Sightseeing
World class garden with stunning views over the Conwy Valley. 10mins car journey. £11 entrance but worth every penny if you are not a National Trust Member.
194 locals recommend
National Trust - Bodnant Garden
Bodnant RoadWorld class garden with stunning views over the Conwy Valley. 10mins car journey. £11 entrance but worth every penny if you are not a National Trust Member.
Walled town, medieval castle and beautiful old fishing quay. Great place to eat and explore. The smallest house in Britain is her too. About 15 mins away.
171 locals recommend
Conwy
Walled town, medieval castle and beautiful old fishing quay. Great place to eat and explore. The smallest house in Britain is her too. About 15 mins away.
Travel up Wales' highest mountain and down again or take the path down on foot. Its great either way. About 45 mins away.
195 locals recommend
Snowdon Mountain Railway station
Travel up Wales' highest mountain and down again or take the path down on foot. Its great either way. About 45 mins away.
The beautiful Ise of Anglesey is only 30 minutes away by car. Lighthouses, gorgeous beaches, walking and lots of points of interest. National Trust properties and of course Holyhead Port.
74 locals recommend
Anglesey
The beautiful Ise of Anglesey is only 30 minutes away by car. Lighthouses, gorgeous beaches, walking and lots of points of interest. National Trust properties and of course Holyhead Port.
Said to be the Jewel in the North Wales Crown and dubbed the Queen of Welsh Resorts. It has a lovely wide promenade, pier and shopping. Take a trip on the funicular tramway or the cabin lifts in the summer to the summit of The Great Orme.
215 locals recommend
Llandudno
Said to be the Jewel in the North Wales Crown and dubbed the Queen of Welsh Resorts. It has a lovely wide promenade, pier and shopping. Take a trip on the funicular tramway or the cabin lifts in the summer to the summit of The Great Orme.
Chester Zoo
Moston RoadLovely Chester Zoo. About 50 mins away by car.
Lovely ancient red stone walled town of Chester. Beautiful buildings, River Boat trips, churches, Chester Racecourse. About 50 mins away.
335 locals recommend
Chester
Lovely ancient red stone walled town of Chester. Beautiful buildings, River Boat trips, churches, Chester Racecourse. About 50 mins away.
Everything Else
A joy for walkers, photographers and mountaineers.
437 locals recommend
Snowdonia / Eryri National Park
A joy for walkers, photographers and mountaineers.
Colwyn Bay Watersports
PromenadeWell run year round water sports centre attached to Porth Eirias
Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadNew addition. National Surfing competions and courses
New to North Wales the longest zip wire challenge in Europe. Thrill seekers paradise over the old slate workings in the mountains. About an hour away.
475 locals recommend
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
New to North Wales the longest zip wire challenge in Europe. Thrill seekers paradise over the old slate workings in the mountains. About an hour away.
Lovely old Gothic Castle with furniture and equipement in situ. Guided tours, grounds and cafe.
About 35 mins in the car.
126 locals recommend
Penrhyn Castle
Lovely old Gothic Castle with furniture and equipement in situ. Guided tours, grounds and cafe.
About 35 mins in the car.
Take the walk and go around the Great Orm in Llandudno via Happy Valley. 10 miles away.
Happy Valley Road
Happy Valley RoadTake the walk and go around the Great Orm in Llandudno via Happy Valley. 10 miles away.
Take the tram and go to the top, with far reaching views and wildlife to spare. 10 miles away.
79 locals recommend
Great Orme
Take the tram and go to the top, with far reaching views and wildlife to spare. 10 miles away.
One of only a few family owned zoos left. Highly thought of for animal breeding programmes. Lovely setting.
121 locals recommend
Welsh Mountain Zoo
Old HighwayOne of only a few family owned zoos left. Highly thought of for animal breeding programmes. Lovely setting.
Just 50 minutes from the port of Holyhead with several sailing to Ireland during the day and night. Stenaline and Irish Ferries.
Port
Just 50 minutes from the port of Holyhead with several sailing to Ireland during the day and night. Stenaline and Irish Ferries.
Food Scene
Local pub serving food and real ales. Closed on Mondays during the winter. Less than 5 mins in the car, approx 2 mile walk to give you an appetitie.
12 locals recommend
The White Lion Inn
51 Grange RdLocal pub serving food and real ales. Closed on Mondays during the winter. Less than 5 mins in the car, approx 2 mile walk to give you an appetitie.
Entertainment & Activities
Stadium Zip World
Outdoor concerts, leisure centre, walking and park. 10 minutes away.
Rydal Penrhos School
Lansdowne RoadIndependent day and boarding school for girls and boys.
Arts & Culture
Great small old theatre. Shows current films as well live plays and shows. 10 minutes in the car.
15 locals recommend
Theatr Colwyn
Abergele RoadGreat small old theatre. Shows current films as well live plays and shows. 10 minutes in the car.
Colwyn Bay Football Club
Llanelian Road10 minutes away.