Bodnant Garden (which is owned by the National Trust) is one of the most spectacular and admired gardens in Britain. Bodnant Garden was voted the winner of "The National Trust Gardens Award" by National Trust members and visitors, and separately it was voted "The Favourite Garden in the Country" by Daily Telegraph readers.
It was created by successive generations of the McLaren family, but was primarily the creation of the 2nd Lord Aberconway (Henry McLaren) who gave it to the National Trust in 1949.
Constructed by the English monarch Edward I between 1283 and 1289 as one of the key fortresses in his 'iron ring' of castles to contain the Welsh, Master James of St George's design, remains one of the most outstanding achievements of medieval military architecture.
The distinctive elongated shape, with its two barbicans, eight massive towers and great bow-shaped hall, was perhaps determined by the narrow rocky outcrop on which the castle stands.
The worlds largest Bronze Age Copper Mine, self guided tour. Walk through tunnels mined over 3,500 years ago. See the amazing prehistoric cavern. Shop and visitor centre open to non mine visitors.
The Great Orme Tramway is Britain's largest and most spectacular funicular tramway. The Tramway climbs one mile to the Orme's summit offering breathtaking views of Llandudno's magnificient bays and beyond! The Tramway has been thrilling old and young for over 100 years and is a unique attraction not to be missed!
Enjoy a ride on the Llandudno Cable Car during your visit to this beautiful resort. As the cable cars glide silently from Happy Valley to the summit of the Great Orme (679ft) a magnificient panorama unfolds - breathtaking views of Llandudno, the Little Orme, Conwy Estuary and beyond to mountains of Snowdonia . Choose return (18 minute ride) or single from Happy Valley or the summit, where there is a cafe.
The Cable Car from the Happy Valley to the Great Orme Summit is, at over one mile each way, the longest Aerial Cabin Lift in the United Kingdom. It was built in 1969 and fully overhauled in 2006.
The Mostyn gallery reopened in May 2010 following a substantial refurbishment and expansion project led by Ellis Williams Architects which fused the original Victorian terracotta façade and top lit galleries with striking modern new spaces and interior features.
Showing the best contemporary art from Wales and the rest of the world the Mostyn programme is varied, interesting and stimulating with friendly gallery assistants always on hand to help visitors get the most from their visit.
The Mostyn shop stocks original and unique hand made jewellery, ceramics, textiles and glass as well as a wide choice of greeting cards, art magazines and varied selection of art and craft related books.
Café Lux on the first floor offers a range of snacks, cakes and drinks in a beautiful, light and airy space with broad bay windows affording a view over to the sea.
Wheelchair accessible throughout, Mostyn is situated in Vaughan Street which runs between the end of Mostyn Street and the Railway Station.
Situated on the banks of the Conwy estuary, with magnificent views of Snowdonia and Conwy Castle, this reserve is delightful at any time of year.
You're welcome to join one of our guided walks along pushchair-friendly paths. We have events to suit everyone from keen birdwatchers to beginners or young families. Birds can always be seen from the visitor centre, and our friendly experts can help you spot godwits and shelducks, or any of the more than 200 different species that have been seen at this reserve.
Set in North Wales, high above Colwyn Bay with panoramic views and breathtaking scenery, its beautiful gardens are home to this caring conservation zoo. Roam the wooded pathways, relax on the grassy slopes and spend a lovely day learning about many rare and endangered species from Britain and around the world.
Enjoy the Penguin Parade, Chimp Encounter, Bear Falls, New Condor Haven and the Children's Farm plus much more. Visit the New 'Sealions Rock' and watch our Californian Sealions being trained. Enjoy the exciting and extensive Jungle Adventureland and Tarzan Trail Adventure Playground. For the more technically inclined, visit thr Media Centre, where you can do a virtual tour of the Zoo and play some great educational games.
The zoo has a vast range of animals for you to meet including snow leopards, brown bears, Sumatran tigers, red pandas, camels, penguins, alligators, wild horses and much more.