Villages · North Wales
Gresford
In or near Wrexham.
Gresford — a village in wales north.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) · 1.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2025
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gresford is a village located in North Wales, with a population of 5,010. The area features typical Welsh rural architecture and a community atmosphere. It serves as a residential hub, with local amenities catering to the needs of its inhabitants. Its setting offers easy access to surrounding natural landscapes and neighbouring towns.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0854, -2.9706
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Gresford
- Postcode
- LL12 8NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wrexham
- Population
- 5,010
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) — 1.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2647919 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
All Saints' Church, Gresford
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Gwyddion
Public art & sculpture · 0.6 km
The Flash
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Wrexham and District Society of Model Engineers
Museums · 1.4 km
Roft Promontory Fort
Vineyards · 1.4 km
Marford Quarry
Quarries · 1.4 km
Roft Motte
Literary houses · 1.7 km
Gresford Bank
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Castell y Gur
Literary houses · 1.8 km
Gresford Colliery Disaster Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Croes Howell
Restaurants · 2.1 km
Bryn Alun Camp
Vineyards · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · North Wales
All Saints' Church, Gresford
All Saints' Church, Gresford — church in Gresford, north Wales.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North Wales
Gwyddion
Gwyddion — a public art in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North Wales
The Flash
The Flash — lake near Gresford, Wrexham County Borough, Wales.
📷 3Museums · North Wales
Wrexham and District Society of Model Engineers
Wrexham and District Society of Model Engineers — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · North Wales
Roft Promontory Fort
Roft Promontory Fort — a UK vineyard in wales north, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Quarries · North Wales
Marford Quarry
Marford Quarry — Site of Special Scientific Interest in North Wales.
Where to eat & stay near Gresford
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · North Wales
The Wynnstay Arms Hotel - Marston's Inn
The Wynnstay Arms Hotel - Marston's Inn — a hotel in wales north. Brand: Marston's Inn.
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📷 4Caravan parks · North Wales
Plassey Holiday Park
Plassey Holiday Park — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Manor Wood Country Caravan Park
Manor Wood Country Caravan Park — a campsite in wales north.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Restaurants · North Wales
The Crown Inn
The Crown Inn — a restaurant in wales north.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North Wales
Saith Seren
Saith Seren in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gresford?
- Gresford is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL12 8NE), in the parish of Gresford.
- What is Gresford?
- Gresford — a village in wales north.
- How do I get to Gresford?
- The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL12 8NE.
- Is Gresford a protected site?
- Yes — Gresford is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Gresford?
- The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL12 8NE.