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Things to see in Colwyn Bay (United Kingdom): 62 places and when to go
Colwyn Bay is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 62 places in and around it, mainly Nature (38), Mountains (30), History (12). The best known are Conwy Castle, Conwy Suspension Bridge and Great Orme. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 53.2948, -3.7476
- Places
- 62 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (38) · Mountains (30) · History (12) · Wildlife (8) · Temples (4) · Food and drink (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 98 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Tal y Fan, at 610 m.
What to see in Colwyn Bay
The places in and around Colwyn Bay, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Conwy CastleCastle in Conwy, North Wales5.4 km
- Conwy Suspension BridgeGrade I listed bridge in Conwy, Wales5.3 km
- Great OrmeHill (207.1m) in Conwy County Borough, Wales8.1 km
- Deganwy CastleCastle in Wales5.5 km
- Conwy Railway BridgeGrade I listed bridge in Conwy, Wales5.3 km
- Bodnant GardenArboretum in Conwy, Wales7.9 km
- Gwrych CastleGrade I listed building in Conwy County Borough9.3 km
- Little OrmeHeadland in Conwy County Borough, North Wales, UK4.1 km
- Moelfre UchafHill (396m) in Conwy County Borough9.6 km
- Plas MawrGrade I listed building in Conwy County Borough, Wales5.7 km
- Conwy town wallsGrade I listed building in Conwy, Wales5.7 km
- Mynydd MarianHill (207m) in Conwy County Borough5.8 km
- Tal y FanMountain (610m) in Conwy County Borough12 km
- Welsh Mountain ZooZoo in Conwy County Borough, Wales3 m
- Aberconwy HouseHistoric house in Conwy, Wales5.6 km
- Castell Caer SeionHillfort in Conwy, Wales7.7 km
- Cefn yr OgofHill (204.4m) in Conwy County Borough8.2 km
- Conwy MountainHill (244m) in Conwy, Wales7.7 km
- MostynArt gallery in Llandudno, north Wales5.9 km
- Conwy RSPB reserveRoyal Society for the Protection of Birds reserve on the east side of the Conwy estuary, North Wales4.2 km
- Bryn EurynSite of Special Scientific Interest in Conwy County Borough, Wales, UK969 m
- HafodunosGrade I listed building in Conwy County Borough, Wales12 km
- Llys EurynArchaeological site in Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy County Borough, Wales, UK1.3 km
- Maes y Facrell National Nature ReserveNature reserve in Conwy, Wales7.6 km
And the other 38, by what you come to do:
- Temples: St Mary and All Saints' Church, Conwy, St Mary's Church, Caerhun, Church of Saint Digain, St Trillo Chapel
- Nature: Bodlondeb Woods, Foel Lus, Foel Lwyd, Moel Unben, Ogof Pant-y-Wennol, Tre-pys-llygod, Allt Wen, Bryn Maelgwyn, Bryn Pydew, Bryniau, Castell Cawr, Cefn Du, Cloliau, Coed Bryndansi, Ffrith Bedwyn, Fron Gynnen, Maen Esgob, Moel Gyffylog, Mynydd Branar, Mynydd Dir, Mynydd Pant, Nant y Coed Local Nature Reserve, Pen-Or, Penmaen-bach, Rhiwledyn Nature Reserve, Tre-pys-llygod West Top
- Food and drink: Conwy Brewery, Great Orme Brewery, Snowdon Craft Beer, Wild Horse Brewing Company
- Hiking: Wales Coast Path (North Wales), North Wales Path
- Beaches: North Shore Beach
- Museums and art: Sir Henry Jones Museum
When to go to Colwyn Bay
The best time to visit Colwyn Bay is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:48
- FebPossible9:32
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:43
- MayBest time15:37
- JunBest time16:42
- JulBest time16:15
- AugBest time14:34
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:15
- NovBetter not8:18
- DecPossible7:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17. In June, 62 of the 62 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Colwyn Bay
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 98 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Colwyn Bay?
The best known: Conwy Castle, Conwy Suspension Bridge, Great Orme, Deganwy Castle, Conwy Railway Bridge. In all, 62 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Colwyn Bay?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17.
How do you get to Colwyn Bay?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 98 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Colwyn Bay as the destination and these 62 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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