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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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.
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.
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.
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. **
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Brenig Archaeological Trail - A Walk Through Time - Long Route

Address

Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre, Alwen, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, LL21 9TT

Telephone
01490 389222

Cerrigydrudion

Two trails around Llyn Brenig which take the walker past some of the most interesting aspects of this ancient landscape. This route to the north-east of Llyn Brenig is about 2 miles long.
Fairy Glen Local Nature Reserve

Address

Pen y Bryn, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 9UU

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

Fairy Glen is a protected Local Nature Reserve and ancient woodland. The wooded paths through the reserve follow the course of the River Colwyn into the heart of Old Colwyn.
Imagine Trail Free Heritage App

Address

Ap Treftadaeth am Ddim | Free Heritage App, Bae Colwyn | Colwyn Bay, Mochdre, Hen Golwyn | Old Colwyn, Llandrillo-yn-Rhos | Rhos-on-Sea

Telephone
01492 574253

diwylliant.culture@conwy.gov.uk

Bae Colwyn | Colwyn Bay, Mochdre, Hen Golwyn | Old Colwyn, Llandrillo-yn-Rhos | Rhos-on-Sea

Come on an adventure with the Imagine Trail - the Bay of Colwyn and Mochdre's past brought to life with this free downloadable app.
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.
Hiraethog Trail

Address

Pentrefoelas, Conwy, LL24 0LD

Pentrefoelas

This interesting and scenic trail links the Hiraethog villages of Pentrefoelas, Cerrigydrudion, Llanfihangel Glyn Myfr and Llanrhaeadr via public footpaths, quiet lanes and country roads.
Penmaenmawr Beach Chalets

Address

The Beach Café, The Promenade, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6ED

Telephone
01492 623885

nicola7nicky@gmail.com

Penmaenmawr

Situated in a stunning area of the North Wales coast just off the A55. With fantastic views of Anglesey and Puffin Island, Penmaenmawr beach is a very popular location for day trippers and locals.
The Brenig Trail

Address

Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre, Alwen, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, LL21 9TT

Telephone
01490 389222

llynbrenig@dwrcymru.com

Cerrigydrudion

The Brenig Trail circumnavigates Llyn Brenig through forest and along the shoreline of the lake. The route is suitable for both family cycling and for walking at 9.5 miles (15 km) long.
Conwy Culture Centre

Address

Town Ditch Road, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8NU

Telephone
01492 577550

archifau.archives@conwy.gov.uk

Conwy

A Cultural Gateway for Conwy County - Conwy’s Culture Centre is just a stone’s throw from Conwy’s magnificent medieval town walls.
The Sir Henry Jones Museum

Address

Y Cwm, Llangernyw, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8PR

Telephone
01745 860630

syrhenryjones@hotmail.com

Abergele

The museum is the childhood home of Sir Henry Jones (1852-1922) who, from humble origins, became an eminent Professor of Moral Philosophy at Glasgow University and a major influence on the education system in Wales.