Conwy Valley Getaway Guidebook

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Conwy Valley Getaway Guidebook

Sightseeing

We are lucky to have the world famous Bodnant Garden right on our doorstep. Set on a hillside, the garden’s 80 acres drop dramatically from manicured lawns flower-filled terraces, through wildflower meadows and shrub borders, into dramatic riverside dells. With year-round colour the garden can be enjoyed at any time. Even better, dogs on short leads are welcome (Thursday to Sunday only)!
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National Trust - Bodnant Garden
Bodnant Road
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We are lucky to have the world famous Bodnant Garden right on our doorstep. Set on a hillside, the garden’s 80 acres drop dramatically from manicured lawns flower-filled terraces, through wildflower meadows and shrub borders, into dramatic riverside dells. With year-round colour the garden can be enjoyed at any time. Even better, dogs on short leads are welcome (Thursday to Sunday only)!
Built in the late 13th century and reputed to be haunted by a past resident, this picturesque castle was built for King Edward I and is a perfect example of the "concentric castle" design. Conwy Castle is one of the most impressive surviving medieval fortifications in Britain and well worth a visit.
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Conwy Castle
Rose Hill Street
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Built in the late 13th century and reputed to be haunted by a past resident, this picturesque castle was built for King Edward I and is a perfect example of the "concentric castle" design. Conwy Castle is one of the most impressive surviving medieval fortifications in Britain and well worth a visit.
Plas Mawr, or the “Great Hall”, is considered to be the finest surviving Elizabethan town house anywhere in Britain. Built by Robert Wynn and completed in 1585, Plas Mawr stands as a symbol of a buoyant and prosperous age.
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Plas Mawr Elizabethan Town House
High Street
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Plas Mawr, or the “Great Hall”, is considered to be the finest surviving Elizabethan town house anywhere in Britain. Built by Robert Wynn and completed in 1585, Plas Mawr stands as a symbol of a buoyant and prosperous age.
Conwy is home to the smallest house in Britain and well worth a walk past if you’re visiting town. Nestled amongst a row of terrace houses on Conwy’s quayside, the house is just 72 inches wide and 122 inches high!
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Ang Pinakamaliit na Bahay sa Britanya
10 Lower Gate St
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Conwy is home to the smallest house in Britain and well worth a walk past if you’re visiting town. Nestled amongst a row of terrace houses on Conwy’s quayside, the house is just 72 inches wide and 122 inches high!
Regarded as one of the finest Tudor houses in Wales, the castle was formerly the ancestral home of the powerful Wynn family. By 1994, the house and garden had fallen into dereliction. Its restoration has taken over twenty years to complete and is still a work-in-progress by its current owners. Deeply evocative and atmospheric, it is a unique experience in country house visiting.
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Gwydir Castle
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Regarded as one of the finest Tudor houses in Wales, the castle was formerly the ancestral home of the powerful Wynn family. By 1994, the house and garden had fallen into dereliction. Its restoration has taken over twenty years to complete and is still a work-in-progress by its current owners. Deeply evocative and atmospheric, it is a unique experience in country house visiting.
Gwrych Castle is a Grade I listed country house and is best known as the home to I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! The castle is one of the first attempts at replicating true medieval architecture in Europe. Visitors can explore its 250 acres of gardens and grounds and even take part in a night time ghost hunt.
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Gwrych Castle at Gardens
Tan-Y-Gopa Road
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Gwrych Castle is a Grade I listed country house and is best known as the home to I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! The castle is one of the first attempts at replicating true medieval architecture in Europe. Visitors can explore its 250 acres of gardens and grounds and even take part in a night time ghost hunt.

Wildlife

Set on one of the most picturesque and unique landscapes for any UK Zoo, the Welsh Mountain Zoo occupies some 37 acres of lush green landscape overlooking Colwyn Bay and the Carneddau mountains. Housing over 140 species, the zoo is a great day out for all the family.
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Welsh Mountain Zoo
Old Highway
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Set on one of the most picturesque and unique landscapes for any UK Zoo, the Welsh Mountain Zoo occupies some 37 acres of lush green landscape overlooking Colwyn Bay and the Carneddau mountains. Housing over 140 species, the zoo is a great day out for all the family.
The Conwy RSPB nature reserve is a wetland on the east bank of the Conwy estuary, created from material dug out during construction of the A55 road tunnel. It covers 47 hectares and protects a variety of habitats including grassland, scrubland, reedbeds, salt marsh and mudflats. It’s a great place to introduce your family to nature – facilities include a visitor centre, café and play area.
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RSPB Conwy
North Wales Expressway
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The Conwy RSPB nature reserve is a wetland on the east bank of the Conwy estuary, created from material dug out during construction of the A55 road tunnel. It covers 47 hectares and protects a variety of habitats including grassland, scrubland, reedbeds, salt marsh and mudflats. It’s a great place to introduce your family to nature – facilities include a visitor centre, café and play area.

Adventure

Located in stunning woodland near the town of Betws y Coed, a host of forest adventures and foodie delights await! Keep all members of the family entertained with activities ranging from the Fforest Coaster, the UK’s only alpine coaster of its kind, to bouncing fun on Treetop Nets or high thrill zip lining through the trees. Zip World Fforest is also home to Europe’s highest giant swing “Skyride”.
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Zip World Fforest
A470
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Located in stunning woodland near the town of Betws y Coed, a host of forest adventures and foodie delights await! Keep all members of the family entertained with activities ranging from the Fforest Coaster, the UK’s only alpine coaster of its kind, to bouncing fun on Treetop Nets or high thrill zip lining through the trees. Zip World Fforest is also home to Europe’s highest giant swing “Skyride”.
Home to a wealth of North Wales slate mining history, Slate Caverns now houses world-first underground and above-ground adventures. With views across Snowdonia from the top of Titan 2, where you can zip 1080m from half the height of Snowdon to the world’s only subterranean playground of its kind, Bounce Below, and Caverns, the most incredible underground adventure zip line – there is something for everyone in all weathers!
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Zip World Bounce Sa Ibaba
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Home to a wealth of North Wales slate mining history, Slate Caverns now houses world-first underground and above-ground adventures. With views across Snowdonia from the top of Titan 2, where you can zip 1080m from half the height of Snowdon to the world’s only subterranean playground of its kind, Bounce Below, and Caverns, the most incredible underground adventure zip line – there is something for everyone in all weathers!
Go Below is a unique adventure activity experience taking people on exciting underground trips exploring the abandoned mines of Snowdonia! On your underground journey through the mountain, you will encounter forgotten deep blue lakes, lofty caverns and ancient mining machinery lying abandoned in the darkness. Cross zip lines and traverses, climb rock faces, boat across water and abseil off ledges for that thrilling adrenalin rush that'll leave you feeling totally exhilarated.
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Go Below Underground Adventures
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Go Below is a unique adventure activity experience taking people on exciting underground trips exploring the abandoned mines of Snowdonia! On your underground journey through the mountain, you will encounter forgotten deep blue lakes, lofty caverns and ancient mining machinery lying abandoned in the darkness. Cross zip lines and traverses, climb rock faces, boat across water and abseil off ledges for that thrilling adrenalin rush that'll leave you feeling totally exhilarated.
Located in stunning woodland near the town of Betws y Coed, a host of forest adventures and foodie delights await! Keep all members of the family entertained with activities ranging from the Fforest Coaster, the UK’s only alpine coaster of its kind, to bouncing fun on Treetop Nets or high thrill zip lining through the trees. Zip World Fforest is also home to Europe’s highest giant swing “Skyride”.
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Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
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Located in stunning woodland near the town of Betws y Coed, a host of forest adventures and foodie delights await! Keep all members of the family entertained with activities ranging from the Fforest Coaster, the UK’s only alpine coaster of its kind, to bouncing fun on Treetop Nets or high thrill zip lining through the trees. Zip World Fforest is also home to Europe’s highest giant swing “Skyride”.
Nestled deep within Snowdonia, there’s plenty of fun and fantastic rides at this award winning park. Zoom down the longest sledge run in Wales or soar high on the world’s first people-powered roller coaster. Make a splash on the UK’s first solar-powered water ride, be mesmerised as you meander round the Enchanted River Ride or run wild through the ancient forest and conquer Tree Top Towers.
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GreenWood Family Park
Bush Road
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Nestled deep within Snowdonia, there’s plenty of fun and fantastic rides at this award winning park. Zoom down the longest sledge run in Wales or soar high on the world’s first people-powered roller coaster. Make a splash on the UK’s first solar-powered water ride, be mesmerised as you meander round the Enchanted River Ride or run wild through the ancient forest and conquer Tree Top Towers.

Walking

Explore over 2,500 acres of forest, moorland and lakes amid stunning upland scenery. With a visitor centre, café, gift shop, osprey exhibition, adventure playground, cycle hire, mountain biking, walking trails, sailing and world class fishing there’s plenty to discover!
Llyn Brenig
Explore over 2,500 acres of forest, moorland and lakes amid stunning upland scenery. With a visitor centre, café, gift shop, osprey exhibition, adventure playground, cycle hire, mountain biking, walking trails, sailing and world class fishing there’s plenty to discover!

City/town information

Conwy is a town rich in history, which much of it still preserved within the walls and traditional structures of its buildings. In the heart of it is the mighty 13th-century castle, whose walls encapsulate this remarkable medieval town.
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Conwy
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Conwy is a town rich in history, which much of it still preserved within the walls and traditional structures of its buildings. In the heart of it is the mighty 13th-century castle, whose walls encapsulate this remarkable medieval town.
Dubbed the “Queen of Welsh Resorts”, Llandudno is the largest seaside town in Wales. Characterised by the long promenade overlooking the rows of Victorian houses which make up the South Parade, the town is home to two popular beaches, North Shore and West Shore.
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Llandudno
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Dubbed the “Queen of Welsh Resorts”, Llandudno is the largest seaside town in Wales. Characterised by the long promenade overlooking the rows of Victorian houses which make up the South Parade, the town is home to two popular beaches, North Shore and West Shore.

Food scene

Our local pub. Closed Mon/Tues. Quiz night (quiz starts 8:30pm) and pizzas Wed, variety of food Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun – check the board outside – friendly, with outside seating. Highly recommended.
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The Bee Inn
Maes Llan
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Our local pub. Closed Mon/Tues. Quiz night (quiz starts 8:30pm) and pizzas Wed, variety of food Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun – check the board outside – friendly, with outside seating. Highly recommended.
This is the oldest licensed pub in Wales. If the weather allows, dine al fresco in the large beer garden with stunning views over the Conwy Estuary. Quality food in a pleasant, relaxed and country atmosphere. Over the river towards Conwy.
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Groes Inn Hotel and Restaurant Conwy
Llanrwst Road
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This is the oldest licensed pub in Wales. If the weather allows, dine al fresco in the large beer garden with stunning views over the Conwy Estuary. Quality food in a pleasant, relaxed and country atmosphere. Over the river towards Conwy.
Serves award winning beers and ales plus tasty, home cooked food. Booking is advised.
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Ty Gwyn Hotel
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Serves award winning beers and ales plus tasty, home cooked food. Booking is advised.
Conveniently located on the A470 at the bottom of our hill, The Tal-y-Cafn pub and restaurant is open all day, every day serving a wide menu of food and drink options. It's very popular, so book ahead of time.
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The Tal Y Cafn
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Conveniently located on the A470 at the bottom of our hill, The Tal-y-Cafn pub and restaurant is open all day, every day serving a wide menu of food and drink options. It's very popular, so book ahead of time.
Award-winning traditional Bangladeshi restaurant and take-away in Llanrwst. The combination of authentic food and a warm welcome makes this a very popular curry house.
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Ty Asha Balti House
4 Denbigh St
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Award-winning traditional Bangladeshi restaurant and take-away in Llanrwst. The combination of authentic food and a warm welcome makes this a very popular curry house.

Beaches

This award winner is a sandy, non-tidal beach ideal for family fun. It offers a modern outdoor children's play area plus sailing, windsurfing, powerboat and even paddleboard classes at Colwyn Bay Watersports.
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Porth Eirias
Promenade
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This award winner is a sandy, non-tidal beach ideal for family fun. It offers a modern outdoor children's play area plus sailing, windsurfing, powerboat and even paddleboard classes at Colwyn Bay Watersports.
A large sandy bay, which at low tide forms part of the extensive sandy beaches and mussel banks of Conwy Bay. It is good for fishing, has a marina and is next to a golf course!
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Conwy Morfa Beach
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A large sandy bay, which at low tide forms part of the extensive sandy beaches and mussel banks of Conwy Bay. It is good for fishing, has a marina and is next to a golf course!
A 2021 Seaside Award Winner. This is Llandudno’s main beach, very sheltered with a long Victorian pier and wide promenade set in the shadow of the impressive Great Orme headland.
North Shore Beach
A 2021 Seaside Award Winner. This is Llandudno’s main beach, very sheltered with a long Victorian pier and wide promenade set in the shadow of the impressive Great Orme headland.