Maes y Rhedyn, Llay

Things to do

Maes y Rhedyn’s North Wales location makes it easy for residents to enjoy all the shopping and leisure options of nearby Wrexham and Chester. These include the high street brands and traditional covered markets of Wrexham, and Chester’s famous shopping streets including the historic Rows – the unique first-floor walkways that date back to the medieval era.

For commuters, the proximity of employment centres around Wrexham, Chester, Deeside and beyond will prove invaluable, with Liverpool and Manchester also offering a wealth of business opportunities. Business and leisure travellers will enjoy the ease of access to the airports at Liverpool and Manchester, both around 50 minutes’ drive away, while London is also easy to reach, with regular trains from Chester offering a journey time of just over two hours.

Outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed at the nearby Alyn Waters Country Park, located just three miles to the west of Maes y Rhedyn. The park features beautiful wooded walks, open grassland and riverside trails. A local nature reserve, adventure playground and golf driving range are all available within its borders.

Further afield, Maes y Rhedyn is well placed for those who want to enjoy the beauty of the Cheshire countryside or North Wales coast. The A55 North Wales Expressway is around six miles away, bringing locations like Rhyl, Colwyn Bay and Conwy all within an hour’s drive. Also within easy reach is the unrivalled natural splendour of the Snowdonia National Park, with its mountainous landscapes, slate caverns, and thrilling activities including mountain biking, zip wires, and even surfing.

Wrexham is home to a number of live music venues including The Live Rooms and the William Aston Hall at Glyndŵr University. The Racecourse Ground also hosts summer concerts, and Chester’s many venues are easy to access, including Storyhouse, the Forum Studio Theatre and the famous Chester Zoo. Similarly, the highly-rated Theatr Clwyd in Mold is around ten miles away, hosting acclaimed theatre productions and films.