Minera is a semi-rural ward on the western edge of Wrexham in north-east Wales, set against a backdrop of disused quarries and rolling farmland. The area is notable for its industrial archaeology - the remains of the Minera Limeworks and old lead workings scar the slopes and give the landscape a dramatic, textured character that attracts walkers and anyone interested in industrial heritage.
Historically shaped by mining and quarrying, the local economy is now a mix of agriculture, small businesses and commuters to nearby towns, while the community retains a village feel with a parish church, village hall and green spaces. Conservation efforts and informal recreation have softened former industrial sites into places for nature and local history, so the ward blends working countryside with a strong sense of past identity.
Postcode districts covering Minera
Most populated places nearby
- Birkenhead 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Chester 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Chester Castle 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Wrexham 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Buckley 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Wallasey 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Heswall 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Flint 13 miles20.9 km
- Rhyl 23.6 miles38 km
- Hawarden 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Rhosllannerchrugog 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Halewood 23.9 miles38.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Gwynfryn Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Minera Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Bwlchgwyn Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Brymbo Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Coedpoeth Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Tanyfron Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Brynteg Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Gwenfro Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Bryn Cefn Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Rhos Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Llanfynydd Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- New Broughton Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Minera
LL11 3YP, LL11 3UQ, LL11 5AQ, LL11 5YS, LL11 5YT, LL11 3EA, LL11 5UH, LL11 5UT, LL14 4LS … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Manchester Airport 39.7 miles64 km
- Gwersyllt Railway Station 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Cefn-y-Bedd Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
- Wrexham Bus Station 4.4 miles7.1 km
Hotels near Minera Ad
- The Lemon Tree 3 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa 4 8.1 miles13 km
- The Mulberry Inn 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndhamwrexham 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Griffin Inn 5 9 miles14.5 km
- The Chainbridge Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.9 km
- Rossett Hall Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Hotel Wrexham 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Holiday Inn A55 Chester West 3 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Gales of Llangollen 3 6.8 miles11 km
Schools in Minera
- Bwlchgwyn School Primary
- Carla House Independent - special
- Minera Primary
Local points of interest
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Erddig Country house 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 6.3 miles10.2 km
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Airbus UK FC Stadium 9.1 miles14.7 km
- The Airfield Stadium 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Eaton Hall Estate 10.3 miles16.7 km
- Clwydian Range Mountains 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Connahs Quay Nomads Stadium 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 12.1 miles19.4 km