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Town in Conwy County Borough, Wales
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The best attraction in Colwyn Bay, while not a large zoo, the interesting location on a hillside (not quite the 'Mountain' advertised) allows for more interesting habitats for animals. A free bus usually runs from Colwyn Bay train station. However, check the zoo's website to find out when it's running.
A large, grassy park about 20 minutes walk from the town centre. As well as the park with its boating lake, there is a fairly well equipped leisure centre with indoor pool, squash and tennis courts, and a good athletics track. There is also a new skate-park on the grounds
On the promenade is the town's "Victoria Pier" which is in a sad state and in dire need of renovation.
Take in a play or a musical. While small, it sometimes gets interesting productions and shows films at the end of their cinematic runs.
About 3 miles long. While the beach is relatively sandy, it's not that picturesque. There is an excellent cycle track the entire length and is fun to walk when its cold and windy. Can also be used for water-sports and fishing.
a traditional coffee shop.
Small food pub on promenade that doesn't look like much from outside but the food is very good standard and has won local awards. It's worth a try though you may have to book to get the best tables.
Wetherspoons
Built in a former cinema, it has nice atmosphere and cheap, mostly edible food.
Fairly good Italian food.
Great, mostly traditional British food, for relatively good prices.
just outside of Colwyn Bay in Llanelian. Traditional good pub food. Not quite as good as its reputation, but well worth a try.
Good beachfront bistro serving Welsh classics - gets packed, you'd better book. Dogs welcome on the terrace.
usually is kept fairly trouble free.
In upper Colwyn Bay, it is usually a bit queiter if you prefer that kind of atmosphere. It was refitted in 2001 and has oak floors, open fires, bookcases and old furniture.
This Wetherspoon pub is the former Princess Cinema. Built in c1914 as the Princess Picture House.
An attractive period hotel, beautifully redecorated and centrally located in a quiet and pleasant tree lined street just off the main road in Colwyn Bay. It is within 5 minutes walk of the beach.
B&B
Overlooking the sea in the North Wales village of Llanddulas, Bron-Y-Wendon Holiday Park is an independent, family-run business that is open all year. Purchased in 1987, the park used to be just a small static park of 20 pitches with an old farmhouse and outbuildings. The park was developed over time and now, as well as the 20 pitch static park there is a 5-star Touring Park, developed in two phases, with 130 pitches. The old farmhouse was refurbished and is now four self-catering holiday cottages.
an interesting auction house
By rail
Colwyn Bay station is also on the main north Wales route that services Holyhead, with its links to Ireland.
By bus
The bus service up and down the North Wales coast is good. You can get direct buses to Rhyl, Llandudno, Conwy, etc. The current operator is arriva. Day Rover tickets are good value.
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