Llandudno Pier

[SteveH]

Tir Prince group buys 50 acre Towyn fairground and race track
The firm has purchased the freehold from Conwy Council as it looks to make a major long-term investment in the site

A leisure group has snapped up its 50 acre site in a move that paves the way for major new investment. Tir Prince Leisure Group has purchased the freehold of the land at Tir Prince Raceway in Towyn from Conwy County Borough Council.

The company has been the leaseholder of the site since 1990 but have now taken control of the land. The site includes the harness racing track, the market and the fairground. They called it a ?major purchase? although the sale price was not released.

New investments are now planned for the site - with further details due to be released in the future.

Tir Prince managing director Adam Williams, whose group also owns Llandudno Pier, said: ?The purchase means that Tir Prince Leisure Group can explore the options in terms of developing aspects of the site now that the Group are the owners of the freehold as opposed to being leaseholders on council land and that it is a landmark day in the history of Tir Prince Leisure Group.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/leisure-group-snaps-up-50-25531676

[mull]

Just been on Waverley Paddle Steamer Website .
2023 programme shows her to be sailing Liverpool / Llandudno area on June 20th and 21st but there is a note to say this is subject to Llandudno Pier being repaired.

I thought that money had been allocated to make the landing stage usable, for windfarm operations .
Is this work likely to be carried out  before June this year ?

[SteveH]

Llandudno Pier launches new beer to help quench thirst of visitors
Llandudno Pier Ale went on sale this week                                                                 

The longest pier in Wales has launched its own beer to quench the thirst of visitors who must walk half-a-mile out to sea to reach its tip. Llandudno Pier Ale went on sale this week at Oceans Bar to entice tourists to drink in its spectacular sunset views.

The bar stocks a variety a national and local brands but businessman Adam Williams, who owns Llandudno Pier, wanted a beverage the pier could call its own. Future plans may include a roll-out of own-branded spirits.

?The pier and the bar are so iconic ? there aren?t many bars so far out to sea ? so it seemed fitting that we should be stocking an end-of-pier beer,? he said. ?It is a different kind of venue for a drink and we wanted to offer a different kind of beer that visitors could get nowhere else.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/llandudno-pier-launches-new-beer-25949034?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Bri Roberts]

Just been on Waverley Paddle Steamer Website .
2023 programme shows her to be sailing Liverpool / Llandudno area on June 20th and 21st but there is a note to say this is subject to Llandudno Pier being repaired.

I thought that money had been allocated to make the landing stage usable, for windfarm operations .
Is this work likely to be carried out  before June this year ?

The landing stage is currently being used to generate income from fishing.

[SteveH]

ABER Falls Whisky Distillery is preparing to open a new kiosk on Llandudno Pier.

The kiosk, opening on St David's Day (March 1), will stock all the brand?s regular spirits including Aber Falls? Single Malt Whisky, Orange Marmalade Gin, Rhubarb and Ginger Gin, and Welsh Dry Gin.

The public will also be able to book discounted Aber Falls Whisky Distillery tours and gin lab experiences and purchase Aber Falls merchandise, such as branded t-shirts, accessories, and glassware.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23350143.aber-falls-whisky-distillery-open-kiosk-llandudno-pier/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

AFTER an absence of five years, the Waverley is finally able to return to Llandudno.

The unique vessel - the world?s last seagoing paddle steamer, will sail from Llandudno Pier in June.

A statement on the Waverley Excursions's Facebook page said: "We are delighted to to announce that Llandudno Pier has confirmed that repairs will be complete to allow Waverley to call on Tuesday, June 20 and Wednesday, June 21.

"Given that 2023 is 'Year of the Pier' this is fantastic news that after an absence of five years, Waverley can return to the magnificent Grade II listed pier.

"At 2,295 feet, Llandudno Pier is the longest in Wales, and one of the UK?s finest. It has also held the title of 'Pier of the Year' nominated by the members of the National Piers Society."

The famous Waverley will also sail from Liverpool.

The statement added: "We are also grateful to Isle of Man Steam Packet for allowing Waverley to use the Landing Stage Terminal in Liverpool."

Since she has been in operational preservation, she has been awarded four stars by Visit Scotland, an engineering heritage award, and has carried over six-million passengers from over 60 ports around the UK.

Passengers can look into the engine room and see the massive piston rods driving the cranks to turn the shaft which turns the paddle wheels on either side of the ship, giving a nostalgic of the early days of steam.

The vessels has two bars, dining saloon and can accommodate more than 900 passengers.

Timetable details for the sailings on June 20 and 21 are set to be published shortly. Bookings will then open.

Keep an eye on the Waverley Excursions Facebook page or sign up to the Waverley newsletter: waverleyexcursions.co.uk/plan-your-cruise/timetables

https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/plan-your-cruise/timetables/

[SteveH]

2023 times and prices for Waverley paddle steamer's return to Llandudno as bookings go live
Operators of the historic vessel have moved swiftly to address 'fantastic response'

On both days, the Waverley will set sail from the Isle of Man Steam Packet Landing Stage in Liverpool at 9.15am, and arrive in Llandudno at 12.30pm. Passengers leaving the boat to look around Llandudno will have 45 minutes to disembark. Return prices for the Liverpool-Llandudno leg are: Adults ?56, Seniors ?54, Children ?28.

Afternoon cruises start at 1.15pm. On Tuesday, June 20, the vessel will steam around the Great Orme and Puffin Island, returning to Llandudno at 3.30pm. She will then depart at 4.15pm to return to Liverpool for 7.30pm. Prices are: Adults ?61, Seniors ?59, Children ?30.50.

On Wednesday, June 21, the afternoon cruise from Llandudno is slightly longer, taking in the Anglesey coast. This arrives back in Llandudno at 4.15pm and, after a 45-minute dock at the pier, in Liverpool at 8.15pm. Prices for this cruise are: Adults ?67, Seniors ?65, Children ?33.50.

One-way tickets between Liverpool and Llandudno are also available. The Waverley has two bars, a dining saloon and can accommodate more than 900 passengers. Bookings can be made online here or call 0141 243 2224.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2023-times-prices-waverley-paddle-26485721

[SteveH]

LLANDUDNO's giant ferris wheel has returned 'home' to the Pier.

The 69-foot tall structure, dubbed the ?Llandudno Eye? due to its likeness with the London landmark, left the town in November 2022. It went to Sheffield for the Christmas Market and then in early January, it went back to the location where it was manufactured, Italy, for routine maintenance.

It is returning to Llandudno Pier this afternoon (March 22) and if all goes to plan, riders will be able to enjoy the attraction from Saturday, March 25.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23404788.llandudno-piers-giant-ferris-wheel-returns-home-/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

Stunning drone pictures of The Waverley ahead of arrival in Llandudno

The Waverley has been on the water since 1947, A good year for Glasgow and the Waverly  and first underwent restoration in 1975, when kids paid ?1 to travel - the same price currently charged for over-fives.

The paddle steamer travels around the UK, but was photographed on Tuesday leaving Glasgow for Largs, North Ayrshire.

The 76-year-old vessel will visit Northern Ireland, Liverpool, Llandudno, the Bristol Chanel, the south coast and the Thames.

The unique vessel - the world?s last seagoing paddle steamer, will sail from Llandudno Pier on Tuesday, June 20 and Wednesday, June 21.

She will sail from Llandudno Pier on June 20 and will cruise around the Great Orme and Puffin Island.

Photo gallery https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23547759.stunning-drone-pictures-waverley-ahead-arrival-llandudno/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

UPDATED
All you need to know ahead of Waverley returning to Llandudno

She will make two trips [both sold out] from Llandudno on Tuesday (June 20) and Wednesday (June 21).

On the Tuesday, she will sail from Llandudno Pier and will cruise around the Great Orme and Puffin Island and on the Wednesday, she will take passengers on a cruise of Anglesey Coast.

She will sail from Liverpool to Llandudno and Llandudno to Liverpool.

More than 1,800 passengers are booked to travel over the next two days.

Paul Semple, General Manager, said: "We are delighted to be returning Waverley to Liverpool and Llandudno for the first time since 2018. When we announced Waverley would make a brief visit to the Mersey tickets sold out very quickly such was the level of interest in the ship.

"We are grateful to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co for being able to provide a berth for Waverley in Liverpool. This season sees the ship operating her most ambitious sailing programme for over a decade, Liverpool therefore had to feature."

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/llandudno/23598220.need-know-ahead-waverley-returning-llandudno/

[SteveH]

WATCH: Historic paddlesteamer sets sail from Llandudno Pier

THE Waverley set sail from Llandudno Pier this afternoon for the first time in five years.

The world?s last seagoing paddle steamer is making two trips from Llandudno - one today (June 20) and one tomorrow (June 21).

Crowds of people headed to the pier to watch the vessel head out on her cruise around the Great Orme and Puffin Island.

On Wednesday, she will take passengers on a cruise of Anglesey Coast.

cont, photos and video  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/llandudno/23602545.watch-historic-paddlesteamer-sets-sail-llandudno-pier/

[SteveH]

On board the Waverley! DayTwo in Llandudno in pictures

MEMORIES continued to be made today (June 21) when the Waverley picked up passengers for a second day from Llandudno and this time, sailed around the Anglesey Coast.

Earlier in the day, the unique vessel had brought passengers from Liverpool to Llandudno. The majority of Liverpool passengers had stepped ashore at Llandudno [the ship was making its return journey to Liverpool tonight and was due to arrive at the Isle of Man Steam Packet Landing Stage about 8.15pm].

cont plus more photos https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/llandudno/23605971.board-waverley-daytwo-llandudno-pictures/

[SteveH]

THE Times has included Llandudno Pier in its list of ?six of the best British piers? article published today (June 27).

Included alongside piers in Cromer, Blackpool, Brighton, Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Southend-on-Sea, The Times mentions Llandudno Pier?s ?landward end? as a particular highlight.

It says of Llandudno Pier: ?The longest of Wales?s seven remaining piers, Llandudno is one of the few in the nation still serving its original purpose as a landing stage for ships, with annual visits from the PS Waverley ? the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world.

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23616208.llandudno-pier-named-among-times-six-best-britain/

[Dave]

THE Times has included Llandudno Pier in its list of ?six of the best British piers? article published today (June 27).

Included alongside piers in Cromer, Blackpool, Brighton, Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Southend-on-Sea, The Times mentions Llandudno Pier?s ?landward end? as a particular highlight.

It says of Llandudno Pier: ?The longest of Wales?s seven remaining piers, Llandudno is one of the few in the nation still serving its original purpose as a landing stage for ships, with annual visits from the PS Waverley ? the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world.

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23616208.llandudno-pier-named-among-times-six-best-britain/

What??.....no mention of Colwyn Bay's !!!!!!!!

[SteveH]

EMMERDALE actor Andy Moore was snapped paying a visit to Llandudno Pier yesterday (August 1) ? only for a seagull to apparently steal his ice cream.

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23695231.emmerdale-star-visits-llandudno-pier-seagull-takes-ice-cream/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589