Stori Brymbo

Stori Brymbo Stori Brymbo OPENING FULLY 2026: Nature | Industry | People
Telling stories through 314 Million Years of History and Innovation.

From Fossilised Forest to the Industrial Revolution - coal, iron, steel. A charity run venture supporting the local community. In March 2020 - on the eve of the pandemic - we were awarded £4.1m by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to bring ‘Stori Brymbo: A 300 Million Year Journey’ to life. This was a massive milestone for us at Brymbo Heritage Trust. We’re the group of more than a hundred local

people – unpaid trustees, volunteers and paid staff– who are driving a vision for Brymbo’s heritage to be at the centre of our community’s regeneration. This award means we’re a step closer to giving the fossil forest and the remains of the iron and steelworks a new life – and open them to visitors, the community, learners and businesses alike in 2024. We have come a long way since we started chatting about the potential of this most special of places all those years ago in shadow of the steelworks’ 1990 closure. We’ve still got steps to make before the project achieves it’s full ‘green light’, but with any luck these will be completed by the start of 2022, meaning we can then start the physical work to cover part of the fossil forest and repair and restore our key buildings. We’re also running another Lottery-funded project - Roots to Shoots - and you can find out more about what’s going on with that project via our sister page. If you want to find out more about us or get involved as we emerge from the restrictions of the past 18 months, message us directly via this page or email [email protected]

I’m calling this “research” 😂 I was at Ludlow Brewery 1130 am on a dreary Thursday morning and there’s nearly 30 people ...
25/04/2025

I’m calling this “research” 😂 I was at Ludlow Brewery 1130 am on a dreary Thursday morning and there’s nearly 30 people here, mainly in small social groups - they’re doing something right! Lovely relaxed vibe, nice industrial features.

Peter Appleton called in today to see the new fossil forest excavation and building! He also saw his namesake - the Appl...
24/04/2025

Peter Appleton called in today to see the new fossil forest excavation and building! He also saw his namesake - the Appleton observation deck!
We had a nice chat and he reminisced about his work back in 2005-8 during the early discovery and protection of the fossils!
Lovely man and glad he gets to see the fruits of his labour all those years ago! 🤩🪨⚒️

He will be back to dig again soon! Watch this space!

After the success of our recent events, we’re once again running another photography event.Why not come and explore Lodg...
24/04/2025

After the success of our recent events, we’re once again running another photography event.

Why not come and explore Lodge Valley Park during summer? Capture the wildlife, nature, flowers, and the vibrant atmosphere of this beautiful green space as it begins to thrive.

PLUS… there will be a prize for the best photo, and a top selection will be exhibited in our new gallery space next year.

Not only that you will also get the opportunity to enjoy for hot drink and a cake.

Sign up for FREE by clicking the link below or search for Stori Brymbo on Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/stori-brymbo-22773346287

23/04/2025

We’ve had an amazing few weeks with some great finds from our first three blocks of Fossil Forest Excavation Experiences.

Check out our latest footage from the dig and see for yourself! 🤯🪨⚒️

If you want to see more, why not join our Fossil Forest dig? Help uncover ancient fossils, gain hands-on experience, and explore career paths in science.

Simply head over to Eventbrite and search Stori Brymbo, or follow the link below to book your place.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/stori-brymbo-22773346287

22/04/2025

Dr. Tim answers your fossil questions from Mondays sneaky peek guided tours! 😎🤓
Get yourselves booked onto the next ones to ask your own!

22/04/2025

Next Week: Soft Yoga for you and your baby

📍George Edwards Hall: Tuesday 29 April - 20 May, 09:30 - 11:00
📍Hafod Y Wern Hall: Wednesday 30 April - 21 May, 09:30 - 11:00
📍Brymbo Enterprise Centre: Thursday 1 May - 22 May, 13:00 - 14:30

Please get in touch to book a place

Today, we want to take a moment to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who was a part of the official launch of our ‘Sneaky...
22/04/2025

Today, we want to take a moment to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who was a part of the official launch of our ‘Sneaky Peek’ guided tours over the Easter weekend.

We were over the moon to be able to share the newly restored Fossil Forest dig site and the exciting finds to date with the local community.

If you didn’t get a chance to join us on the opening weekend, fear not! Our live excavation site is open to the public every weekend over the coming months.

Simply search Stori Brymbo on Eventbrite or follow the link below to book your slot — all for just £10, with coffee and cake included in the price! Accompanying children under 16 go FREE!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/stori-brymbo-22773346287

21/04/2025

Dr. Tim and volunteer Louis, answer your questions from Friday and Saturdays sneaky peek guided tours!

Want to ask your own? Get booked onto the next one! Find us on Eventbrite to get your tickets 😁

Looking for something to do this rainy Bank Holiday in Brymbo? Why not take a walk in the rain down to the Heritage area...
21/04/2025

Looking for something to do this rainy Bank Holiday in Brymbo? Why not take a walk in the rain down to the Heritage area, have a coffee and cake with us, then home to snuggle on the sofa, watching favourite film! We’re serving until 330pm 🍿

19/04/2025

Fossil Forest FREE community walkthrough today! 1-2pm!

18/04/2025

The 1st ever Sneaky Peek guided tour of the Fossil Forest is underway for 12 lucky visitors. Our fabulous Tour Guides Paul and Jill lead the way - both have volunteered at Stori Brymbo for over a decade! Book your tour today through the links on our social media posts, Eventbrite or our website. The site is alive again!

🌿 OUR SNEAKY PEEK HAS ARRIVED! 🌿This weekend sees the official launch of our Fossil Forest Sneaky Peek GUIDED tours.Hidd...
18/04/2025

🌿 OUR SNEAKY PEEK HAS ARRIVED! 🌿

This weekend sees the official launch of our Fossil Forest Sneaky Peek GUIDED tours.

Hidden beneath Brymbo for millions of years, the Fossil Forest is one of the most significant geological discoveries in the UK.

Preserved in stunning detail, its ancient trees once formed the coal that powered the Industrial Revolution—linking prehistoric ecosystems with local industry.

Our 'Sneaky Peek' guided tours give you the opportunity to come see our newly restored Fossil Forest dig site for yourself. What's more, you get to hear directly from our palaeontologists about the incredible discoveries made so far and the exciting work still to come at this one-of-a-kind location.

17/04/2025

Fossil Festival MINI TALK at the Driftwood Café (Baptist Church) ‘The Brymbo Fossil Forest: The Worlds First Community-Lead, Publicly Accessible Palaeontological Excavation’ 14th June, 1pm

The Brymbo Fossil Forest project at Stori Brymbo is a palaeontological world-first; an in-situ 300-million-year-old fossilised carboniferous coal-forming forest that is being excavated within a purpose-built structure that is accessible to the public. Our goal at Stori-Brymbo is to make palaeontology as accessible as possible to as many people as possible by breaking down the barriers between the public and institutionalized science.

In this talk Dr Tim Astrop will introduce you to the denizens of the fossil forest, discoveries that have been made so far and our plans for the future. Our working team consists exclusively of students and volunteers so come along and find out how YOU can get involved!

📅Saturday 14th June – 1pm
📍The Driftwood Café (Baptist Church)
🎟FREE drop in event

17/04/2025

The first 3 dig experience blocks are nearly over! 😢 it's been amazing! Huge amount of progress and we're just getting started! 🤯🪨⚒️

Sneaky peeks start tomorrow! Footage from the digs coming soon...

17/04/2025

✨ ONE DAY TO GO! ✨

The team are working tirelessly to get ready for the official launch of our 'Sneaky Peek' GUIDED tours.

We still have a VERY limited number of tickets left for Good Friday, but you will have to be quick to get them before they are all gone!

Don’t miss your chance be one of the first to step back 300 million years!

Simply head over to Eventbrite to book your tickets, £10 per adult including coffee and a cake. Accompanied children under 16 are FREE (booking still required).

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/stori-brymbo-22773346287

16/04/2025

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Wrexham
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