The Locality - North West Wales

 

There are plenty of interesting things to do, all within a short drive, or mostly accessible with public transport, including numerous National Trust stately homes and gardens, & other famous attractions

 

Nearby the town:

  • Conwy RSPB Reserve - Situated on the banks of the Conwy estuary, with magnificent views of Snowdonia and Conwy Castle, this reserve is delightful at any time of year. - Conwy Nature Reserve, Conwy - The RSPB

  • Morfa Conwy Beach - This is a great beach for sandcastles, paddling, and enjoying the scenery, and is dog friendly. There is no lifeguard at this beach. - Conwy Morfa Beach - Visit Conwy
  • Conwy Mountain - In summer the hill is turned purple by the bell heather and is home to such birds as raven and chough. The summit has fine views and is the site of an Iron Age hillfort. - Conwy Mountain Walks

  • Tal y Fan Mountain - Amongst the lesser-known peaks of the National Park. It ripples as a craggy ridge through a timeless landscape, richly endowed with Neolithic monuments amidst a tracery of old fields, summer pastures and wind-riffled wastes, with fabulous coastal and mountain views. - Tal y Fan, Conwy - area information, map, walks and more (ordnancesurvey.co.uk)

 

And further away but still within easy reach:

  • The Great Orme, Llandudno - The Great Orme is a place of infinite mystery and the cause of much speculation amongst historians and archaeologists who come to study the area. Even those who know the old rock well, are intrigued by her shadowy beginnings and long to discover her ancient secrets. - Great Orme, Llandudno
  • Great Orme Copper Mines - Uncovered in 1987 during a scheme to landscape an area of the Great Orme, the copper mines discovered  represent one of the most astounding archaeological discoveries of recent times. Dating back 4,000 years to the Bronze Age they change our views about the ancient people of Britain and their civilized and structured society 2,000 years before the Roman invasion. - Great Orme Mines
  • Bodnant Gardens - World-famous garden noted for its botanical collections, With expansive lawns and intimate corners, grand ponds and impressive terraces, a steep wooded valley and stream, as well as awe-inspiring plant collections, there are continually changing glorious displays of colour. [Less than 15minutes drive from Conwy] - Bodnant Garden | Bodnant Estate (bodnant-estate.co.uk)

  • Port Meirion - The strange juxtaposition of styles and buildings of Portmeirion was the dream of architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. He designed the resort to engage the visitor with interesting views wherever they should stop. More than a folly or private monument, Portmeirion was intended to demonstrate how a naturally beautiful site could be developed sympathetically. - Portmeirion Village | Holiday Resort North Wales
  • The 'Caerdroia' Forest Labyrinth - The first of its kind, the Gwydyr Forest Caerdroia was built co-operatively between Theatre Cynefin, Golygfa Gwydyr, and local young people in 2005, and at a mile long is the largest labyrinth of its kind in the world, and the only one in the whole of the UK. Regularly host various events including ever popular and always sold out Sensory Labyrinth Theatre shows at least once a year. - Caerdroia Forest Labyrinth | theatredanycoed

  • Celticos Alternative Tours - Offering a wide variety of trips, tours and access to workshops and alternative experiences, Celticos are really breaking the mould in what people traditionally think of as a 'Holiday Experience'. And for those of you who may have seen a great deal of what is to offer in the regular tourist experience, North Wales has always got a lot more going on. Take a look and see - CELTICOS | Private Tours of Wales

 

And whilst out & about, you might want to check out these top places to stop off for some refreshments:

  • Voltaire (Bangor) - North Wales' latest addition and only purely Vegan restaurant in the area. Situated within a stones throw of the iconic Bangor Pier, they have a great menu and great food to back it up, and named as one fo the best in the UK for Vegan food. They cater well for food intolerances and are open most days of the week except Mondays. Well worth the visit, at least once during your stay. info on - Voltaire, Vegan restaurant | Facebook

  • Blue Sky Cafe (Bangor) - have a strong ethos for locally sourced, high quality foods, fair trade teas and coffees, and organic ingredients where possible. Inside you will find a cosy, amicable atmosphere whatever the weather, with a real wood-burning stove and comfortable seating. - Blue Sky Cafe & Taproom – Café • Ty Bwyta • Taproom (blueskybangor.co.uk)

  • Domu (Bangor) - Another new addition to the area on the High Street in Bangor. Serving vegetarian and vegan food and drinks, they are only open in the daytime, and food until 3pm. Definitely worth a visit if your there in the daytime. More info on their website – Domu (domukafe.com)

  • Kyffin (Bangor) - was the City's first vegetarian cafe. A changing daily menu of world food, is prepared and cooked each morning along with delicious, home made cakes. Besides Lavazza Rain Forest Alliance coffee beans, we serve 40 different kinds of loose leaf tea & Luscombe organic fruits drinks to enjoy with your food. - Kyffin Cafe Deli
  • Green Olive (Menai Bridge) - Vegan Café in the heart of Menai Bridge, Anglesey - Green Olive Vegan | Facebook
  • The Alpine Coffee Shop (Betws-y-Coed) - one of North Wales' most popular Cafes. Situated on Betws-y-Coed railway station at the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. - Alpine Coffee Shop – Café with a conscience

  • Hangin Pizzeria (Betws-y-Coed) - They have kept the menu simple and focussed on offering high quality products; traditional Italian pizzas, fresh mouth watering salads, fine South African wine, wildlife-inspired beer, and plenty of vegan options, and great tasting desserts and liquors to finish your evening with. - Pizzeria Betws-y-Coed (hanginpizzeria.co.uk)
  • Barnacles (Llandudno) - Chip shop cafe and the menu has separate section listing the extensive vegetarian and vegan options. - Barnacles Chip Shop | Facebook

 

Enjoy your days out!