Anne’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Great Orme Copper mines date back over 4,000 years and are the largest prehistoric copper mine in the world. It is located here on the Great Orme a 15 min walk from the house
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Great Orme Mines
The Great Orme Copper mines date back over 4,000 years and are the largest prehistoric copper mine in the world. It is located here on the Great Orme a 15 min walk from the house
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.
Let the tram bring you home, get off at the half way station for a pleasurable, scenic 10 min walk "down" to the house.
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Great Orme Tramway
Church WalksThe Great Orme Tramway is Britain’s only funicular, or cable-hauled, tramway that travels on public roads. Delighting visitors since it opened in 1902.
Let the tram bring you home, get off at the half way station for a pleasurable, scenic 10 min walk "down" to the house.
The Cable car runs from the Happy Valley just above the Pier to the Summit of the Great Orme.
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views at 679 feet above sea level of the Little Orme, the victorian town of Llandudno, the Conwy Estuary, the Irish sea, and on a clear day; you may even spot the Isle of Man some sixty miles.
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Llandudno Cable Car.
The Cable car runs from the Happy Valley just above the Pier to the Summit of the Great Orme.
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views at 679 feet above sea level of the Little Orme, the victorian town of Llandudno, the Conwy Estuary, the Irish sea, and on a clear day; you may even spot the Isle of Man some sixty miles.
This magnificent medieval Fortress still towers over the town of Conwy after over 700 years with the castle walls encircling the town of Conwy
It was built by King Edward I in 1287 and it is hard to believe that the Castle and walls were built in just 4 years!
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Hrad Conwy
Rose Hill StreetThis magnificent medieval Fortress still towers over the town of Conwy after over 700 years with the castle walls encircling the town of Conwy
It was built by King Edward I in 1287 and it is hard to believe that the Castle and walls were built in just 4 years!
Plas Mawr is one of Britain's finest town houses of the golden Elizabethan age, built in the 18th Century in the town of Conwy. It has had millions of pounds spent on it renovating it back to it's former glory. A fascinating afternoon can spent here and it is rumoured to be haunted!
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Plas Mawr Elizabethan Town House
High StreetPlas Mawr is one of Britain's finest town houses of the golden Elizabethan age, built in the 18th Century in the town of Conwy. It has had millions of pounds spent on it renovating it back to it's former glory. A fascinating afternoon can spent here and it is rumoured to be haunted!
A historic, Grade I listed horticultural gem, home to botanical collections from around the globe.
Bodnant gardens are stunning all year round but in the spring..... they will blow your mind.
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National Trust - Bodnant Garden
Bodnant RoadA historic, Grade I listed horticultural gem, home to botanical collections from around the globe.
Bodnant gardens are stunning all year round but in the spring..... they will blow your mind.
Aber Falls is 120 ft waterfall located 2 miles north of the village of Abergwyngregyn (approx 30 mins drive from Llandudno)
There are 2 small car parks at the start of the 2 mile walk to the falls
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Vodopády Aber
Aber Falls is 120 ft waterfall located 2 miles north of the village of Abergwyngregyn (approx 30 mins drive from Llandudno)
There are 2 small car parks at the start of the 2 mile walk to the falls
The easy way up the Mountain!
This has been described as one of the most scenic railway journeys in the World - the scenery really is breathtaking.
Works are being carried out on the last section of the track and so the train only takes you up to Clogwyn station which is 3/4 of the way up to the summit.
The train leaves from Llanberis which is approx 45 minutes drive from here.
Pre booking is advised (essential in the summer months) and remember it is always a good few degrees cooler on the top of Snowdon so take some layers a good foot wear.
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Stanice lanovky na horu Snowdon
The easy way up the Mountain!
This has been described as one of the most scenic railway journeys in the World - the scenery really is breathtaking.
Works are being carried out on the last section of the track and so the train only takes you up to Clogwyn station which is 3/4 of the way up to the summit.
The train leaves from Llanberis which is approx 45 minutes drive from here.
Pre booking is advised (essential in the summer months) and remember it is always a good few degrees cooler on the top of Snowdon so take some layers a good foot wear.
There are 7 different journeys to choose from which all start and Finnish in either Porthmadog (just over 1 hrs drive) or Caernarfon (40 mins drive).
They are gorgeous little trains running on narrow gauge track and pulled by steam engines - A magical combination of spectacular landscapes and historic railway
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Ffestiniog Railway Harbour Station
There are 7 different journeys to choose from which all start and Finnish in either Porthmadog (just over 1 hrs drive) or Caernarfon (40 mins drive).
They are gorgeous little trains running on narrow gauge track and pulled by steam engines - A magical combination of spectacular landscapes and historic railway
Anglesey is an island is known for its stunning beaches and ancient sites. The island is accessed by the 19th-century Menai Suspension Bridge and the Britannia Bridge.
Visit the medieval town of Beaumaris, with it's 13th-century Castle, South Stack Lighthouse or walk the coastal path part of which is designated an Area of outstanding Natural Beauty with spectacularly varied landscapes incl, salt marsh, cliffs, woodland, coastal heath and of course sand dunes
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Isle of Anglesey
Anglesey is an island is known for its stunning beaches and ancient sites. The island is accessed by the 19th-century Menai Suspension Bridge and the Britannia Bridge.
Visit the medieval town of Beaumaris, with it's 13th-century Castle, South Stack Lighthouse or walk the coastal path part of which is designated an Area of outstanding Natural Beauty with spectacularly varied landscapes incl, salt marsh, cliffs, woodland, coastal heath and of course sand dunes
Betws-y-Coed is a beautiful, vibrant village and is known as the the gateway to Snowdonia. This magical setting has a distinctly Alpine feel enhanced by the dense Gwydyr Forest surrounding it.
There is lots to do - Forest walks, River walks, Swallow Falls Waterfall, lots of quirky shops (best place to buy hiking and mountaineering gear) and some great pubs and restaurants.
Betws y Coed is approx 35 min drive away or a lovely scenic train trip
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Betws-y-Coed
Betws-y-Coed is a beautiful, vibrant village and is known as the the gateway to Snowdonia. This magical setting has a distinctly Alpine feel enhanced by the dense Gwydyr Forest surrounding it.
There is lots to do - Forest walks, River walks, Swallow Falls Waterfall, lots of quirky shops (best place to buy hiking and mountaineering gear) and some great pubs and restaurants.
Betws y Coed is approx 35 min drive away or a lovely scenic train trip
Known as "The Ugly House" but it is anything but Ugly - it's gorgeous and it sells the best cream tea ever!
According to legend the house was built in the 15th century overnight – a 'tŷ unnos' or 'one night house'. The tradition at that time meant that a house built during one night on common land, with a chimney smoking by dawn, could be claimed by the builders as their own property.
The Ugly house is just a short drive from Betws y Coed or a lovely walk along the river.
One of my favorite places for Lunch
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Ty Hyll
Betws RoadKnown as "The Ugly House" but it is anything but Ugly - it's gorgeous and it sells the best cream tea ever!
According to legend the house was built in the 15th century overnight – a 'tŷ unnos' or 'one night house'. The tradition at that time meant that a house built during one night on common land, with a chimney smoking by dawn, could be claimed by the builders as their own property.
The Ugly house is just a short drive from Betws y Coed or a lovely walk along the river.
One of my favorite places for Lunch
Tu-Hwnt-I'r Bont is a fantastic for a morning coffee, a fab lunch or an exquisite afternoon Tea (the scones are to die for).
It was built in 1480 and is the quaintest little building with tea room down stairs and a small gallery up stairs.
Check the website for opening hours between October and March as it regularly gets flooded in the winter months - they don't build rm like they used to!
It is located in Llanwrst approx 30 mins drive from here, a great stop on the way to Betws y Coed
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Tu-Hwnt-I'r Bont
Tu-Hwnt-I'r Bont is a fantastic for a morning coffee, a fab lunch or an exquisite afternoon Tea (the scones are to die for).
It was built in 1480 and is the quaintest little building with tea room down stairs and a small gallery up stairs.
Check the website for opening hours between October and March as it regularly gets flooded in the winter months - they don't build rm like they used to!
It is located in Llanwrst approx 30 mins drive from here, a great stop on the way to Betws y Coed
This is the place to go if you want to see Grey Seals, they are generally basking on the beach here most of the year but the best time to go is during the breeding seasons when there are lots of gorgeous little white pups.
4 miles away, 15 mins by car or a 1 hr walk
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Záliv Angel
116 Penrhyn Beach EThis is the place to go if you want to see Grey Seals, they are generally basking on the beach here most of the year but the best time to go is during the breeding seasons when there are lots of gorgeous little white pups.
4 miles away, 15 mins by car or a 1 hr walk
City/town information
The beautiful Victorian town of Llandudno is only a short walk from the site.
Llandudno is a very popular Welsh Seaside Resort and is known as "The Queen of Welsh Resorts"
It lies between two headlands, the Little Orme and the Great Orme. It has two lovely beaches, the North Shore with it's Victorian Promenade and Pier and the quiet, sandy West Shore. The town is unique in that it has maintained it's Victorian and Edwardian elegance and splendor despite its modern attractions.
There are lots of great pubs, restaurants, shops, museum, gallery and a theatre in the town.
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Llandudno
The beautiful Victorian town of Llandudno is only a short walk from the site.
Llandudno is a very popular Welsh Seaside Resort and is known as "The Queen of Welsh Resorts"
It lies between two headlands, the Little Orme and the Great Orme. It has two lovely beaches, the North Shore with it's Victorian Promenade and Pier and the quiet, sandy West Shore. The town is unique in that it has maintained it's Victorian and Edwardian elegance and splendor despite its modern attractions.
There are lots of great pubs, restaurants, shops, museum, gallery and a theatre in the town.
Conwy is approx 3 miles away and is so worth a visit - a small medieval town contained within its Castle Walls with cobbled streets, lots of great restaurants and pubs and fascinating little shops. Spend time on the fishing Quay or walk around the town on top of the 700 year old castle walls
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Conwy
Conwy is approx 3 miles away and is so worth a visit - a small medieval town contained within its Castle Walls with cobbled streets, lots of great restaurants and pubs and fascinating little shops. Spend time on the fishing Quay or walk around the town on top of the 700 year old castle walls
Activity
Velocity 2 at Zip World Bethesda - The Worlds fastest Zip Line reaching speeds of up to 100 mph, Not for the faint hearted!
Approx 40 mins drive down the coast
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Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Velocity 2 at Zip World Bethesda - The Worlds fastest Zip Line reaching speeds of up to 100 mph, Not for the faint hearted!
Approx 40 mins drive down the coast
Zip World at Llechwedd Slate Caverns in Blaenau Ffestiniog - approx 45 mins drive from Llandudno.
A Titan 2 Zip Line - 1 km zip line with amazing views, a gentler version to the fastest Zip line at Bethesda.
Bounce Below - With 6 trampoline-style nets built into a cavern twice the size of St. Paul’s Cathedral, there’s plenty to be explored in this subterranean wonderland.
Caverns - a 3 hours underground activity course including 13 zip lines, rope bridges, tightropes etc suitable for all ages.
Deep Mine Tour - A 1hr 15 min walking tour 500ft underground. Take a step back into the 19th century and learn all about the miners, Men and Boys who worked the slate mines
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Zip World Bounce Below
Zip World at Llechwedd Slate Caverns in Blaenau Ffestiniog - approx 45 mins drive from Llandudno.
A Titan 2 Zip Line - 1 km zip line with amazing views, a gentler version to the fastest Zip line at Bethesda.
Bounce Below - With 6 trampoline-style nets built into a cavern twice the size of St. Paul’s Cathedral, there’s plenty to be explored in this subterranean wonderland.
Caverns - a 3 hours underground activity course including 13 zip lines, rope bridges, tightropes etc suitable for all ages.
Deep Mine Tour - A 1hr 15 min walking tour 500ft underground. Take a step back into the 19th century and learn all about the miners, Men and Boys who worked the slate mines
Zip World Forrest is located just outside Betws y Coed - approx 3o mins drive from Llandudno - activities include;
The UK's only Alpine Coaster - a 1 km long toboggan style roller coaster through the trees on the edge of Snowdonia.
Zip Safari 2 - A truly epic treetop adventure right up in the tree canopy, lasts up to 3 hrs featuring 21 zip lines and 17 additional elements that include rope bridges, netting, balance boards – even a treetop surfboard.
Skyride 2 - Europe’s highest giant swing, A five-seater swing set 80 feet high up in the air will be winched back to a near-vertical position. From there you hurtle towards the ground before rising up again out towards the valley beyond.
Plummet 2 - Plummet 2 is a 100 foot tower with a trapdoor drop that’s the ultimate test of your white-knuckle credentials. After climbing a set of steps up the tower, you’ll stand on a trapdoor, after a countdown the doors will release and you’ll experience the closest thing to freefall.
There are numerous other adventures suitable for all ages
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Zip World Fforest
A470Zip World Forrest is located just outside Betws y Coed - approx 3o mins drive from Llandudno - activities include;
The UK's only Alpine Coaster - a 1 km long toboggan style roller coaster through the trees on the edge of Snowdonia.
Zip Safari 2 - A truly epic treetop adventure right up in the tree canopy, lasts up to 3 hrs featuring 21 zip lines and 17 additional elements that include rope bridges, netting, balance boards – even a treetop surfboard.
Skyride 2 - Europe’s highest giant swing, A five-seater swing set 80 feet high up in the air will be winched back to a near-vertical position. From there you hurtle towards the ground before rising up again out towards the valley beyond.
Plummet 2 - Plummet 2 is a 100 foot tower with a trapdoor drop that’s the ultimate test of your white-knuckle credentials. After climbing a set of steps up the tower, you’ll stand on a trapdoor, after a countdown the doors will release and you’ll experience the closest thing to freefall.
There are numerous other adventures suitable for all ages
Surf Snowdonia is an inland surf lagoon at Dolgarrog (approx 25 mins drive from Llandudno) . Learn to Surf or stand up paddle boarding. Hire mountain bikes, skateboards and helmets and try out the Pump Track. Try the climbing walls (indoor and out door) or if you are like me - the Wave Garden Spa
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Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadSurf Snowdonia is an inland surf lagoon at Dolgarrog (approx 25 mins drive from Llandudno) . Learn to Surf or stand up paddle boarding. Hire mountain bikes, skateboards and helmets and try out the Pump Track. Try the climbing walls (indoor and out door) or if you are like me - the Wave Garden Spa
These are really good fun with an exhilarating ride and sight seeing rolled into one. The scenery is simply stunning and you will learn lots about the areas history to boot.
The base is at Menai Bridge which is approx 35 minutes drive from here.
There are 2 trips available;
Menai Straights and the Swellies - 60 mins of whirlpools, rocks and stunning scenery
Puffin Island - 90 mins to see Seal Colonies and seabirds incl. Cormorants and Puffins
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RibRide
Water StreetThese are really good fun with an exhilarating ride and sight seeing rolled into one. The scenery is simply stunning and you will learn lots about the areas history to boot.
The base is at Menai Bridge which is approx 35 minutes drive from here.
There are 2 trips available;
Menai Straights and the Swellies - 60 mins of whirlpools, rocks and stunning scenery
Puffin Island - 90 mins to see Seal Colonies and seabirds incl. Cormorants and Puffins
The Welsh Mountain Zoo is a zoological garden located approx 5 miles (15 min drive) away. The zoo was opened in 1963 by the wildlife enthusiast and naturalist Robert Jackson. It is a lovely little Zoo which covers an area of 37 acres with lots to see.
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Welsh Mountain Zoo
Old HighwayThe Welsh Mountain Zoo is a zoological garden located approx 5 miles (15 min drive) away. The zoo was opened in 1963 by the wildlife enthusiast and naturalist Robert Jackson. It is a lovely little Zoo which covers an area of 37 acres with lots to see.
Venue Cymru is a 1,400 seat Theatre on the promenade in Llandudno, they have lots of fantastic shows and Bands throughout the year.
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Venue Cymru
Penrhyn CrescentVenue Cymru is a 1,400 seat Theatre on the promenade in Llandudno, they have lots of fantastic shows and Bands throughout the year.
Food scene
A lovely dining room and excellent food - they serve a 3 course meal with a glass of wine for £30 a head! Just a short walk away.
Osborne's Cafe Grill
17 N ParadeA lovely dining room and excellent food - they serve a 3 course meal with a glass of wine for £30 a head! Just a short walk away.
Great food with local ingredients. Approx 1.2 miles away on the Promenade.
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Dylan's Restaurant
Great food with local ingredients. Approx 1.2 miles away on the Promenade.
Gorgeous food, it is not the cheapest but the food is excellent.
It is about 20 mins walk from here or approx £4 in a taxi
Sinatra's
39-41 Madoc StGorgeous food, it is not the cheapest but the food is excellent.
It is about 20 mins walk from here or approx £4 in a taxi
The Kings Head is the oldest Pub in Llandudno and located directly at the bottom of the hill just a short walk away, there is also a lovely scenic route to get there (daylight only) with a taxi costing approx £3.50 to get back up the hill.
It is a friendly local pub which serves good food - it can get very busy during the day due to it's proximity to the Tram Station but is much quieter in the evening.
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Kings Head Pub & Restaurant
Old RoadThe Kings Head is the oldest Pub in Llandudno and located directly at the bottom of the hill just a short walk away, there is also a lovely scenic route to get there (daylight only) with a taxi costing approx £3.50 to get back up the hill.
It is a friendly local pub which serves good food - it can get very busy during the day due to it's proximity to the Tram Station but is much quieter in the evening.
Very good Italian Restaurant - you will need to book well in advance to get a table here. 1.9 miles away
Carlo's Restaurant
Very good Italian Restaurant - you will need to book well in advance to get a table here. 1.9 miles away
Good reviews for this restaurant, a different menu including Tapas. Under 1 mile away.
The Next Door Restaurant
Good reviews for this restaurant, a different menu including Tapas. Under 1 mile away.
Gastro Pub, Great food and a good atmosphere - best to book in advance but you can sometimes grab a table in the pub part. 1 mile away - 20 min walk
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The Cottage Loaf
Market StreetGastro Pub, Great food and a good atmosphere - best to book in advance but you can sometimes grab a table in the pub part. 1 mile away - 20 min walk