Tour Guide Katie

22/06/2026

DID YOU KNOW that Wrexham's Racecourse/Stok Cae Ras ground hosted its first international match, between Wales and Scotland, nearly 150 years ago. This was just a year after the creation of the Welsh FA, also in Wrexham, in 1876, Wrexham's Year of Wonder

The ground will be hosting international football again this year as the UEFA Men's Under 19's Finals take place in Wales from 28th June to 11 July.

To mark this, together with my fellow Green Badge Tourist Guide, Peter Evans Tour Guide and Author, I'll be leading guided walks of Wrexham each Saturday of the competition, kicking off this week on 27th June at 11am. We'll be exploring Wrexham's key role in the development of football in Wales, as well as the many other significant events that took place here in 1876.

So whether you are visiting to watch a match or are just a curious local, why not join us? Tickets are available from Wrexham Visitor Information Centre or on Eventbrite. See my events listings for booking links.

Images with thanks to Wales, FA Wales and This Is Wrecsam

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14/06/2026

So I admit it... I've been playing around with AI tools and design programs when I should be doing something more important. I'm quite pleased with these but have a feeling there may be several more versions to come so please bear with me!! And be kind.

Anyway the message is the same however pretty the image may - or may not - be. Do get in touch for tours of Chester and North Wales, particularly Wrecsam, Llangollen and Conwy areas. Also check out my Facebook and Eventbrite listings for public tours.

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Visit Cheshire

12/06/2026

♻️ Get involved in The Great Big Green Week!

This Sunday, 14 June head to Chester Town Hall and Picturehouse for the Chester Green Festival. There's so much going on including a programme of informative talks 🗣️, live music 🎤, inspiring workshops 👌, a sustainable marketplace 👕 and free repairs at the Repair Café 🛠️

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

Did you know this week is Community Rail Week? 🚆

Community Rail Week celebrates the value of community rail and the positive difference it makes to people and places across Britain. We are big supporters of sustainable travel here at British Guild of Tourist Guides and love exploring the history & heritage of our extensive railway networks.

This year’s Community Rail Week theme is ‘Journeys for All’, shining a spotlight on the vital role community rail plays in fostering inclusion, strengthening local connections & breaking down barriers, helping ensure that everyone can access and enjoy rail travel. ✅

Take the train and explore some less well trodden paths in the company of one of ! Find one of our friendly qualified guides below! ⬇

📷Promotional poster for Community Rail Week via 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership and featuring one of - Tour Guide Katie who has been working closely with the organisation.

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31/05/2026

There's still so much to explore at Chester Heritage Festival this week, and our guided tours programme is packed with reasons to get out and discover your city. 🗺️

Criminal Chester. Filthy Chester. Dark Chester. Stories behind the gravestones at Overleigh Cemetery. Hidden courtyards and lanes. Atlantic salmon on the River Dee. Chester's secrets, told by the people who know them best.

Full programme 👉 https://buff.ly/WwyDgl0

23/05/2026

Chester's city walls are full of secrets, and this Sunday 24 May, two of them are open to you. 🏰

👑 Visit King Charles Tower | 11am–1pm | FREE
Did King Charles I really stand on this tower and watch his army defeated at the Battle of Rowton Moor in 1645? Come up and see for yourself. 👉 https://buff.ly/Clgg9RY

📷 Visit Chester's Camera Obscura | 11:15am–1:15pm | FREE
One of only 21 camera obscuras in the UK. Climb the spiral staircase, step into the darkened chamber, and see a live image of the city projected onto a horizontal plate. 👉 https://buff.ly/GLy19fH

21/05/2026

Wrexham Cemetery Open Day!

25th May, 11:00am – 5:00pm

Come celebrate 150 years of Wrexham cemetery and be part of an amazing community event where you will get the chance to explore the cemetery and look around stalls from local artists and information groups, and partake in tours!

No booking needed.

Follow Wrexham Cemetery and our 1876 Wrexham Year of Wonder accounts for updates and more information.