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A mini guide to
Conwy, Llandudno & the North Coast Castles: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Walk the town walls
The medieval walls surround Conwy and were built with the castle between 1283 and 1287. Cadw describes restored staircases that let visitors walk a circuit of the castle battlements.
Ride the Great Orme Tramway
The tramway describes itself as Britain's only cable-hauled public road tramway and says it opened on July 31, 1902. Check its site for the season and times.
Use the Conwy Valley line
Visit Conwy points out the line from Llandudno to Betws-y-Coed and Blaenau Ffestiniog, which gives a car-free route into Eryri.
Book the busier castles
Conwy, Beaumaris and Caernarfon castles are run by Cadw and Penrhyn Castle by the National Trust; check each site for opening times and ticket options.
Pair Llandudno with Conwy
The two towns are linked by train via Llandudno Junction, and Bodnant Garden is a short journey into the Conwy valley.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Conwy, Llandudno & the North Coast Castles?
Conwy, Llandudno & the North Coast Castles is in Conwy County Borough, Wales. A walled medieval town, a Victorian seaside resort and Edward I's coastal castles. Nearby stops and stations include Conwy station, Llandudno Junction station, Llandudno station.
How long do I need in Conwy, Llandudno & the North Coast Castles?
Two days, or three to include the outlying castles. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Conwy Castle (Castell Conwy), Conwy Town Walls, Plas Mawr. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Conwy station (Transport for Wales); Llandudno Junction station (Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast); Llandudno station (Transport for Wales); Conwy Valley line (Transport for Wales). The Getting there page links to the official schedules and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 17 places to eat and drink in and around Conwy, Llandudno & the North Coast Castles, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 16 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Conwy, Llandudno & the North Coast Castles accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Conwy, Llandudno & the North Coast Castles
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Conwy Castle (Castell Conwy)
Fortress built for Edward I between 1283 and 1287; Cadw says restored staircases let visitors walk the battlements.
Conwy Town Walls
Medieval defences built between 1283 and 1287 to work with the castle, in a circuit around the town.
Plas Mawr
Elizabethan town house in Conwy, built in the 16th century by Robert Wynn and now cared for by Cadw.
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- Rhuddlan Castle (Castell Rhuddlan): Julie Anne Workman, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Conwy Castle (Castell Conwy): Source: Llywelyn2000Derivative: User:MathKnight, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Conwy Town Walls: David Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Plas Mawr: Tom Parnell from Scottish Borders, Scotland, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Pembrokeshire Coast (St Davids & Tenby): Ввласенко, CC BY 4.0, source
- Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons): Dave.Dunford at English Wikipedia, Public domain, source
- Gower & Swansea (Abertawe): Llywelyn2000, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Cardiff (Caerdydd) & the Bay: Tevfik Teker, CC BY 3.0, source
- Eryri (Snowdonia): Julian Herzog (Website), CC BY 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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