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Prestatyn

Built-up area in Denbighshire, Wales

Coordinates:53.333, -3.418
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.

Postcode districts covering Prestatyn

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Transport links

  • Airport Liverpool John Lennon Airport 23.4 miles37.7 km
  • Airport Manchester Airport 47.2 miles75.9 km
  • Railway station Prestatyn Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
  • Railway station Rhyl Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km

Local points of interest

  • Bastion Road Stadium 0.7 miles1.1 km
  • Rhyl FC Stadium 2.6 miles4.2 km
  • Rhuddlan Nature Reserve Nature reserve 3.9 miles6.3 km
  • Marble Church Historic site 5.5 miles8.9 km
  • Bodelwyddan Castle Historic site 6.1 miles9.7 km
  • Thurstaston Beach Beach 11.4 miles18.3 km
  • Clwydian Range Mounains 12.4 miles20 km
  • Connahs Quay Nomads Stadium 15.7 miles25.3 km
  • Prenton Park Stadium 16.1 miles26 km
  • Bodnant Garden Gardens 17.1 miles27.6 km
  • Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 17.3 miles27.9 km
  • Liverpool Echo Arena Stadium 18.1 miles29.2 km

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