Old Colwyn
in Conwy of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.288 and -3.693 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 17' 17" and W -3° 41' 34"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:32 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 8:34 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Discover Old Colwyn

Old Colwyn in Conwy (Wales) is a place in United Kingdom about 194 mi (or 313 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Old Colwyn is now 05:32 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports near Old Colwyn, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Hawarden Airport in a distance of 31 mi (or 49 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 4 mi (or 7 km). away. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Llysfaen, Mochdre, Conwy, Llandudno and Bodelwyddan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 48%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

5°C (41 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Bryn Woodlands House

Address
1,5 mi
14 Woodland Road
LL29 7DT Colwyn Bay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Beachmount Holiday Apartments

Address
2,6 mi
67 Colwyn Avenue
LL28 4NN Colwyn Bay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ashmount Hotel

Address
2,7 mi
18 College Avenue
LL28 4NT Colwyn Bay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE COLWYN BAY

Address
1,3 mi
1-7 VICTORIA AVENUE
LL29 8DU Colwyn Bay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Colwyn Bay 0 Worcester City 2 Vanarama Conference North

Published: February 15, 2015
Length: 36:00 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TheWCFCTV

Colwyn Bay 0 Worcester City 2 Vanarama Conference North Saturday 14th February 2015.


North Wales Coast Line 9.10.14 - Rhyl Abergele Colwyn Bay Llanddulas Old Colwyn Station

Published: October 10, 2014
Length: 27:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Robin Harrison

Filmed on a short hop between Rhyl and Colwyn Bay Stations and also featuring Foryd Junction (closed), Abergele and Pensarn, Llanddulas (closed), Llysfaen (closed), Old Colwyn (closed)..


Cars Caught in Storm on Colwyn Bay Promenade

Published: September 22, 2011
Length: 05:41 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Bernard Wellings

Somebody from the council forgot to shut the gates to the promenade at Old Colwyn during this winter storm. But nothing deters these plucky motorists determined to get to the shops come hell...


Colwyn Bay, North Wales

Published: December 01, 2013
Length: 52:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: DestinationConwy

Colwyn Bay North Wales, a great place to live, a great place to work, a great place to play, a great place to visit. http://www.visitcolwynbay.org.uk.


Stormy day at Colwyn Bay

Published: January 11, 2015
Length: 53:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Howard Litherland

High tide and a stiff onshore breeze always produces some wave action on the promenade at Colwyn Bay. But in filming this short video I got more than I bargained for!


Ollie Johnson Bunny Hop Turndown BMX Colwyn Bay

Published: February 24, 2011
Length: 44:28 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: jeffreyq flannghan

Ollie Johnson Bunny Hop Turndown BMX Colwyn Bay Filmed and edited by Tom Edwards.


Colwyn Bay Skatepark 1978

Published: August 18, 2012
Length: 40:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: G Flex

Colwyn Bay skatepark in 1978 The newly completed Colwyn Bay skatepark in Eirias park. This long awaited skatepark was sadly bulldozed and buried by Colwyn Borough Council in the mid 1980's.


Storm Waves Colwyn Bay

Published: December 31, 2007
Length: 19:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Bernard Wellings

Winter storm waves on the promenade Old Colwyn, 2007, Colwyn Bay North Wales, See the original here http://www.walesdirectory.co.uk/Videos/Old_Colwyn_Storm.htm.


Grounded Cargo Ship off Colwyn Bay - North Wales

Published: April 13, 2012
Length: 10:19 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dean Smith

Close up, amateur footage of an Oil Cargo Ship that was washed up to the shore due to extreme weather conditions the day before. Filmed in Colwyn Bay, North Wales on the 5th April 2012. All...


Eirias Triathlon Colwyn Bay

Published: July 26, 2012
Length: 35:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bernard Wellings

The Eirias Triathlon takes place in the seaside resort of Colwyn Bay, North Wales. Following a 1900m swim, a 106km (66 mile) cycle ride through the Welsh countryside, and transition in the...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Old Colwyn

Old Colwyn, is a small town just to the east of Colwyn Bay, in Conwy County Borough, Wales. Prior to local government reorganisation in April 1974 it was part of the Municipal Borough of Colwyn Bay, but the reorganisation established it as a separate community, whose population at the 2001 census was 7,626. It hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1941. It also harbours the 3rd Colwyn Bay (Old Colwyn) Scout Group headquarters and is home to the area's comprehensive school, Ysgol Bryn Elian

Located at 53.2833, -3.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in Conwy county borough, Colwyn Bay

Colwyn Bay railway station

Colwyn Bay railway station is on the Crewe to Holyhead North Wales Coast Line. The current station consists of the platform faces that served the Up Slow and Up Fast lines. The platform faces to the Down Slow and Down Fast lines were taken out of service and have been obliterated as a result of the construction of the A55 dual carriageway. The main station building stands on what was the island platform.

Located at 53.296, -3.725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Conwy county borough, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1849, Railway stations served by Arriva Trains Wales, Railway stations served by Virgin Trains, DfT Category D stations, Colwyn Bay

Colwyn Bay F.C

Colwyn Bay Football Club is a Welsh football club based in Old Colwyn, North Wales. The club participates in the Conference North, the sixth tier of English football. Nicknamed the Seagulls, but also known as 'The Bay' the club's home ground is at Llanelian Road in Old Colwyn. The club have reached the semi-finals of the Welsh Cup on three occasions, but no longer participate in the competition.

Located at 53.2823, -3.69964 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Colwyn Bay F.C., Football Conference, Football clubs in Wales, Association football clubs established in 1881, Welsh football clubs in English leagues, 1881 establishments in Wales, Sport in Conwy County Borough, Colwyn Bay, North West Counties Football League clubs, Northern Premier League clubs

Victoria Pier

For the pier in Kingston upon Hull, see Victoria Pier, Kingston upon Hull Victoria Pier is a pier in the seaside resort of Colwyn Bay on the coast of North Wales between Rhyl and Llandudno. It is 750 ft (227m) long.

Located at 53.2973, -3.723 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Colwyn Bay, Piers in Wales, Buildings and structures in Conwy county borough

Eirias Park

Eirias Park or Parc Eirias is a 50-acre public park in Colwyn Bay, Conwy County Borough, Wales. Situated within the park is the Colwyn Leisure Centre, whose facilities include a six-lane 25-metre swimming/leisure pool with various water features and a separate water slide. There is also a fitness suite, health suite, sauna, steam room and warm spa pool. Outdoor facilities include a sports stadium with grandstand and floodlit synthetic hockey/football playing area.

Located at 53.2911, -3.7127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stadiums in Wales, Cycling in Wales, Visitor attractions in Conwy county borough, Parks in Wales, Rugby union stadiums in Wales, Colwyn Bay

St Paul's Church, Colwyn Bay

St Paul's Church, Colwyn Bay is the parish church of the town of Colwyn Bay, in Conwy County Borough, Wales. It is an active Anglican church in the deanery of Rhos, the archdeaconry of St Asaph, and the Diocese of St Asaph. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Located at 53.2939, -3.7265 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Religious buildings completed in 1911, 20th-century Anglican church buildings, Gothic Revival architecture in Wales, Churches in Conwy county borough, Anglican churches in Wales, John Douglas buildings, Anglican congregations established in the 19th century, 19th-century church buildings, Grade II* listed churches, Grade II* listed buildings in Conwy county borough, Colwyn Bay

St John the Baptist's Church, Old Colwyn

St John the Baptist's Church, Old Colwyn, is in Station Road, Old Colwyn, in Conwy County Borough, Wales. It is an active Anglican church in the parish of Colwyn, the deanery of Rhos, the archdeaconry of St Asaph and the diocese of St Asaph. St John's is the daughter church of St Catherine's Church, Abergele Road, Colwyn. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Located at 53.2906, -3.6974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
19th-century church buildings, Anglican congregations established in the 19th century, Religious buildings completed in 1903, Religious buildings completed in 1912, Churches in Conwy county borough, Gothic Revival architecture in Wales, Anglican churches in Wales, John Douglas buildings, Grade II* listed churches, Grade II* listed buildings in Conwy county borough

Old Colwyn railway station

Old Colwyn railway station was located in Colwyn, Denbighshire, North Wales, situated between the town to the south and the sea to the north. Opened 9 April 1884 by the London and North Western Railway, it was served by what is now the North Wales Coast Line between Chester, Cheshire and Holyhead, Anglesey. Initially known as simply Colwyn station, it was changed to Old Colwyn in 1885 after passengers confused it with the next station along the line, Colwyn Bay.

Located at 53.2929, -3.6923 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Denbighshire, Railway stations opened in 1884, Railway stations closed in 1964

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Colwyn, Old Colwyn