Colwyn Bay

Festiniog Railway - Click to expand Colwyn Bay is an attractive resort of fine parks and good-looking houses. The pier was opened in 1900 and the promenade stretches for 5km round the bay. It is ideally positioned to explore the Snowdonia National Park.

Nearby Colwyn is dominated by its massive 13th century castle and the walls which surround the town.

Day visits to: Dolwyddelan Castle, the last stronghold of the Welsh princes fighting unsuccessfully to maintain their independence - underground exploration of Llechwedd Slate Caverns - ride the narrow gauge railway through some of Wales finest scenery from Ffestiniog to Porthmadog harbour - on Anglesey island moated Beaumaris Castle, 440 steps down to Stack lighthouse to the cries of thousands of sea birds, village of hut circles dating back to 200 AD - Chester walled city - Caernarfon old town and Edward I's most impressive castle.