Friday, 11am-4pm on Saturdays.
Last admission 30 mins before closing.
As ever, entry to the museum is free.
Lead Member for People – Communities, Partnerships Public Protection and Community Safety, Cllr Hugh Jones, said: “We are delighted to finally be able to welcome visitors back to Wrexham Museum. The museum team have worked hard to ensure visitors can safely explore the galleries, archives and shop and enjoy the fantastic choice of food available in the café.
“We hope to see regular visitors returning to the museum and this is also an ideal opportunity for newcomers to come and experience what’s on offer and find out more about Wrexham’s rich and eventful past.”
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Visiting the Museum
We’ve made a few changes to ensure you can enjoy your visit safely:
- There will be regular cleaning of key touch points throughout the galleries during the day.
- There will be hand sanitiser at the entrance to the building. All visitors will be asked to clean their hands on arrival.
- All visitors will be asked for their contact details to support the government’s ‘Test, Trace and Protect’ programme.
- We ask that all visitors follow social distancing guidelines, keep a 2m distance and wear facemasks unless exempt.
- There will be a limit on numbers in the galleries so that social distancing will be possible for all our visitors.
- We have introduced a one-way system throughout the galleries. Look out for the floor signs for directions.
- For families, there will be a new children’s trail to help guide younger visitors (and their accompanying adults) during their visit.
- Admission to the museum and archives is free. Donations welcome.
Courtyard Café
- There will be a new seating layout and menu in the Courtyard Café, but the same great service and location as ever!
- Let’s hope for a sunny few months – you can dine outside if you wish.
What’s on at the museum?
The exhibitions and displays in the museum’s three galleries tell the stories of Wrexham, Wales and the wider world for adults and children…
- Gallery 1 is the space where you can explore the museum collections and the stories they reveal of Wrexham’s past.. Meet 4,000 year old Brymbo Man; See the Bronze Age Rossett Hoard and watch two specially produced films that explain how the hoard was made nearly three thousand years ago; Sit back and relax in the Hippodrome as you watch films about Wrexham Lager, Wrexham FC and Wrexham’s mining past.
- In Gallery 2 you still have a chance to see our exhibition, Forgotten Wars: The Royal Welch Fusiliers Around The World
- Meanwhile in Gallery 3 you can see Back To School: an exhibition chronicling how school locally has changed over the past two centuries through memories, mementos, archives and old photographs.
Toilets
- Toilet facilities will be available for visitors to the museum, the archives and the cafe. Please ask for the key at the reception desk.
Shop
- The shop will be open so you can still purchase the usual range of great gifts, cards and books.
- We encourage the use of contactless payment and ask all shop customers to respect social distancing guidelines.
Archives
- We recommend visitors to the Archives book ahead owing to space restrictions.
- Email archives@wrexham.gov.uk or telephone 01978 297 480.
- Last admission is at 3.30 p.m.
Collections
- The Collections Centre will be open by appointment. Please email museumcollections@wrexham.gov.uk or telephone 01978 297 460.
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May 11, 2021
Click and collect – bays now available on High Street and Holt Street
Town centre shoppers can now take advantage of our click and collect bays available on Holt Street (outside Tŷ Pawb) and High Street (outside the Butcher’s Market).
You can use the available bays for 30 minutes free parking to pick up any items you have pre-ordered from traders in the town centre.
The bays are conveniently located right next to our three town centre markets (see opening times below), so whether you’re picking up a take-away, collecting a gift or just stocking up on some essentials, it’s now easier than ever to come and show your support for our local traders!
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Free parking after 11am
if you want to stay in town longer don’t forget there’s also free parking in all Council operated town centre car parks after 11am apart from Tŷ Pawb.
This includes:
- Crescent Road
- Guildhall
- Library
- Market Street
This is an important time to help support our local businesses. But remember – the virus has not gone away and it is just as important as ever to stay safe as lockdown measures continue to be eased.
It’s still essential though that we all keep following social distancing guidelines, use the hand sanitisers available in the shops and markets and wear a face mask unless you are exempt.
Our social distancing champions will once again be out and about to assist you and answer any queries.
Love your markets
Here are the current opening times for our town centre markets:
- The Butchers Market is open 9am-4pm, Monday-Saturday (9am-1.30pm on Wednesdays).
- The General Market is currently open 9am-4pm Monday-Saturday (closed on Wednesdays).
- Wrexham’s weekly outdoor market is held every Monday throughout the year on Queens Square from 9am-4pm.
- Tŷ Pawb’s Market and Food Court is open 10am-4pm, Monday to Saturday. Selected food court traders will be open until 6pm for take away.
This is an important time to help support our local businesses. But remember – the virus has not gone away and it is just as important as ever to stay safe as lockdown measures continue to be eased.
It’s still essential though that we all keep following social distancing guidelines, use the hand sanitisers available in the shops and markets and wear a face mask unless you are exempt.
Our social distancing champions will once again be out and about to assist you and answer any queries.
Around 1 in 3 people with Covid have no symptoms and could spread the virus without realising.
Keep 2m distance and wear a face mask when needed.
😷 Restrictions in Wales are gradually easing. Make sure you understand what you can and can’t do 👈
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April 30, 2021
Still looking for Christmas gift inspiration? Pop into Tŷ Pawb’s Siop//Shop…
There’s just a few days left to grab a fab Christmas gift from Tŷ Pawb’s gallery Siop//Shop!
There’s 25% off many items!
Protect the people you love. Download the Covid-19 NHS app.

Siop//Shop is located next to Tŷ Pawb’s main reception.
It’s open 10am-5pm, Wednesday-Saturday.
Siop//Shop will be transforming into ‘Maker Space’ in the new year. More info on this to come…
We ask all visitors please wear a face mask, make use of the hand sanitisers located around the building and respect social distancing guidelines.
Download the Covid-19 NHS app…and help keep Wrexham safe this autumn.
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December 18, 2020