Llandudno tourist attractions

Stretching 700m across the water, Llandudno Pier is the longest pier in Wales. This Grade III-listed pier dates back to the late 19th century, and is just as enjoyable today with its more modern additions: two amusement arcades, funfair rides and a fishing platform. It’s one of the top Llandudno tourist attractions thanks to its family-fun status, and looks out to sea from the comfort of the cafe at the end of the pier.

This coastal town in north Wales is home to two great beaches that are well worth a visit during your Llandudno holidays. The first to head to is North Shore Beach, slightly busier of the two but for good reason – enjoy Punch and Judy shows, go for a donkey ride or bop along to the live performances at the bandstand. Although West Shore Beach is quieter in comparison, there’s still plenty to do here: don’t be surprised if you see kitesurfers whizzing past, or walkers following the Wales Coast Path nearby.

Enjoy Llandudno sightseeing from a height, with a ride on one of their colourful cable cars. During your nine-minute ride, you’ll glide 80 feet (at its highest point) through the air from Happy Valley to Great Orme; marvel at the wide-sweeping views of Llandudno Bay, Little Orme and across the sea. But really, that’s only the start – once you reach the summit of Great Orme (which stands at 670ft high), you can appreciate even more incredible views.

Add a splash of art to your trip at MOSTYN Gallery, the largest contemporary art gallery in the country. Housed in an Edwardian red-brick building, the temporary exhibitions (which change seasonally) are spread across six galleries, with works on display by both local and international artists. While there’s no permanent collection, this is part of what makes a visit here so unique, as no two visits are likely to be the same!

Travel in vintage style on theGreat Orme Tramway , one of the most genteel Llandudno attractions. The restored Victorian tramcars are painted in a slick blue with cream detailing, and chugs up through the Great Orme Country Park and Nature Reserve. After changing trams at the aptly named Halfway Station, you’ll continue skywards to the summit, where you can appreciate some of the finest views in Llandudno without having to work up a sweat to reach it!

If you’re a fan of the sweet stuff, there’s no missing The Chocolate Experience . Starting your experience in a Mayan hut, this is a fun and informative way to find out about the history of chocolate; spread across nine eras, you’ll find yourself in an Aztec temple, Moroccan tent and more; all rather unique places to find yourself while in Wales! Even better, there are chocolate samples for obliging visitors to taste during the tour, before you head across the street to a traditional family-run chocolate shop for one last sample.

Only discovered in the last 30 years, the Great Orme Mines date all the way back to 4000 years, and is believed to be the largest prehistoric mine in the world. Visiting these copper mines will give you a fascinating insight into how Bronze Age people lived before the Roman invasion; during a self-guided tour, you’ll venture 200m below ground, before taking a surface walk around the smelting shelter and opencast mine.