Area Guide
Abergele is a market town that is situated between Colwyn Bay and Rhyl on the Irish Sea coast of Wales.
Aber is the Welsh word for estuary or river mouth and Gele is the name of the river that flows through the...
Colwyn Bay is a town and seaside resort on the north coast of Wales overlooking the Irish Sea. It is the second-largest community and business centre in the north of Wales and the 14rh largest in the whole of Wales.
It...
Conwy County is a county borough in the North-West of Wales.
The River Conwy, from which the county borough gets its name, lies wholly within the area.
One third of Conwy County borough is in the Snowdonia...
Denbighshire is the oldest inhabited part of Wales. It has been home for the human race for 225,000 years as Neanderthal remains were discovered near St Asaph.
There are no less than six castles in the county, making...
Dyserth is an ancient settlement with evidence of habitation dating back to the Neolithic Age. It was listed in the Domesday Book in 1086. There was a castle but it was destroyed in 1263. The remains were removed during World...
Kinmel Bay is a seaside village in North-East Wales. Rhyl is just across the River Clwyd.
‘Kinmel' is derived from the Welsh name 'Cynmael'. Cyn means ‘former’ and ‘Mael means ‘Chief’ or ‘Prince’....
Pensarn means 'end of the causeway'. The shingle beach is a 2021 award-winner with a wheelchair-friendly promenade. The promenade has loos, shops, and a seasonal café. There is also a cycle track, which is part of the North...
The second biggest urban area in Denbighshire is Prestatyn. The name comes from Old English meaning 'priests' town'.
It's believed that the same location has been lived in since prehistoric times. Nearby boasts the...
South of the seaside town of Rhyl is Rhuddlan. The name comes from the Welsh words for 'red riverbank'. An ancient place, it was recorded in the Domesday Book.
Rhuddlan Castle is a famous...
Rhyl is a seaside town on the North-East coast of Wales. It lies at the mouth of the River Clwyd.
It was once a popular Victorian resort and since 1990, there have been many major regeneration investments, including...
St Asaph is situated on the River Elwy and is one of the smallest cities in Britain. In Welsh, it's known as Llanelwy. Archaeologically, it is a site of international importance due to evidence of Neanderthals living there...
Towyn is a bustling seaside resort located between Rhyl and Abergele, convenient to access the attractions and facilities of both.
Towyn itself has good shopping and the sandy beach is lovely. There are plenty of...