Conwy

Conwy is a Town in North Wales, www.northwales.co.uk renowned for its medieval  Castle and almost complete town walls, with a picturesque harbour overlooking the estuary of the River Conwy. The magnificent Edwardian Castle and town walls are a World Heritage Site and after a visit to the town you will understand why they have been chosen for this award. The castle itself is one of the most impressive examples of mediaeval military architecture and offers spectacular views of both the estuary and the mountains of Snowdonia. Visitors can also walk along the town walls, the circuit of walls is over three quarters of a mile long and guarded by 22 towers.

Conwy is a bustling town, ancient buildings sit comfortably among the more recent properties and there is an abundance of places to visit. Top of the list is the Castle, but there are many more including Plas Mawr, an architectural gem, said to be the finest surviving town house of the Elizabethan era to be found anywhere in Britain. Or down towards the quayside you will find Aberconwy House a 14th-century merchant’s house believed to be not only the oldest house in Conwy but the oldest house in Wales. On the quayside you may enter the smallest house in Britain or visit the Conwy mussel museum. Take a trip on the river to see the full beauty of the Conwy  Estuary and the Conwy Valley.

Other attractions include:

Aberconwy House

A 14th-century merchant’s house that is the only medieval merchant’s house to have survived the turbulent history of this walled town over nearly six centuries. Furnished rooms and an audio-visual presentation show daily life from different periods in its history.

The smallest House in Britain

Built origionally as a fisherman’s cottage on the quay front, its last occupant was 6’ 3’’ but amazingly it measures 9’ 9’’ high by just 6’ wide!

Plas Mawr or “Great Mansion”

Plas Mawr was built in 1576 and is possibly the best preserved Elizabethan townhouse in Great Britain. Built by Robert Wynn between 1576 and 1585, it dominates the town with its gatehouse, stepped gables and lookout tower. The interior with its elaborately decorated plaster ceilings and fine wooden screens, reflecting the wealth and influence of he Tudor gentry in Wales, has been almost entirely restored.

Conwy Suspension Bridge and Toll-keeper’s House

Designed and built by Thomas Telford, the bridge was completed in 1826. It replaced the ferry, which was previously the only means of crossing the river. The house has been restored and furnished as it would have been a century ago.

Conwy Quay

Have a look at the ‘Lower Gate’ part of the town walls. Take a trip on the explorer cruise around the bay with Conwy Boats.