Once the jewel in the crown of a popular holiday resort sadly today Colwyn Bay Pier is nothing more than an eyesore. It's troubled recent history culminated with bankruptcy for its owner Mr Stephen Hunt (now discharged) and disputes between Mr Hunt and Conwy County Council are continuing. Mr Hunt wants to draw attention to what he claims is unfair treatment by Conwy County Council and has decided to take the drastic action of going on hunger strike. Now on the third day of the hunger strike Mr Hunt is here shown being interviewed by Ian Lang of ITV on Wednesday 08 June 2011.

Attractions

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 sailing and jet skis in the safe waters of the Bay of Colwyn, or try your hand at fishing for Sea Bass on hired boat trips from Rhos Harbour, or from the beach and promenade. If you are a keep fit enthusiast there is a fitness suite, squash courts and swimming pool at Eirias Park Leisure Centre, a superb Athletics Arena with all weather running track and the coastal cycle track stretching mile after mile along the scenic coast line.

Throwing the net slightly further afield and all within a 10-mile radius: Bodnant Gardens - world-renowned gardens in the Conwy Valley; 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 and a World Heritage Site; Plas Mawr Conwy - the finest Elizabethan Town House in the country; Bodelwyddan Castle and Museum - showing important exhibits from the National Portrait Gallery London.