Helen's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great Orme
Shops for outdoor gear and equipment, little independent gift shops. A miniature railway and a museum and a transport museum. Nice to walk around and see the waterfalls of the River Conwy
Betws-y-Coed
Shops for outdoor gear and equipment, little independent gift shops. A miniature railway and a museum and a transport museum. Nice to walk around and see the waterfalls of the River Conwy
Active attractions
Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadZip World Fforest
A470Local attraction
Not accessible for less able visitors sadly but has wonderful views and is very interesting. Early 13th century castle built by Edward 1st
267 locals recommend
Conwy Castle
Rose Hill StreetNot accessible for less able visitors sadly but has wonderful views and is very interesting. Early 13th century castle built by Edward 1st
Welsh Mountain Zoo
Old HighwayPlas Cadnant Hidden Gardens
Cadnant RoadSnowdon Peak
Lovely historic town on Anglesey with castle, goal, pier, lovely promenade, many cafes and independent shops.
128 locals recommend
Beaumaris
Lovely historic town on Anglesey with castle, goal, pier, lovely promenade, many cafes and independent shops.
Portmeirion North Wales
A lovely day out. Book lunch and you get an afternoon pass free.
Art gallery and bistro
Ffin y Parc Gallery
24 Betws RdOriel Môn
Oriel Mostyn Gallery
11-12 Vaughan StFood scene
The Mulberry
Pub on marina, food good, plenty of choice. ££
Pub grub, basic but friendly and good portions , draught beer, good choice of wine ££
15 locals recommend
The Fairy Glen Hotel
Conwy Old RoadPub grub, basic but friendly and good portions , draught beer, good choice of wine ££
Very good pizza. Lots of choices inc gluten free. ( beetroot, rocket and goats cheese!!). ££
Johnny Dough's
Bangor RoadVery good pizza. Lots of choices inc gluten free. ( beetroot, rocket and goats cheese!!). ££
Interesting place to visit. Cafe ok for coffee Limited food £££
32 locals recommend
Aber Falls Distillery
Station RoadInteresting place to visit. Cafe ok for coffee Limited food £££
The Queens Head
Pen-Y-Bont RoadNice friendly pub style dining £££
Bryn Williams Porth Eirias
PromenadeHigh end dining ££££
The Hayloft Bar & Grill
Lovely bistro- open air area, bar, delightful menu. £££
Very nice restaurant in the hills above Colwyn Bay near the zoo. Good choices, daily specials, good choice wines and beer. £££
Pen-y-Bryn
Very nice restaurant in the hills above Colwyn Bay near the zoo. Good choices, daily specials, good choice wines and beer. £££
Lots of options here, outside space for all day grill, bistro and fine dining. Betws y Coed has nice shops, and 2 museums. Nice place to walk around
11 locals recommend
Royal Oak Hotel
Holyhead RoadLots of options here, outside space for all day grill, bistro and fine dining. Betws y Coed has nice shops, and 2 museums. Nice place to walk around
This is an old fashioned beach cafe. It is clean, very good value , serves breakfasts and light lunches. There are 2 options for coffee, black or white! It is in walking distance of the cottage (if the tide is out!). Takes about 20 mins.
Sandy Beach
This is an old fashioned beach cafe. It is clean, very good value , serves breakfasts and light lunches. There are 2 options for coffee, black or white! It is in walking distance of the cottage (if the tide is out!). Takes about 20 mins.
Lovely little community cafe, spotlessly clean, all freshly prepared food, soup , sandwiches, Welsh rarebit, cake etc. Nice coffee! Very good value. £
Caffi Hen Felin
Lovely little community cafe, spotlessly clean, all freshly prepared food, soup , sandwiches, Welsh rarebit, cake etc. Nice coffee! Very good value. £
Llanfairfechan
Nice old fashioned resort with lots of cafes, promenade , small independent shops, lovely sea views
33 locals recommend
Rhos on Sea
Nice old fashioned resort with lots of cafes, promenade , small independent shops, lovely sea views
A quieter beach in Llandudno with a promenade, magnificent views of the hills and the river Conwy, parking and a cafe
Llandudno West Shore Beach
Gwynedd RoadA quieter beach in Llandudno with a promenade, magnificent views of the hills and the river Conwy, parking and a cafe
Lovely waterfall! But quite a long walk to get to it - not steep but sturdy shoes needed. Not a lot of parking so can get congested in high season
108 locals recommend
Aber Falls
Lovely waterfall! But quite a long walk to get to it - not steep but sturdy shoes needed. Not a lot of parking so can get congested in high season