Top 10 things to do in Conwy
Conwy County has a perfect walled town, a Victorian seaside resort and the Great Orme, plus part of Snowdonia. It is the busiest part of the North Wales coast.
- 1
Conwy Castle
📍 ConwyHistory, castleA magnificent castle and walled town, part of a World Heritage Site.
- 2
Conwy Town Walls
📍 ConwyHistory, walksNearly a kilometre of medieval walls to walk around the old town.
- 3
Great Orme Tramway
📍 LlandudnoTrams, viewsA Victorian cable tramway up the Great Orme headland.
- 4
Llandudno Pier
📍 LlandudnoSeasideOne of the finest Victorian piers in Britain, on the promenade.
- 5
Great Orme Country Park
📍 LlandudnoWalks, wildlifeA limestone headland with wild goats, a summit and coastal paths.
- 6
Bodnant Garden
📍 Near Colwyn BayGardensOne of Britain’s great gardens, in the Conwy Valley.
- 7
Smallest House in Great Britain
📍 ConwyQuirky, historyA tiny red house on Conwy quay.
- 8
Trefriw Woollen Mills
📍 TrefriwCraft, heritageA working woollen mill with a hydro-electric turbine, in the Conwy Valley.
- 9
Dolwyddelan Castle
📍 Near Betws-y-CoedHistoryA small stone keep with mountain views.
- 10
Gwydir Forest and Miners’ Bridge
📍 Betws-y-CoedWalks, forestForest walks and waterfalls near Betws-y-Coed.
Where to base yourself
Conwy suits the castle and the harbour. Llandudno suits the pier and the Orme. Betws-y-Coed suits forests and waterfalls. Colwyn Bay suits the coast and Rhos-on-Sea.
Last checked: October 2026.