Top Things to do in Conwy County
What to do and see in Conwy County, Wales: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Conwy County, United Kingdom including Plas Mawr, Manorafon Farm Park, Conwy Castle, Great Orme, Great Orme Copper Mine, Conwy Town Walls, Llandudno Promenade, Smallest House in Britain, Colwyn Bay Beach, Knightly's Fun Park.
Restaurants in Conwy County
1. Plas Mawr
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 909 reviews
Plas Mawr, or the Great Hall, is quite simply the finest surviving Elizabethan town house anywhere in Britain. This was a golden age when fabulously wealthy merchants invested in mansions, rich fittings and lavish entertaining. Robert Wynn, third son of a local landowner, wanted a piece of the action. The house’s main frontage is discreetly hidden away in a steep narrow lane. So the High Street gatehouse only hints at the grandeur within, as you rise via a series of terraces to explore 17 impressive rooms. The displayed opening times are our general pattern. Please check the Cadw website for specific times and days, including closures. Advanced booking required.
Reviewed By Don_G_Wright - Vancouver, Canada
I’m so glad the person at the ticket counter at Conwy Castle recommended we pop over to Plas Mawr before we left the area. This is a delightful Elizabethan era townhouse that has been wonderfully restored and set up to show the life of the wealthy merchant, Robert Wynn, who built it in the 1570s. Furniture and decorations from the time tell a fascinating story, and all the painted heraldic emblems and fanciful figures are very intriguing, especially all the severed heads! They are associated with the family of his wife, Dorothy Griffin. An hour is plenty of time for a visit.
2. Manorafon Farm Park
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5.0 based on 432 reviews
Oodles of fun for all the family…….Experience the thrill of the sheep race, get up close to reptiles and creepy crawlies, cuddle the rabbits, feed the goats and greet the alpacas. Or join us as we welcome an array of new baby animals throughout the year - from adorable lambs to cheeky kids, fluffy chicks and cute piglets. Then discover the indoor play barn, the exciting off-road pedal go-karts and the giant sand pit. Get into character in Tiny Town, explore the Clamber Castle or let off steam on the bouncy pillows before stopping off at the Greedy Goat Snack Hut to refuel. There’s plenty to see and even more to do. Nestled in the picturesque parkland of Gwrych Castle, close to the stunning North Wales coastline and conveniently just off the A55. Visit Manorafon Farm for a memorable and fun-packed family day out.
Reviewed By cerij202 - Llanddulas, United Kingdom
Such a well organised Farm Park, Puts anxious minds are ease, cleanliness and sanitisation stations and signage made clear, Very well planned out with social distancing and times of arrival in place makes it safe for families to visit, Wonderful care and information given from staff, Awesome Nibbles at the hungry goat, Our favourites of the day where the peddle bike/karts and the very vocal Donkey and the most Adorable Bunnies, Looking forward to returning real soon!
3. Conwy Castle
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4.5 based on 3,503 reviews
Advance booking required Built in the late 13th century and reputed to be haunted by a past resident, this picturesque castle was built for King Edward I and is a perfect example of the "concentric castle" design. The displayed opening times are our general pattern. Please check the Cadw website for specific times and days, including closures.
Reviewed By esorlegin - Conwy, United Kingdom
An amazing 800 year old castle. The more you know about the history of North Wales and the Celts, the more you will appreciate the role this castle played in Welsh history (British/Welsh history 101 : Celts invaded by Romans, Invaded by Vikings, Saxons, Angles etc. Invaded by the French Norman’s etc etc. Each invasion pushed the Celts back into the mountains reducing their lands) Try and visit in dry weather as the stone steps up the towers can be a bit slippery. One tip - last weekend of September there is free admission!!!
4. 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
5. 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.
6. Conwy Town Walls
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4.5 based on 1,471 reviews
Reviewed By 358EricN - London, United Kingdom
Conwy town walls are one of the few medieval examples in Britain that are almost complete. The fact that you can walk almost the whole length (free!) Makes them all but irresistible. The only daunting aspects are the uneven surfaces (well, wouldn't you expect that after well over 700 years?), some heights that may make some people nervous and a few steep climbs that do tax this septuagenarian. All can be overcome with a little care and it is certainly worth it. From the views up and down the Conwy estuary from the lowest point of the wall jutting into the river, to the spectacular vista of the town from the highest point of the wall every step offers a new perspective. Even better, you are never far from a good place for a rest and refreshment whenever the need arises at any of the 6 access points to the wall. Keep an eye on the kids and imagine yourself as a member of the English garrison charged with keeping the Welsh out of the town once the curfew bell had sounded. It offers an opening into the fascinating history of the area.
7. 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 .
8. Smallest House in Britain
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4.0 based on 1,169 reviews
The Smallest House in Great Britain is a one up, one down cottage measuring just 72 inches across, 122 inches high and 120 inches deep and is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. Built as an infill between two rows of cottages, it was lived in until May 1900 when it was condemned as being unfit for human habitation. The last tenant was a 6' 3" fisherman called Robert Jones. Quirkily, the owner at the time was another Robert Jones, who, in a bid to save the cottage toured the country with the editor of the local newspaper measuring every other small house to confirm that it was, indeed, the smallest house in the country. The Smallest House is still in the hands of Robert Jones' family
Reviewed By TrevorS281 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Well we did need to queue in the rain. But that aside the lady on the door took our tiny fee contactless which was a plus. The house itself is the proverbial one up one down that would probably cost £1m in London. Worth a quick look and a nice bit of history
9. Colwyn Bay Beach
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4.0 based on 470 reviews
Reviewed By sunseasandtime - Conwy, United Kingdom
Millions have been spent over the past 5 years making this one of the best beaches in the UK. It’s quietly become a real asset to North Wales... New sand has been pumped in, the water is blue flag, there’s kiosks and a decent restaurant at Porth Eirias, toilets, water sports and a fantastic prom with a cycling lane and flat walks for miles. Neighbouring Rhos on Sea is a 15 minute walk with its shops and cafes. It wasn’t a surprise to see how popular it’s become over the Summer. A really well thought out regeneration!
10. Knightly's Fun Park
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4.0 based on 477 reviews
Knightlys fun parks is the complete amusement park for the family right by the beach in Towyn. With its large fun fair. amusement arcade bingo hall. and long bar pub and restaurant there is no better place to spent your holiday family time or day out.
Reviewed By myfamilyof3_13 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Had a fab day out with family and friends, loads to do for all ages and kept kids from age 3 to 14 entertained all day, would defo go back
