Due to the pandemic and the uncertainty with travelling abroad, I had decided to stay in the UK and explore Conwy in Wales. I haven't been to many places in Wales except Cardiff and for a school trip to Llandudno so it was a great opportunity to see more of this beautiful country.
Conwy is a town on the north coast of Wales and is widely recognised for its impressive Castle and medieval town walls. It's not far from Llandudno.
Plas Mawr
Built in 1585, this Elizabethan townhouse has been lovingly restored and visitors can now explore several rooms including the hall, kitchen, parlour and private bedrooms. The house belonged to Robert Wynn, the third son of a local landowner and above the fireplaces, you can see the master plasterer's art with his initials, Tudor roses and the coat of arms.
It was a one way route and there was an option of an audio guide or printed sheets which gives you more information about the house. Don't forget to wander out into the gardens!
Conwy Castle
One of the most popular attractions is Conwy Castle and you can see why. The medieval fortress with its rugged dark stonework and looming towers is spectacular. The castle was built by King Edward I in the late 13th century and was designed to protect the city. Henry VIII had also used the castle as a prison. Fast forward to today, visitors can walk around the castle walls and battlements and explore the royal apartments. You can also climb the staircases to the top of the towers. In some places, the steps can be narrow and dark so make sure you hold onto the hand rail. At the top, there are incredible views of Conwy town and the Snowdonia mountains in the distance.
Conwy Town Walls
The town walls were built as a medieval defence for the town alongside Conwy Castle. It is free to walk along the walls from the Castle to the harbour.
Conwy Quay
From the town centre, its just a few minutes walk to the Quay. It's a great place to come and look out to the river and watch the boats pass by. You can see the Castle and the Conwy suspension bridge in the distance. If you wanted to stop for lunch, there are fish and chip shops, an ice cream parlour and even a mussel shop. The smallest house in Britain is located here, however it was closed due to the bad weather.
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