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All the United Kingdom Wales Prestatyn

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Prestatyn

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Prestatyn, Wales

Updated June 5, 2024

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Prestatyn Roman Baths

Prestatyn, Wales

Prestatyn Roman Baths

Roman ruins found on the outskirts of a small town on the North Wales coast have over time become a strong part of the community's identity.
The Roman Helmet

Prestatyn, Wales

Roman Helmet

A sculpture of a partly-buried Roman helmet commemorates a North Wales town’s connection with its Roman past.
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The lighthouse being seen farther by the beach.

Talacre, Wales

Point of Ayr Lighthouse

This 1776 beacon on the coast of Wales is said to have a ghost called Raymond, the last lighthouse keeper.
3 miles from Prestatyn
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Rhyl, Wales

Rhyl Miniature Railway

Britain's oldest miniature railway.
4 miles from Prestatyn
Closer look at the carving on  Maen Achwyfan

Pen-yr-Allt, Wales

Maen Achwyfan Cross

This mysterious wheel-cross is the tallest in Britain.
4 miles from Prestatyn

Lloc, Wales

Mynydd y Garreg Tower

The ruins of a stone tower with alleged (but unlikely) Roman origins.
5 miles from Prestatyn
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Street art by KIWIE on the Duke of Lancaster

Flintshire, Wales

Duke of Lancaster

Abandoned ship reimagined as a street art canvas.
7 miles from Prestatyn
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