What to see in Conwy, the most beautiful town in North Wales

If you ask me what is the most visited essential in a North Wales trip, without a doubt I will tell you that the medieval town of Conwy.

In fact, knowing Conwy It was the main hook that led me to plan my trip to that area of ​​Wales.

Un trip through wales is synonymous with visiting castles and, of course, picturesque towns.

And Conwy brings together all these characteristics; What's more, I could affirm that it is the prettiest town in north wales.

Conwy, the most beautiful town in North Wales

Located at north wales, is located less than an hour by car from cities such as Liverpool o Manchester, where you can arrive on a flight low cost from Spain.

Conwy it is a historical walled town declared Heritage awarded by the Unesco, which extends from an imposing castle built at the end of the 13th century.

Furthermore, Conwy It maintains a large part of its wall, as well as three of the original gates.

The Conwy origins They date back to the time of the Romans who were attracted by the great wealth for the mussel fishing.

A reflection of this wealth is the possibility that you now have of visiting a museum dedicated to mussels, which you find in the port of Conwy.

The best things to see when visiting Conwy

Your visit can start in conwy castle, one of the most outstanding examples of the fortifications that the King Edward I of England built during his conquest of Wales in the 13th century.

With its two courtyards and eight towers, on your walk along the castle walls you will have excellent panoramic views of the fortified town and the bay where it is located.

During your walk through the town you will see very beautiful and well-kept houses, many of them medieval, and some of which you can visit.

Visit the Elizabethan house Plas Mawr in Conwy

An example is what is known as the Great Mansion, Plas Mawr, built in 1585 and an example of the Elizabethan architecture.

La Elizabethan architecture en Britain develops in parallel to Renacimiento en Italy, or Plateresque en Spain, during the reign of the Queen Elizabeth I of England, in the second part of the 16th century.

You can't miss: the great building Plas Mawr, with its whitewashed facades, is located in the High Street of Conwy, in its furthest part from the port, very close to the town's main square.

Without a doubt, it will be precisely the façade that will initially attract your attention, and will lead you to conclude “I have already found her, this is Plas Mawr".

La Plas Mawr house It was built by the prosperous Welsh merchant Robert Wynn, and it is a reflection of the great boom of the time.

During your visit of Plas Mawr You will see the sumptuous decoration of the plasterwork that covers the walls and ceilings.

Although you will enter through the door that leads to the High Street, in reality this was not the main entrance to the house.

During the visit you will visit all the rooms of the house, which are decorated with furniture and objects of the time, many of them original from the house itself.

Thus, you will tour the kitchen, the bedrooms, as well as several living rooms where the fireplaces stand out.

But without a doubt it will be large main hall where you will have the best reflection of the sumptuousness that this house had for its time.

You will also go out to garden of the Plas Mawr house, and one of the biggest attractions of the visit will be climbing the highest tower from where you have excellent panoramic views of Conwy, with the great prominence of the castle, the church, the wall and its port.

Schedule to visit Plas Mawr house in Conwy

The Plas Mawr House Visiting Hours in Conwy They are every day of the week, between 9,30:17 a.m. and 45 p.m., with last access XNUMX minutes before closing.

In October, from 9,30:16 a.m. to XNUMX p.m.; and from November to March it is closed for visits.

The ticket prices They are, the standard ones, 9,50 pounds, and a reduced price of 8,80 pounds for seniors+65, and 6,70 pounds for children from 5 to 17 years old, being free for those under 5 years old.

Britain's smallest house in Conwy

Another house that you can see in Conwy, more than anything, a curiosity, is considered the smallest house in britain.

In many medieval towns in britain You will have the opportunity to see surprisingly small houses.

In fact, the first house where my daughter lived at a time when she worked in Oxford It was a very narrow and small building on a very central street, which due to its peculiar characteristics, has become a mandatory stop for guides with tourist groups.

Thus recognized by the Guinness Book of Records. the House of Conwy It really is incredible for its tiny size.

Walking along the pier Conwy I saw a long line of people, who at first thought they were waiting to buy ice cream.

But no, they were queuing to visit this tiny house, which will be easy to recognize by its striking red façade, three meters high and 1,8 meters wide.

And at the door, there was a woman in period costume, regulating the entry of visitors because, indeed, this cottage can visit.

The house was lived in until not long ago (May 2000) by a fisherman from Conwy who was… 1,80 meters tall.

I admit that I could not visit its interior, because there was too much queue and I already had to leave Conwy, but it is a visit that I have pending for a future trip to this Wales area.

For when you go to Conwy, and if you are curious to see the house, the Visiting hours for Britain's smallest house They are from Easter to October, every day from 10 a.m. to 16 p.m.

El price of admission It is one pound for adults, and £0,50 for children.

Finally, other notable places in Conwy are the Aberconwy House, from the 14th century, and the church of Santa Maria, located where a Cistercian monastery was located at the end of the 12th century.

In short, Conwy It is a town that you will surely love, and you should dedicate a day to visiting it to get the most out of it.

Photos of Conwy in Wales

Here you have more photos of the beautiful town of Conwy to visit in your driving route through North Wales.

Map: where it is and how to get to Conwy

Conwy It is located an hour and a quarter by car west from the city of Liverpool and 50 minutes west of Chester.