Llandudno - The Queens of Welsh Resorts

Lovely Llandudno is one of the most popular seaside resorts in North Wales. Situated between the Great and Little Orme headlands, this beautiful seafront is perfectly framed. To complement the view there is a wonderful promenade along the Blue Flag beach and the longest pier in Wales (2295 feet, 700 metres). 'The Queen of Welsh Resorts' is the perfect base for touring this lovely region with its many top quality visitor attractions and stunning scenery. Enjoy included excursions to Anglesey and Plas Newydd as well as the the edge of Snowdonia National Park.Holiday Highlights
- Hotel for 4 nights in Llandudno with dinner & breakfast- Porterage- Entertainment some evenings- Tea / coffee after dinner - Entrance to Plas Newydd House & Garden- Visits to the Betws-y-Coed, Conwy & Beaumaris- Day at leisure in Llandudno

Exploring North Wales
Day 1 - Join your tour coach and head to North Wales with comfort stops en route. Accommodation at the welcoming Baytree Hotel with dinner, bed & breakfast for 4 nights. DBB\n\nDays 2 - 4 At leisure in Llandudno with two included excursions and a day at leisure\n\nWhilst in Llandudno you may like to take a ride on the Great Orme Tramway, Britain's only funicular, or cable-hauled, tramway that travels on public roads, opened in 1902. The Tramway climbs a mile (1500m) through the Great Orme Country Park and Nature Reserve to the Great Orme's spectacular summit. The lovingly restored original tramcars are each named after a Saint. (Fare not included - runs throughout the summer). You may like to take a stroll to the 19th-century public gardens at Happy Valley, situated on the east side of the Great Orme, and which afford wide views over Llandudno Bay. Features include a limestone rockery, a colonnaded walk and a newly-restored camera obscura. Llandudno is also home to a new distillery on Lloyd Street, producing award-winning Penderyn whisky (one hour tour from £13.30 pp in 2024 - advanced booking recommended)\n\nINCLUDED EXCURSIONS\nBetws-y-Coed & Conwy\nTake a scenic drive to the edge of Snowdonia National Park and the attractive town of Betws-y-Coed, the Gateway to Snowdonia with a distinctly Alpine feel. The magical setting is enhanced by the dense Gwydyr Forest which surrounds the town. There is a diverse range of cafés, bistros, restaurants and pubs as well as independent shops retailing in crafts, clothing, gifts, and local homemade produce. After time to explore, return to Llandudno via the historic town of Conwy with its epic World Heritage-listed castle which dominates the town. The medieval town walls are amongst the most complete in Britain and Thomas Telford's elegant 1826 suspension bridge was one of the first of its kind in the world. Conwy is a true one-off where the well-preserved ancient walls enclose a town of narrow cobbled streets, nooks and crannies chock-full of historic buildings.\n\nAnglesey - Plas Newydd & Beaumaris\nHead to Plas Newydd House & Garden, once the home of the Marquess of Anglesey, a historic waterfront mansion on the north bank of the Menai Strait with spectacular views of Snowdonia. Visit the house - a feast of ornate Neo-classical rooms, many with intricate wallpaper and fabrics and packed with unusual furnishings. Perhaps the most remarkable exhibit is a vast 58-foot mural painted by artist Rex Whistler who was a regular visitor to the house in the early 20th century. The Grade I listed garden features the Italianate Terraces, rhododendron garden, Australasian arboretum and extensive woodland. There is an accessible path route but some steep gradients. There is no lift access to the upper floors of the house.\n\nContinue to the captivating seaside town of Beaumaris with its mix of medieval, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Its name is based on the Norman 'beau marais', meaning 'fair marsh', a description of the site chosen by Edward 1 for the last of his 'Iron ring' of castles, the renowned Beaumaris Castle, constructed in his bid to control the Welsh (entrance not included - approx. £9.50 pp in 2024). Why not take a stroll along the seafront, taking in the pier and the views over the Menai Strait and Snowdonia. The town itself is full of charming streets with picturesque cottages, many painted in soft pastel colours.\n\nDay 5 - After breakfast head back to interchange and onward to your home towns.Baytree Hotel, Llandudno
This 3* family-owned boutique hotel is full of Victorian charm and offers breath-taking panoramic views of the whole bay of Llandudno and the impressive Great Orme and Little Orme headlands. It could not be better placed to make the most of he town and is just a couple of minutes' walk from Llandudno's central shopping area and is fabulously situated on the seafront. The immaculately furnished, modern interiors give a feeling of welcome and relaxation and in fine weather, there are sun loungers, swinging egg chairs and tables to sit and watch the world go by. It offers an elegant bar and lounge with breath-taking views of Llandudno Bay. Comfortable guestrooms have a flat-screen TV, safe, iron/board and tea / coffee making facilities. There are two dining rooms and a lift to all floors.