Giant attraction still stands in UK seaside town 15 years after it closed - opened in 1989

Giant attraction still stands in UK seaside town 15 years after it closed - opened in 1989This landmark was one of the main attractions for this seaside spot. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Molly Toolan 18:28, Fri, Jun 5, 2026 Updated: 18:33, Fri, Jun 5, 2026 An attraction located in a UK town is still standing despite being closed more than 15 years ago. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) The Sky Tower is a standout 76-metre (240 ft) landmark observation tower located on the West Parade promenade in Rhyl, North Wales. It featured a rotating glass gondola that carried passengers to the top for panoramic views of the bay and the Snowdonia mountains. It opened in 1989. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe tower first operated at the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival, where it was known as the Clydesdale Bank Tower and was opened by Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyTrevor Rubens near the Sky Tower in Rhyl, circa 1990s (Image: Getty)Following the festival, it was then dismantled and reassembled on the Rhyl seafront, being bought at a price of £825,000. However, the tower last operated in 2010, and a safety report found...