Conwy Town Tour
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Start at Conwy Castle and explore its eight towers and vast hall. Admire Telford’s suspension bridge, below. It was built in 1826, and its supporting towers were designed to match the castle’s turrets. And enjoy the breathtaking views from the castle, across the estuary to Deganwy. Then see films and exhibitions about the castle and the town at the Conwy Visitor Centre, at the castle’s entrance.
Opposite the castle is The Knight Shop. If you’ve ever wanted to own a suit of armour or a medieval sword, this is the place to find them. Their employees are trained in swordsmanship. So make sure you behave yourself.
After a quick photo with the knight head left towards the quay and look out for the red painted one up one down. Its officially the Smallest House in Great Britain and measures a tiny 1.8m wide.
Walk back up to Rose Hill Street where you’ll find one of four entrances to St Mary and All Saints Church. In the graveyard you’ll find the tomb of seven brothers and sisters, said to have inspired Wordsworth’s poem “We Are Seven”.
On Lancaster Square you’ll find yourself face-to-face with Llywellyn The Great. Well, an imposing statue of him, at least.
Ever wondered what an award winning sausage looks like? Visit Edwards of Conwy to find out. Ieuan Edwards knows all about award winning sausages; he’s been making them for years. Then browse the gifts, jewellery and pottery at Beyond The Ninth Wave, before popping into the Royal Cambrian Academy to admire the paintings. You can even buy one as a reminder of your visit.
Plas Mawr is one of Conwy’s most famous landmarks. It’s an Elizabethan town house, complete with stunning ornamental plasterwork. It’s the best of its kind in Britain. Aberconwy House is even older. It’s a 14th century merchant’s house, and could well be the oldest town house in Wales.
Pop into The Secret Garden and pick up a few gifts to take home with you. And then enjoy a delicious dinner at The George And Dragon, which backs onto Conwy’s quay.
