Colwyn Bay Heritage

  • English
  • Cymraeg
Home
About
Acknowledgements
Walks
News
History & Heritage
Pensaernïaeth
Bay Youth
Book Shelf
Useful Links
Business
Churches
Colwyn Bay
Colwyn Bay People
Education
Eirias Park
Eisteddfod
Entertainment
Ministry of Food
Old Colwyn
Open Spaces
Oral History
Pier and Pavilion
Police
Rhos-on-Sea
Shops
Sport
Theatre
Tourism
Town Features
Transport
Welsh
World War
Oral History
Galleries
Timeline
Contact
Menu
Colwyn Bay Heritage > Eirias Park > Page 2

Eirias Park

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...]

Filed Under: Eirias Park, Entertainment, Sport

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...]

Filed Under: Business, Eirias Park, Entertainment, Tourism

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...]

Filed Under: Eirias Park, Entertainment, Tourism

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...]

Filed Under: Eirias Park, Eisteddfod, Entertainment, Tourism, Welsh

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...]

Filed Under: Eirias Park

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...]

Filed Under: Business, Eirias Park, Entertainment, Tourism

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2

About

We are the Colwyn Bay Heritage Group. Our aim is to make the heritage and history of the Colwyn Bay easily accessible and better known amongst those who live here or are  interested in understanding … Read More

Topics

Latest posts

  • St. John’s Church House, Cliff Road, Old Colwyn
  • The Wren’s Nest, Lansdowne Road
  • Woods Department Store, Station Road
  • Williams Deacon’s Bank, Conwy Road
  • Rydal School – Costain Building and Memorial Hall

Useful Pages

  • Home
  • News
  • Useful Links
  • Contact

Follow us on Facebook

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Colwyn Bay Heritage Online

Copyright © 2022 Colwyn Bay Heritage Online. All rights reserved.

Colony of Ants Web Design and Development