Abergele Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Although Abergelecan sometimes be overlooked in favour of more well known north coast holidayresorts in Wales, it still holds its own and has a good choice of things to doand the splendour of the Irish Sea to provide the perfect backdrop to them.

As most small market townsin Wales, Abergele has a strong sense of communityand ties to both rural and industrial pastimes however, it's the pull of thebeach that keeps visitors coming back for more. Nearby Pensarn provides thesought-after seaside scenes a stone’s throw from Abergele'sattractive inland setting.

Shoppingin Abergele

Abergelehas a good choice of shops with Market Street and Bridge Street holding thelion's share of available retail therapy. Caravan and camping outlets, seasidesouvenirs and hardware stores, tend to be the order of the day and when you'rein need of sustenance you'll find several sandwich shops and cafes offering morethan enough to ease you through from afternoon to evening.

Restaurantsin Abergele

Fish and chips, local lamband Welsh specialities can all be found within Abergeleand Pensarn and if you're in the mood for unpretentious fare and cosy cafesthen you won't go far wrong.

In addition to regionaldishes, Abergele also has a good choice ofinternational offerings with both Indian and Chinese restaurants providing analternative to freshly caught seafood and beef or lamb grills.

Landmarksin Abergele

Abergeleand the surrounding inland area is well known for its iron age hill forts ofwhich Castell Cawr is probably the most popular. From here you can get somesuperb views of Snowdoniaas well as visit several caves inhabited by lesser horseshoe bats.

Another of Abergele'swell known landmarks is the Grade I listed Gwrych Castle that was built in theearly 19th century and has since been preserved, renovated andconverted into a hotel which now provides around 75 luxury guest rooms offeringgreat views of the surrounding hillsides.

OutdoorActivities in Abergele

There are numerous walks tokeep visitors happy and healthy in Abergele and,although the sandy beach at Pensarn is the main draw when the weather's warm,there are plenty of hillsides and woodlands that provide an equally attractivealternative.

Thanks to the local railwaystation and sightseeing tour buses, visitors can really make the most of thecoastline with the likes of ColwynBay, Prestatynand Llandudnoall easily accessible if you fancy a day out.

Naturein Abergele

The town of Abergeleis surrounded by wooded hillsides with the highest, Moelfre Isaf, presenting afabulous view of the area from just over 1000 feet. From here Snowdonia andeven the Isle of Man are visible on a clear day.

Further down the hillsideand the nature reserve at Pensarn Beach provides an accessible glimpse at thebird life known to inhabit the shingle and sand shoreline, as well as offeringsome great views out to sea where it's rumoured a ghost ship has been spottedon more than one occasion.

EssentialAbergele

Combine the market town of Abergelewith the seaside promenade of Pensarn and you have the complete package when itcomes to lesser known locations that deserve to be experienced on the northcoast of Wales.

The Kinmel & Kinspa

The Kinmel & Kinspa

4 out of 5
St George Road, Abergele, Wales
The price is ₹11,898 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹11,898
₹14,278 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Abergele. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Abergele Golf Club and Pensarn Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (119 reviews)
"The uht milk pots in the room were spoilt milk. No AC. Room itself was clean"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

The Kinmel & Kinspa
Ffarm Country House

Ffarm Country House

4 out of 5
Betws-yn-Rhos, Abergele, Wales
The price is ₹11,329 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹11,329
₹13,594 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star country house in Abergele. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)
A Great Day Away
"This was a really nice property with very friendly owners who couldn’t do enough for you ! , we were really impressed with the breakfast the free upgrade to our room , basically a lovely nights stay at a very lovely place !"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Ffarm Country House
The Seafront Hotel by Compass Hospitality

The Seafront Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
The Promenade, Llandudno, Wales
The price is ₹4,669 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹4,669
₹5,603 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Llandudno. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.8/10 (717 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

The Seafront Hotel by Compass Hospitality
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
3 Bedroom, pet Friendly, Lyons Winkups, Towyn

3 Bedroom, pet Friendly, Lyons Winkups, Towyn

3 out of 5
Towyn Road, Towyn, Abergele, Wales
Stay at this 3-star chalet in Abergele. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Tir Prince Fairground and Knightly's Funfair ...
7/10 Good! (4 reviews)
Lovely clean caravan
"Lovely clean caravan in a good location"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2024

3 Bedroom, pet Friendly, Lyons Winkups, Towyn
Towyn Leslie Ty Mawr 3 Bed

Towyn Leslie Ty Mawr 3 Bed

2 out of 5
Abergele
Stay at this chalet in Abergele. Enjoy free parking and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Knightly's Funfair and Tir Prince Fairground are located ...
Towyn Leslie Ty Mawr 3 Bed
Lovely 3-bed Lodge in Towyn Near Rhyl

Lovely 3-bed Lodge in Towyn Near Rhyl

3.5 out of 5
Whitehouse Leisure Park, Towyn Road, Abergele, Wales
Stay at this 3.5-star holiday home in Abergele. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Knightly's Funfair and Tir Prince Fairground ...
Lovely 3-bed Lodge in Towyn Near Rhyl
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Abergele

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 31%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 28%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Small town with a couple of pubs and a large Tesco and small Co-op, but better than St Aspeh and Bodelwyddan.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

We walked into the town to go to one pub for lunch when we arrived While we were waiting to check in. The food was lovely but we didn’t return to the town again as our intentions were to travel to places for the day, in the car, such as conwy.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Was doing voluntary work at Gwrych Castle

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It is not far from Gwrych Castle where I was doing volenery

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

close to beach on the a55 easy access to wales and lots of other places easy access to shops

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

The hotel is located in a village called Llanfair Talhaiarn, we merely drove through Abergele to get to the A55 to go home.

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