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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Theatr Colwyn

Address

Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7RU

Telephone
01492 556677

theatrcolwyn@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

Theatr Colwyn is an historical theatre and cinema utilising the latest in technology to offer patrons a 21st Century entertainment experience with a traditional, friendly flavour.
Oriel Colwyn

Address

Upstairs at Theatr Colwyn, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7RU

Telephone
01492 556677

curator@orielcolwyn.org

Colwyn Bay

Oriel Colwyn is a gallery space dedicated to showcasing photography and photographic works.
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.
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.
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.
Fairy Glen Local Nature Reserve

Address

Pen y Bryn, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 9UU

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

Fairy Glen is a protected Local Nature Reserve and ancient woodland. The wooded paths through the reserve follow the course of the River Colwyn into the heart of Old Colwyn.
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.
Bryn Woodlands Guest House

Address

14 Woodland Road East, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7DT

Telephone
01492 532320

enquiries@brynwoodlandshouse.co.uk

Colwyn Bay

Luxury boutique guest house, situated in the scenic town of Colwyn Bay, offers a welcoming retreat just moments away from the town center, train station, Theatr Colwyn, Parc Eirias, and an array of local eateries.
Welsh Mountain Zoo - National Zoo of Wales

Address

Old Highway, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5UY

Telephone
01492 532938

info@welshmountainzoo.org

Colwyn Bay

Journey high above Colwyn Bay to meet animals from the world over, behold stunning panoramic views and explore the beautiful Flagstaff Gardens that this award-winning conservation Zoo calls home.
Virgilio's Pizzeria & Portuguese Grill

Address

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

Telephone
01492 534239

Colwyn Bay

We are a Portuguese family from the beautiful island of Madeira and at Virgilio’s we are bringing a taste of Madeira to Colwyn Bay with our Portuguese menu.
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.
Marmalade

Address

14 Rhos Road, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4PP

Telephone
01492 543024

sophiemarmalade@outlook.com

Rhos-on-Sea

An all-day family run café in the heart of the Rhos-on-Sea community. Serving quality food and cakes with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free being a large part of our fresh, home cooked menus.
Flat White Café

Address

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

Telephone
01492 534144

flatwhitecafe@outlook.com

Colwyn Bay

Café in the heart of Colwyn Bay offering great coffee and lovely food, including gluten free and vegetarian options.
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.
Rhos-on-Sea Golf Club

Address

Glan-y-Mor Road, Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, LL30 3PU

Telephone
01492 549641

golfshop@rhosgolf.co.uk

Penrhyn Bay

Rhos-on-Sea Golf Course in North Wales is a mostly flat parkland course, offering a fair challenge to the average golfer and a good test to those with a lower handicap.
Little Indian Chef

Address

Abergele Road, Llanddulas, Conwy, LL22 8HH

Telephone
01492 512198

info@littleindianchef.com

Llanddulas

The Little Indian Chef gives you traditional foods introducing your tastebuds to the culture and culinary art of India.
Briggs Wine Bar Ltd

Address

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

Telephone
01492 536666

info@briggswinebar.co.uk

Colwyn Bay

Colwyn Bay’s oldest wine bar, serving sustenance for the soul.
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.
Colwyn Jetski Club

Address

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

secretary@cjsc.co.uk

Colwyn Bay

Formed in 1996 to promote safe personal watercraft riding CJSC is an RYA recognised PWC teaching establishment.
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.