Conwy

Activities and Places to visit in and around Conwy

Conwy Castle - www.cadw.wales.co.uk                               
Conwy Castle with it's eight towers, is one of the most impressive castles in wales.  It overlooks the Conwy estuary and one of the finest examples of a medieval walled town in Europe.      

Conwy Butterfly Jungle - www.conwy-butterfly.co.uk
Conwy Butterfly Jungle has been established for over 18 years and is well reputed for having one of the most spectacular displays of tropical butterflies in the UK. 

Aberconwy House - www.nationaltrust.org.uk            
Dating from the 14th century, this is the oldest dated town house in Wales. The furnished rooms reflect daily life from different periods in its history.

Conwy RSPB Nature Reserve - www.rspb.org.uk              
Pools next to the Conwy estuary provide ideal feeding and roosting places for ducks and wading birds. Facilities include shop, visitor centre, binocular hire and birdwatching hides. 

Smallest House in Great Britain                                         
Its last occupant was 6'3" but amazingly it measures only 3m (9ft) high by 1.8m (5ft) wide. Commentary in 20 languages.  

Great Orme Country Park - www.conwy.gov.uk/greatorme 
Dramatic limestone headland renowned for its wildlife and history. Visitor Centre includes interactive displays, a video introduction to the Great Orme and a live camera link-up to enable viewing of one of the seabird colonies.

Welsh Mountain Zoo - www.welshmountainzoo.org               
Set in North Wales, high above Colwyn Bay with panoramic views and breathtaking scenery, its beautiful gardens are home to this caring conservation zoo. New arrivals for 2007 include a magnificent pair of snow leopards, Winged Wonders bird displays and a spectacular new haven for our Andean condors. 

Bodnant Gardens - www.nationaltrust.org.uk   
Situated above the river Conwy with stunning views across Snowdonia features huge Italianate terraces and formal lawns on its upper level, wooded valley, stream and wild garden below. Dramatic colours throughout the season. 

To find out about other places of interest please visit www.visitconwy.org.uk