Conwy - Living History (Conwy)

Member Name: Johnny Phoenix

Product:	Conwy
Date:	19/04/02 (108 review reads)
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Advantages: Historical Beauty, Lots to Explore, Knights Gone By

Disadvantages: Parking, Traffic, Not much for Kids

Conwy is a victim of it's own popularity, it's a small town with very narrow roads going through it which can make traffic a problem. If they re did the roads it would take away the very essence of what so many people come to see in the first place.

Once you brave the traffic and the limited parking and step out of your car, you find yourself in a beautiful old town with a moderately well preserved castle as it's centre-piece. Located close to tourist orientated Llandudno, it is perfect to split a day out between the two towns.

The Castle is a must see but it has now changed from National Trust to Welsh Heritage so National Trust Members will have to pay £4.00 i think it is to get in. It is well worth the money as long as you don't mind heights because the views are superb from each of the six towers.

You can take a boat trip out from the Harbour and the trips are very cheap and they even have a bar on board. Better than sitting in a smoky pub.

The smallest house in the world can be found on the harbour and at 50p admission is definitely worth a look.

There are lots of gift shops and curios corners to enjoy but there is not much for the kids to do here although if they are not too young they might enjoy a shop called Knights gone By which is full of medieval weapons and you can even dress up the whole family for some professional photographs, fun in itself and for £15.00 a reasonable price for a very personal souvinier.

All in all a very worthwhile trip, i go at least once every few months.

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