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.

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 CSM, 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 CSM, fun in the sun at Prom Xtra, through to the quirky Uke-a-Bay Ukulele event.

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Haus

Address

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

Telephone
01492 536610

info@hauscoffee.co.uk

Colwyn Bay

We are an independent café and bar located on Penrhyn Road, Colwyn Bay. Our aim is to blend German hospitality with Welsh creativity to bring you the best food and drink in the area.
Hickory's Smokehouse

Address

9 Llandudno Road, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4TR

Telephone
01492 550444

hello@hickorysrhos.co.uk

Rhos-on-Sea

A little slice of 'Southern Style' heaven on the North Wales coast in Rhos-on-Sea, with a secluded garden for dining and large car park.
Eirias Park Heritage Trail

Address

Parc Eirias, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7SP

Colwyn Bay

The Eirias Park Heritage Trail is an easy to walk, two mile circular route around Eirias Park exploring the park’s history.
Rhos-on-Sea/Colwyn Bay Beach

Address

Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 4EP

Telephone
01492 596253

harbour@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

Rhos-on-Sea is Colwyn Bay’s genteel cousin.
National Cycle Route 5 - Conwy County

Address

Holyhead - Chester, Conwy

Holyhead - Chester

The Conwy County section of the National Cycle Route 5 takes you along the North Wales coast.
Jaap's Catch

Address

111 Conway Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7LW

Telephone
07503 816657

Colwyn Bay

A traditional fish and chip shop with takeaway and licenced restaurant.
Coast Cafe & Gift Shop

Address

71 Rhos Promenade, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4EN

Telephone
01492 544358

contact@coastrhos.co.uk

Rhos-on-Sea

Whatever you are looking for, from an early breakfast to a late lunch or a light snack to afternoon dinner, we have the perfect dish on offer.
Tan Lan Bakery

Address

75 Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7RU

Telephone
01492 536495

Colwyn Bay

Why not visit us at our Colwyn Bay shop where you can purchase our fresh baked bread, cakes and sandwiches.
Forte's Wales Ltd

Address

Hadden Court, Penrhyn Avenue, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4NH

Telephone
01492 544662

Rhos-on-Sea

At Forte's restaurant we pride ourselves on two things: a relaxed and friendly dining experience and a broad menu that offers something for everyone.
Porth Eirias Beach

Address

Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8HH

Telephone
01492 596253

harbour@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

Visitors to Colwyn Bay can now enjoy the wide sandy Porth Eirias beach and admire the seaside views from the improved promenade and its attractive seating and landscaped areas.
Bryn Euryn Local Nature Reserve

Address

Bryn Euryn, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4AB

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Rhos-on-Sea

Bryn Euryn is a prominent limestone hill overlooking Rhos-on-Sea, with fine views from the summit. It is a rich mixture of grassland and woodland, part of it being a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The Hayloft

Address

Bodnant Welsh Food, Tal y Cafn, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5RP

Telephone
01492 651100

hello@bodnant-welshfood.co.uk

Colwyn Bay

Come and join us in The Hayloft Bar & Grill serving delicious, locally sourced meals. Perfect for a special occasion!
Number 25

Address

25 Penrhyn Avenue, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4PS

Telephone
01492 541145

hello@number25.net

Rhos-on-Sea

Welcome to Number 25 - the local bar and bistro for Rhos-on-Sea. Situated on Penrhyn Avenue (at number 25 to be precise!) in the heart of this picturesque village, we are open for drinks and dinner five nights a week.
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.
The Bay Gallery

Address

BayView Shopping Centre, Sea View Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8DG

Telephone
07909 893254

baygalleryevents@gmail.com

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.
Bay of Colwyn Sailing Club

Address

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

sailcolwyn@gmail.com

Rhos-on-Sea

Local Sailing Club, based at Rhos-on-Sea. Active growing cruising section. Cruising programme throughout summer.
Bodnant Estate

Address

Tal y Cafn, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5RE

Telephone
01492 650562

Colwyn Bay

The Bodnant Estate is a beautiful country Estate covering 5000 acres of North Wales’ best scenery. Our holiday cottages are self-catering and are close the gorgeous coastline.
Tapps at Rhos

Address

1 Everard Road, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4EY

Rhos-on-Sea

Indy micropub and bottle shop in Rhos-on-Sea, specialising in cask and keg beers.
Botanical Lounge

Address

162 Conway Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7LR

Telephone
01492 555100

hello@botanicallounge.com

Colwyn Bay

Beautiful café in Colwyn Bay with a varied menu. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and homemade cakes.
Johnny Dough's Pizza (Rhos-on-Sea)

Address

24-26 Rhos Road, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4RN

Telephone
01492 543387

rhos@johnnydoughs.com

Rhos-on-Sea

The home of wood-fired pizza in North Wales. Created to order using delicious local ingredients and baked right in front of you in our wood-fired ovens.