Here are the main attractions in Wrexham, where I live. The Welsh hotspot has gained notoriety when Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds purchased the local soccer team.
Ryan Reynolds, a Hollywood star, has helped put Wrexham on the map.
In 2021, the Deadpool actor, 46, and his pal, comedian star Rob McElhenney, took over Wrexham AFC.
The Red Dragons’ fortunes have been transformed under the celebrity duo’s leadership, with the club being promoted to League Two in April, ending a 15-year absence from the Football League.
It’s also game on for Wrexham’s tourist economy, with the draw of the A-listers leading to an increase in visitors to the city. According to Trainline, the number of guests arriving by train has increased by 44% since April, and Airbnb has seen a surge in Wrexham getaways in recent years. Reynolds and McElhenney have provided the region a “£1 billion boost,” according to Jim Jones, chief executive of North Wales Tourism.
In light of Wrexham’s newfound fame, local Robin Proctor, who has lived there for 25 years and rents out his home on the house swap site HomeExchange, has shared his recommendations for the best things to do in Wrexham and the surrounding Wrexham County Borough, from restaurants to visit…
