The best city hikes and walks in Conwy

https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/plas-mawr?lang=en Britain's most handsome townhouse of the golden Elizabethan age Never was a building better named. Plas Mawr, or the Great Hall, is quite simply the best-preserved Elizabethan townhouse in all of Britain. This was a golden age, when fabulously wealthy merchants invested in mansions, rich furnishings and lavish entertainment. Robert Wynn, third son of a local landowner, wanted a piece of the action. He entered the service of Tudor diplomats, travelling to the most magnificent royal courts of Europe. Making his fortune, he bought a mansion in Conwy for £200 and between 1576 and 1585 made it a celebration of his life, times and wealth. The house’s main front is discreetly hidden down a steep, narrow lane. So the High Street Gatehouse only hints at the scale within, as you ascend a series of terraces to explore 17 impressive rooms. You do not have to look far for clues about its creator. Wynn’s initials – R.W. – are found all over Plas Mawr’s vividly painted plasterwork. Through the centuries it became a courthouse, a school and even an art gallery. Perhaps this continuous use has allowed it to remain so miraculously intact. Four years of careful restoration have recreated the Elizabethan garden and returned all the light-filled rooms to their original glory.

If Llandudno’s promenade is a grand Victorian stage, the Llandudno Bandstand is its sparkling, musical centerpiece. Looking like a fancy blue-and-white wedding cake dropped onto the seafront, this iconic structure has been the heart of the town’s "seaside swagger" since the late 1800s. It’s the ultimate spot to catch a free show. Depending on the day, you might hear a booming brass band, a soulful choir, or even a rock tribute act—all with the dramatic backdrop of the Great Orme and the Irish Sea. It’s the kind of place where you can’t help but tap your toes, even if you’ve got a melting ice cream in one hand and a rogue seagull eyeing your chips with the other. Whether you're dancing on the prom or just soaking up the nostalgic vibes from a nearby bench, it’s pure, old-school holiday magic.

When Llandudno Town Band was formed in 1910, it was decided that a bandstand was needed on the promenade. The hoteliers were not happy to have the noise outside their hotels, so the council procured a mobile bandstand (top picture) on wheels. Nicknamed “The Juggernaut”, it could be dragged by horses to any part of the promenade, and the band could perform anywhere from the Happy Valley to Craig y Don. It was in disrepair by 1925 so the council built a permanent bandstand. It was inaugurated in 1926 and remains in use today.

Summer concerts are held here as of 2025

There are still a series of summer concerts here as of 2025

"This attractive mixed woodland of 7.5 ha lies between Bodlondeb Park in Conwy and the southern bank of the Conwy Estuary, and is home to a variety of mammals, birds and butterflies. There are good footpath links from the town and also numerous footpaths through the woods with wonderful views over the estuary and out to sea towards the Great Orme." Source: https://www.visitconwy.org.uk/things-to-do/bodlondeb-woods-local-nature-reserve-p297171

The Grade II listed pier is 700m long, which is the longest pier in Wales and the 5th longest in England & Wales.

The Grade II listed pier is 700m long, which is the longest pier in Wales and the 5th longest in England & Wales.