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Colwyn Bay Heritage > Sport

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...]

Filed Under: Eirias Park, Entertainment, Sport, Tourism

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...]

Filed Under: Eirias Park, Entertainment, Sport

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...]

Filed Under: Eirias Park, Sport

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...]

Filed Under: Eirias Park, Sport

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...]

Filed Under: Eirias Park, Entertainment, Sport

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

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