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Young Wrexham

Sport & Leisure

There’s a great big exciting world away from that computer and TV screen. Get out, explore, take part – enjoy!

Sports & Leisure Options include:

There has to be more to life than studying and work – and in Wrexham there is plenty to choose from, whether you want to take part in sporting competitions or just take some regular exercise, or have interests and hobbies that you want to make the most of.

Hobbies allow you to develop your special talents, make new friends, build your confidence, gain a sense of achievement – and have a lot of fun. Whether you are interested in astronomy or knitting, model making or making music – there is lots of information to help you get the most out of your interests and hobbies.

And finally – relax! Go and see a good film, meet up with friends, and forget about the pressures of life for a while.

Sport

INFO

Wide range of local and national information for young people, including anything to do with sport and leisure.

11.30am - 5.30pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday
11.30am - 4.30pm, Tuesday/Thursday

INFO
2 North Arcade
Chester Street
Wrexham
LL13 8BB

01978 358900
infoshop@wrexham.gov.uk

Wrexham County Borough Council

Find out about Sports & Leisure in the county.

Activ8-2-16

Activ8-2-16 provides physical activity to children with physical and psychological difficulties with the potential of encouragement towards sustained activity. Aimed at children aged 8 - 16 with one or more physical or psychological difficulty.

Sports Development
Waterworld
Wrexham
LL13 8DH

Chirk Leisure Centre

Local authority delivering leisure facility

01691 778666
andy.harris@wrexham.gov.uk

Queensway Stadium

Junior gym facility, fitness equipment for children.

01978 355826

Wrexham Amateur Athletic Club

To improve and encourage athletics in the area, cross country, fell and road running.

01352 754031
panorthall@yahoo.co.uk

Leisure

INFO

Wide range of local and national information for young people, including anything to do with sport and leisure.

11.30am - 5.30pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday
11.30am - 4.30pm, Tuesday/Thursday

INFO
2 North Arcade
Chester Street
Wrexham
LL13 8BB

01978 358900
infoshop@wrexham.gov.uk

16-2-18 Half Price Bus Travel

If you are aged 16-18 and live in Wrexham, bus travel just got a whole lot cheaper. Simply fill in the form on the website or collect from Wrexham Bus Station. You will need to send a passport photo and proof of entitlement and you'll get around the area for half price. Yes it's that easy.

19-22 Low Cost Bus Travel

If you are aged 19-22 and live in Wrexham, bus travel can still be a whole lot cheaper on many local bus services. Simply send in your details from the form you can collect at Wrexham bus station along with a passport sized photo, proof of age and residency to the relevant address.

01978 297363

Alyn Waters Country Park

Events/school programme, orienteering course, pedal power project, visitors centre cafe, footpaths and cycle ways (440 acres), specialist bikes for hire.

Alyn Waters Country Park
Mold Road
Gwersyllt
Wrexham
LL11 4AG

01978 763141

Clwyd Young Farmers

To advance the education of young people, members of the public, in a rural way of life.

Clwyd YFC
Llysfasi College
Ruthin
LL15 2LB

Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Award is a challenging programme of activities which will help you learn new skills, help others and experience adventure and it will give you a great sense of achievement.

Contact Rose Hislop, on 07808 787774
rose@hislop.co.uk

Dynamic

Out of school leisure, recreational, educational and social activity group. One to one work for people with disabilities. Summer programme and daybreak scheme during summer holidays.

Dynamic
23 Salisbury Road
Wrexham
LL14 1PR

01978 263656
wrexhamdynamic@yahoo.co.uk

National Trust, Erddig

Experience and Learning in a National Trust Establishment (Erddig Hall). Offering rural skills, education programme. Learning the history of the great Hall. Work experience re front of house, helping with events etc.

01978 355313

Techniquest@NEWI

Science Discovery Centre, hands on exhibits.

Techniquest@NEWI
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW

01978 293400

Odeon Cinema

Watch the latest films!

Plas Coch Retail Park
Plas Coch Road
LL11 2BN

0871 22 44 007

Youth Services Young People's Centres (Youth Clubs)

Youth Clubs and Centres provide lots of opportunities for activities. See what youth centres there are in Wrexham.

Children's Information Bureau

Information on clubs and activities for young people.

Library Service

Libraries are a good source of information about local sports facilities, events, clubs and activities.
Tourist Information link.

Music and the Arts

INFO

Wide range of local and national information for young people, including anything to do with sport and leisure.

11.30am - 5.30pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday
11.30am - 4.30pm, Tuesday/Thursday

INFO
2 North Arcade
Chester Street
Wrexham
LL13 8BB

01978 358900
infoshop@wrexham.gov.uk

Central Station

Watch the best bands in one of the best live venues in the North Wales.

Central Station and Yales Café Bar
15 - 17 Hill St
Wrexham
LL11 1SN

01978 311857

Chaos Theory Promotions

See a list of what's playing live in Wrexham.

chaos.theory.promotions@gmail.com

wrexhammusic.co.uk

Find out about all the bands, gigs in Wrexham.

Arts Council for Wales

For individuals and organisations who want to do art projects in Wales.

Arts Council for Wales
36 Princess Drive
Colwyn Bay
LL29 8LA

01492 533440
north@artwales.org.uk

Bitesize Theatre Company

Professional theatre for children and young people. Training for teachers & youth workers. Evening youth theatre for 3 - 19 years. Variety of classes on dance, drama, music/singing, shows and summer courses.

01978 358320
admin@bitesizetheatre.co.uk

Local Contacts

STIWT Theatre

Stiwt Theatre
Y Stiwt
Broad Street
Rhos
Wrexham
LL14 1RB

01978 841300
theartr@stiwt.co.uk

Glyndŵr University (NEWI)

Glyndŵr University
Plas Coch Campus
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW

Wrexham Tourist Information Centre

Ticket bookings through Wrexham Tourist Information Centre

National Contacts

Clic Online

National youth information website funded by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG).