The Victoria Pier used to be considerably longer with buildings but deteriorated and eventually fell, reopening in 2021 using some of the original features. A BBC documentary was made about the last private owner’s attempt to repair and rejuvenate the pier in 2000s. It is now owned by Conwy Council.
A small example of street furniture provide by the ERDF.
Another route to the Promenade – pier in distance. This is the route you would take if coming off the train and headed straight to the Promenade – the problem is that when exiting from the train station, it is not obvious where to go – the signs are a new Town Council improvement designed to help.
Looking down Marine Road – one of a few roads that still run down to the beach. A55 flyover above and railway line next to it.
The A55 which was rerouted from further up in the town to run alongside the railway in 1960s. The move alleviated the bad congestion on the main road through town but also killed the footfall for local shops on Abergele Road. The main road is now a significant barrier between the town proper and the Promenade (along with the railway) – see photos below.
The Costa, based in BayView Shopping Centre shut in June 2024. A couple of local residents sitting in the café opposite saw it as a “really bad sign that even big chains can’t turn make money here”. The BayView is a date shopping mall in the centre of the town, plans renovate the centre have just been made public. The perception is that the main tenant – Morrisons – are the driving force behind the plans. “if Morrisons went then no-one would come in”
A beach toy library organised by Together for Colwyn Bay – a group of local residents that organise and fund community projects using asset-based community development.
An minor project that resulted from the Place Plan – mats to increase accessibility to the beach.
A good example of the 2013 beach rejuvenation which made a big difference to the usability and attractiveness of the beach. Although roundly welcomed, many residents questions whether it actually brings more visitors to Colwyn.
