Top Things to do in Conwy County
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What to do and see in Conwy County, Wales: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Discover the best top things to do in Conwy County, United Kingdom including Plas Mawr, Bodnant Garden, Aber Falls, Conwy Brewery, Manorafon Farm Park, Gwinllan Conwy Ltd, Conwy Castle, Great Orme, Great Orme Copper Mine, 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. Conwy Brewery
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
Brewing superb cask & bottle conditioned ales on the coast of North Wales. The first brewery in Conwy for 100 years. Now based in Llysfaen, we brew, bottle & cask a wide range of traditional & modern ales on site with the minimum of additions or processing. We offer brewery tours & sampling along with our Brewer for a day & Design your own beer experiences. The brewery has a small shop on site where bottles & merchandise can be purchased.
Reviewed By Festie123
Went on Saturday 21 December. Five of us on the tour taken by James, who was knowledgeable and very personal. The brewery is a real local success story, great its doing so well. After the tour we had three halves of different beers in their homely bar, all very enjoyable. Many thanks
5. 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!
6. Gwinllan Conwy Ltd
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5.0 based on 86 reviews
A Welsh Vineyard offering a unique vineyard experience with the stunning backdrop of the Snowdonia National Park. First planted in 2012, the vineyard has grown each year to over 2 acres with 2000 vines with plans to plant a further 7000 vines over the next 2 years. Guided Vineyard Tours, Wine Tasting and exceptional Welsh produce.
Reviewed By rebecca_s_evans - Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom
We visited during the local restrictions and made use of a voucher purchased as a Christmas gift. There was only one other couple on the tour however this was actually lovely and we were able to ask questions, adding to a very relaxed and informal experience. Our guide the vineyard manager was superb, so friendly and knowledgeable. We opted for the tour, wine tasting and cheese board which we thought were excellent value for money and left with a bottle of the Rondo and Pydew to enjoy at home! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and have already recommended the tour to our friends and family ????
7. 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!!!
8. 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
9. 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.
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.
