Colwyn Bay

In a nutshell. Aqua adventure meets snow leopards, red pandas and Sumatran tigers

While Colwyn Bay has been attracting visitors since the Victorian era, it’s not afraid to move with the times. In recent years, the seafront has been transformed with the arrival of the Porth Eirias development (home to Michelin award-winning chef Bryn Williams’s bistro) and the construction of a whole new beach. Not that there’s anything wrong with Colwyn Bay’s original beach, a spacious stretch of sand backed by a three-mile promenade, an airy seafront walkway that runs into neighbouring Rhos-on-Sea.

Our green spaces are pretty special too. Colwyn Bay has won a Wales in Bloom award for its fabulous floral displays on numerous occasions and in 2018 the town had the privilege of being given a RHS Gold Award by Britain in Bloom for the first time.

On the edge of town, Eirias Park is a 50-acre green oasis with a boating lake, bowling-green, playground and the Colwyn Leisure Centre. The park is also home to Stadiwm Zip World, a first-class sporting venue that hosts prestigious rugby union matches and popular outdoor concerts.

The Colwyn Bay of yesteryear, a fashionable seaside resort favoured by prosperous Victorian travellers, hasn’t entirely disappeared. The architecture of the old town is still evident in the ornate shopfronts and gabled buildings. Follow the Colwyn Bay Heritage Walk to find out more.

At the heart of Colwyn Bay since it first opened as a venue in 1885, Theatr Colwyn is Wales’ oldest working theatre and cinema – and it’s still going strong, now modernised to offer a 21st-century entertainment experience.

In addition to the theatre, Colwyn Bay has a bustling nightlife community centred on its many pubs, bars and restaurants. Recent developments include a micro pub, a brewpub and a stylish bar housed in a former printworks and stationery store called Sheldons.

And behind the town lies Pwllycrochan Woods, a delightful belt of deciduous woodland latticed with footpaths and guided nature trails.

Colwyn Bay’s prime attraction, perched panoramically on the hillside, is the Welsh Mountain Zoo – National Zoo of Wales. It’s a caring conservation zoo, with many rare and endangered species from around the world including snow leopards, red pandas, Sumatran tigers, chimpanzees and Californian sea lions. Children love it.

A variety of great festivals and events take place in Colwyn Bay throughout the year. From the big name stars including Sir Tom Jones, Bryan Adams and Paloma Faith wowing the crowds at Stadiwm Zip World, fun in the sun at Prom Xtra, through to the quirky Uke-a-Bay Ukulele event and the annual 1940s Festival.

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Imagine Trail free heritage app

Address

Bae Colwyn | Colwyn Bay, Mochdre, Hen Golwyn | Old Colwyn, Llandrillo yn Rhos | Rhos on Sea, LL29 9SD

Telephone
01492 574253

diwylliant.culture@conwy.gov.uk

Come on an adventure with the Imagine Trail - the Bay of Colwyn and Mochdre's past brought to life with this free downloadable app. An immersive, rich experience of stories, visuals and sounds. Including popular local heritage trails now with…
Box Office and Tourist Information Point

Address

Porth Eirias, Promenade, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8HH

Telephone
01492 577522

Colwyn Bay
Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Walk

Address

Cayley Promenade, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4EP

Rhos-on-Sea

The Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail takes in 25 historic sites in just 3 hours, including St. Trillo's Chapel (the smallest church in Britain) and the remains of Bryn Euryn - a 5th century hill fort with stunning views.
Theatr Colwyn

Address

Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7RU

Telephone
01492 556677

theatrcolwyn@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

Theatr Colwyn is a Victorian receiving theatre, hosting a variety of performances and also has a large screen cinema.
Colwyn Leisure Centre

Address

Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7SP

Telephone
01492 577900

hamdden.colwyn.leisure@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

Conwy County Borough Council's premier sporting attraction in 50 acres of beautiful parkland.
Penrhyn Bay Beach

Address

Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 4LA

Colwyn Bay

Adjoining the resort of Rhos-on-Sea, Penrhyn Bay beach is a sand and shingle beach, with a broad sandy beach to the left and to the right an explorer's paradise of shrimping pools. There is plenty for the walking enthusiast too.
Parc Eirias

Address

Eirias Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7SP

Telephone
01492 577900

Colwyn Bay

Located in Colwyn Bay, with fifty acres of beautiful parkland Eirias Park is Conwy's premier leisure facility
Welsh Mountain Zoo - National Zoo of Wales

Address

Old Highway, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5UY

Telephone
01492 532938

info@welshmountainzoo.org

Colwyn Bay

Covid-19 Information
We advise that you go to the website of this business before travelling for up to date information on what restrictions are in operation at this attraction. Please note that many attractions need to be pre-booked and some will…
Pwllycrochan Woods

Address

Pwllycrochan Avenue, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7BW

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

This prominent woodland that stretches across the slopes above and behind the town of Colwyn Bay is easily accessible from the coastal cycle route.
The Grate Cheese Deli

Address

34 Seaview Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8DG

Telephone
01492 338327

thegratecheesedeli@gmail.com

Colwyn Bay

Prices range between £1 and £30.
Old Colwyn Beach

Address

Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 9TA

Colwyn Bay

Old Colwyn beach is a short walk from Colwyn Bay town on the north Wales coast off the A55, on the edge of Colwyn Bay. There is a local selection of restaurants and cafes, a promenade with benches, refreshment kiosks and
Bay of Colwyn Sailing Club

Address

Sea Sports Association Clubhouse, Promenade, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4UL

Rhos-on-Sea

Based at Rhos-on-Sea.
James Alexander Barr Tennis Centre

Address

Eirias Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7SP

Telephone
01492 577922

Colwyn Bay

The James Alexander Barr Tennis Centre consists of 2 indoor and 4 outdoor floodlit tennis courts. We have a changing room area and automated refreshment machines offering a selection of hot and cold drinks within the main facility. They offer a…
Sheldon's Bar and Bistro

Address

8 Penrhyn Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8LG

Telephone
01492 339821

kate@sheldonsbar.co.uk

Colwyn Bay

Sheldon’s Bar & Bistro is the new ‘City Bar in the Bay’. Established in October 2018, and situated in the heart of Colwyn Bay.
Hiraethlyn Walk, Eglwysbach

Address

Eglwysbach, Conwy, LL28 5UD

Eglwysbach

An easy circular walk of 3.5 miles around the village of Eglwysbach on field paths, tracks and B-roads with good views of the valley and the Carneddau mountains. Refreshments available from the local shop and pub.
The Bay Gallery

Address

Station Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8DG

Colwyn Bay

The Bay Gallery is a community art and craft gallery run as a small charity by local volunteers, which offers local artists the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work. It also runs weekly art classes and workshops.
Colwyn Bay Heritage Trail

Address

Woodland Road West, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7DH

Colwyn Bay

Discover how Colwyn Bay developed and learn more about the town's rich historic and cultural heritage by taking a walk through time. Your journey starts at Colwyn Bay Library, where you can pick up a copy of the Colwyn Bay Heritage Walk leaflet.
Eirias Events Centre

Address

Eirias Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7SP

Telephone
01492 577900

hamdden.colwyn.leisure@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay
Porth Eirias Beach, Colwyn Bay

Address

Colwyn Bay

Telephone
01492 596253

harbwr.conwy.harbour@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

2019 Seaside Award Winner. Sandy, non-tidal beach ideal for family fun.
Fairy Glen Local Nature Reserve

Address

Pen Y Bryn, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, Clwyd, LL29 9UU

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

Planning on visiting the amazing Fairy Glen Nature Reserve in North Wales?...If so, click here to get all the information you need from the official North Wales nature tourism site!