Destinations • UK • Budget Travel

The Wrexham 'Dupe': How to see the Borderlands for under £100

Why spend London prices when you can have Hollywood history and Roman ruins for half the cost?

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The "Chester Loop" Transport Hack

Most tourists take expensive taxis between Wrexham and Chester. Don’t do this. The T12 bus or the 15-minute train ride is not only cheaper but offers some of the best views of the North Wales hills.

Pro Tip: Buy a "PlusBus" addition to your train ticket for just a few pounds—it gives you unlimited bus travel around the city all day.
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Book the "Secondary" Hotels

The secret to travelling on a budget? Staying in boutique B&Bs just 10 minutes outside the city center. You get four-star luxury for two-star prices.

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The "Free" Roman Tour

You don't need a £50 private guide to see Chester's walls. The entire Roman wall circuit is free to walk and offers the best photo ops in the city. To get the "insider" stories without the price tag, use a digital companion app.

Travel Hack: Download the ghost walk guide before you go to avoid roaming charges and follow the trail at your own pace.
Get the Digital Ghost Guide Here →
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Eat at "The Rows" at Lunchtime

Chester’s famous 700-year-old double-decker shopping galleries are home to high-end restaurants. The hack? Go for the Lunch Set Menu. You can often get a 2-course meal at a Michelin-listed spot for under £20, while the dinner price would be triple that.

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The Stori Brymbo Advantage

While everyone crowds the Racecourse Ground, head 10 minutes up the road to Brymbo. You get 300 million years of history (and the famous Fossil Forest) for a fraction of the price of a stadium tour.