5 Things You Can Do in Llandudno, North Wales, This Summer
Wales is a great place. I've been there a few times, and not just North Wales. That's mainly because my brother and his family live in North Wales, so we've seen a lot of that side of the country over the last few years.
It got me thinking what one of my favourite places in North Wales is, and that's Llandudno. While it's a popular tourist spot, it's still an underestimated location in my opinion, which is why I thought I'd give you five things to do in Llandudno this summer.
1. Great Orme Mines
Dating back to the Bronze Age, the Great Orme Mines are a recent but fascinating and recent archaeological find. It shows that people lived there more than 2,000 years before the Romans invaded Britain. It's also thought that 1,760 tonnes of copper were mined from the shafts that lie beneath the Great Orme itself. You can go on organised or self-guided tours and you can either walk up it or get the tram all the way to the top.
2. Llandudno Pier
It's worth a walk to the end of Llandudno Pier, where you can easily spend a few hours taking in the sights and smells of the sea. It stretches for 2.295 feet and is considered to be the longest pier in Wales. In fact, it's been granted Grade II-listed status and won the Pier of the Year award in 2005.
It offers stunning sea views and is home to a number of small shops, stalls and cafes. There are also a few funfair rides and arcades as well, so there's something for the whole family to enjoy this summer. You won't miss it as a big ferris wheel towers the pier, making it visible for miles.
3. Home Front Museum
The Home Front Museum in Llandudno takes you through 1940s Britain. It enables you to experience both the happy and scary side of life during WWII. It offers a unique experience that brings the sights, sounds and smells of 1940s Britain to life, immersing you in the six years that shaped the country and the people who lived in it at that time.
4. Wales Coast Pathway
Cross the West Shore Beach and the Great Orme to see a Special Area of Conservation and the Site of Special Scientific Interest, the Llandudno stretch of the Wales Coast Path. It's not a surprise that it's so popular with walkers in the area.
Its full length is 870 miles long, so it's not often walked along its entire length, but there are some who like the challenge. It follows the coastline of North Wales with plenty of opportunities to stop for refreshments and toilet breaks along the way. Not to mention, the views are stunning.
5. Follow the White Rabbit
The writer of Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Caroll, has a strong but disputed connection to Llandudno. In fact, Llandudno is said to be the inspiration for the book itself. As such, there's a dedicated Alice Trail that you can walk. Simply follow the bronze rabbit paw prints around the town and take in the sights along the way.
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I hope you enjoyed this blog post and that you found it useful? Let me know in the comments whether you've ever been to Llandudno or if you have it on your list of places to go and I'll see you all again soon with some brand new content!
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