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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...]

Filed Under: Eirias Park, Entertainment, History, Tourism

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

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...]

Filed Under: Eirias Park, Entertainment, Tourism

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...]

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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

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

Conwy Council buys the Victoria Pier

On March 28th Conwy County Borough Council announced that it had purchased Colwyn Bay’s Victoria Pier. Iwan Davies, Chief Executive, Conwy County Borough Council said, "The Council recognises that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Pensaernïaeth, Pier and Pavilion, Tourism

Victoria Pier

Victoria Pier

The Victoria Pier and Pavilion were opened in 1900 and could accommodate 2,500 people. The pier was initially 12 metres wide and 96 metres long, but was later extended to 320 metres. The first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Pensaernïaeth, Pier and Pavilion, Tourism

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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

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