Natural landmarks · North Wales
Wrexham University
Also known as: Prifysgol Wrecsam
In or near Wrexham.
Wrexham University — a university in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Gary Pritchard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wrexham General · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wrexham University is a university located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Wrexham University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, providing students with opportunities to gain practical experience and build professional networks. The university hosts open days for prospective students to explore its facilities and learn more about the programs available.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wrexham University is an educational institution located in North Wales. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and is known for its focus on vocational training and research.
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Background
History
The university's origins date back to the opening of Wrexham School of Science and Art (WSSA) in 1887. At this time John Viriamu Jones called for a University of Wales. The WSSA began offering University of London-validated degrees in science in 1924. The original name of Wrexham School of Science and Art was changed several times. In 1927, it became Denbighshire Technical Institute, becoming Denbighshire Technical College in 1939 and North East Wales Institute of Higher Education in 1975 by the merger of Denbighshire Technical College, Cartrefle Teacher Training College and Kelsterton College of Connah's Quay, Deeside. Initially, its degrees were validated by the University of Salford.…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0540, -3.0060
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Rhosddu
- Postcode
- LL11 2BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wrexham
- Established
- 1887
- Nearest railway station
- Wrexham General — 0.5 km
- Official site
- wrexham.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3400501 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wrexham University (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Turf Hotel
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
Wrexham General railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.5 km
Morgan Llwyd Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Morgan Llwyd Memorial Park
Cemeteries · 0.7 km
The Lemon Tree
Restaurants · 0.8 km
No.49 (Former Wrexham Infimary), Regent Street (S Side)
Gardens · 0.8 km
No.1 Grosvenor Road (Nw Side)
Gardens · 0.8 km
Croesnewydd Hall
Gardens · 0.8 km
No 28, Grosvenor Road (Se Side)
Gardens · 0.8 km
No 26, Grosvenor Road (Se Side)
Gardens · 0.8 km
Wrexham Islamic Cultural Centre
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Wrexham Cathedral
Cathedrals · 0.9 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Heritage railway stations · North Wales
Wrexham General railway station
Wrexham General railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Morgan Llwyd Memorial
Morgan Llwyd Memorial — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · North Wales
Morgan Llwyd Memorial Park
Morgan Llwyd Memorial Park is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 7📷 3Gardens · North Wales
No.49 (Former Wrexham Infimary), Regent Street (S Side)
No.49 (Former Wrexham Infimary), Regent Street (S Side) — a garden in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Wrexham University
Places to stay
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The Wynnstay Arms Hotel - Marston's Inn
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Plassey Holiday Park
Plassey Holiday Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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Bank Farm Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · North Wales
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📷 7Restaurants · North Wales
The Crown Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wrexham University?
- Wrexham University is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL11 2BZ), in the parish of Rhosddu.
- What is Wrexham University?
- Wrexham University — a university in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wrexham University?
- The nearest railway station is Wrexham General, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL11 2BZ.
- When was Wrexham University built?
- Built or established in 1887.
- Is Wrexham University a protected site?
- Yes — Wrexham University is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wrexham University free to visit?
- Yes, Wrexham University is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wrexham University?
- The nearest railway station is Wrexham General, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL11 2BZ.