attractions

Your holiday in Rhyl and Prestatyn will appeal to the whole family, whether it be spending your days relaxing on our safe, clean beaches or enjoying the fascinating attractions in North Wales.

Rhyl is everything that is lively and exciting about the seaside, with a buzz created by such visitor attractions as the SeaQuarium, where you can experience a seabed stroll in the first and only walk-through underwater tunnel in Wales, surrounded by sharks, rays and other fascinating ocean creatures. See more than 50 native species of marine life, the dramatic Ocean Falls Cascade and even the fish hospital where you can visit the poorly fish.

The Suncentre is an indoor tropical water park where you can enjoy the warm waters or the white rollers and the water slides, including the daredevil Black Thunder and Buzz slides. Perhaps ride the rooftop monorail before a meal or drink on the terrace. If it’s a view you are looking for then try the unique Rhyl Sky Tower, the 240ft high revolving structure allows fantastic views of Rhyl and the scenery beyond. It is situated on the famous West Promenade of Rhyl, where developments include seaside gardens, mini golf, open air theatre and interactive play zones. The Whole family can enjoy The Village Fun Fair with rides including Nessie, traditional Gallopers and a new Crazy Golf. With the Pavilion Theatre, marine lake, miniature railway, botanical gardens, tennis and bowling, you can certainly be kept very busy for your entire holiday – if that’s what you want.

Prestatyn also offers great entertainment at the Nova Centre, which has indoor pools, helter skelter slide, health and fitness studio and relaxing restaurant and bars. However, shielded by hills and mountains this resort has a more leisurely feel. At the northern end of Offa’s Dyke National Trail Prestatyn is the perfect base for walking enthusiasts of all levels. Walkers and cyclists can take in the breathtaking scenery of the dramatic Prestatyn hillside and the Clwydian Range before tracing the historical side of the area. To be found are the remains of a Roman bath house, a burial ground from the Bronze Age and evidence of an industrial past found in the tunnels into the hillside locally called the Fish Mine (so called because the lead spoil was often fish shaped), ruins of a miner’s cottage and limekilns. Pick up a copy of 'Enjoy Prestatyn's Countryside' from the local Tourist Information Centre (open from April to Sept) - it illustrates walks in and around Prestatyn with specific information on local wildlife and heritage before visiting the charming nearby village of Meliden with its beautiful church and historical pubs.

The surrounding area offers attractions such as the impressive castles along the north Wales coast, at Rhuddlan and Denbigh. One of the smallest ancient cathedrals can be seen at St Asaph and at Bodelwyddan you can visit the amazing marble church. Stately Homes such as Bodrhyddan Hall also offer an interesting family day out.