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Llandudno
Llandudno is a Victorian seaside resort on the north coast of Wales, between the Great Orme headland and Little Orme, with a long pier and a tramway up the Great Orme.
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Where to stay, by what matters to you
- Places to stay within 10 minutes' walk of the beach in Llandudno
- Places to stay with a level walk to the beach in Llandudno
- Places to stay in Llandudno that work without a car
- Quiet places to stay in Llandudno: few bars nearby
- Lively places to stay in Llandudno: bars and clubs close by
- Within 30 minutes by car of Conwy castle and town
- Within 30 minutes by car of Great Orme
- Within 30 minutes by car of Betws-y-Coed
- Within 30 minutes by car of Penrhyn Castle
Best things to do in Llandudno
The one thing not to miss
Snowdonia, or Eryri, holds all 15 Welsh mountains over 3,000 feet, including Snowdon, the highest in Wales at 1,085 metres.
Snowdonia and Snowdon1. Snowdonia and Snowdon
Snowdonia, or Eryri, is a mountainous national park in North Wales with all 15 Welsh mountains over 3,000 feet. Snowdon, or Yr Wyddfa, is the highest mountain in Wales at 1,085 metres and a national nature reserve.
Mountain weather can change quickly; check conditions and route advice before walking.
25,838 readers a month
2. Anglesey and Beaumaris Castle
Anglesey, or Ynys Mon, is an island off the north-west coast of Wales. Beaumaris Castle there was begun in 1295 as part of Edward I's campaign to conquer north Wales.
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20,032 readers a month
3. Portmeirion
A folly village in the Italianate style on the Dwyryd estuary in Gwynedd, 2 miles from Porthmadog.
Check entry arrangements with the village before you go.
16,151 readers a month
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4. Conwy castle and town
A walled market town on the River Conwy. Conwy Castle was built by Edward I between 1283 and 1287 as part of the town's defences. The quay also has the Smallest House in Great Britain, reputedly the smallest house in the UK.
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12,354 readers a month
5. Llangollen and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Llangollen is a town on the River Dee at the edge of the Berwyn range. Nearby, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct carrying the Llangollen Canal across the Dee in the Vale of Llangollen.
10,875 readers a month
6. Caernarfon Castle
A medieval fortress in Gwynedd. Edward I began replacing the earlier motte-and-bailey with the current stone castle in 1283, and the defences were built on a grand scale.
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8,018 readers a month
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7. Great Orme
A limestone headland on the north coast of Wales next to Llandudno, with a Victorian tramway, a cable car, walking routes and a mining museum. The tramway runs from Llandudno Victoria Station to just below the summit.
The tramway is open seasonally, late March to late October; check other attractions with their operators.
4,162 readers a month
8. Betws-y-Coed
A village on the eastern edge of Snowdonia, near where the River Conwy meets the River Llugwy.
3,575 readers a month
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Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain 9. Ffestiniog Railway
A heritage railway on narrow gauge in Gwynedd, mostly inside Snowdonia National Park and a major tourist attraction.
Check timetables and tickets with the railway before you plan.
3,328 readers a month
10. Penrhyn Castle
A country house at Llandygai near Bangor in Gwynedd, built in the style of a Norman castle.
Check opening times and any booking rules with the operator before you go.
2,032 readers a month
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Just missed the list: Bodnant Garden (11th by readers; a National Trust garden near Tal-y-Cafn); Llandudno Pier (12th by readers; at 700 m the longest pier in Wales)
How we ranked these
By how many people read about each place on English Wikipedia in a typical month, measured October 2026. It is a popularity measure, not our opinion. Snowdonia and Snowdon leads with about 25,838 readers a month. Photos come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences; the author and licence are on each photo.
Research required. Area notes for this destination are not written yet. The top 10 above is sourced; the rest of this page is an outline.
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