TREVOR BASIN & FRONCYSYLLTE EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

TREVOR BASIN & FRONCYSYLLTE EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

saturday 23rd November

Join us in Trevor and Froncysyllte to meander the waterways and surrounding landscapes between these two historic villages.

When you arrive we will give you a map and guide for the day highlighting community-led activities and architectural and industrial heritage across these sites that have inspired the artworks, performances, making activities and wellbeing experiences for the whole family.

Artists showing, performing, making or creating work in Trevor and fron:

  • Sophia Leadill

  • Nan Pickering

  • Catherine Paskell

  • Dr Sara Wheeler

  • Oliver Stephen

  • Emma-Jayne Holmes

  • Bruce Barkley (June’s father)

  • Sammy S

  • Jenny Berrisford

  • Sarah Bridgland

  • Chantelle Purcell

  • Cathy Wade

  • Ian Richards

  • Owen Pugh

  • Faye Wiggan

  • Andy Hickie

  • Anastacia Ackers

Upon arrival you will see multiple outdoor artworks in Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Car Park 

  • Floating Artisan Market in Trevor Basin for the first time with local traders

  • Outdoor artworks and poetry recitals

  • Outdoor community theatre performance

  • See the launch of a bespoke LEGO model of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Visitor Centre, alongside fascinating local history, artefacts and memorabilia

  • Pop-up exhibitions at the Chapel Tea Rooms 

  • Contemplation and wellbeing boat 

  • Take a boat trip on the much loved Seren Fach across the aqueduct 

  • Pop-up cafe and exhibitions at Froncysyllte Community Centre 

  • Collage making drop-in family workshop

  • Pay a visit to the Telford Inn, grab a drink and look through their own impressive art collection and the playful texts throughout this quirky pub.