Wrexham’s Christmas market has become one of the most eagerly awaited events in the town’s calendar, attracting people back to shop, year after year. This time there will be more stalls than ever before - in fact as many as can possibly be crammed into what is the most picturesque part of the town centre. They will certainly fill Church Street and St Giles’ churchyard to overflowing.
Stalls this year will include hand made wooden toys; candles; jewellery; books by local authors; cards; crafts; all sorts of gifts; Christmas decorations; freshly cut trees; pottery and lots of local produce, including pies, cakes, brownies; chocolates, cooked-on-the-spot Welshcakes, local beers and wine jellies, as well as preserves and sauces made from local grown blueberries.
What makes this market really special is that it spills over into the beautiful parish church, which is decorated for the festive season and a real haven of warmth on a cold winter’s evening. There are more stalls inside the church, as well as refreshments, music and carols and many of the 6,000 plus visitors are so captivated by the surroundings that they take an opportunity to just sit and soak up the atmosphere for a while.
The opening hours are to be extended this year so the market will be in action from 12 noon – 8pm. Why not come early and spend the day in Wrexham? There are many small, independent shops, national brands and restaurants, as well as popular indoor markets and the new Eagles Meadow development, which is full of major national retailers.
Other Christmas dates:
Thurs 18 November – Christmas lights Switch-on with Tim Vincent and other stars of Wrexham's Aladdin Pantomome
Thurs 2 December – Father Christmas arrives. The Grotto will be open until 24 December
Thurs 2 - Sat 4 December – Santa’s Christmas Village
Thurs 16 December – Camels and Carols
For further information contact the Events Team 01978 292537
For accommodation details contact the Tourist Information Centre 01978 292015
For coach parking please contact the Events Team 01978 292536