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countryside and villages
Lush hedgerows, thatched roofs, cute
cottages, charming old pubs.
Sounds like a set off Midsomer Murders,
but we’re talking about some of the idyllic
villages in Wrexham County Borough. And
– you’ll be relieved to know – the average
life expectancy is somewhat better than
in the fictional TV detective drama.
One of the great things about Wrexham is
that we have the best of both urban and rural
life. A bustling, modern town surrounded
by lovely countryside and delightful villages.
And you can get from one to the other in
the blink of an eye.
Here’s a little snapshot of some of our
rural towns and villages.
gresford
In 15 th century All Saints, Gresford has
one of the loveliest churches in Wales.
Plus a pond so large, it often gets called
‘The Lake’.
Just down the road near Gresford Heath,
there’s a memorial to the saddest day in
Wrexham’s history. September 22nd
1934, when 266 men lost their lives in a
colliery disaster.
www.gresford.org.uk
The Lake, Gresford