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149 kmThings to do
2 days in Conwy
Day 1
- MorningVisit Conwy Castle and walk the almost complete town walls.
- AfternoonSee the Smallest House in Great Britain on the quay and Plas Mawr Elizabethan house.
- EveningHave dinner inside the walled town.
Day 2
Visit Bodnant Garden or drive into Snowdonia.
What to eat
Conwy mussels, harvested by hand from the estuary.
Local tips
Make the most of Conwy
Beat the crowds
Summer afternoons are busy. Mornings are calm.
Best photo spot
The castle and the bridges across the estuary, from the far bank at Deganwy.
Getting there
Trains run from Chester and Llandudno Junction. The walled town is compact.
Don't miss nearby
Llandudno, the Great Orme headland and Snowdonia.
Good to know
Walk the town walls, which are almost complete. Look for the smallest house in Britain on the quay.
Secret spots
2 secret spots near Conwy
Our most hidden places around Conwy: fewer people, same wow. Unlock them with a route in Google Maps and a PDF guide of Conwy to take with you.
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Getting to Conwy
Getting there
- Liverpool Airport (LPL)65 km away
- Manchester Airport (MAN)105 km away
- Liverpool55 km away
- Manchester105 km away
Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.
Weather this week
Best time to visit: All year
At a glance
Questions
Conwy: good to know
Is Conwy worth visiting?
Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. A medieval castle and town walls by an estuary in North Wales.
How many days do you need in Conwy?
Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.
When is the best time to visit Conwy?
You can visit all year. Summer afternoons are busy. Mornings are calm.
How do you get to Conwy?
The nearest airport is Liverpool Airport (LPL), about 65 km away. Trains run from Chester and Llandudno Junction. The walled town is compact.
What is there to see near Conwy?
Nearby hidden places include Liverpool (57 km), Manchester (107 km) and Ludlow (126 km).