Conwy
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Type of sights
Old town / World heritage site
Name and address
Conwy
GB-LL32 8AN Conwy
GEO-data
Geodetic coordinates
53.28∎∎∎∎ -3.82∎∎∎∎
Elevation
21 m
Communication
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Conwy is a small walled town on the coast in North Wales. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and a perfect base for exploring everything North Wales has to offer. The gateway to Snowdonia and easy access to the Island of Anglesey, the Victorian seaside town of Llandudno and the timeless Llyn Peninsula.
See
- ⊙Conwy castle. M-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 11AM-4PM, extended hours in Spring/Summer/Autumn. Built by Edward I in 1289, it is smaller than Beaumaris or Caernarfon castles, but it has a lot of charm. It sits at the mouth of a tidal inlet, and the views of the sea on one side and gently rolling green hills on the other are lovely. Offers joint ticket with Plas Mawr. Tours are 1 hour long and cost £1. £6.75/adult £20.25/family £5.10/concession.
- ⊙Plas Mawr (The Great Hall), Hight Street, LL32 8DE, ☎ +44 1492 580167. Mon - Sun: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. One of the finest surviving town houses of the Elizabethan era to be found in Britain, partially restored and otherwise maintained in its original condition. Fascinating look at what a wealthy merchant's life was like at that time. There is beautiful original and restored plaster work and paint. Head up to the small tower for a 360 degree look at the town and castle. Offers joint ticket with Conwy Castle. £5.75/adult £4.35/concession £17.25/family.
- ⊙Aberconwy House, Castle Street, LL32 8AY, ☎ +44 1492 592246. Believed to be the oldest town house in Wales dating from the 14th-century. Restored to reflect daily life of yesteryear. Get a joint visit ticket with the Conwy Suspension bridge (both run by the National Trust).
- ⊙St. Mary's Church, Rose Hill Street. A beautiful church with a grassy, pleasant cemetery with some interesting old headstones.
- ⊙Working riverfront. you can even buy Conwy mussels that have been brought in by the fisherman and here is the 'smallest house' in the UK. Perfect place to eat fish & chips with wonderful views. If you continue walking along the Marina Walk for 15 minutes you will come to Conwy Marina with wonderful views from the marina pub overlooking the boats and yachts. Conwy Golf Club (voted Welsh Club 2007) is also on the marina as is a beach.
- ⊙The Smallest House in Great Britain (Quay House), ☎ +44 7925 049786. 10AM-4PM Spring-Autumn. Recognised by the Guiness Book of Records it is along the quay. The house is 72in wide by 122in high. £1/adult, 50p/child.
Sleep
Inside the range of 4 km:
- ⊙ Gwynfryn B&B, Conwy, PC VI - VIII
"... We have a space outside for bicycles to be locked which is secure. There is also security cameras outside."
- ⊙ Number 18 Conwy B&B, Conwy, PC V
"... We do have storage for bikes. We have a yard at the back of our house that is only accessible via the house itself. We mountain bike and do have our own bikes stores out there, it is 100% secure and we are happy you bring bikes through the house."
- ⊙ Llys Llywelyn Guest House, Conwy, PC III - V
"... We have a private car park for all our guests, and also a bike lock up at the side of the building as well."
- ⊙ Castlebank Hotel, Conwy
"... We have secure locked up parking for bikes at the back at building where we live - this includes covered areas to protect from rain."
- ⊙ Bryn Guest House, Conwy, PC V - VII
"... We have outhouses which were stables and a coach house where the bicycles can be stored securely."
- ⊙ Glan Heulog B&B, Conwy
"... We have a locked garage for storage of bikes."
Useful
Inside the range of 4 km:
- ⊙ Tourist-Information Conwy, Conwy
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- ⊙ Number 18 Conwy B&B, Conwy, PC V