Top Things to do in Conwy County
What to do and see in Conwy County, Wales: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Discover the best top things to do in Conwy County, United Kingdom including Plas Mawr, Bodnant Garden, Aber Falls, Manorafon Farm Park, Conwy Castle, Great Orme, Conwy Mountain, Great Orme Copper Mine, RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve, Great Orme Tramway.
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1. Plas Mawr
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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. Bodnant Garden
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5.0 based on 2,263 reviews
Please note: admission is by prebooked tickets only. Tickets can be obtained from the website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodnant-garden Nestled in the foothills of Snowdonia in North Wales, Bodnant Garden National Trust is a garden for all seasons. Located on a Conwy Valley hillside the 80 acre garden descends dramatically from neat lawns and grand, flower-filled terraces, through informal shrub borders, meadows and woods, to a valley of water gardens and giant trees. In the spring enjoy displays of daffodils, camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons; rose gardens, lily ponds, billowing flower beds and wildflower meadows in summer; a treescape of rich leaf colour in autumn; and acres of bright, frosty landscapes in winter.
Reviewed By 284JohnG - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
Bodnant Garden is truly one of the great gardens in the UK.Visited it for the second time on a recent extended UK tour after 20 years absence to see it again and share the experience with my wife.The day long journey was more than worth it. On a perfect May day with rhodos and azaleas as well as most spring flowers in full bloom.The trek down the slope and back was surreal.Several trails with different slopes and vistas ;all magnificent a gardeners delight! Not to be missed.Afternoon topped off by a cream tea and Ice cream outside the teahouse.Just plain great!Well worth the time and entry fee ( which is waived for National Trust members.
3. Aber Falls
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5.0 based on 409 reviews
Reviewed By OldWulf - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Save £3 and park in the village just up by the hotel, then take advantage of the most educational free public toilet in the UK. The Easy Route is well named and for the majority of the population , including push chairs, wheelchairs and intrepid flip flop wearers, the path is clear and the falls are truly lovely, especially on a warm day when you can paddle in pristine cold water. For the fitter, braver, boot wearing traveller the route down along the Harder Path takes in another smaller waterfall and a tougher, longer path strewn with boulders, muddy patches, steep up and down sections and sheep. Dogs on leads essential and the last mile is vertigo territory. You'll be thankful you didn't choose this route to start with. The scenery is stunning , an overheard comment being "It's like a mini Yosemite".
4. 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!
5. 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!!!
6. 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
7. Conwy Mountain
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4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By SapphireEngland
Conwy Mountain is lovely to visit. Actually finding the base of the mountain was a bit challenging as we kept going the wrong way but it is straightforward if you know the way! It's a lovely walk up the mountain via the easiest walk and not very strenuous at all. There are wild ponies on the mountain and sheep which is a nice bonus. The views are stunning. Most people seemed to be equipped with hiking boots and walking poles etc although on a nice day a pair of trainers were more than adequate.
8. 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.
9. RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 282 reviews
What can you make from the mud left over from the building of a tunnel under the Conwy estuary? A NATURE RESERVE!We created RSPB Conwy nature reserve to be a great place for wildlife and people. Your encounter with nature at the edge of Snowdonia will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed. Come 'Eye to Eye' with wildlife at RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve
Reviewed By rosemaryw15 - Chester, United Kingdom
We have been passed here several times but decided to call in on our way home. I thought £6 was quite steep for entrance but it was well spent on an enjoyable time. the noise of the A55 wasn't too distracting whilst admiring the views of the hills and along the conwy estuary. All the bird watchers were keen to help us identify species we weren't familiar with enthusiastic discriptions. There are lots of hides to sit in to get out of the cold wind. Would be worth becomin a member of the RSPB and visit regularly. A lovely walk.
10. 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.
