Wrexham, United Kingdom Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

WREXHAM (Wrecsam) is odds-on favourite to be named a city as part of the celebrations for the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Don't be fooled into thinking, however, that this gives the place much of a cosmopolitan edge. Its industrial past is all too evident and, as a border town, its Welshness is often hidden. There's little reason to stop except to use it as a base for the nearby attractions, which in any case – if you have your own transport – are better visited from Llangollen. You might call in at St Giles' Church (Easter–Oct Mon–Fri 10am–4pm), its Gothic tower rising … more »