Overview
Prestatyn is the most easterly holiday resort on the north Wales coast, making it a convenient coastal escape from the cities of Liverpool and Manchester. The town offers a Blue Flag central beach, historic Roman remains, and serves as the northern terminus of Offa's Dyke Path.
Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Options range from The Beaches Hotel and Halcyon Quest Hotel to Presthaven Sands holiday park with caravans from £49 for 4 nights.
Beach
Prestatyn's central beach holds Blue Flag status, the only such award in Denbighshire. RNLI lifeguards patrol during summer.
History
Roman Bath House on Melyd Avenue and the Roman Helmet Sculpture marking Offa's Dyke Path's start are free historic sites within the town.
Transport
Prestatyn has a train station on the main line with connections to Holyhead, Chester, and Manchester. The town centre is walkable; taxis available on High Street.
Walking
Prestatyn is the northern terminus of Offa's Dyke Path, a 177-mile national trail following the Wales-England border to Chepstow.