Located only minutes from town
Erddig
We love our local grand National Trust property, it's steeped in history, with one of the most important formal gardens anywhere in Wales.
Erddig Hall
Erddig Hall and Gardens are Wrexham's closest National Trust property. In fact, you can walk from the centre of town to the edge of their 1200 acre park estate in under 10 minutes, meaning you don't need to drive if you are staying in town.
The great trees tower above you in what is called the 'Big Wood'. These will delight both young and old alike as you explore the land and sizeable estate around Erddig Hall and Gardens.
The parkland itself is free to visit, with level walks and is well signed, but note that cows and sheep do graze freely in the open fields. The park includes level riverside trails and woodland walks circling around the grand 18th century estate. The paths also form part of the Clywedog Valley Trail which is well worth doing for the more adventurous walker.
The house and gardens themselves are stunning but are chargeable, or free to National Trust members. But they are worth the entrance fees. Ticketed access means access to other amenities and events when in season. It is open all year round, albeit with some reduced access to the main house itself during winter.
With plenty of organised family activities arranged throughout the year, you should plan your day out in advance to make the most of their popular events. And with some great picnic areas in good weather, you can plan a grand day out easily on foot from the heart of town.
The Gardens
Visit Wrexham offices are based in the heart of town, on Yorke Street. Our street is itself named after the famous Yorke family who owned Erddig for 240 years until 1973, when it was generously passed on to the National Trust. The gardens have been lovingly restored for the past 50 years or so through the Wrexham National Trust Association, who we recently covered a story on below.
Protected from the elements by its tall, elegant brick walls, with many surviving fruit trees planted here hundreds of years ago. Today's garden offer a unique illustration of both Dutch and French garden design of the times and leisurely meadering strolls.
This grand old building has commanding views set high above the Clywedog river below, and affords a rewarding visit for both the history buff and countryside walker alike wanting to appreciate the true beauty of Wrexham.
The house and gardens manage to preserve the history and the importance the property holds, but combine it with fun for the whole family to enjoy their day out and learn some important stories from our local past.
Freshly made teas, coffees and cakes, along with bara brith and home made soups in their centrally located cafe and ice-cream parlour - gives you ample reasons to make a full day of your visit to the gardens and to the house.
