Officially opened as Colwyn Civic Centre on May 14th, 1964, Glan-y-Don Hall replaced the Town Hall which stood on the corner of Coed Pella Road and Conwy Road. The Town Hall was demolished soon after … [Read more...]
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15. Playground by the Sea
Fondly described as the “playground by the sea” Eirias Park has always been a facility to be enjoyed by all ages. Through the years it has had various attractions intended particularly for children’s … [Read more...]
16. Indoor Outdoor Centre (Formerly Dinosaur World)
Dinosaur World stood opposite the boating lake and was a very popular attraction in the park until 2003. Advertised as the largest collection of dinosaurs in the British Isles, the collection of over … [Read more...]
17. Boating Lake and Bandstand
The Boating Lake at the centre of Eirias Park was officially opened on June 6th, 1935 having been built at a cost of £7,000, and covering an area of about one and a quarter acres. It was designed by … [Read more...]
18. Gorsedd Stone Circle
Following National Eisteddfod tradition, this gorsedd stone circle was placed here in preparation for the proclamation ceremony of the Royal National Eisteddfod, which took place on June 26th, 1940. … [Read more...]
19. D. P. Evans Tree
When the Boating Lake at the centre of Eirias Park was officially opened on June 6th, 1935 the Mayor planted two oak trees. The trees, on the eastern and western sides of the boathouse, were to … [Read more...]
20. The Four Oaks
Built next to the present-day site of the Leisure Centre (point 7 on this trail) and overlooking the boating lake, the Four Oaks Restaurant opened to the public on July 8th, 1971. The name Four … [Read more...]
