Conwy castle, built by Edward I in 1289, is smaller than Beaumaris or Caernarfon castles, but it has a lot of charm. It sits at the mouth of a tidal inlet, and the views of the sea on one side and gently rolling green hills on the other are lovely. Costs £4.50 or £7 joint ticket with Plas Mawr. Open daily April, May, and October from 9:30 to 17:00, June to September until 18:00, November to March Monday to Saturday 9:30 to 16:00, Sunday 11:00 to 16:00. Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk Tours are 1 hour long and cost £1.
The original Town Wall is still standing and can be walked. Climb into one of the 22 towers and stroll along the outline of the original town of Conwy. There are some wonderful pictures to be taken here and it's free to walk the walls.
Plas Mawr (The Great Hall), one of the finest surviving town houses of the Elizabethan era to be found in Britain, partially restored and otherwise maintained in its original condition. Fascinating look at what a wealthy merchant's life was like at that time. There is beautiful original and restored plaster work and paint. Head up to the small tower for a 360 degree look at the town and castle. Costs £5 or £7 joint ticket with Conwy Castle. Open April to August Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 to 18:00, closed Monday, shorter hours September and October. Closed November to March.
Aberconwy House Believed to be the oldest town house in Wales dating from the 14th-century. Restored to reflect daily life of yesteryear.
Get a joint visit ticket with the Conwy Suspension bridge (both run by the National Trust).
St. Mary's Church is beautiful and has a grassy, pleasant cemetery with some interesting old headstones.
Conwy Butterfly Jungle closed down in November 2008.
Sightseeing boat takes you on a 30 minute ride up and down the Conwy river. Normally runs on school holidays and most weekends through spring and summer.
Working riverfront you can even buy Conwy mussels that have been brought in by the fisherman and here is the 'smallest house' in the UK. Perfect place to eat fish & chips with wonderful views. If you continue walking along the Marina Walk for 15 minutes you will come to Conwy Marina with wonderful views from the marina pub overlooking the boats and yachts. Conwy Golf Club (voted Welsh Club 2007) is also on the marina as is a beach.
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