August 15, 2009

Things to Do in Llandudno

By Neil Quinn

As the premier tourist resort in North Wales Llandudno has lot's of fantastic attractions suitable for all ages. The younger generation can enjoy ten pin bowling, visits 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 best shopping facilities at Parc Llandudno, and enjoy tea and scones at Badger's Tea Rooms in the Victoria precinct.

Curving between two picturesque 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 are banished as well. All this creates a truly terriffic and picturesque location where you can enjoy Llandudno's beautiful bay.

At well over one hundred years old Llandudno Pier offers a relaxing walk with excellent views of Llandudno and the Great Orme. There's lots to do on the pier for children with amusement arcades and rides and small stalls are located along the pier selling a variety of tourist items. The pier offers an excellent opportunity to take in the panoramic views of Llandudno's promenade and also get a good look at Happy Valley and the start of the cable car ride.

Ride from the foot of the Great Orme in Happy Valley to the summit on Llandudno's cable car ride which is Britain's longest. Up to four adults or two adults and two to three small children can ride in each car. The Great Orme Summit Complex has views to the Snowdonia mountains and Anglesey to the west. You can also explore the visitor centre, amusement arcade and children's playground at the summit.

An alternative way to get up and down to the Great Orme summit is via Llandudno's tram. The tram's are beautifully decorated and have open windows taking riders from the base station close to the town centre up to the summit. If you don't fancy a cable car ride then the tram is the perfect way to explore the Great Orme. Riders change at the half way station and there's a small exhibition detailing some of the history of the trams in Llandudno.

A great attraction near the summit of the Great Orme is the Great Orme Copper Mines. They are believed to date back over 4000 years show what life may have been like for the early settlers in North Wales. Take a tour through the caverns and tunnels chiseled out millennia ago and learn the history of this fantastic attraction.

Back in Llandudno town centre and for the younger generation there is ten pin bowling at Llandudno Superbowl. There is a fully licensed bar at the venue and food available from the cafe. After the bowling take a walk up through Happy Valley to Ski Llandudno which has an alpine lodge and dry ski slope. A toboggan run is fun for all the family and weaves around the dry ski slope.

Cineworld Llandudno is the perfect venue to watch the latest blockbuster movies. Located close to the A55 dual carriageway the cinema is just 10 minutes by car from Llandudno. Next to the cinema there is Pizza Hut, McDonalds, and KFC so you're never short of somethig to eat. If you fancy a night out in Llandudno there are a variety of pubs and bars to visit. Upper Mostyn Street is where most are located nowadays and live music is available on a regular basis.

Llandudno is North Wales premier location for shopping so if you're looking for a bargain then this is the location for you. The long high street has plenty of choice including many of the major retail stores. Towards the bottom end of Llandudno is the recently opened Parc Llandudno which has plenty of free parking spaces and well known shops such as Debenhams, Next, River Island, and Bhs.

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