Rhyl
Built-up area in Denbighshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.316, -3.478 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 01 80 |
| Population: | 25,874 |
| Dialling code: | 01745 |
Rhyl is a busy seaside town on the north coast of Denbighshire in Wales, sitting beside the Irish Sea at the mouth of the River Clwyd. It has long sandy beaches, a traditional promenade and a history as a Victorian resort, and still attracts families and day-trippers for its coastal walks, amusements and occasional events.
Like many British seaside towns, Rhyl experienced economic decline in the late 20th century but has seen steady regeneration efforts in recent years, with waterfront and community projects, new housing and leisure investments. The town combines a tourist economy with a diverse residential community, and remains an important local centre for shopping and services along the North Wales coast.
Postcode districts covering Rhyl
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 24.2 miles39 km
- Birkenhead 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Buckley 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Wallasey 18 miles28.9 km
- Colwyn Bay 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Heswall 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Flint 15 miles24.1 km
- Hawarden 20.5 miles33 km
- Formby 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Litherland 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Prestatyn 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Brymbo 23.3 miles37.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Rhyl South West Ward 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Rhyl South Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Rhyl Trellewelyn Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Rhyl Tŷ Newydd Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Rhyl West Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Rhyl East Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Rhuddlan Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Prestatyn South West Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Kinmel Bay Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Prestatyn North Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Kinmel Bay and Towyn Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Prestatyn Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Rhyl
LL18 3DD, LL18 3UB, LL18 4HB, LL18 3LA, LL18 4RW, LL18 1HL, LL18 2EU, LL18 4RB, LL18 1DS … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 25.9 miles41.8 km
- Manchester Airport 49.7 miles80 km
- Rhyl Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Prestatyn Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
Hotels near Rhyl Ad
- The Beaches Hotel and Spa 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Faenol Fawr Hotel 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Kinmel & Kinspa 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Beaches Chalets 3.7 miles5.9 km
Schools in Rhyl
- Christ Church Primary School Primary
- Christ the Word All ages
- Rhyl High School Secondary
- Ysgol Bryn Hedydd Primary
- Ysgol Dewi Sant Primary
- Ysgol Emmanuel Primary
- Ysgol Llywelyn Primary
- Ysgol Tir Morfa Special
Local points of interest
- Rhyl FC Stadium 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Rhuddlan Nature Reserve Nature reserve 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Bastion Road Stadium 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Marble Church Historic site 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Bodelwyddan Castle Historic site 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Clwydian Range Mountains 13.1 miles21.2 km
- Thurstaston Beach Beach 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Connahs Quay Nomads Stadium 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Prenton Park Stadium 18.8 miles30.3 km