Abergele

Abergele

An enduringly popular town in North Wales, Abergele has it all. Enjoying a superb location between Colwyn Bay and Rhyl, the town is close enough to the coast to make a day at the beach an option while also being far enough inland to offer loads of countryside walks and attractions.

Why Book A Holiday Park In Abergele?

A great place to visit for family fun and attractions, Abergele has plenty to offer its visitors, young and old. Come rain or shine, everyone loves an amusement arcade, and there are so many to choose from in and around Abergele, so you’ll be spoilt for choice. Other nearby family attractions include Eirias Park, Rhyl Waterpark, Knightly’s Fun Park and Rhyl SeaQuarium, to name just a few.

Abergele was a Roman town, and the area has many historical sites of interest, a testament to the town’s long and distinguished history. Start with The Mount, which is thought to be what’s left of Abergele’s castle and remains today. Check out Tower Hill, a seventeenth-century watchtower which is an excellent place for a walk and boasts some incredible, far-reaching views. A little further out of town is Gwrych Castle, the stunning 200-year-old castle which became famous recently as the home of the UK version of I’m a Celebrity.

Abergele’s beach at Pensarn is famous for its panoramic coastal views. It is a Mecca for watersports enthusiasts, particularly kayakers and windsurfers who like to take advantage of the ideal conditions. Situated on the North Wales Coastal Path, the beach is a great spot for walkers and dog-friendly. Other nearby beaches include Kimnel Bay, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay and Llandulas, which are well worth packing a bucket and spade for.

If you like being at home with nature and getting up close to animals, then Abergele is the perfect place to visit. Within a short drive of the town is the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve, a haven for wildlife and birds, so make sure you bring your binoculars and keep an eye out for waders and water birds, butterflies and bees. A great day out for the whole family is Manorafon Farm Park, where kids can meet and greet a host of farm animals, learn more about farm life, and have fun playing. The Welsh Mountain Zoo takes visitors on a journey from North Wales all around the world with more than 70 species of animals to discover.

Activities In Abergele

When it comes to activities, Abergele has plenty to keep everyone busy. If golf is your thing, then you can swing a round of golf at the town’s 18-hole golf course, which boasts some of the best views in North Wales.  Or why not try climbing Moelfre Isaf just south of Abergele? At over 1,000 feet above sea level, this is an exhilarating climb rewarded with spectacular views from the top. Other activities in and near Abergele include fishing, horse riding, and mountain biking.

There really is no excuse not to book a break to Abergele – and if you’ve not been before, one visit just isn’t enough!