Wrexham AFC’s ownership group has agreed to purchase The Turf pub next to the Racecourse Ground as part of its long-term plans for the club.
Wrexham AFC’s ownership group has exchanged contracts to buy the historic Turf pub, bringing one of the club's most recognisable landmarks under the same ownership as Wrexham and the Racecourse Ground.
The club confirmed it has reached an agreement to purchase The Turf from Admiral Taverns, with the acquisition designed to protect the future of a pub intertwined with Wrexham AFC since the club’s formation in 1864.
The deal means Wrexham AFC, the Racecourse Ground and The Turf will all sit under common ownership, while also creating opportunities for further investment around the stadium and improvements to the matchday experience.
The acquisition forms part of the ownership group’s wider strategy to secure key land and facilities around Wrexham AFC.
Wrexham say bringing The Turf into the group will protect its history while potentially allowing improvements to the existing fan zone and other supporter activities around the Mold Road area.
It follows several other major investments in the club’s infrastructure. Wrexham have previously purchased land needed to build the new Kop, acquired The Rock as a home for the women’s first team, and invested significantly in a new training pavilion for the men’s first team at Colliers Park.
The Turf now becomes another important piece of that long-term strategy. The significance of the acquisition stretches far beyond purchasing another piece of property around the Racecourse Ground.
The Turf actually predates Wrexham AFC. Records suggest the club was founded at what was then known as the Turf Hotel in October 1864, creating a connection between the venue and Wrexham that stretches back more than 160 years.
Its relationship with the football club continued throughout the following decades, with Wrexham players even using the pub to change before running onto the Racecourse Ground as recently as the 1940s.
More recently, The Turf has gained international recognition through its prominent appearances in the Welcome to Wrexham documentary series. Supporters should not expect major changes to the traditional Turf experience following the purchase.
Popular landlord Wayne Jones, who has run The Turf for around 20 years, will continue running the pub day to day. Jones welcomed the agreement and described securing the venue’s future under Wrexham Holdings as positive news for supporters.
Minority investor Eric Allyn, speaking on behalf of the Allyn family, also highlighted the importance of preserving The Turf and its relationship with the club and wider Wrexham community.
By bringing The Turf, Wrexham AFC and the Racecourse Ground together under common ownership, the club’s ownership group has secured greater control over a key part of the surrounding area while ensuring that one of the most historically important locations in Wrexham AFC’s story remains connected to the club.
