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Discover the best top things to do in Conwy, United Kingdom including Plas Mawr, Baravelli's, Conwy Castle, Conwy Town Walls, Conwy Quay, Llangelynnin Old Church, Vinomondo, Conwy Morfa Beach, Aberconwy House.
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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. Baravelli's
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
Artisan chocolatier based within the walls of Conwy. All chocolates are made on the premises. We are Wales' first bean to bar chocolatier and have real chocolate bars made with beans from Costa Rica, Ecuador, Trinidad and Madagascar. Contact us for more information. Please note: Our shop has step free access but our workshops are all held upstairs. We have been awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 (Very Good) by our local council.
Reviewed By 922kathrynh
If you love chocolate you will love these guys! I ordered a selection of Dragon Eggs from the Easter Range online as gifts which arrived 2 days after ordering! When they arrived they were well packaged to protect the eggs and the eggs themselves were beautifully presented and decorated. I then placed another order and called to check a couple of things with my order. The gentleman was extremely friendly and helpful! The service and experience from start to finish has been absolutely brilliant! I would highly recommend and I will definitely be ordering again. Thank you for amazing chocolate!
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. Conwy Town Walls
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Conwy Quay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 526 reviews
Reviewed By deebeeceeUk - Doncaster, United Kingdom
Just lovely to enjoy the views and watch the boats come and go. So much to enjoy, a bonus when the sun shines
6. Llangelynnin Old Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Stunning Medieval Church and 6th Century holy well, high in the foothills of the Carneddau, above the Conwy Valley. A place of inspiration, pilgrimage and peace that is still used for regular worship (and weddings!)
7. Vinomondo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Award winning bar & shop selling wines, beers & spirits. We offer hundreds of wines from around the world, 150 bottled beers, lots of gins and other spirits and a cool bar with a beautiful garden. All this plus a comfy upstairs lounge bar. We have draught beers, wines by the glass or bottle, gin flights, wine flights and small food plates too.
Reviewed By beccahilton2012 - Manchester, United Kingdom
The shop is full of so many different drinks to choose from and the staff are very knowledgeable and helpful in pointing you in the direction of a product you’ll enjoy. The outdoor area at the back of the shop was an unexpected find! It is a lovely, cosy spot to enjoy a few drinks.
8. Conwy Morfa Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Sunshine506051
Lovely, clean and tidy beach, great little carpark nearby! We had a picnic, followed by a long walk over the sand dunes... Fantastic day, highly recommend!
9. Aberconwy House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 275 reviews
Reviewed By judithfH9610KW
Great 600 years+ of history in this small building, brought to life by a very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable guide called Holly. It doesn't take long to walk around the 2 floors above the shop, approx 40 mins. There are obviously 2 flights of stairs to negotiate if you have any disabilities. Holly also recommended a local cafe called The Old Bookshop which was really lovely.
