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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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.
Colwyn Bay Heritage Trail

Address

Colwyn Bay Library, 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.
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.
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.
Colwyn Leisure Centre

Address

Parc Eirias, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7SP

Telephone
0300 4569525

hamdden.leisure@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

Conwy County Borough Council's premier sporting attraction in 50 acres of beautiful parkland.
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.
Colwyn Bay to Great Orme and Back Road Cycle Route

Address

Llanrwst Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5YS

Colwyn Bay

A road route of 15 miles (24 km) passing along the coast from the town of Colwyn Bay towards Llandudno and to the Great Orme - and back again.
Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Walk

Address

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

info@colwynbayheritage.org.uk

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.
Pen-y-Bryn

Address

Pen y Bryn Road, Upper Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 6DD

Telephone
01492 533360

pen.y.bryn@brunningandprice.co.uk

Upper Colwyn Bay

The Pen-y-Bryn might look a little bit like a medical centre from the front, but inside you'll find lovely oak floors, open fires, bookcases and old furniture.
Rhos Fynach Crazy Golf

Address

Rhos Fynach, Rhos Promenade, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4NG

Telephone
01492 548185

bookings@rhosfynach.co.uk

Rhos-on-Sea

Rhos Fynach Crazy Golf is a fantastic 9-hole crazy golf course, perfect for all the family. With the sea at your back, tackle the castle, pirate ship and lighthouse to go round under par.
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.
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.
Pwllycrochan Woods Local Nature Reserve Walks

Address

Pwllycrochan Avenue, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7BT

Telephone
01492 575337

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

A series of 4 circular routes ranging from .075 miles to 1.25 miles in length stretching across the slopes behind the town of Colwyn Bay.
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.
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.
Bodnant Garden

Address

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

Telephone
01492 650460

bodnantgarden@nationaltrust.org.uk

Colwyn Bay

Spanning across 80 acres and over 250 years of horticultural history, National Trust’s Bodnant Garden is home to five Italianate terraces, wildflower meadows, woodland and riverside gardens.
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.
Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias

Address

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

Telephone
01492 533700

reservations@portheirias.com

Colwyn Bay

A stone’s throw away from the sea and the stunning beach of Porth Eirias lies Bryn Williams' bistro. The menu is full of Welsh produce that have been produced as local as possible.
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.
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.