Wrexham
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Study in Wrexham
Wrexham is the home of Wrexham University and the largest town in the north of Wales, right next to the border of England. It is situated between the rugged landscapes of the mountains of Wales and the big cities of north east England.
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Wrexham University
Established in 1887, over 6,000 students attend university at Wrexham every year, which is located in the north west of the city. Courses are available in a range of subjects from animal science to media.
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Wrexham Student Life
Living in Wrexham as a student is ideal for those who enjoy a quieter town, with access to Chester and Liverpool via public transport. The town is situated just 30 mins drive away from the Clywydian Range and Dee Valley, perfect for exploring nature and hiking.
What is the cost of living in Wrexham?
Accommodation prices in Wrexham:
The average cost of student accommodation in Wrexham per person is £111 per week (2023/24)
(Prices are for all purpose-built student accommodation (both private and university-owned) over the last 12 months, as listed on StudentCrowd)
The average price for:
A cheap meal at a restaurant: £15
A pint of beer: £3.95
A regular takeout coffee: £3.08
1L of milk: £1.22
A loaf of white bread: £0.73
(Source: Numbeo)
Nights Out in Wrexham
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From open mic nights, to bingo or quizzes, why not join in with the evening events on campus at the students’ union? Make sure to keep an eye out for upcoming events on the students’ union website and social media channels.
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Looking for somewhere to dance the night away? Dress up smart and head out to Atik, hosting DJs every Thursday to Saturday. Check out their events list to find out when you can get 2-4-1 drinks or free shots!
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Love theatre and comedy? The William Aston Hall showcases a variety of plays and shows throughout the year, from well-loved comedians to tribute act shows. Perfect for brightening your mood mid-week or taking your family for an evening of entertainment.
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Public Transport in Wrexham
To get around and travel to Wrexham, you can use the buses and trains. There are regular buses to Chester, as well as the villages surrounding Wrexham. You can get a bus into the Dee Valley for a hiking trip. Taking the train to Chester opens up connections to Liverpool or Manchester.
Eating Out in Wrexham
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If you love chicken, or fancy trying out the different levels of spicy sauce, Nando’s is a classic eating out spot. From chicken burgers, to creamy mashed potato and Peri salted chips - you know what you are getting!
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Not sure what you want to eat? Go to Lisbon Tapas Bar and try out a variety of small plates to invigorate your taste buds. They also offer sharing plates and main meals, all inspired by Portuguese cuisine.
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For your Italian food cravings, head to Gusto D’Italia. They offer takeaway ciabattas or salads at lunchtimes or sit-down pizzas in the evening. Celebrating a big event? They offer bottomless brunch on Saturdays!
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Shopping in Wrexham
There are plenty of shops dotted around the city centre, but in particular you can explore the Wrexham Central Arcade for some smaller boutiques. For your classic shopping centre experience, head to Eagles Meadow. Or if you are on campus, a quick walk across the Plas Coch retail park and you will find Aldi, Boots and The Range amongst others.
Cultural Guide to Wrexham
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Wrexham is a rising football team with dedicated fans and players alike. Situated next to the university campus, you can watch their home games and support your local team.
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Within walking distance of the town centre, you can explore Bellevue Park for some much needed green space and people watching.
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Just a short bus ride away from Wrexham University campus, you will find Moss Valley Country Park, a woodland lined valley with footpaths and two small lakes. Perfect for a quiet Sunday or quick trail run.
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Although I don't...
Although I don't go out much unless it's for shopping, I've heard from friends that the night life is quite alright, same goes for the meals out. Shopping is easy as there's many places to go and it doesn't take long to get them. read more
Wish the supermar...
Wish the supermarkets were closer by foot. More restaurants rather than fast food, more clothing shops (only really primark very close) read more
Wrexham is a new...
Wrexham is a new city on the rise. There is so much buzz around the recent success with the football team, and the rest of the town has really been caught in the wake of that success. Before the football teams success, there is a real sense of community about the town with friendly people and active community projects all over (Be sure to check out Ty-Pawb if visiting) as well as being surrounded by green spaces, with country parks in every direction and easy access to areas of natural beauty. While a small city, there is still plenty of energy in the town which hosts a great night out, with easy access to larger nearby cities for the more adventurous read more
Size of the city...
Size of the city makes it pointless for transport. read more
Wrexham is just l...
Wrexham is just like any other town. There's a little to do but not much compared to a city like Liverpool read more
I live in Wrexham...
I live in Wrexham for 13 years and absolutely love it! read more
Wrexham is a smal...
Wrexham is a small city which is conveniently situated as its close to lots of beautiful scenery (if you like to get outdoors). The night life in Wrexham is fairly low key, but its only a short bus or train journey to Chester or Liverpool. read more
A nice place to l...
A nice place to live not far from Chester and Llangollen. Plenty of bars and clubs. Fairly safe area. read more
Really nice city,...
Really nice city, perfect for the student life. the locals are really welcoming read more
Cheap, bit rough...
Cheap, bit rough not great for students read more
Not the best, but...
Not the best, but has the basic essentials read more
Wraxham is a grea...
Wraxham is a great city, it is just not the best for university life. But the upside too is that it is very close to other cities that is great for uni life, such as Liverpool, and manchester. read more
Good location. Ea...
Good location. Easy distance to big cities, mountains, beaches. read more
I live in Oswestr...
I live in Oswestry about twenty minutes from Wrexham read more
A lovely town for...
A lovely town for mature student living read more
Superb area and g...
Superb area and good countryside vibe over there read more
Wine moving to Wr...
Wine moving to Wrexham. I have been comfortable and happy, moving here has given me the chance to be my own person and allow myself to grow as an individual. Many things to do and see read more
Been a good exper...
Been a good experience living in Wrexham so far. Nothing to complain about read more
in all it is quit...
in all it is quite cheap to live in wrexham but there could be more of a night life, more events and more shops but in all its pretty positive read more
Cinema, bowling a...
Cinema, bowling alley, town centre shops, food shops, national trust area read more
Lively place bein...
Lively place being at the centre of the city, decent shops however I would attend Chester for more variety and high end shops and places to eat. read more
Brilliant place t...
Brilliant place to live easy to get to places read more
lovely town frien...
lovely town friendly people love it read more
I grew up in this...
I grew up in this town and honestly I've never seen it so dismal. There's no love for the community and the combo of drunks, homeless and addicts makes it feel unsafe. Not to mention 90% of the highstreet has closed down. I'd rather remove my foot than live there ever again. read more
Full cheap take a...
Full cheap take always and bargain basement shops. Train station is nearby for a quick getaway read more
its total rubish...
its total rubish i would not advise anyone to go here read more
It's a small-town...
It's a small-town. Not bad. Not great. read more
Chester is close...
Chester is close on the train but there are some decent pubs about. Fair range of shops and a few museums.. Also easy transport links to Liverpool,Manchester and Birmingham read more
Online course - n...
Online course - never visited the city read more
Never visited the...
Never visited the campus or town read more
It's a poor town,...
It's a poor town, but I'm studying online so I don't care. read more