7 Most Interesting Places To See In Conwy, Wales!
Conwy, Wales has to be one of the cutest and quaintest towns in all of Great Britain, and should be at the top of any traveler’s bucket list! Located on the north shore of Wales, this little town offers a calm and peaceful walk back in time!
- the Town Walls
- Conwy Castle
- Conwy Station (& Orchard)
- Conwy Quay
- Castle Street
- Quay House (the smallest house in GB!)
- St. Mary’s Church
7) St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Church is widely acknowledged as one of the most significant in North Wales, and is older than Conwy Castle itself as it was founded by Llywelyn c. 1190. The church is a beautiful stone structure, and still offers masses to this day. The clocktower is visible from much of the town, and beautiful green space surrounds the structure.
6) the Quay House
The Quay House, a small building along the Conwy Quay, is the smallest house in all of Great Britain. It was formed as an infill property between the cottages to either side, with a tower of the town walls at its back. Tours of the vibrant red property are offered, but the house can be seen from the exterior at all hours from along the Quay!
5) Castle Street
Castle street and its neighboring streets are just what you would expect in a quaint and quiet town in Great Britain. With all sorts of small shops, cafes, restaurants and cobblestone streets, this hopping part of town is a walk through a fairy tale!
4) Conwy Quay
The Conwy Quay is a cobblestone pedestrian street along the River Conwy. There are a few pubs and restaurants along the strip including the Liverpool Arms, and the Quay is filled with docked boats. On the other side of the east town walls, you can follow a trail off of lower gate street to the beach.
The Quay and beach offer a beautiful view across the river to he remains of Deganwy Castle and Y Gogarth Great Orme Country Park!
3) Conwy Station & Orchard
If you come into Conwy by train, you will probably be dropped at Conwy station. This open air station neighbors a western piece of the town walls, and the Conwy Orchard. Beautiful especially in the fall, the space surrounding the station is really a beautiful area to see
2) Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle has been named one of the most magnificent medieval fortresses in Europe, and offers a glimpse at life from 700 years ago! Built by King Edward I in an astonishingly short timespan, this structure built between 1283 and 1287 is remarkably still in great shape!
Though there is an admissions price to view the castle it is definitely worth a visit! Many of the towers still have fully functional and accessible towers, which offer beautiful views from all sides. To the north, you can see the Conwy River, looking east you can see the entire town enclosed by the walls, and all around is a lush landscape of rolling hills!
1) the Town Walls
Built in the same four year span as the castle, the town walls can be accessed from many points across the town. The walls nearly totally encompass the town, with many houses connecting right up to the structure.
The wall is walkable all the way from the northern part of the wall to the train station, with access to another small section available at the parking lot for the castle. Though there are some steeper areas, the wall is fairly easy to traverse, and offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape!
The Rundown
Conwy is definitely my favorite place that I have visited. Though it’s not your normal tourist area, it is definitely worth at least a day trip to see this unreal little town! Comment below your favorite location in Wales, and let me know if I missed any cool spots in and around Conwy!
