Penrhyn Bay is a small coastal village on the north Wales coast in the county borough of Conwy, sitting just east of Llandudno and tucked beneath the limestone spur of the Little Orme. It has a sheltered, gently sloping beach and cliff paths with open views across the bay towards the Great Orme and the Conwy estuary, making it a popular spot for walkers, birdwatchers and anyone after a quieter seaside feel than the larger neighbouring resorts.
Historically it developed as a residential and holiday suburb in the 19th and 20th centuries and today remains largely residential with local shops and a community atmosphere, while benefiting from the tourism and services of nearby Llandudno and the historic attractions of Conwy, including Conwy Castle. The mix of coastal recreation, easy commuting into the surrounding towns and a modest local high street gives it a relaxed, village-like character rather than a busy resort vibe.
Postcode districts covering Penrhyn Bay
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 2.4 miles
- Rhyl 12.1 miles
- Prestatyn 14.7 miles
- Bangor 16.9 miles
- Abergele 7.9 miles
- Llandudno 2.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Penrhyn Ward 0.6 miles
- Penrhyn-side Built-up area 1 mile
- Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Ward 1.1 miles
- Craig-y-don Ward 1.2 miles
- Mochdre Parish 1.8 miles
- Glyn y Marl Ward 2.1 miles
- Tudno Ward 2.1 miles
- Llandudno Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Colwyn Bay Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Deganwy Ward 2.4 miles
- Rhiw Ward 2.6 miles
- Conwy Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Penrhyn Bay
LL30 3PS, LL30 3EN, LL30 3HA, LL30 3RW, LL30 3HL, LL30 3EW, LL30 3PF, LL30 3HN, LL30 3EP … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 38.1 miles
- Manchester Airport 61.8 miles
- Colwyn Bay Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Llandudno Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels near Penrhyn Bay Ad
- Craigside Manor 3 0.9 miles
- The Quay Hotel and Spa 4 2.9 miles
- St George's Hotel 4 2.5 miles
- Llandudno Hostel 4 2.3 miles
- Imperial Hotel 4 2.2 miles
- Llandudno Bay Hotel 4 1.7 miles
- Esplanade Hotel Llandudno 3 2.5 miles
- Four Saints Brig Y Don Hotel 2 2.3 miles
- Winchmore Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- The Central Hotel - Llandudno 3 2.2 miles
Schools in Penrhyn Bay
- Ysgol Glanwydden Primary
- Ysgol Y Creuddyn Secondary
Local points of interest
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 3.3 miles
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 5.7 miles
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 9.8 miles
- Bodelwyddan Castle Historic site 11.7 miles
- Marble Church Historic site 11.9 miles
- Rhyl FC Stadium 12.2 miles
- Rhuddlan Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.6 miles
- Carneddau Mountains 13.3 miles
- Bastion Road Stadium 15.1 miles
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 15.2 miles
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 16.2 miles
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 16.2 miles