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The 10 Best Things to do in Conwy, Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Conwy, United Kingdom including Plas Mawr, Conwy Castle, Conwy Mountain, Conwy Town Walls, Conwy Quay, Church of St Mary & All Saints, Conwy Morfa Beach, Smallest House in Britain, Aberconwy House, Conwy Suspension Bridge.
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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. 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!!!
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Conwy Quay
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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. Church of St Mary & All Saints
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Stunning Medieval Church at the heart of this beautiful town, nearly a century older than Conwy Castle. March-October: Free entry 10am-4pm Weekdays and 10-12 Saturdays. Services 11am Wednesday and 11am Sunday all year. (November to February: Group visits by arrangement).
Reviewed By esorlegin - Conwy, United Kingdom
And old church - look for the red sandstone in the walls......this was removed from a ruined Roman fort 4 miles inland. One grave, “We are seven” is moving. 7 children on one grave all siblings! Have a walk around and look at the grave stones - history!
7. Conwy Morfa Beach
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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!
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. Aberconwy House
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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.
10. Conwy Suspension Bridge
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4.0 based on 359 reviews
Reviewed By ebenezerManchester
You access the bridge by a gate at the side of the castle. The views from the bridge are stunning and its well worth a quick walk to here
