A beautiful village by the sea, Rhos-on-Sea, is a quaint seaside town in North Wales, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue. Nestled between Llandudno and Colwyn Bay, this charming destination is ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat from the bigger towns and cities. Rhos has some great beaches, green spaces, cozy cafes and unique shops. The newly regenerated promenade offers gentle walks and fantastic views across the sea from Old Colwyn to Penrhyn Bay and as far as Isle of Man on a clear day. Close to Llandrillo college, with an excellent local primary school, in the catchment area for some of the best secondary schools and with a great bus route, Rhos is a great place for a home base whilst being close enough to access all other local towns.

Education

The closest primary school to Rhos on Sea is centrally located and convenient for local families, within easy walking distance of most residential areas of the town. The closest Secondary schools are located in Llandudno or Colwyn Bay, however there is an excellent College campus within the town.

Ysgol Llandrillo-Yn-Rhos is a Mixed County primary school opened in 1994. The school has an open, welcoming and caring atmosphere, providing an excellent place of learning, promoting a community spirit and helping equip your children with knowledge, understanding and opportunities. This school has also had consistently good ESTYN reports and is well regarded locally. However, Rhos-On-Sea would also fall in the catchment area for some other primary schools if this one was not the best choice for your family.

Llandrillo College is also located in Rhos-On-Sea, opened in June 1965 by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, offering vocational courses in a vast number of topics, from A-Level to degree level and apprenticeships. This college is very well attended and

Shopping

Rhos-On-Sea is home to many independent shops and businesses. From gifts and crafts to wines and antiques, there is something for everyone in this little village. There are businesses specialising in carpets, flooring and pet essentials, a clothing boutique, a jeweller, and many hair and beauty outlets. Rhos really has it all covered. There is an excellent local butcher in the town but of course, you also have a Spar shop and a CO-OP for the essentials, with the major supermarkets being only a short drive away in Colwyn Bay and Llandudno.

The Lovely Room – This charming little boutique has lots to offer, from gifts and homewares to clothes and jewellery. You can find some really unique pieces here and their window display is always a draw when walking along the street.

Lillie Lace – A long established, family run shop, as well as being one of the best curtain makers around, Lilllie Lace offers soft furnishings, materials and homewares.

Rhos Point Antiques – This tiny shop just off the promenade, is a real treasure trove of antiques and collectables, from old annuals to vintage toy cars, it’s really worth popping in and seeing what you might find.

Rhos Pet and Garden Supplies – This long standing store is a great place to pick up an extensive range of pet supplies and accessories. If out on a walk round town, your dogs nose will always lead you here, sniffing out the treats, and the smaller garden section will attract the plant lovers with their colourful plant displays.

Get Outdoors

Rhos-On-Sea Promenade runs all the way from Old Colwyn to Penrhyn Bay, around a 4-mile stretch. You get some picturesque views all the way along and the sunsets really are a sight to see. The main part of the Prom in Rhos has been recently regenerated and upgraded with children’s activity spots all along the front, plenty of free parking and easy access to the beach itself. There are also 2 coffee kiosks along there to stop for refreshments which are very popular. The beach is sandy in places, man made in others and rocky in parts. There is also a jetty which is popular for fishing and good for crabbing with the kids. There are lots of green spaces in Rhos, two playgrounds, one of which also has a children’s paddling pool, and there is a bowling green, tennis courts, a cricket club and a rugby/football club all within the local area too. Rhos on see really is a great place for couples, families and retirees alike as there is so much available with the village.

Eating and Drinking

Rhos on Sea offers many independently run pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes to suit all tastes. Below is just a selection of some of our favourites….

Tapps – Micropub and bottle shop, specialising in craft cask and keg ales and beers, with a laidback, relaxed atmosphere.

Coast – This lovely seaside café and giftshop is located right on the seafront, offering teas, coffees and scrumptious cakes, alongside their extensive food menu. Also, attached is the amazing Salty Cow Milkshake bar, specialising in ice creams and magical milkshakes with hundreds of possible mixes.

The Grape to Glass – Bespoke wine and ale shop and bar where you can taste, learn about and drink wines and beers in a lovely rustic Bar.

The Cayley Arms – A beautiful modern seaside pub/restaurant serving great beers, with live acts on weekends and a great Sunday roast.

Hickories Smokehouse – All day Barbecue restaurant, with that authentic deep south vibe. Amazing food, great cocktails and beers and even a movie room to keep the kids entertained!

Bistro 25 – Fantastic authentic Italian restaurant, open for both lunches and evening meals. This newly renovated bistro specialises in authentic cuisine, using locally sourced meats and fish.

Corna Storr – This newly opened café isn’t your average coffee shop, blending speciality coffees, teas and food with Scandi aesthetics and cycling heritage. A great find for the health-conscious and coffee connoisseurs.

Entertainment

Rhos Fynach Crazy Golf – A fantastic 9-hole crazy golf course, perfect for all the family. With the sea in full view, you can tackle the castle, the pirate ship and the lighthouse to try and go round under par. This Crazy Golf course is an ideal place to spend some time outside with the family. Suitable for all ages, pre-booking is not necessary so just turn up and enjoy.

Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail – This interesting trail takes in 25 historic sites in just 3 hours, including St Trillo’s Chapel (the smallest church in Britain) and the remains of Bryn Euryn – a 5th Century hill fort with stunning views of the town below and out to sea. You will learn about Rhos-on-Sea’s strong associations with a large variety of historical periods and events starting with Roman times, but also including the time of the Celtic saints, the Middle Ages and then Elizabethan times right through to the present day.

Travel

Rhos-on-Sea has a great local bus service, and you can travel to all major towns easily, such as Llandudno, Abergele and Rhyl. You are also only 10 minutes from Colwyn Bay train station, which covers routes all over the UK. There is plenty of free parking all over Rhos-On-Sea and it’s never hard to find a spot when visiting the town.