Back in the Summer of 1993 an unusually heavy rainstorm, coupled with an exceptionally high tide,…read morelead to serious flooding in the Colwyn Bay and Llandudno areas. This resulted in a beefing up of local sea defences. This has had a detrimental effect in most places, in particular in Llandudno where the North Shore has disappeared under a pile of pebbles. One area that seems to have benefitted though is Rhos-on-Sea. The offshore breakwater has created a safe and sheltered little beach. Admittedly it's a little stoney and the sandy areas are covered in millions of tiny shards of crushed shells which aren't all that comfortable to walk on. However the sea is sheltered so it's safe for paddling. In addition the village of Rhos-on-Sea is just across the road so you don't have far to go to buy an ice cream or a cup of tea and there are also toilets nearby which can come in handy.

The breakwater at Rhos dates back to the early 1980s, Andy! They were building it when I was…read morestarting High School, so must have been 1982/3.

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Greenwood forest park is a great place to go for fun but the only reason i'm rating this a 3 stars…read moreis because of these reasons 1. Queue lines are massive 2. Food is expensive 3. LOTS OF KARENS (not the name)

GreenWood Forest Park is a rather unlikely find in the North Wales countryside. It's an eco-theme…read morepark which tries to show that you can have fun without using much power (other than that which you provide yourself). It's NOT a park that pushes the green message at you at every opportunity and this I like. It's that fact that it's understated that makes you think about it. Home to Europe's largest Green roller coaster this place is well worth a visit. The coaster itself works alomg similar principles to the mines, power is generated by people being carried down as the coaster is lifted back up to the start. The coaster then runs down and the next group of people can be taken. Other self-powered rides include a boat ride (where you paddle/pull yourself along with ropes) and a great toboggan run. The other major attraction is the bare-foot walk where you can get back to nature via a barefoot walk through various types of ground including sand, cobbles, mud, water and straw. Immense fun and strangely refreshing. Wash facilities are provided (cold!). Toilets are clean and there is a cafe offering good value basic meals. Wait times were not too bad. I liked the fact that this was a simple park and suited to children from toddlers to about 13 years old. I suspect the optimum age range is about 3-8 years. Unlike the traditional theme parkes queues are minimal (no more than a 2 minute wait for anything) despite our visit being on a May bank Holiday weekend in bright sunshine! Please note - do as the website suggests and if you are using a sat nav start to ignore it when you see the brown tourist signs - if you don't then you end up going through some very steep and narrow roads that are not suited to tourist traffic. It will take about 5 minutes more if you follow the tourist signs but you'll get there in one piece! Recommended.

Eirias Park has always been a popular attraction in Colwyn Bay but it isn't what it once was…read more The top part is made up of some very good sporting facilities. The most popular of these is the leisure centre which incorporates a leisure swimming pool, sports hall, gym and squash courts. Attached to the leisure centre is a very well equipped and grossly under used athletics stadium. Opposite the athletics stadium are some all weather hockey pitches which can be used for five a side football. If you wear baggy shorts and have facial piercings then there's also a stakeboard park. Futher down the park the most obvious feature is the large boating lake. A bored looking man ocassionally drags a couple of pedalos out of the shed but it's nowhere near as busy as it used to be. Close to the boating lake is a decent kids play park with a popular rope slide and for the older generation there are a couple of bowling pitches (I suspect they aren't called pitches but I don't know the correct term - sorry!). There's adequate parking available, a cafe in the leisure centre, toilets and a kiosk selling ice creams and drinks (in the summer). What is a bit disappointing as a local is the fact that a number of attractions have disappeared. These include Dinosaur World, the pitch and putt golf course and the old amusement arcade. I remember a long ago seeing Ed Stewart present a Radio 1 roadshow in the park (yes, I'm that old) and nothing like that happens any more. It's still a nice place to go on a sunny day but not what it was.

erias park has a large amount of space for activities such as riding bikes, playing football etc…read more they have a good leisure centre with most of the things you would expect to find; a good pool, gym, sports hall. the pool can be quite warm which isnt a complaint unless you are a propper swimmer. there has been a bit of decline there in the past few years, its a bit neglected especially towards the bottom area where the tennis courts and play area are. the pool cafe serves meals like burger and chips which are good.

The former Prime Minister William Gladstone was a huge fan of the resort of Penmaenmawr. After…read morefirst visiting the town in 1855 he paid eleven further visits over the following forty years. He's fondly remembered by the locals who erected a bust in the town and there's also a local gastro-pub named after him! If you visit the beach you can understand the attraction. This is a huge, flat and sandy beach (at least when the tide's out) and offers spectacular views of Llandudno and the Great Orme to the East and the Isle of Anglesey to the West. It's also reasonably easy to get to these days. Just off the A55, the main road between Chester and Holyhead and also close to the railway station which lies on the London to Holyhead line. There's a cafe, public toilets and an outdoor shower to wash off the sand after a day of building sandcastles and swimming in the Irish Sea. It's also always very quiet so you'll have no trouble finding space for the deckchairs. It's a shame really but the town has very little tourist accommodation available to attract holiday makers. So while ten miles along the coast Llandudno attracts thousands of tourists despite not having much of beach over in Pen a fantastic beach remains underused.

This is my absolute favourite place to visit. Parc Padarn is a country park that consists of a…read moremassive lake surrounded by mountains, which are on the site of a former slate quarry. The Snowdon railway begins from inside Parc Padarn, and there is a good selection of amenities for its many visitors: 2 cafes are near the railway inside the park, with 2 more located just on the outside (1 is in the Electric Mountain visitor centre), toilets are available in the park also, and there is a scattering of shops such as gift shops, shops selling walking clothes, a shop selling hand-made things from slate such as door plates. There's a lot to do for everyone at Parc Padarn. There are 5 official walkways, which are colour-coded and vary in difficulty from a short flat walk accessible to wheelchair users, to a more advanced 5 mile walk around the lake with some steep climbs. You're advised not to stray from the walkways. On the lake there's opportunities to scuba dive, sail a dinghy or kayak, or to sail a remote control boat. There's a few childrens' play areas which are always fairly busy and look well-equipped, and there's a tree top adenture activitiy. In the main entrence to Parc Padarn there's a museum, which is free to enter, with several shows and displays of the old slate quarry workings, as well as a few old-fashioned houses to peek into. I love going here and probably visit a couple of times a week, even throughout the winter.

Bodafon Farm is a working Farm which invites the public to get up close and personal with the Farm…read moreAnimals & experience every day life on a genuine farm. Its an ideal Family Day out and great fun for Children of all ages. For children its a great opportunity to feed and cuddle the smaller animals, and watch the farmers go about there daily activities - collecting eggs and ploughing the fields. Children can also ride on Mini-Tractors in the childrens farmyard and have a ride on the much loved Pony named Barney!! The Farm is home to mainly Cows and Sheep and some rare breeds, it also has a resident Llama, Goats, Deer and Birds of Prey including some very cute Owls. The Farm also has the Cartwheel Cafe which is located in the Old Stables and has a covered BBQ area and a lovely courtyard which is great in the evenings. The Cafe serves good homecooked food and offers a Grill menu with delicious Homemade Burgers and Steaks. It's also a great place for Childrens Parties and they also hire out the Function Room for private parties, weddings and special events. The Farm park is open all year round and costs £6 for Adults and £4.50 for children Well worth a Visit

Bodafon Farm Park is located at the back of Bodafon Fields, which is the greenbelt area between the…read moreeastern edge of Llandudno and the Little Orme. Access is via a rough and ready trail off Nant-y-Gamar Road. Admission these days is free, which you can't complain about, although there are charges for some activities such as pony or tractor rides but these are very reasonable. You can also purchase bags of food to feed the animals. The farm park is precisely what you might imagine a farm park should be with a few extras. You'll find a collection of all the usual suspects including cows, sheep, horses, goats, chickens, ducks and an enormous fat pig called Boris. Less expectedly you'll find deer, llamas, a rhea and a kookabura named Sheila. You can explore the park on foot or take a guided tour on a tractor. The park is also the home of the North Wales Bird Trust where you can visit their bird of prey display. This is great if you like owls as they have a collection of owls of all sizes and from all corners of the planet. There isn't much other than the owls so if you don't like owls you might be disappointed! The park also has a kids play area and a courtyard crammed full of pedal powered tractors. There's also a very nice cafe and bar with an outdoor courtyard which now has a wood fired pizza oven. There's also a function room which is licenced for weddings. Personally I enjoyed my visit although living in a semi-rural area there wasn't much of a novelty for me in seeing cows and sheep in fields. However the kids had a great time and I could imagine that anyone who lives in an urban area would love to get close up with the animals. All in all an enjoyable couple of hours, especially given that admission is free.

Had my wedding reception here, and it's a lovely venue nestled on the side of the mountain…read moreoverlooking the sea. The website intro shows it best. On the day I had lots of comments about what a lovely venue it was, and how good the food was (buffet, hot & cold). The only negative thing about the night was that the sound system swallowed one of the CDs we'd brought. The staff are also very friendly and accomodating. A nice relaxed place to eat too. Booking usually required for lunch!