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Conwy Castle

Conwy's walled town and the mountain zoo

Conwy

Conwy Castle · Photo: Andrew Woodvine

Climb the towers of Conwy's medieval castle and look down on the harbour, then step into an Elizabethan townhouse a few streets away. After lunch, drive to the hillside zoo above Colwyn Bay for sea lions, big cats and views over the coast.

One dayAges 3–7Cost ££10:00–16:003 stops

The plan

  1. 10:001
    Conwy Castle

    Castle · 10:00–11:45 (1h45m)

    Conwy Castle

    Walk the battlements for views of the bridges and estuary.

    A late-13th-century fortress built for Edward I, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Conwy's town walls. Restored wall-walks and towers give views over the estuary and towards the mountains, and there is an on-site exhibition. Spiral stairs and uneven floors make it better for walking children than for buggies.

    PaidIndoors & out
    • Baby changing
    • Toilets
    • Accessibility
    • Parking

    From the day-trip listing

    Opening times, prices & map

    Photo: Andrew Woodvine

  2. 12:002
    Plas Mawr

    Landmark · 12:00–13:00 (1h)

    Plas Mawr

    Richly decorated Elizabethan rooms; quick for younger children.

    An Elizabethan town house built in the 1570s-80s in the centre of Conwy, with 17 furnished rooms, colourful plasterwork and a recreated period garden. An audio tour explains daily life in the house. A good covered option to pair with Conwy Castle on a damp day.

    PaidIndoors
    • Baby changing
    • Toilets
    • Accessibility
    • Good on a rainy day

    From the day-trip listing

    Opening times, prices & map

    Photo: Rob Farrow

  3. 14:003

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