Built-up area in Denbighshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.333, -3.418 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 05 82 |
| Population: | 18,701 |
| Dialling code: | 01745 (Rhyl) |
Prestatyn is a seaside town in Denbighshire, north Wales, sitting on the coast of the Irish Sea. It’s best known for long sandy beaches and a traditional promenade, and it marks the northern end of the Offa's Dyke Path while the North Wales Coast Path runs along the shore; the town also lies beneath the Clwydian Range, so it attracts both walkers and holidaymakers.
Historically a Victorian resort, Prestatyn still relies on tourism and local services, with a railway station on the North Wales Coast Line that makes commuting to Chester and other centres straightforward. Its compact high street, summer community events and easy access to coast and countryside give it a mix of seaside holiday culture and a largely residential, commuter town character.
LL19 7NE, LL19 9NF, LL19 7PT, LL19 9AU, LL19 7NT, LL19 8AP, LL19 8BS, LL19 8BZ, LL19 8EY, LL19 9ND