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How to kick off the summer holiday for free!

Last updated: 2023/07/26 at 12:12 PM
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This summer there are loads of activities for children all across the county borough, so to start our series of summer holiday activity articles here is a round-up of what you can do over the next couple of weeks…for free!

Make and Take Lego building sessions

Meet Steve Guinness, the Brick Consultant and Channel 4’s LEGOMASTER Champion, and have fun building with Lego and get a small kit to take home! Suitable for age 4+.

These one-hour sessions are FREE, but booking is essential. Take a look at the times and venues below and book your child’s spot.

Wrexham Library
Wednesday, July 26
9.30am, 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm
01978 292090

Llay Library
Thursday, July 27
9.30am, 11am, 1.00pm and 2.30pm
01978 588100

Cefn Mawr Library
Friday, July 28
9.30am, 11am, 1.00pm and 2.30pm
01978 820938

Plastonbury
Saturday, July 29
Stalls, Live music, foot-golf contest, food, circus skills and more. 3pm-9pm @ The Opportunities Centre, Plas Madoc, LL14 3US

The Honey Thief Mystery
Sunday, July 30
1pm-3pm
Follow the trail around the park. Can you solve which insect has stolen honey from the hive? It’s a bug-tastic mystery!
Meet by the playground at Acton Park

Active Wrexham – Rugby sessions
Monday, July 31
Meet on 9 Acre Field, Wrexham
Under 8s, 3-4pm
12-16yrs, 4-5pm
To book your space, please email activewrexham@wrexham.gov.uk

Active Wrexham – Dynamos cricket
Monday, July 31
Gwersyllt Cricket Club
8-11, 3pm-5pm
To book your space, please email activewrexham@wrexham.gov.uk

Family Yoga
Tuesday, August 1
10am -11am
Gwersyllt Resource Centre
Suitable for all ages
To book your space please email eve.butterly@wrexham.gov.uk

Playday
Wednesday, August 2
12pm – 4pm
Queen’s Square, Wrexham
The annual free event for all ages returns; always good fun for the whole family!

Active Wrexham – Girls Football
Thursday, August 3
Meet on 9 Acre Field, Wrexham.
Primary school ages, 9.30am -12.30pm
Secondary school ages, 1pm – 3pm
To book your space, please email activewrexham@wrexham.gov.uk

Active Wrexham – Tennis
Thursday, August 3
Belleview Park, (turn up and play)
Ages 5-11, 2pm – 4pm
No need to book, come and play. activewrexham@wrexham.gov.uk

Active Wrexham – Inclusive Multi Sports
Thursday, August 3
St. Christopher’s School
Ages 7-16, 10am – 12pm
Suitable all disabilities and additional needs.
To book your space, please email activewrexham@wrexham.gov.uk

Summertime Children’s Craft Sessions at Cefn Mawr Library
Friday, August 4
Every Friday until 1st September
Ages 4-10 years, 2-3pm
Free, but please book in advance with Seren or Anna on 01978 820938

Keep an eye on this blog for more activities over the summer.

You can also check out our Facebook page @wrexhamcouncil or contact the Wrexham Family Information Service on 01978 292094 or fis@wrexham.gov.uk.

Free swimming is back for the summer holidays!

Safe Places Presents a Community Fun Day. August 18 Queen’s Square

Active Travel Scheme – Read about the proposals and have your say via our online survey.

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