The first thing you notice when you arrive at Conwy in North Wales is the mediaeval Castle dominating the town. It stands proud and defiant on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Conwy Estuary, built in the reign of Edward I and once described as “the most magnificent of Edward I's Welsh fortresses” ; when you see it you have to admit he wasn’t wrong. Conwy therefore is the classic walled town, some three quarters of a mile long and with 22 towers it is that impressive. Conwy is steeped in history, located at the head of the Conwy Valley the town has narrow cobbled streets, and plenty of old buildings indicative of its past. The 14th century Church if St Mary and All Saints where some of the building can be dated as far back as 1190. In the High Street is Plas Mawr one of the best preserved Elizabethan townhouses in the UK which is apparently haunted. Alternately you could visit the smallest house in Britain located just off the quayside it is 3.05m x 1.8m. Conwy was in earlier times a thriving port shipping slates from Blaneau Ffestiniog around the world and the fishing fleet was a major influence to the economy of the area. Up until the 19th century there was a ferry to Conwy and then Thomas Telford was commissioned to design and build its famous bridge which echoes the Castle battlements and turrets in the background. The bridge though was eventually superseded, until then Conwy was a well known bottleneck for traffic in the summer months. Nowadays there is a road tunnel under the Estuary which means that traffic no longer has to clog the pretty streets of Conwy. Today Conwy offers visitors and residents alike a wide variety or traditional shops and stores all tied inexorably to its historic past and yet the modern marina with its yachts sits happily alongside the old fishing boats which their catch on the dock side. Conwy is truly a gem of a town either to use as a base to explore the surrounding countryside and shoreline or to simply visit and enjoy in its own right.
Attraction
Aberconwy House
Conwy Aquatic Centre and Coarse Fishery
Conwy Butterfly Jungle
Conwy Castle
Conwy Mussel Museum
Conwy Suspension Bridge
Conwy Town Walls
Plas Mawr
Teapot World
Classes
Cottage
Beach Cottage
Berthlwyd Cottage
Glyn
The Apple Store
Council
Dentist
Telford House Family Dental Health Centre
Doctor
Bodreinallt
Llys Meddyg
Llys Meddyg Surgery
Meddygfa Gyffin
Estate Agent
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Inn
Market
Conwy Country Market
Conwy Farmers Market
Pub and Bar
Bluebell Inn
Bridge
George & Dragon
Groes Inn
Holland Arms
Lord Newborough
Old Whitehouse
Y Bedol Inn
Ye Old Bull Inn
Ye Old Mail Coach
Restaurant
Bistro ConwyFishermans Cafe
George & Dragon
Holland Arms
Lord Newborough
Mulberry
Pen-Y-Bont
Raj
Tal-y-Cafn Hotel
Theatre Bistro
Townhouse
School
Aberconwy Secondary School
Gyffin School
Llangelynnin Primary School
Self-Catering
Berthlwyd Hall
Gwydyr View Lodges
Solicitor
Taxi
Vet
Sports Clubs
Conway Yacht Club (Sailing)
Craig-y-Don Tennis Club (Tennis)
Junction Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Mochdre CC (Cricket)
North Wales Cruising Club Ltd (Sailing)
Rhos Judokwai (Martial Arts)
Shops
Edwards
Conwy Water Gardens & Aquatic Centre
Roberts Chemists Ltd
Melvyn J Hughes
Conwy Strollers
Smart Ass
Just Shopping/Cynnyrch Cyfiawn
Flirt
North Wales Garden World
Activities
O.T.T. Paintballing(Adventure)
Rock Climbing Company(Adventure)
National Centre for Mountain Activities(Snow Sports)
Dyffryn Conwy Paddlers(Water Sports)
Places to Stay near Conwy
Castlebank Hotel (0.14 miles)
Castlebank Hotel is an imposing Grade II listed Victorian townhouse , set in its’ own grounds by the walls of Conwy's historic medieval castle. There are eight individually furnished cosy ... More
Castle Hotel (0.19 miles)
The Castle Hotel is a 17th Century coaching inn full of charm and atmosphere,
in the centre of the World Heritage town of Conwy.
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Bryn Corach (0.38 miles)
This fanciful turreted house, reputedly inspired by Conwy Castle, has hosted our walking holidays since 1913. From its splendid elevated position there are sweeping views over the historic walled town ... More
Glan Heulog Guest House (0.39 miles)
Quay Hotel (0.71 miles)
Brand new five star quality hotel, located on the breathtaking Deganwy marina, opening mid summer 2006. With views overlooking the conwy Estuary and Deganwy marina, be one of the first ... More
Deganwy Castle Hotel (0.92 miles)
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This listed building, originally a farmhouse dating from the 17th century, is now a hotel offering modern amenities whilst keeping its old world charm. Period features ... More
Berthlwyd Hall (1.47 miles)
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In a delightful rural setting in the foothills of the Snowdonia National Park, Berthlwyd Hall is a lovely Victorian country house, retaining fine original features in its ... More
Bodysgallen Hall & Spa (1.52 miles)
Bodysgallen Hall and Spa is set in a 200 acre private estate, overlooking gardens and parkland, with spectacular views of Snowdonia and Conwy Castle. Steeped in history and furnished with antiques and fine paintings, the ... More | visit website
Sychnant Pass House (1.53 miles)
Set in the foothills of the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales, Sychnant Pass House is more than just an award winning Country House, it's a home that welhttp://edit.information-britain.co.uk/dataedit/edit.php?id=3088&names=sychnant&search=Searchcomes guests in a unique way. Lovely ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Llandudno (Glan-Conwy) (1.81 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the A55, junction 19. For shops and local amenities Llandudno town centre is only 3.5 miles away. Local attractions include Colwyn Bay Zoo, Conwy Castle and Bodelwyddan Castle. Our Llandudno ... More | visit websiteBrit Quote: |
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