Top Things to do in Llandudno
Top 10 Things to do in Llandudno, Wales
Walk or take the tram to the summit of the Great Orme—you’ll be rewarded with a splendid view of Llandudno, a popular seaside resort in Wales. (Just take a jacket. It can be chilly up there.) On your way up, stop at the Great Orme Copper Mine for a fascinating look at how copper was mined 3,000 years ago.
Restaurants in Llandudno
1. Great Orme
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4.5 based on 7,195 reviews
Reviewed By georgebriggs6 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Just had a splendid three days break in llandudno well I was there we visited the great orme tramway for the first time it was a fantastic views was magnificent and the was very friendly and helpful well worth a visit good value for the money
2. Great Orme Copper Mine
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4.5 based on 955 reviews
Reviewed By Robert_Moye - Prague, Czech Republic
Great Orme Mines is the largest known Bronze Age copper mining industrial complex in the world, and affords a glimpse into, for the time, advanced mining, engineering, and metallurgical science organized at a societal level. The story of the discovery, recovery, preservation, and continued excavation and archaeological investigation of this globally significant site is as interesting and remarkable as the prehistory. Although only 200 meters of the 6 kilometers of known prehistoric underground mine passages are available for tour, this provides a glimpse into the physically and mentally demanding environment of this ancient enterprise, and the periods of Victorian Era mining that followed. The museum displays and surface tour of the site are equally fascinating and informing, and the mine personnel, many involved in the original discovery and reclamation, are wonderfully informed sources of further information.
3. Great Orme Tramway
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4.5 based on 2,730 reviews
The Great Orme Tramway is currently closed for winter maintenance and will re-open in late March. The Great Orme Tramway is Britain’s only funicular, or cable-hauled, tramway that travels on public roads. Delighting visitors since it opened in 1902. The unique journey begins at Victoria Station, a short distance from Llandudno’s seaside and pier. Climb aboard one of our beautifully restored tramcars and start your ascent through the winding roads of the Great Orme. At the Halfway Station, you can discover the remarkable history of the Victorian engineering and observe the Tramway’s powerful funicular system in action, before changing trams. Continue your journey to the Summit where the views are breath-taking. On a clear day, it’s possible to see as far as the Isle of Man, Blackpool and the Lake District! Well-behaved dogs welcome. The tramcars are open and the Great Orme is 207m (670 feet) high - remember to bring something warm to wear.
4. Home Front Museum
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4.5 based on 605 reviews
Experience the sights and sounds of civilian life during the Second World War at this unique indoor attraction.
Reviewed By B7022LVchrisd
Popped in to pass away an hour during a rainy day in Llandudno. Great little place with lots of period items and artwork to help bring the Home Front reality alive. Especially touching was a genuine letter written by an evacuee child to their mother during their separation. Well worth a visit.
5. Happy Valley Gardens
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4.5 based on 512 reviews
Reviewed By AbsoluteNomad - West Midlands, United Kingdom
Beautiful Gardens on the Great Orme, overseeing Llandudno bay, with great views of the Pier, Promenade, and Little Orme. There are loads of picturesque sightlines within the Gardens that are great for photos, so much so you'll have to keep stopping in your tracks to make sure you capture the moment. The Garden has somewhat of a Alice in Wonderland theme, with wooden sculptures and a band stand being themed off characters from the story. This has been done as a reference to how Alice's real life inspiration, Alice Liddell used to go on holidays to Llandudno as a child. Good for picnics, as unlike the Promenade there aren't any seagulls trying to the steal your food, and there is also a small cafe if you didn't bring along any food. There are plenty of benches spread out across the gardens, if you want to take a rest from walking or you just want to soak in the views. Alternatively, you could also use the lawn to sit down and admire the view or have a look at it's landmarks including the aforementioned band stand, stone circle, and Queen Victoria bust. Nearby is a Cable Car Ride, which for the brave traveller, rewards them with even greater views of the Orme, though it is a bit pricey at £11 per person for a return ticket. Overall the place is a must visit when coming to Llandudno, as it's only a short walk from the promenade, it's views are outstanding, and most importantly it's free.
6. Llandudno Promenade
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4.5 based on 4,078 reviews
Reviewed By peterharvey492017 - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
The Prom is wide and flat ,easy to walk , There are plenty of seats to sit on ,offering superb views of the great orme and the bay ,people here enjoying a picnic some having bought a drink relaxing .
7. West Shore Beach
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4.5 based on 695 reviews
Reviewed By karenpL8806NQ - Liverpool, United Kingdom
This is a very nice quiet place, You can walk along the beach, Their is a children’s play area, Boating lake for model boats, A loverly coffee shop with hot snacks, Pub on the corner,If you want to get away from the Llandudno seaside,Jump on the bus, £3each way and it leaves from just by the monument we’re all the busses that leave for the great orme
8. Angel Bay
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Captain-Sunnyvale - Kinmel Bay, United Kingdom
Highly recommended if you want to see seals in their natural habitat... plenty of flora and fauna to engage with and admire.
9. Llandudno Pier
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4.0 based on 4,860 reviews
Reviewed By philipprice4 - Warrington, United Kingdom
I cannot visit Llandudno without a walk along its long pier, At the beggining of the pier is the usual amusement arcade, as you walk along you find small shops selling all kinds of things from clothes to sea side orniments along with several kiddie rides. at the end of the pier is a licenced bar and a cafe selling food and ice creams etc. If you look back you get a full view of the bay snd seafront hotels and the side of the Great Orme and its chair lift.
10. Great Orme Cable Cars
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4.0 based on 1,408 reviews
Reviewed By martinsP1493RM - Chester, United Kingdom
Fabulous views and return trip up to the Great Orme summit, well worth the £11 fee! Have your camera handy!
