Eisteddfod Wrecsam 2025 runs from August 2 until August 9. It’s one of the biggest festivals in Europe, and a huge celebration of Welsh language and culture!
Details on how to get to the Eisteddfod Maes in Is-y-coed, Wrecsam…
Public transport
Trains
Wrexham General train station is one of the main stations between north and south Wales, and it also links to the north Wales Main Line via the Wrecsam to Bidston service. Trains will run regularly throughout the day and late into the evening.
Go to Transport for Wales for more information on train services.
You can also use Traveline Cymru to plan your journey.
Buses
Wrecsam has a wide network of public buses running throughout the day and evening.
More information on local bus services available at Traveline Cymru.
TrawsCymru service T3 will also serve the Maes every 2 hours from Wrecsam Bus Station. The T3 service opens up direct access to the Maes from Barmouth, Dolgellau, Bala, Corwen and Llangollen.
Shuttle buses between the Maes and the city
A free shuttle bus service will run frequently between the train station, the bus station in the city centre and the Maes throughout the day and late into the night.
These buses are low-level vehicles, suitable for wheelchairs.
More information available soon.
Travelling to the Maes by car
Need to travel by car to the Eisteddfod? Make sure you follow the yellow ‘Eisteddfod’ signs to get to the Maes.
Maes B, the caravan and family campsite, Hwyrnos, the Maes B campsite and the car parks are all close to the Eisteddfod Maes in Is-y-coed.
Signs will encourage everyone to approach the Maes from junction 6 (Gresford) on the A483.
Traffic from the A55 will follow the signs from the traffic lights at the junction of the A483 and the B5445 (Belgrave), and will be directed south to junction 6 (Gresford) on the A483.
Traffic from the direction of Mold on the A541 (junction 5, A483), Ruthin area on the A525 (junction 4, A483), Rhosllannerchrugog area on the B5605 (junction 3, A483), Johnstown on the B5426, Bangor Road (junction 2, A483) and Llangollen / Dee Valley area on the A5 (junction 1, A483) will be directed northbound to junction 6 (Gresford) on the A483.
Traffic from the Oswestry area on the A5 (including south Wales traffic) will leave the A483 at junction 6 (Gresford).
Traffic from the A525 Bangor on Dee area will pick up signage on the approach to the south side of the industrial estate at Cross Lanes traffic lights. Traffic will be advised to turn right here on to the B5130 towards Holt, passing through Talwrn and Bowling Bank before turning left on to Ridley Wood Road.
Parking
Follow the signs to the car parks and please don’t park on the side of the road.
Remember to follow our stewards’ instructions in the car park. They’re here to help you as you arrive and leave the car park. Parking is free.
Disabled visitors with a blue badge should follow the signs to the disabled car park.
