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Snowdonia National Park
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Just a few miles from Llandudno is the magnificent Snowdonia National Park, with its rugged and picturesque scenery and the tallest peaks in Wales. Please click here to find out more about Snowdonia.
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Oriel Mostyn Art Gallery
Vaughan Street,
Llandudno,
Conwy,
LL30 1AB
Tel: 01492 879201
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The Oriel Mostyn Art Gallery in Llandudno has one of the most celebrated collections of modern and contemporary art in Wales. There are permanent displays of works by major international artists as well as a year round programme of temporary displays and special exhibitions. Additionally there is a craft shop selling a range of jewellery, glassware and gifts as well as a selection of books and magazines.
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Llandudno Museum
Gloddaeth Street,
Llandudno,
Conwy,
LL30 2DD
Tel: 01492 876517
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Llandudno Museum is a fascinating collection of international paintings and objets d’art. It was established in 1927 to house the collections belonging to artist FE Chardon and has evolved into a gallery of international renown. Additionally there is a portrayal of the history of Llandudno from Neolithic times to it becoming Wales’s most popular seaside resort.
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Great Orme Mines
Pyllau Road,
Llandudno,
Conwy,
LL30 2XG
Tel: 01492 870447
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The copper mines at Great Orme overlooking Llandudno are believed to have been some of the most advanced and prolific of the Bronze Age, with evidence of mining here since 1860 BC. Sections of the mines are open to the public, with tour guides providing a fascinating history of the mines and how they influenced civilisations in North Wales.
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Alice in Wonderland Centre
Trinity Square,
Llandudno,
Conwy,
LL30 2PY
Tel: 01492 860082
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The inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland books, Alice Liddell - spent much of her childhood in Llandudno and entering the Alice in Wonderland Centre (via the rabbit hole of course) allows visitors to meet the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and Alice herself. It is a fun visit for the whole family, with enthralling displays and magical sound effects bringing the fantasy to life.
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St Tudno’s Church
Church Walks,
Llandudno,
Conwy,
LL30 2HL
Tel: 01492 876624
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There has been a place of worship on the site since the 6th Century, but the current St Tudno’s Church dates from the 12th Century. St Tudno is the patron saint of Llandudno and the town was named after him. It has evolved steadily over the centuries, although many of its original features still remain intact, including the fabulous stained glass windows and an unusual north-facing window believed to have been used as a light by which mariners could identify their positions out at sea.
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Great Orme Tramway
Mostyn Street,
Llandudno,
Conwy,
LL30 2RP
Tel: 01492 879306
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What better way of reaching the summit of Great Orme than by historic tram. The Great Orme Tramway was built between 1901 and 1903, including the grand Victoria Station in the town itself, close to the modern day Victoria Shopping Centre. The journey covers one mile and the views from the top of Great Orme are breathtaking – the town of Llandudno, Snowdonia, Anglesey and Merseyside are all clearly visible.
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Welsh Mountain Zoo
Colwyn Bay,
Conwy,
LL28 5UY
Tel: 01492 532938
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The Welsh Mountain Zoo allows visitors to see endangered and protected species at home in faithfully reproduced surroundings. It is set in beautiful gardens high above Colwyn Bay, just a short drive along the coast from Llandudno and offers an entertaining and informative family day out.
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