Summer in Conwy

Looking for a break in North Wales?

Look no further! Join us in beautiful Conwy County as the days grow longer and warmer this summer. See our landscapes and gardens bursting into life with colours, and cheerful celebrations put a bounce in everyone’s step!

From fun filled family days out, to cosy countryside escapes and luxury spa breaks, Conwy is the perfect place to relax, unwind and recharge your batteries on a UK short break!

2023 has been designated Wales, by Trails, so here are six spring trail experiences to enjoy.

Great to be alive

That’s what you’ll feel on top of the Great Orme, the headland that rears up like a sea monster above Llandudno. This wildlife haven is one of Britain’s most important sites for rare plants. Springtime wildflowers peek through limestone grassland, seabirds gather on the cliffs and over 20 species of butterfly can be seen.

Blooming Bodnant

It’s a must. Bodnant Garden is a sublime place to wander, returning month after month to enjoy each new show of colour, from daffodil meadows and carpets of bluebells to cherry trees festooned with a froth of delicate flowers. The garden’s famous Laburnum Arch bursts into life from late May. This 180ft/55m tunnel of drooping yellow blossoms is the most inspiring display of all.

The way to go

See our shores on two wheels by cycling parts (or all, if you’re feeling energetic) of the waymarked 30-mile Conwy Cycle Route along the coast from Llanfairfechan to Kinmel Bay.

Walk the walls

Blow the cobwebs away by walking Conwy’s medieval walls. Along with brooding, dark-stoned Conwy Castle, this ¾-mile circuit, the most intact in Europe, guards a maze of narrow streets and alleyways.

Up, up and away

On a lovely sunny day there’s no better place to be than Mynydd Hiraethog, the moorland that rolls away into the distance beneath big skies. Go first to the Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre to get your bearings and find out about local walks and cycle rides.

Embrace the nature
Spectacular panoramic views to enjoy on the Penschnant Upland walk and explore nearby Pensychnant Nature Conservation Centre in the 150-acre grounds you can experience the peace of Pensychnant as you learn about the wildlife and walk around medieval ruins and heathland. The Centre also hosts wildlife lectures and art exhibitions

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Llandudno Museum & Gallery

Address

Chardon House, 17-19 Gloddaeth Street, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2DD

Telephone
01492 701490

info@llandudnomuseum.co.uk

Llandudno

The Museum has six permanent galleries telling the stories of Llandudno's past including the earliest inhabitants, to the creation of the Victorian resort, and its place as a safe haven during the Second World War.
Rhos-on-Sea/Colwyn Bay Beach

Address

Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 4EP

Telephone
01492 596253

harbour@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

Rhos-on-Sea is Colwyn Bay’s genteel cousin. ** Coastal defence works are currently being undertaken in this area. **
Llandudno Heritage Trail

Address

Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2RP

Llandudno

The brand new Llandudno Heritage Trail takes in 15 locations, from promenade to pier, shopping streets to sandy beaches, gardens to the Great Orme headland.
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Llyn Brenig Reservoir & Visitor Centre

Address

Alwen, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, LL21 9TT

Telephone
01490 389227

llynbrenig@dwrcymru.com

Cerrigydrudion

Llyn Brenig is located at the heart of the Mynydd Hiraethog and is a centre for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, fishing and sailing.
Sandy Cove Beach

Address

Arnold Gardens, Kinmel Bay, Conwy, LL18 5NH

Telephone
01492 596253

harbour@conwy.gov.uk

Kinmel Bay

Sandy Cove Beach, Kinmel Bay is a fine north facing sandy beach backed by a narrow promenade used by walkers and cyclists.
Porth Eirias Beach

Address

Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8HH

Telephone
01492 596253

harbour@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

Visitors to Colwyn Bay can now enjoy the wide sandy Porth Eirias beach and admire the seaside views from the improved promenade and its attractive seating and landscaped areas.
Llandudno North Shore Beach

Address

North Shore, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LG

Telephone
01492 596253

harbour@conwy.gov.uk

Llandudno

The North Shore is Llandudno's principal beach, and is a sheltered beach with a long Victorian pier and wide promenade and set in the shadow of the impressive Great Orme headland.
Llanddulas Beach

Address

Beach Road, Llanddulas, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8HB

Telephone
01492 596253

harbour@conwy.gov.uk

Abergele

You'll find interspersed paths of sand and pebbles at this long stretch of beach that connects with Colwyn Bay to the west.
Mynydd Marian

Address

Bron y Llan, Llysfaen, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8SP

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

Mynydd Marian is a small limestone ridge offering extensive views along the coast and inland across the rural landscape towards the distant mountains of Snowdonia and the Clwydians.
Penmaenmawr Beach

Address

Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6AZ

Telephone
01492 596253

harbour@conwy.gov.uk

Penmaenmawr

A long sandy beach with a promenade. Penmaenmawr looks out onto the Menai Straits and its many facilities make it a popular family resort.
Conwy Morfa Beach

Address

Conwy Morfa, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8GA

Telephone
01492 596253

harbour@conwy.gov.uk

Conwy

Large sandy bay, which at low tide forms part of the extensive sandy beaches and mussel banks of Conwy Bay. It is good for fishing, has a marina and is next to a golf course.
Eirias Park Heritage Trail

Address

Parc Eirias, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7SP

Colwyn Bay

The Eirias Park Heritage Trail is an easy to walk, two mile circular route around Eirias Park exploring the park’s history.
HistoryPoints

Address

Conwy

editor@historypoints.org

Look out for the green HistoryPoints logo on walls, windows etc. Scan the QR codes with your smartphone or tablet to receive a concise history of the building, memorial or landscape in front of you from the HistoryPoints.org website.
Trefriw Trails

Address

Trefriw, Conwy, LL27 0JJ

Trefriw

Explore Trefriw Outdoors on our waymarked and interesting trails that lead up and out of the village into the picturesque hills, lakes, and rivers around.
Llanfairfechan Upland Walk

Address

Llanfairfechan, Conwy, LL33 0BP

Telephone
01492 575290

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Llanfairfechan

A circular walk of 4.5 miles (7 km) from the top of Llanfairfechan town to the foot of the Carneddau range of mountains passing through a landscape rich in archaeological sites dating from the Stone Age.
Llanfairfechan Beach

Address

Llanfairfechan, Conwy, LL33 0BY

Telephone
01492 596253

harbour@conwy.gov.uk

Llanfairfechan

Llanfairfechan’s long stretch of sandy beach at low tide is a delight for families with young children. It has fantastic views of Anglesey, the Menai Strait and the Great Orme.
Swallow Falls

Address

Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0DW

Telephone
01690 710770

Betws-y-Coed

Swallow Falls is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where the river Llugwy flows through a narrow chasm creating a spectacular waterfall amongst a background of beech, conifer and birch trees.
Marine Drive Audio Trail

Address

Marine Drive, Great Orme, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LP

Llandudno

This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore the varied environment, history, archaeology and attractions that the Great Orme has to offer.
Dolwyddelan Castle

Address

Dolwyddelan, Conwy, LL25 0JD

Telephone
01443 336000

cadw@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Dolwyddelan

Commanding Welsh stronghold in spectacular mountain setting. Dolwyddelan is as Welsh as the rugged mountains of Snowdonia that provide its spectacular backdrop.
Conwy Castle

Address

Castle Street, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8AY

Telephone
03000 252239

ConwyCastle@gov.wales

Conwy

When King Edward I built Conwy Castle in the late 13th Century it was intended to dominate and intimidate - and it’s still doing its job, competing with Snowdonia’s rugged skyline and winning the battle for our attention.