Old Colwyn is a coastal parish in Conwy, Wales, sitting on the southern shore of the Irish Sea between Colwyn Bay and Llandudno. It has a long seafront promenade and sandy beaches, with the A55 and the North Wales Coast Line nearby, so it feels both pleasantly seaside and well connected to the larger towns of the North Wales coast.
Historically it began as a small village that predates the 19th‑century boom of neighbouring towns, and today retains pockets of older buildings alongside Victorian and suburban housing. The local economy mixes small shops, hospitality aimed at visitors and light industry, while many residents commute to nearby centres; community life is typical of a coastal community, with local clubs, churches and events reflecting a blend of families and retirees.
Postcode districts covering Old Colwyn
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Heswall 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Flint 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Rhyl 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Prestatyn 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Bangor 19.3 miles31 km
- Abergele 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Llandudno 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Mold 24.2 miles39 km
Neighbouring places
- Eirias Ward 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Colwyn Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Glyn Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Colwyn Bay Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Mynydd Marian Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Llysfaen Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Rhiw Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Llanddulas Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Mochdre Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Llanddulas and Rhyd-y-Foel Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Betws-yn-Rhos Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Old Colwyn
LL29 9DW, LL29 9LU, LL29 9HU, LL29 8UP, LL29 9YA, LL29 9PH, LL29 8UW, LL29 9NS, LL29 9HN … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 35.1 miles56.5 km
- Manchester Airport 58.8 miles94.7 km
- Colwyn Bay Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Glan Conwy Railway Station 4.4 miles7.1 km
Hotels near Old Colwyn Ad
- Cae Mor Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Tynedale Hotel 4 6 miles9.6 km
- Beachside Guest House 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Gwynfryn 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Swn Y Mor Hotel 2 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Craigside Inn 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Bodysgallen Hall & Spa 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Quay Hotel and Spa 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Castle Hotel, Conwy, North Wales 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Milverton House 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
Schools in Old Colwyn
- Ysgol Bryn Elian Secondary
- Ysgol Iau Hen Golwyn Primary
- Ysgol T. Gwynn Jones Primary
Local points of interest
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Bodelwyddan Castle Historic site 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Marble Church Historic site 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 9 miles14.5 km
- Rhuddlan Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.3 miles15 km
- Rhyl FC Stadium 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Bastion Road Stadium 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Carneddau Mountains 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 15 miles24.2 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 18.5 miles29.8 km