Conwy is a seaside town on the north coast of Wales. It faces Deganwy across the River Conwy. Conwy is famous for its medieval castle and for this reason is a popular tourist destination. Stunning views over Snowdonia and the harbour form the backdrop to this designated World Heritage Site and walled town.
King Edward 1 built the walled town and the adjoining castle in the 13th century at the mouth of the River Conwy. Conwy is in the County of Conwy which includes Llandudno to Llanrwst, Bodnant, Coed, Betws y Coed, Dolwyddelan and Capel Curig. The Snowdonia National Park extends until it reaches Lanfairfechan between Conwy and Bangor.
Things to do in Conwy
There is so much to do and see in Conwy with its historic harbour, which is one of the largest recreational boating harbours in the whole of Wales accommodating leisure craft, a small commercial fishing fleet, mussel boats and a charter angling fleet and if you have your own boat you can launch it from here. Fishing, sailing, walking, horse riding, sandy beaches and three golf courses are all within easy reach.
The National Trust's Bodant Garden is a short drive and places of historic interest include, Plas Mawr Elizabethan Town House, Aberconwy House and the Smallest House in the UK, not forgetting the castle of course. Conwy Museums Service supports a network of small museums around the County including the Sir Henry Jones Museum in Llangernyw, Llanrwst Almhouse Museum and Llandudno Museum. Some smaller collections of social history, archaeology and paintings can be seen at The Royal Cambrian art gallery in Conwy.
The Great Orme's summit in Llandudno has breathtaking views from Snowdonia to Anglesey all the way to the Lake District, Blackpool and the Isle of Man. There are Kashmir goats, rare flowers and butterflies unique to the area and the Great Orme Tramway is the only cable hauled tramway on British public roads. Other attractions include Snowdon Mountain Railway, Cochwillan Old Hall, Llanberis Lake Railway and Segontium Roman Fort.
Weather in Conwy
Usually the climate of Wales is warmer than Scotland and the winter milder than England, but this changes as you approach Snowdonia with snow being frequent on the hills and mountains.
Travel to Conwy
Manchester and Liverpool airports serve Conwy, as does Holyhead ferry port. Helford Dyffryn Conwy and Conwy Valley Railway operate in the locality and Conwy has a railway station at Bangor Road with taxi rank outside.
Things to do in Gwynedd-Snowdonia, Wales
The Snowdonia National Park is one of the most breathtaking places in the UK and covers 838 square miles. Snowdonia lets you explore the largest mountains in England and Wales, as well as the beautiful beaches of the Cambrian Coast. The wooded valleys, wild moors, peaceful lakes and long mountain ridges make the perfect setting for walking and cycling. There are marked cycle routes through much of the Snowdonia National Park, and sailing on one of the magnificent mountain lakes. Snowdonia walk, riding and cycle trail information can be found at the many Snowdonia tourist information offices located around the park's perimeter, and there are plenty of excellent pubs in which to retreat to after a hard day in the hills www.eryri-npa.gov.uk/hafan
