Rhyl Travel Guide

  Rhyl Beach November 2010
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  • Rhyl Beach November 2010
      Rhyl Beach November 2010
    by budapest8
  • Rhuddlan Castle
      Rhuddlan Castle
    by Myfanwe
  • Surrounding Countryside at Rhuddlan
      Surrounding Countryside at Rhuddlan
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  • Rhuddlan Castle
      Rhuddlan Castle
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  • Rhuddlan Castle
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Rhuddlan Castle

Rhuddlan Castle, Rhyl

 Balam Says:  Rhuddlan is another of and is well worth a visit. It is not on the scale of Caernarfon, Conwy of Beamaris but was equaly important.Building started in 1277 making it the second of King Edward I's great castles in North. When trhe Castle was being built a channal was dug... 

Visit Rhuddlan Castle

Visit Rhuddlan Castle, Rhyl

 Myfanwe Says:  Rhuddlan Castle is the oldest continuously-occupied urban site in Wales. English Invaders won a famous victory over the Welsh in the vicinity in 796; in 921 they established a fortified borough here but the Welsh had re-occupied it by 1050. When the Normans came into North... 

Rhyl Week 2009

Rhyl Week 2009, Rhyl

 eam1200 Says:  This years Rhyl Week is from 23.5.09 to 31.5.09 and includes lots of fun things to see and do for all ages 

Rhyl Week

Rhyl Week, Rhyl

 eam1200 Says:  Every year the town celebrates Rhyl week when there are lots of things to do for everyone - music, dancing, exhibitions, charity events. This year's Rhyl week is from 24/5/08 to 1/6/08. 

Fish'n Chips

Fish'n Chips, Rhyl

 budapest8 Says:  That old favourite which is part of your staple dietif you grew up in a seaside town or many of the big cities in the '70's and 80's!Fish and Chips“What could possibly be more romantic than fish and chips? Going to a movie, where you cuddle close to each other and then... 

THE ARCADES !!

THE ARCADES !!, Rhyl

 jhorsfield30 Says:  Amusement arcades line East Parade in Rhyl add a splash of clour at dusk. To the right is the Skytower, and in the distance can be seen the Snowdonia mountain range. I used to spend hours upon hours in these arcades starting at the palace and working my way down.... 

ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR - OCEAN BEACH

ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR - OCEAN BEACH, Rhyl

 jhorsfield30 Says:  The lights and atmosphere of the massive Ocean Beach Fun Fair at Rhyl. Great memories of visiting here after a day on the seafront visiting the arcade(fan of the arcades) and chillin on the atmosphere of the fair. Even though, I didn't ride much I always remember it being a... 

SEA LIFE CENTRE - GO FOR A SWIM..

SEA LIFE CENTRE - GO FOR A SWIM.., Rhyl

 jhorsfield30 Says:  The Sun Centre is an indoor tropical water park, with 'white rollers' to surf and daredevil waterslidesI remember coming here with my father and learning to swim during the 80's even now I remember how clean teh water was and there was no trouble with other kids or any... 

Hotels  

The Pier Hotel: Do Not Be Misled

The Pier Hotel: Do Not Be Misled, Rhyl

 FlowerOfScotland Says:  Do not be misled by this establishment's website. First, there is no pier in Rhyl. Second, the welcome and complimentary cup of refreshment upon arrival, as described on the introductory page of their website, is non-existant. Moreover, this establishment claims to be a 3*... 

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Warnings Or Dangers  

Health care in Denbighshire

Health care in Denbighshire, Rhyl

 budapest8 Says:  If you are unlucky to need medical attention and you are needing help out of hospital hours and need a private alternativethen the below is one available. NHS is still good if available,but sadly more and more accident and emergency wards are closing!If you need to access... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Rhyl FC

Rhyl FC, Rhyl

 budapest8 Says:  Achievements * League of Wales: o Winners (1): 2003-04 o Runners-up (1): 2004-05 * Cymru Alliance: o Winners (1): 1993-94 * Welsh Cup: o Winners (4): 1951-52, 1952-53, 2003-04, 2006-06 o Runners-up (4): 1926-27, 1929-30, 1936-37, 1992-93 * FAW Premier Cup: o Runners-up (1):... 

Rhyl Football Club (Welsh: Clwb Pêl Droed Y Rhyl)

Rhyl Football Club (Welsh: Clwb Pêl Droed Y Rhyl), Rhyl

 budapest8 Says:  Ground Capacity:4,000 with Seating for approx 1700Record League Gate(Welsh Premier): 2741 v TNS 11/4/04Prices:First Team Games:Adults: £6Senior Citizens: £4Under 15's: £2Programme: £1.50Reserve Team Games:Adults: £3Senior Citizens: £1Under 16's: £1Food & Drink:There is no... 

Rhyl Football Club (Welsh: Clwb Pêl Droed Y Rhyl)

Rhyl Football Club (Welsh: Clwb Pêl Droed Y Rhyl), Rhyl

 budapest8 Says:  MORE CLUB HISTORYIn a post-War purple patch. Rhyl won the league title twice - in 1947-48 and 1950-51 - and the Welsh Cup twice in succession. In 1952 they beat Merthyr Tydfil 4-3 and became the first non-league side in the modern era to retain the trophy, by defeating... 

Rhyl Football Club (Welsh: Clwb Pêl Droed Y Rhyl)

Rhyl Football Club (Welsh: Clwb Pêl Droed Y Rhyl), Rhyl

 budapest8 Says:  The club was founded in 1883 (though a new limited liability company was formed in 1991) and plays at Belle Vue, Rhyl, which accommodates 4000 spectators (1700 seated).HistoryFew clubs in the League of Wales have as distinguished a past as Rhyl's. Football in the town dates... 

Favorites  

Rhyl - A Depressing Seaside Town in a Lovely Area

Rhyl - A Depressing Seaside Town in a Lovely Area, Rhyl

 scotlandscotour Says:  Rhyl is a place generally to avoid. It is worth seeing to be believed - and to experience part of British life not usually seen by visitors.The beach is long and sandy - but few go there any more.The town has declined further than most of Britain's victorian seaside resorts.... 

Cycling Rhyl

Cycling Rhyl, Rhyl

 DUNK67 Says:   My fondest memory of Rhyl was on the seafront, there was an area made out into a road system with barriers, in which you rode a bicycle around it. It was a simple thing but I enjoyed it. 

Cycling Rhyl

Cycling Rhyl, Rhyl

 DUNK67 Says:   My fondest memory of Rhyl was on the seafront, there was an area made out into a road system with barriers, in which you rode a bicycle around it. It was a simple thing but I enjoyed it. 

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  My fondest memory of Rhyl was on the seafront, there was an area made out into a road system with barriers, in which you rode a bicycle around it. It was a... 

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Q:  Is it just me or is there nowhere nice to enjoy an evening out in Rhyl? I recently visited Rhyl for the weekend with my partner... 

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A: I havn't been to Rhyl for over 30 years and from what you have said, it hasn't changed much! The weekends back then were even worse as the North Wales gangs would... 

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Rhyl - North Wales Coast - Seaside Resort

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 Rhyl is well located on the Welsh coastline - blessed with sandy beaches and mild weather (more sun than the rest of Wales due to being in the "rain shadow"). Rhyl has castles nearby, beautiful... 

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Rhyl

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 It has been a very long time since I visited Rhyl, I have however been through it on a train to Hollyhead. When I was younger we went twice but haven`t been since because my sister and then brother...... 

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Rhyl .....more than a cheap thrill!

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  UNDER CONSTRUCTION This is the nearest the train goes to Llanrhaedre village in Clywd Vale where my dad (RIP) lived! So when we met at the station it was nice to drive down to the beach for a jaunt... 

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THE CHILDHOOD DREAMS OF THE SEASIDE

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 The best part of every family seaside holiday is a safe, clean beach for the children. Rhyl offers three miles of golden sands and Prestatyn has four miles of sands divided between three great... 

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A Great Castle at Rhuddlan

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 I visited this area to see the great Castle at nearby Rhuddlan. 

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