Llandudno's Best Attractions
As the best tourist resort in North Wales Llandudno has lot's of fantastic attractions suitable for all ages. The younger generation can enjoy ten pin bowling, trips to the cinema, and skiing on the Great Orme, as well as a wide choice of bars and pubs. Children coming to Llandudno can enjoy the fantastic beach or a thrilling ride to the Great Orme summit in Britain's longest cable car ride. For the parents and grandparents relax on Llandudno's beautiful promenade, take advantage of North Wales finest shopping facilities at Parc Llandudno, and enjoy tea and scones at Badger's Tea Rooms in the Victoria precinct.
Curving between two spectacular headlands known as The Great and Little Ormes Llandudno promenade is a great place to sit and relax. The promenade is lined with Victorian hotels and the character has been carefully preserved by the town council over the decades. None of the usual tourist shops line the promenade and amusement arcades have been banished as well. All this creates a truly terriffic and picturesque location where you can enjoy Llandudno's beautiful bay.
Llandudno's Victorian pier is well over one hundred years old and is a delightful walk offering excellent views of Llandudno and the Great Orme. The pier itself has plenty of things to do for children with amusement arcades and rides and a small number of stalls are dotted along the pier selling a variety of tourist items. You can enjoy great views of Llandudno's promenade from the pier and also get a good view of Happy Valley and the start of the cable car ride.
As the longest cable car ride in Britain the Great Orme cable car takes you from Happy Valley at the foot of the Great Orme to the summit over 600 feet above. A family of two adults and two to three small children easily fits inside the cars or up to four adults can ride at once. From the summit it's possible to see the mountains of Snowdonia and the Isle of Anglesey on a clear day. The summit is also home to a visitor centre, adventure playground for younger children, and amusement centre.
Llandudno Tram is an alternative way to travel up and down the Great Orme. The journey is split into two sections stopping at the half way station and each tram is ornately decorated with open windows. The Great Orme tram is an ideal way to and from the summit if you don't fancy a ride in the cable car. The half way station has a small exhibition showing the history of the attraction in Llandudno.
Whilst on the Great Orme why not take a visit to the Great Orme Copper Mines. These mines are believed to be over 4000 years old and are an excellent example of what life could have been like for the early settlers in North Wales. Visitors to the mines can descend into the ancient tunnels and have a look around at the caverns chiseled out millennia ago.
One of Llandudno's best attractions for the younger generation is Llandudno Superbowl which is located close to the centre of the town. Food is available at the venue and a fully licensed bar serves a variety of drinks. As an alternative walk through Happy Valley to Ski Llandudno for some dry ski slope fun. There is an alpine lodge serving food and refreshments and the steel toboggan run is fun for all the family.
If it's raining outside don't let it stop you watching the latest blockbuster at Llandudno cinema. The cinema is located just 10 minutes from Llandudno town centre by bus or car. There's three fast food restaurants next to the cinema if you're feeling hungry either before or after the film. Llandudno's nightlife has a choice of bars and pubs to visit. Most of the bars are located on Upper Mostyn Street and live acts appear on a regular basis.
As North Wales greatest shopping location there's plenty of stores to visit in Llandudno. The long high street is packed with well known shops and popular cafes and Parc Llandudno has recently been added with plenty of free parking spaces and well known shops such as Debenhams, Next, River Island, and Bhs. - 18780
Curving between two spectacular headlands known as The Great and Little Ormes Llandudno promenade is a great place to sit and relax. The promenade is lined with Victorian hotels and the character has been carefully preserved by the town council over the decades. None of the usual tourist shops line the promenade and amusement arcades have been banished as well. All this creates a truly terriffic and picturesque location where you can enjoy Llandudno's beautiful bay.
Llandudno's Victorian pier is well over one hundred years old and is a delightful walk offering excellent views of Llandudno and the Great Orme. The pier itself has plenty of things to do for children with amusement arcades and rides and a small number of stalls are dotted along the pier selling a variety of tourist items. You can enjoy great views of Llandudno's promenade from the pier and also get a good view of Happy Valley and the start of the cable car ride.
As the longest cable car ride in Britain the Great Orme cable car takes you from Happy Valley at the foot of the Great Orme to the summit over 600 feet above. A family of two adults and two to three small children easily fits inside the cars or up to four adults can ride at once. From the summit it's possible to see the mountains of Snowdonia and the Isle of Anglesey on a clear day. The summit is also home to a visitor centre, adventure playground for younger children, and amusement centre.
Llandudno Tram is an alternative way to travel up and down the Great Orme. The journey is split into two sections stopping at the half way station and each tram is ornately decorated with open windows. The Great Orme tram is an ideal way to and from the summit if you don't fancy a ride in the cable car. The half way station has a small exhibition showing the history of the attraction in Llandudno.
Whilst on the Great Orme why not take a visit to the Great Orme Copper Mines. These mines are believed to be over 4000 years old and are an excellent example of what life could have been like for the early settlers in North Wales. Visitors to the mines can descend into the ancient tunnels and have a look around at the caverns chiseled out millennia ago.
One of Llandudno's best attractions for the younger generation is Llandudno Superbowl which is located close to the centre of the town. Food is available at the venue and a fully licensed bar serves a variety of drinks. As an alternative walk through Happy Valley to Ski Llandudno for some dry ski slope fun. There is an alpine lodge serving food and refreshments and the steel toboggan run is fun for all the family.
If it's raining outside don't let it stop you watching the latest blockbuster at Llandudno cinema. The cinema is located just 10 minutes from Llandudno town centre by bus or car. There's three fast food restaurants next to the cinema if you're feeling hungry either before or after the film. Llandudno's nightlife has a choice of bars and pubs to visit. Most of the bars are located on Upper Mostyn Street and live acts appear on a regular basis.
As North Wales greatest shopping location there's plenty of stores to visit in Llandudno. The long high street is packed with well known shops and popular cafes and Parc Llandudno has recently been added with plenty of free parking spaces and well known shops such as Debenhams, Next, River Island, and Bhs. - 18780
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