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Nestled in the Bay of Colwyn with the foothills of Snowdonia and the beautiful Pwllychrochan Woods as backdrop the town of Colwyn Bay is in an ideal location for short break or longer stay holidays. The town is close to the Ancient Walled Town of Conwy a World Heritage Site, and is the Gateway to Snowdonia National Park and the Conwy Valley. Take a pleasant walk along the 3 mile long promenade to Rhos on Sea with its picturesque harbour and delightful shopping centre. Or visit the hidden gem of Colwyn Bay, Nant-y-Glyn Valley, just five minutes walk from the town centre will take you to another world of pastoral delights. The Secret Valley in the heart of the View of Colwyn Bay seafront from Rhos on SeaWelsh countryside yet but ten minutes walk from the seaside. Other local attractions include the world famous Welsh Mountain Zoo, Theatr Colwyn Theatre, Eirias Park, and the Harlequin Puppet Theatre in Rhos on Sea. Watch the Yachting and Jet Skiing in the safe waters of the Bay of Colwyn, or try your hand at fishing for Sea Bass either on hired boat trips from Rhos Harbour or from the promenade and Colwyn Bay Pier. If you are a keep fit enthusiast there's a fitness suite, squash courts and swimming pool at Eirias Park Leisure Centre, a superb Athletics Arena with all weather running track and there's the coastal cycle track stretching mile after mile along the scenic coast line.

_____________ Colwyn Bay history : Prince Madoc and the discovery of America >_____________

_____________  Colwyn Bay Storms : View the Video of stormy seas March 2007 >____________

--------------- Rhos-on-Sea Storm : Click here for a video of rough seas by the Cayley Kiosk > -------------

 

   

For shoppers there is the COLWYN BAY Farmers' Market each Thursday. Fresh local produce straight from the farm in the Bay View Shopping Centre car park.
Colwyn Bay town itself offers traditional high street shopping combined with indoor mall shopping where there is something for everyone, whatever the size of your pocket!
The town offers a host of familiar household retail names but with a significant number of independent retailers, you will often find something just that bit different in the 'bay', from Budget shops to highly specialised shops.
Whether it's the butcher, the baker (alas no candlestick maker) you need, it's all in Colwyn Bay. The town still proffers family run independent florists, greengrocers, rare book shops, newsagents, ladies and gents clothiers, baby goods, upholsterers, jewellers, saddler, fancy goods, hardware, furniture, hairdressers, cafes (including internet cafes) … the list goes on.
The busy market in the pedestrianised area of Colwyn Bay, used for the weekly General Market and the French Market on selected dates Every Tuesday and Saturday there is a General Market Day in the pedestrianised heart of the town (Centre Picture) and speciality French and Continental Markets on selected dates throughout the year (left hand picture and right hand picture above). Click here for information on Farmers' Markets in Colwyn Bay >>

More Attractions around and about Colwyn Bay :

Welsh Mountain Zoo:

The whole family will love the Welsh Mountain Zoo, set in tranquil garden surroundings and home to a fascinating mix of rare and endangered species as well as a collection of British wildlife. The Welsh Mountain Zoo is one of Britain's best holiday experiences - a friendly and caring conservation zoo set in lovely garden surroundings high above sunny Colwyn Bay and enjoying panoramic views over Snowdonia, the Conwy Valley and Estuary and the beautiful North Wales coast. ( Its worth the visit just for the fantastic views! )
New! Sealions Rock. This fabulous new pool and activity area is the setting for some of the most exciting displays you will ever see.

Spend the day in the company of many rare and endangered animals from both Britain and around the world, roam the wooded pathways and relax on the grassy slopes.

Welsh Mountain Zoo >>

 

Theatr Colwyn Theatre:
First class shows, films, stage productions and a range of family seaside entertainment.

Colwyn Bay Beach

Throwing the net slightly further afield, all within a 10 mile radius:

Bodnant Gardens , World renowned gardens in the Conwy Valley.

The North Wales Theatre: Located in Llandudno showing first class West End productions and top international stars

Conwy Castle: A magnificent mediaeval castle and Walled Town, one of the finest and most complete walled towns in Europe, a World Heritage Site!

Plas Mawr Conwy: the finest Elizabethan Town House in the country.

Bodelwydden Castle and Museum: Showing important exhibits from the National Portrait Gallery London.

At www.walesdirectory.co.uk you are able to find tourist information for Colwyn Bay and the top attractions in Wales and then make an instant online room reservation close to the attraction.

     

St David's Day celebrations in Colwyn Bay 
 
St  David's Day Celebrations in Abergele Road Colwyn Bay
Vintage cars on display in Colwyn Bay
 
Vintage Cars on display in Station Road Colwyn Bay.
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