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Conwy Suspension Bridge (Conwy)


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Conwy Suspension Bridge (Conwy)

 
Description: Address: Conwy / LL32 8LD/ Wales / Designed and built by Thomas Telford in 1826.

Newest Review: ... Conwy. There is limited parking at the end of the bridge farthest away from Conwy or you can drive into Conwy, park there and walk back to the bridge. The Conwy Suspension Bridge was built by Thomas Telford in 1826 and is a stunning work of engineering. It spans the River Conwy, not unsurprisingly, and is in the shadow of Conwy Castle. The battlements on the supporting towers of the bridge ... more

 ... actually match the turrets of the castle. As we normally drive across the modern bridge into Conwy it was really fascinating to be able to walk across the beautiful suspension bridge. Traffic is not allowed on the suspension bridge. In fact there are ...more

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SusanLesley
Premium Review Conwy Suspension Bridge (Conwy): Step back into history and onto the Conwy Suspension Bridge (792 words)
by - written on 27/05/09 (Very useful, 104 readings)
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Last year Dave and I decided to join the National Trust using the money that his mom had given him for his birthday. During the Mayday weekend this year we decided to visit the Conwy Suspension Bridge and the lock keepers cottage. Llandudno was very busy as it was the weekend for the Victorian Extravaganza and we thought it would be nice to get away and do something quieter for a while. We had been meaning to visit the bridge for some time so that was where we headed. Obviously being members of the National Trust we didn't have to pay but the visit would have cost just £1 for adults and 50p for children. To find the bridge you just need ...  Read the complete review

 

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