Nicola’s guidebook

Sightseeing

If you stay with us these beautiful places are all within easy reach either by foot, by car or local transport. This part of Wales has castles, beaches and stunning walks to be explored. Please take time to browse this guide to see what is on offer close by.

Llandudno

Bill Bryson’s favourite seaside resort. Who could possibly argue with that while strolling along Llandudno’s elegant promenade past pastel-coloured hotels and impeccably authentic seafront architecture just like Victorians did? All that’s needed to complete the picture is a frilly parasol (for the ladies) and straw boater (for the gentlemen). Llandudno’s appearance is down to the fact that, unlike most other resorts, it has remained largely unchanged for over a century. There’s a pier (the longest in Wales) and Punch and Judy, donkey rides on the beach and canopied shopping streets just behind the prom. Put simply, the undisputed ‘Queen’ of the Welsh resorts retains its period dignity. Llandudno’s sense of harmony extends to its geography. The main North Shore Beach is perfectly framed by two headlands, the Great Orme and Little Orme. Over the former – linked by a spectacular Marine Drive carved into the sea-cliff, you’ll find a second beach, the West Shore with miles of beautiful sand with sand dunes. It was here that Alice Pleasance Liddell, who inspired ‘Alice in Wonderland’, holidayed as a child. Completed in 2014, the Alice Trail takes you to over 40 points of interest around the town. And now two exciting town trail apps have been launched; the White Rabbit and the Alice's Looking Glass. The resort’s genteel appearance is deceptive. Llandudno is bursting at the seams with things to see and do. Numerous restaurants and pubs to suit all ages an d taste. Take the San Franciscan-style tramway or alpine cable car to the summit of the Great Orme Country Park, soak up the dizzy views then disappear underground at the prehistoric copper mines. Whizz down the Orme on the dry ski slope, the centre gives skiers, snowboarders and bladers, of all ages the chance to practice, learn new skills, or start from scratch. And don't miss the Cresta run. At 750metres long it's the longest toboggan run in Wales! Visit Llandudno Museum and MOSTYN, a cutting-edge art gallery, or play golf at classic championship courses. And when the lights go down Llandudno's theatre - Venue Cymru comes into its own as a leading centre for theatre and entertainment of all kinds. Llandudno is a superb family resort with something to do for all ages.

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Llandudno

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Bill Bryson’s favourite seaside resort. Who could possibly argue with that while strolling along Llandudno’s elegant promenade past pastel-coloured hotels and impeccably authentic seafront architecture just like Victorians did? All that’s needed to complete the picture is a frilly parasol (for the ladies) and straw boater (for the gentlemen). Llandudno’s appearance is down to the fact that, unlike most other resorts, it has remained largely unchanged for over a century. There’s a pier (the longest in Wales) and Punch and Judy, donkey rides on the beach and canopied shopping streets just behind the prom. Put simply, the undisputed ‘Queen’ of the Welsh resorts retains its period dignity. Llandudno’s sense of harmony extends to its geography. The main North Shore Beach is perfectly framed by two headlands, the Great Orme and Little Orme. Over the former – linked by a spectacular Marine Drive carved into the sea-cliff, you’ll find a second beach, the West Shore with miles of beautiful sand with sand dunes. It was here that Alice Pleasance Liddell, who inspired ‘Alice in Wonderland’, holidayed as a child. Completed in 2014, the Alice Trail takes you to over 40 points of interest around the town. And now two exciting town trail apps have been launched; the White Rabbit and the Alice's Looking Glass. The resort’s genteel appearance is deceptive. Llandudno is bursting at the seams with things to see and do. Numerous restaurants and pubs to suit all ages an d taste. Take the San Franciscan-style tramway or alpine cable car to the summit of the Great Orme Country Park, soak up the dizzy views then disappear underground at the prehistoric copper mines. Whizz down the Orme on the dry ski slope, the centre gives skiers, snowboarders and bladers, of all ages the chance to practice, learn new skills, or start from scratch. And don't miss the Cresta run. At 750metres long it's the longest toboggan run in Wales! Visit Llandudno Museum and MOSTYN, a cutting-edge art gallery, or play golf at classic championship courses. And when the lights go down Llandudno's theatre - Venue Cymru comes into its own as a leading centre for theatre and entertainment of all kinds. Llandudno is a superb family resort with something to do for all ages.

Conwy

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. Surrounded by lush Welsh countryside and watched over by the mighty mountains of Snowdonia, it’s a most beautiful place to visit. The Quay is host to a number of amenities and is a particularly stunning place to visit during the warm summer months. Whether you’d prefer to sit with a refreshing drink outside of the cosy quayside pub, take an exciting boat tour around the coastal area or hike upon the many surrounding mountains – it’s all possible in the quaint town of Conwy. Conwy offers a whole host of places to eat and drink. Fine dining restaurants, traditional pubs and snug cafes can be found throughout the town. It’s not every day that you wake up five minutes away from a medieval castle but you can if you stay with us. You’ll also find that Conwy is very proud of its culture and history, and is often host to a number of cultural events throughout the year. Each year, you’ll find an abundance of festivals, art galleries and local markets, which are primarily hosted in the name of supporting and displaying their local talent and produce. If you’re looking for somewhere to explore that is full of adventure and has also managed to maintain its rich history within its walls and buildings, Conwy offers its guests (and residents) all of this and more.

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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. Surrounded by lush Welsh countryside and watched over by the mighty mountains of Snowdonia, it’s a most beautiful place to visit. The Quay is host to a number of amenities and is a particularly stunning place to visit during the warm summer months. Whether you’d prefer to sit with a refreshing drink outside of the cosy quayside pub, take an exciting boat tour around the coastal area or hike upon the many surrounding mountains – it’s all possible in the quaint town of Conwy. Conwy offers a whole host of places to eat and drink. Fine dining restaurants, traditional pubs and snug cafes can be found throughout the town. It’s not every day that you wake up five minutes away from a medieval castle but you can if you stay with us. You’ll also find that Conwy is very proud of its culture and history, and is often host to a number of cultural events throughout the year. Each year, you’ll find an abundance of festivals, art galleries and local markets, which are primarily hosted in the name of supporting and displaying their local talent and produce. If you’re looking for somewhere to explore that is full of adventure and has also managed to maintain its rich history within its walls and buildings, Conwy offers its guests (and residents) all of this and more.

Deganwy

Waterside views, shopping, boating and birdwatching. Deganwy is swish and sophisticated. On the shores of the Conwy Estuary between Victorian Llandudno and medieval Conwy, it enjoys a privileged position with stunning views across the water to Conwy Castle and the Isle of Anglesey. There’s a sand and stone beach and – Deganwy’s prized feature – a sleek, modern marina and quayside development complete with spa hotel. The town is also noted for its stylish shopping and dining with a good choice of boutiques and restaurants. Behind the town stands the site of Castell Deganwy (Deganwy Castle) which has a volatile history stretching back to at least the 6th century when it was the seat of King Maelgwn Gwynedd. Over the centuries a succession of powers occupied, fortified and then destroyed Castell Deganwy. It was rebuilt for the last time between 1245 and 1250 by English king, Henry III. If you walk up to the castle today, it is the remain's of Henry's stronghold that you can see. In 1257, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd attacked, beseiging the castle for three years before its eventual destruction in 1263. When Edward 1 conquered Gwynedd in 1282, he gave up on the site at Deganwy and built a castle on the other side of the river. A little further south, but still beside the water, Llandudno Junction is a lively spot with a large nine-screened multiplex cinema and plenty of free parking. Nature lovers are drawn to the natural spectacle of the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve, a wetland reserve beside the River Conwy noted for its black-tailed godwits, lapwings, sedge warblers, shelducks and water rails. This welcoming reserve makes sure that there’s something going on throughout the year with a full programme of events. With its well laid out walks, watch points and picnic sites, it’s not surprising that the reserve is a big hit with families as well as serious ornithologists.

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Deganwy

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Waterside views, shopping, boating and birdwatching. Deganwy is swish and sophisticated. On the shores of the Conwy Estuary between Victorian Llandudno and medieval Conwy, it enjoys a privileged position with stunning views across the water to Conwy Castle and the Isle of Anglesey. There’s a sand and stone beach and – Deganwy’s prized feature – a sleek, modern marina and quayside development complete with spa hotel. The town is also noted for its stylish shopping and dining with a good choice of boutiques and restaurants. Behind the town stands the site of Castell Deganwy (Deganwy Castle) which has a volatile history stretching back to at least the 6th century when it was the seat of King Maelgwn Gwynedd. Over the centuries a succession of powers occupied, fortified and then destroyed Castell Deganwy. It was rebuilt for the last time between 1245 and 1250 by English king, Henry III. If you walk up to the castle today, it is the remain's of Henry's stronghold that you can see. In 1257, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd attacked, beseiging the castle for three years before its eventual destruction in 1263. When Edward 1 conquered Gwynedd in 1282, he gave up on the site at Deganwy and built a castle on the other side of the river. A little further south, but still beside the water, Llandudno Junction is a lively spot with a large nine-screened multiplex cinema and plenty of free parking. Nature lovers are drawn to the natural spectacle of the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve, a wetland reserve beside the River Conwy noted for its black-tailed godwits, lapwings, sedge warblers, shelducks and water rails. This welcoming reserve makes sure that there’s something going on throughout the year with a full programme of events. With its well laid out walks, watch points and picnic sites, it’s not surprising that the reserve is a big hit with families as well as serious ornithologists.

Betws-y-Coed

Bustling mountain resort at the gateway to Snowdonia. Who says that Wales is closed on Sundays? Go to Betws-y-Coed on any Sunday of the year (December included) and you’ll find a place well and truly open for business. It’s not just the busy shops, selling everything from outdoor gear to quality crafts, which attract visitors. Betws-y-Coed came into being in the first place thanks to the early Victorian travellers who relished its beautiful wooded setting at the convergence of four rushing rivers and it’s this location, largely unchanged since those times, that’s the real magnet. Betws-y-Coed itself, of course, has changed. It’s a full-on mountain resort with all kinds of attractions and activities. There’s a railway museum and Zip World Fforest (the name is a clue to the dizzy things you can get up to here). For more woodland forays you can go walking, cycling and mountain biking in the glades of the Gwydyr Forest. Other outdoor activities include canyoning and scrambling – and if you want subterranean Zip Below Xtreme is five kilometres of pure underground adrenalin including the world's longest and deepest zip lines. You’ll find one of the Park’s main visitor centres here, and it’s easy to ditch the car and hop on a Snowdon Sherpa bus for an eco-friendly tour. Or use the Conwy Valley Line - a scenic rail journey that will take you inland to Blaenau Ffestiniog, where you can connect with the Ffestiniog Railway, or down to the coastal resort of Llandudno via the Conwy Valley. Tumbling Swallow Falls, one of Wales’s most celebrated beauty spots, is close by and don’t miss Ty Hyll, the strange ‘ugly house’ built of massive, mis-shapen boulders.

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Betws-y-Coed

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Bustling mountain resort at the gateway to Snowdonia. Who says that Wales is closed on Sundays? Go to Betws-y-Coed on any Sunday of the year (December included) and you’ll find a place well and truly open for business. It’s not just the busy shops, selling everything from outdoor gear to quality crafts, which attract visitors. Betws-y-Coed came into being in the first place thanks to the early Victorian travellers who relished its beautiful wooded setting at the convergence of four rushing rivers and it’s this location, largely unchanged since those times, that’s the real magnet. Betws-y-Coed itself, of course, has changed. It’s a full-on mountain resort with all kinds of attractions and activities. There’s a railway museum and Zip World Fforest (the name is a clue to the dizzy things you can get up to here). For more woodland forays you can go walking, cycling and mountain biking in the glades of the Gwydyr Forest. Other outdoor activities include canyoning and scrambling – and if you want subterranean Zip Below Xtreme is five kilometres of pure underground adrenalin including the world's longest and deepest zip lines. You’ll find one of the Park’s main visitor centres here, and it’s easy to ditch the car and hop on a Snowdon Sherpa bus for an eco-friendly tour. Or use the Conwy Valley Line - a scenic rail journey that will take you inland to Blaenau Ffestiniog, where you can connect with the Ffestiniog Railway, or down to the coastal resort of Llandudno via the Conwy Valley. Tumbling Swallow Falls, one of Wales’s most celebrated beauty spots, is close by and don’t miss Ty Hyll, the strange ‘ugly house’ built of massive, mis-shapen boulders.

Caernarfon

Gwynedd’s county town, home to Wales’s most famous castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mighty Caernarfon Castle commands the lion’s share of attention, but the town’s narrow streets and stylishly redeveloped waterfront also merit a visit. The castle, built in the 13th century by Edward I as a royal palace and military fortress, was at the core of a medieval walled town. The Romans left their mark too – 1000 years earlier they constructed their fort of Segontium on the hill above (its foundations still exist). The story of the town is told in an exhibition at Oriel Pendeitsh, part of the Ein Treftadaeth – Our Heritage project (there’s also a Princes of Gwynedd information hub). Other attractions include Welsh Highland Railway (which runs for 25 miles to Porthmadog), Hwylfan Fun Centre, Redline Indoor Karting, scenic Lôn Eifion recreational cycle route and RIB rides along Menai Strait. Waterside Doc Fictoria is home to Galeri (contemporary arts complex with theatre and cinema). The Caernarfon Record Office has archives of Gwynedd (documents, images, maps and newspapers) stretching back 400 years.

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Caernarfon

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Gwynedd’s county town, home to Wales’s most famous castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mighty Caernarfon Castle commands the lion’s share of attention, but the town’s narrow streets and stylishly redeveloped waterfront also merit a visit. The castle, built in the 13th century by Edward I as a royal palace and military fortress, was at the core of a medieval walled town. The Romans left their mark too – 1000 years earlier they constructed their fort of Segontium on the hill above (its foundations still exist). The story of the town is told in an exhibition at Oriel Pendeitsh, part of the Ein Treftadaeth – Our Heritage project (there’s also a Princes of Gwynedd information hub). Other attractions include Welsh Highland Railway (which runs for 25 miles to Porthmadog), Hwylfan Fun Centre, Redline Indoor Karting, scenic Lôn Eifion recreational cycle route and RIB rides along Menai Strait. Waterside Doc Fictoria is home to Galeri (contemporary arts complex with theatre and cinema). The Caernarfon Record Office has archives of Gwynedd (documents, images, maps and newspapers) stretching back 400 years.