A fascinating history of Talacre at the Point of Ayr.
Today, Talacre is a peaceful holiday and retirement village at the most north point of Wales.
Built on land reclaimed from the sea in the 1800s, the settlement was originally called Trewaelod.
The iconic lighthouse has been disused since the late 1800s.
During World War 2, the beach and dunes served as a firing Range for trainee Spitfire pilots. Just yards away, a shanty town was home to evacuees from Manchester and Liverpool.
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| Location | Talacre, Flintshire, North Wales |
| Nearest Bus Stop | There is an occasional bus service to the village centre at Talacre Beach Club
A regular service (7 days) stops around 1 mile away at Talacre Roundabout |
| Nearest Railway Station | Prestatyn is a short bus ride or energetic walk away |
| Nearest Car Parking | Gamfa Wen
Be aware this is a pay car park. Cash payment machines are unreliable. Pay by Phone is an option, but there is little to no phone signal on most networks. When I visited, I drove to safe roadside parking adjacent to “Lobitos Garage” where I found a strong mobile phone signal to enable me to pay by phone for the parking. |
| Food & Refreshments | There is a good selection available in the village centre |
| Souvenir Gift Shop | Kal’s Cash & Carry is very much a traditional seaside bargain shop with an amazing array of goods you never knew that you need in your life |
