Denbighshire Coalfield, Wrexham

#25 among attractions in Wrexham

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The Denbighshire Coalfield in the historic county of Denbighshire in north-east Wales is one of the smaller British coalfields. It extends from near Caergwrle in the north, southwards through Wrexham, Ruabon and Rhosllannerchrugog to Chirk in the south. A small part extends into Shropshire around Oswestry. Beyond Caergwrle the coal-bearing strata continue northwards as the Flintshire Coalfield. Together the two coalfields are known as the North Wales Coalfield. ()

Coordinates: 53°3'3"N, 3°0'34"W

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Wrexham United Kingdom

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Denbighshire Coalfield – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eagles Meadow, St Giles' Church, Bersham Ironworks, Techniquest Glyndwr.

1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eagles Meadow, Wrexham
25 min walk • Eagles Meadow is a medium-sized shopping centre in Wrexham town centre. Previously this area has had a variety of uses over hundreds of years, originally used as stables for local gentry, and later a car park hosting a market. It was developed as a shopping centre in 2008, opening on Thursday 30 October 2008 at 10am.
0.8 miSE
Church
St Giles' Church, Wrexham
22 min walk • St Giles' Parish Church is the parish church of Wrexham, Wales. The church is recognised as one of the finest examples of ecclesiastical architecture in Wales and is a Grade I listed building, described by Sir Simon Jenkins as 'the glory of the Marches' and by W. D. Caröe as a 'glorious masterpiece'.
1.3 miSW
Museum, Historical place
Bersham Ironworks, Wrexham
34 min walk • Bersham Ironworks were large ironworks at Bersham, near Wrexham, Wales. They are most famous for being the original working site of John Wilkinson.
~1580 ftNE
Science museum, Museum, Entertainment
Techniquest Glyndwr, Wrexham
8 min walk • Wrexham Glyndŵr University is a public research university, in Wales, with campuses in Wrexham, Northop and St Asaph. It offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as professional courses. The university had 6,045 students in 2019/20.
0.7 miE
Park
Llwyn Isaf, Wrexham
18 min walk • Llwyn Isaf is a green space in the centre of Wrexham. It is surrounded on two sides by the town's guildhall and on another by the Library Arts Centre. The space is most popular with students from the nearby Yale College. It is home to a bandstand and often hosts outdoor events and activities.
0.5 miSE
Church
Wrexham Cathedral, Wrexham
13 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, also known as St Mary's Cathedral or Wrexham Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Wrexham, Wales. It is the seat of the Bishop of Wrexham, and mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wrexham.
~1240 ftE
Nightlife
Turf Hotel, Wrexham
6 min walk • The Turf Hotel is a public house in Wrexham, Wales, located on the corner of Wrexham AFC's Racecourse Ground.
0.6 miSE
Park
Parks and open spaces in Wrexham, Wrexham
17 min walk • The town of Wrexham has two main town parks, these being Bellevue Park and Acton Park. On the outskirts of the town there is also open parkland on and surrounding the Erddig estate. There is also a town centre green.
0.6 miSE
53°2'46"N • 2°59'46"W
Grove Park Theatre, Wrexham
17 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~1340 ftE
Football, Sport, Sport venue
My Racecourse, Wrexham
7 min walk • The Racecourse Ground, branded as My Racecourse, in Wrexham, Wales, is the home of Wrexham A.F.C. It is the world's oldest international football stadium that still hosts international matches, having hosted Wales' first home international match in 1877, and has hosted more Wales international matches than any other ground.
0.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
Wrexham Town Centre, Wrexham
19 min walk • Wrexham Town Centre is the central business district of Wrexham, in North Wales and is the area enclosed by the inner ring road of the town. It is the largest shopping area in north and mid Wales, and the administrative centre of Wrexham County Borough. Many of its streets are pedestrianised.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Denbighshire Coalfield?

Nearby attractions include Techniquest Glyndwr, Wrexham (8 min walk), Wrexham County Borough, Wrexham (11 min walk), Wrexham Cathedral, Wrexham (13 min walk), Bryn Offa, Wrexham (15 min walk).

How to get to Denbighshire Coalfield by public transport?

The nearest stations to Denbighshire Coalfield:

Train

Wrexham General (9 min walk)
Wrexham Central (13 min walk)

Bus

Wrexham Bus Station - Stand 1 • Lines: T3, Wrexham / Llangollen Express (15 min walk)
Wrexham Bus Station (15 min walk)