It’s rare to find a small town which has so many things to do. If you visit Conwy, there will be more activities to do than walk around the castle. You can find stunning scenery, great restaurants Conwy is home to, Britains smallest house, magical gardens, and Conwy mountain amongst so much else.
Conwy Castle and the Walls
You can climb to the top of Conwy Castle‘s eight towers if you wanted, and get a fantastic view over the town and the surrounding areas. You can explore the castle’s many rooms and town walls that have been there since King Edward II tried to take over North Wales.
Smallest House in Britain
The smallest house in Britain, also known as the Quay house, is located on the Quay in Conwy. You can’t miss it despite its size as it’s painted in bright red, standing out from the surrounding castle walls and white cottages. The house measures just 10ft x 6ft, and its last resident was Robert Jones, who was 6ft 3inches tall! Squeeze yourself in and have an insight into what it would be like to live in Britain’s smallest house.
Plas Mawr
Plas Mawr is a truly magnificent townhouse standing within the heart of Conwy town – right on the high street. You can experience how the wealthy merchant Robert Wynn used to live in this amazing Elizabethan house.
Bodnant Gardens
Just outside of the town of Conwy is Bodnant Gardens, one of the best gardens in the country. There are large lawns, hidden corners, impressive ponds, terraces, a steep wooded valley, and a stream to explore. The garden is full of beautiful plants from all over the world.
Conwy Mountain
Drive up the Sychnant Pass, park your car, and explore the network of paths and lakes around Conwy Mountain. You can walk up to the summit and enjoy the amazing gviews over the town and the Iron Age hillfort. Keep an eye out for the wildlife, there are ravens and choughs that nest in the area.
Conwy Quay
The marina and quay in Conwy, is the perfect spot to relax and watch the world go by. Maybe grab some lunch from the local chippy, a pint from the pub on the front, or stroll around with an ice cream and take in the pretty surroundings.
The Royal Cambrian Academy of Art
This is a wonderful art gallery which aims to create an enjoyment of the visual arts with a lively educational exhibition. They have over 100 artists whose work is regularly exhibited and sold.
