Working with Conwy Age Friendly Communities, Tape and Colwyn Bay Library, Colwyn Bay Heritage Group are pleased to add the Eirias Park QR (Quick Response) Heritage Trail to the walks now available … [Read more...]
Eirias Park
History of Eirias Park
“The park by the sea”, as Eirias Park was once described, covers 50 acres. The first 27 acres were bought by the council on April 12th, 1921 and the remainder in 1929. The playing fields were … [Read more...]
01. The Promenade
The promenade we recognise today was built in sections over many years, beginning around 1872 when the Colwyn Bay Hotel (now the site of Princess Court) was also being built. There followed many years … [Read more...]
02. The Dingle (Eirias Park Heritage Trail)
Known during its early history as Dingle Dell, the Dingle Path runs through a woodland glade along a stream, starting at the viaduct and ending at the centre of Colwyn Bay town on the main … [Read more...]
03. Wireless College
Gordon Scott Whale opened the North Wales Wireless College in Caernarfon in 1918, having trained with the Direct Spanish Telegraph Company and worked for Marconi’s Wireless Telegraph Company. In 1920 … [Read more...]
04. Commemorative Tree 1934
The growth and success of Colwyn Bay led to its being granted Borough status by Royal Charter in 1934. The Charter Celebrations took place in Eirias Park on September 20th and included the planting of … [Read more...]
05. James Alexander Barr Tennis Centre
The origins of the Eirias Park we recognise today begin in 1921 with the purchase of the first 27 acres of land. By 1933 among Eirias Park's attractions were eight grey shale tennis courts. In June … [Read more...]
06. Bowling Greens
Eirias Park began with a single bowling green but by February 1933 the council was making plans, with the sanction of the Ministry of Health, to add the second green at a cost of £850. In May 1934 … [Read more...]
07. Leisure Centre
The official opening of Colwyn Leisure Centre took place on May 12th, 1981 when Princess Margaret attended, arriving by helicopter, to unveil a plaque and take a tour of the centre. The Mayor's … [Read more...]
08. Eirias School
The building of the first school on the Eirias site began in 1903 for the Higher Grade School. In 1919 a decision was made to change the school to a Secondary School, which opened in 1920. It later … [Read more...]
09. Dan’s Den
Dan's Den Cafe, near the skate park, was officially opened on October 23rd, 2012 by Rupert Moon, former Welsh international rugby player. The Dan's Den charity was founded after the death of Daniel … [Read more...]
10. Ornamental Gates
The beautiful ornamental gates at the Abergele Road entrance to Eirias Park were a gift to the town from the profits of the very successful Royal National Eisteddfod of 1947 which took place in the … [Read more...]
11. The Events Centre and Arena
As part of the local celebrations for the Festival of Britain in 1951, the Council developed land used as allotments during World War II into Eirias Park's sports arena and running track. The first … [Read more...]
12. Llety’r Dryw Cottage
This disused 17th century farmhouse building called “The Cottage” was known as Llety’r Dryw Cottage and was home to the gardener at the nearby Llety’r Dryw Hall (point 13 on this trail) for many … [Read more...]
13. Llety’r Dryw Hall
Bearing the date 1893 over the front door, Llety’r Dryw Hall was built by John Eden, having been designed by architects Douglas and Fordham of Chester, inspired, it is believed, by 17th century … [Read more...]
