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Prestatyn is a seaside resort in Denbighshire, North Wales, lying on the north coast. According to the 2001 UK census, it had a population of 18,496. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... Denbighshire (Welsh: Sir Ddinbych) is a county in North Wales. ... Approximate extent of North Wales North Wales (known in some archaic texts as Northgalis) is the northernmost unofficial region of Wales, bordered to the south by Mid Wales. ... UK Census 2001 logo A nationwide census, commonly known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday 29 April 2001. ...

Attractions

The town is located at the northern end of the Offa's Dyke Path, although not on Offa's Dyke itself. It also marks the eastern end of the North Wales Path, a long-distance coastal route to Bangor. Other attractions include the remains of Roman baths, the Scala Cinema (now closed due to structural damage but undergoing renovation), opened in 1913, and the nearby Neolithic mound, The Gop. A signpost near Llandegla, Denbighshire Offas Dyke Path (Welsh: Llwybr Clawdd Offa) is a long distance footpath along the Welsh-English border. ... Rough cross-section of Offas Dyke, showing how it was designed to protect Mercia against attacks/raids from Powys. ... The route logo, used for way-marking The North Wales Path is a long distance walk of some 60 miles which runs close to the North Wales coast between Prestatyn in the east and Bangor in the west. ... , Bangor, in north Wales, is one of the smallest cities in the United Kingdom. ... The entrance to the Roman Baths The Roman Baths from the upper level of the site. ... Year 1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... The Gop is a neolithic mound lying north of Trelawynd in Flintshire, Wales. ...

Transport

A railway station is located in the town, connecting it to Holyhead to the west and Chester to the east via the North Wales Coast railway line. Bus services are provided by Arriva North West and Wales. Prestatyn railway station serves the town of Prestatyn in North Wales. ... Holyhead (Welsh: Caergybi, the fort of St. ... , For the larger local government district, see Chester (district). ... The North Wales Coast Line is the railway line from Crewe to Holyhead. ... An Arriva North West and Wales Dennis Dart SLF with Plaxton Pointer II bodywork, no. ...

Famous people

Famous people from the town include Neil Aspinall, John Prescott, Mike Peters (The Alarm), Carol Vorderman (who was brought up here), Karl Wallinger (of the band World Party) and author Emyr Humphreys. It hosts the qualifying tournament for many snooker tournaments at the Pontin's Holiday Centre, which was the location for a 1973 movie of the popular British TV series, On The Buses. Sean Hughes was born here in 1965. Neil Aspinall (born in Prestatyn, North Wales, October 13, 1942) was the road manager and personal assistant for the Beatles. ... For other persons named John Prescott, see John Prescott (disambiguation). ... Mike Peters (born February 25, 1959), is a Welsh musician, best known as the leader of The Alarm. ... The Alarm are a Welsh alternative rock band, who were most popular in the 1980s. ... Carl Vorderman MBE (born 24 December 1950 Bedford [1]) is a Welsh television personality best known for being a long-standing co-presenter of Channel 4 game show Countdown. ... Karl Wallinger (born October 19, 1957 in Prestatyn, Wales), is a Welsh musician. ... World Party is a successful British pop/rock band, which is essentially the solo project of its multi-talented only member, Karl Wallinger. ... Pontins is a British holiday company founded in 1946 by Fred Pontin. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... On The Buses was a British situation comedy created by Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Wind farm

The North Hoyle Offshore Wind Farm was opened in 2003. Situated in Liverpool Bay, 5 miles (7.5km) off the coast of Prestatyn, it was the UK's first major offshore wind farm. It comprises 30 turbines with a combined maximum capacity of 60 megawatts - enough to power 40,000 homes.

Trivia

• Philip Larkin once wrote a poem loosely about the town, called 'Sunny Prestatyn.'; he was inspired by a roadside advert: he probably never visited the town.
  
• Prestatyn was the home of the first ever Kwik Save in 1965.

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History

Prehistory

The town is believed to be one of the oldest inhabited places in north Wales. Tools found in the caves of Graig Fawr, in the nearby village of Meliden, have revealed the existence of cavemen in the area.

Roman

The Roman bathhouse is believed to be part of a camp/military base on the route march from Chester to Caernarfon. However, much of 'Roman Prestatyn' has been destroyed as houses have been built over unexcavated land. , For the larger local government district, see Chester (district). ... Caernarfon (the original Welsh spelling is now almost always used in preference to the anglicised forms, Caernarvon or Carnarvon) is a royal town in north-west Wales. ...

Medieval

An earth mound, visible in fields to the south of the railway station (near Nant Hall), marks the site of a wooden mound and bailey castle, destroyed by Owain Gwynedd's men in the 9th century. The town was primarily a fishing village for hundreds of years. The beginning and end of the high street today marks the location of two 'faenols' (or manor houses) called Pendre (translated as "end of" or "top of town") and Penisadre ("lower end of the town").

19th century to present

The town's population remained at less than a thousand until the arrival of the railway and the holiday-makers in the 19th and 20th centuries. "Sunny Prestatyn" became famous for its beach, clean seas and promenade entertainers, and visiting for a bathe was considered very "healthful" by city-dwelling Victorians. The town's popularity lasted well into the late 20th century. During the Second World War the holiday camps were used as billets for British soldiers, many of whom were also sent to live with locals. Despite being close to Liverpool, the area was not bombed, and many evacuees came to Denbighshire from various northern cities. Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... For other uses, see Liverpool (disambiguation). ...

Present day

Although Prestatyn remains a tourist destination, the decline of the British holiday means the town is diversifying. The NHS is developing plans to open a new elderly care facility in the town to serve north Denbighshire, and the opening of big name shops and supermarkets looks set to increase the town's status as a shopping district. Construction of the new Scala commenced in February 2007. It will help regenerate the town, increase employment, improve tourism and provide much needed facilities for community volunteer groups whilst providing a convenient and exciting digital Cinema with the latest films, Exhibition and Theatre venues. The National Health Service (NHS) is the publicly-funded healthcare system of the United Kingdom. ...

Work is also underway on the revival of the Ffrith Beach Festival Gardens. After a troubled last few years when the seafront site has lay deserted, a range of new attractions are planned (eg 10-pin bowling, quad bikes) to breathe fresh life into the resort.

External links

• Photabulous! UKNorth Wales' Premier Photographic company specialising in Weddings, Sports, Event, Schools and Portrait Photography along the entire North Wales coast, Chester, Liverpool, The Wirral and UK wide.
• The Parish of Prestatyn News of Prestatyn's Parish Churches
• Friends of the Scala Information, history, new plans and forums promoting the Scala Cinema and Arts Centre.
• Prestatyn's Evangelical Church, Deva
• Prestatyn Town Council
• Rhyl, Prestatyn and Abergele Journal local newspaper
• BBC Wales's Prestatyn website
• Local Community Forum
• Prestatyn Cricket Club The top Cricket Club in North Wales!
• Bon designerwear Online designer fashion