Location: Penmaenmawr Paddling Pool, Beach Road, Penmaenmawr LL34 6AZ.
Surrounded in a stunning area of the north Wales coast just off the A55. With fantastic views of Anglesey and Puffin Island, Penmaenmawr paddling pool is a very popular location for day trippers and locals. The traditional paddling pool has a diamond shape and measures 11m x 8m with a maximum depth of 1ft / 0.3m and also features a waterfall
Access to the paddling pool can be gained on foot from the main road through an underpass, alternatively if driving limited parking can be located at one end of the promenade.
The ‘Beach Café’ is located just 50 yards from the paddling pool which is open 7 days a week from March through to November with various menus on offer such as all day breakfast, gluten free option, gammon, and scampi to name just a few. A variety of hot and cold drinks which can be consumed in the café or go alfresco in the summer sun. On those hot and sunny days you can purchase ice creams, lollies and much more. The nearby chalet’s can be hired for the day, please see the café proprietors for further information. A children's park can be found nearby with various items of play apparatus. For added security, a perimeter fence surrounds the park.
Due to daily maintenance work, the paddling pool will be open from 10am to 7pm.
For general paddling pool enquiries/comments, please email hamdden.leisure@conwy.gov.uk or call 0300 4569 525.
Children's paddling pool rules
- This facility is not officially supervised
- Young children must be supervised by an adult
- No running in pool or surrounding areas
- No diving
- No food or drink in the pool water
- No glass on the pool surround
- Do not leave litter
- Strictly no dogs allowed within the area
- Please wear appropriate swimming pool/beach shoes
Frequently asked questions
Which months are the paddling pools open?
We aim to open the paddling pools by the middle of May and close in the middle of September.
How big are Conwy's paddling pools?
Size of paddling pools
| Paddling pool | Pool dimensions | Volume of water |
|---|
| Craig y Don |
116m x 21m x 0.66m |
1608 cubic metres / 12,060 gallons |
| Llanfairfechan |
17m x 6m x 0.8m |
82 cubic metres / 615 gallons |
| Penmaenmawr |
11m x 8m x 0.33m |
29 cubic metres / 217 gallons |
| Rhos on Sea |
17m x 8m x 0.5m |
68 cubic metres / 510 gallons |
How often do staff visit the paddling pools?
A member of the team visits all the paddling pools every day.
How are the pools kept clean?
The daily tasks include:
- backwashing - this is when we reverse the flow of water to flush out any contaminants from the filter
- making sure the water levels are at the correct height
- checking and topping up the chemical sanitiser levels
- cleaning the pool and surrounding areas
How is the water tested and how often?
Chlorine and pH readings are taken twice a day. Microbiological testing is done on a monthly basis by an independent company.
Why do the paddling pools open at 10am?
This gives our team time to carry out the daily tasks.
Are the pools drained and refilled during the summer season?
The pools at Craig y Don, Penmaenmawr and Rhos on Sea rarely need to be emptied and refilled during the season. Llanfairfechan is emptied and refilled more regularly because there is limited circulation.