Aberhod Cove Guidebook
Sightseeing
This World Heritage Site is enough to take the breath away. Especially when you consider that King Edward I and his architect Master James of St George built both castle and walls in a barely believable four years between 1283 and 1287. Local planners take note. This famous fortress is exceptionally well preserved. It contains the most intact set of medieval royal apartments in Wales. The high curtain wall and eight lofty towers rise almost as impressively as when they were built more than 700 years ago. The Town itself has an array of wonderful local shops, cafes and workshops
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Château de Conwy
Rose Hill StreetThis World Heritage Site is enough to take the breath away. Especially when you consider that King Edward I and his architect Master James of St George built both castle and walls in a barely believable four years between 1283 and 1287. Local planners take note. This famous fortress is exceptionally well preserved. It contains the most intact set of medieval royal apartments in Wales. The high curtain wall and eight lofty towers rise almost as impressively as when they were built more than 700 years ago. The Town itself has an array of wonderful local shops, cafes and workshops
Llandudno - the quintessential beach resort's appearance is down to the fact that, unlike most other resorts, it has remained largely unchanged for over a century. There’s the Pier (the longest in Wales), more puppets with classic Punch and Judy, donkey rides on the beach and canopied shopping streets just behind the prom. Llandudno is the classic British seaside resort, just as you remember it.
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Llandudno
Llandudno - the quintessential beach resort's appearance is down to the fact that, unlike most other resorts, it has remained largely unchanged for over a century. There’s the Pier (the longest in Wales), more puppets with classic Punch and Judy, donkey rides on the beach and canopied shopping streets just behind the prom. Llandudno is the classic British seaside resort, just as you remember it.
Time to burn off the fish and chips followed by ice cream (washed down with a Toffee Apple) calories. A full-on mountain resort with all kinds of attractions and activities. Take to the trees with friends and family at Zip World Fforest to tackle ropes, nets and swings strung through the canopy. There’s also the Fforest Coaster toboggan run and the new Plummet 2, a pulse-pounding 100ft/30m drop through a trapdoor that’s the closest things to free-fall this side of an aeroplane. For more woodland forays you can go walking, riding and mountain biking in the glades of the Gwydyr Forest. Other outdoor activities include canyoning and scrambling – and if you want subterranean adrenaline thrills there are these too, at nearby Go Below Underground Adventure. Bear Grylls would be cream crackered after all that! Betwys also has a remarkably fine selection of shops and curios you most certainly will not normally find on the typical high street, well worth a few hours shopping in addition to or instead of the outdoor pursuits.
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Betws-y-Coed
Time to burn off the fish and chips followed by ice cream (washed down with a Toffee Apple) calories. A full-on mountain resort with all kinds of attractions and activities. Take to the trees with friends and family at Zip World Fforest to tackle ropes, nets and swings strung through the canopy. There’s also the Fforest Coaster toboggan run and the new Plummet 2, a pulse-pounding 100ft/30m drop through a trapdoor that’s the closest things to free-fall this side of an aeroplane. For more woodland forays you can go walking, riding and mountain biking in the glades of the Gwydyr Forest. Other outdoor activities include canyoning and scrambling – and if you want subterranean adrenaline thrills there are these too, at nearby Go Below Underground Adventure. Bear Grylls would be cream crackered after all that! Betwys also has a remarkably fine selection of shops and curios you most certainly will not normally find on the typical high street, well worth a few hours shopping in addition to or instead of the outdoor pursuits.
As befits a small town, Rhos is a friendly kind of place with interesting little shops you’ll not find elsewhere. Sailing, swimming and sea-fishing are popular, and cyclists can follow a track that stretches for miles down the coast.
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Rhos on Sea
As befits a small town, Rhos is a friendly kind of place with interesting little shops you’ll not find elsewhere. Sailing, swimming and sea-fishing are popular, and cyclists can follow a track that stretches for miles down the coast.
Here there be Sea Monsters! The Great Orme headland is a massive chunk of limestone that rises 207m/679ft straight out of the sea. Little wonder that its name, given by the Vikings, means ‘sea monster’. Hop on the cable car or the Great Orme tramway and you’re soon at the top where you’ll find a Visitor Centre (closed in winter). You can reach the top by walking or driving too.
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Great Orme
Here there be Sea Monsters! The Great Orme headland is a massive chunk of limestone that rises 207m/679ft straight out of the sea. Little wonder that its name, given by the Vikings, means ‘sea monster’. Hop on the cable car or the Great Orme tramway and you’re soon at the top where you’ll find a Visitor Centre (closed in winter). You can reach the top by walking or driving too.
An unusual treat awaits those who walk a little along the coastal path, the 6 seater Holy Well and Chapel of St Trillo is worth a tiny detour en route towards Llandudno
The Holy Well and Chapel of St Trillo
Marine DriveAn unusual treat awaits those who walk a little along the coastal path, the 6 seater Holy Well and Chapel of St Trillo is worth a tiny detour en route towards Llandudno
Miles of fine sandy beach, rockpools and small cafes - whether its sunbathing, building sandcastles, joining the morning commando training or a stroll along the miles of promenade - it's never a dull day.
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Plage de Colwyn Bay
PromenadeMiles of fine sandy beach, rockpools and small cafes - whether its sunbathing, building sandcastles, joining the morning commando training or a stroll along the miles of promenade - it's never a dull day.
City/town information
Chester is an easy 1 hour drive - a city full of historic treasures. The city is home to the most complete city walls in Britain dating from the Roman occupation 2,000 years ago built to protect the city. The unique 700 year old Rows are home to both independent and high street names taking shopping therapy to a whole new level. The city is home to the oldest racecourse in the country - The Roodee - check locally for events. The 1,000 year old Chester Cathedral is free to enter and hosts regular musical events and exhibitions. Chester Zoo completes our highlights of what is a great cultural and shopping city.
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Chester
Chester is an easy 1 hour drive - a city full of historic treasures. The city is home to the most complete city walls in Britain dating from the Roman occupation 2,000 years ago built to protect the city. The unique 700 year old Rows are home to both independent and high street names taking shopping therapy to a whole new level. The city is home to the oldest racecourse in the country - The Roodee - check locally for events. The 1,000 year old Chester Cathedral is free to enter and hosts regular musical events and exhibitions. Chester Zoo completes our highlights of what is a great cultural and shopping city.
Food scene
Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias is a go to place - the famous chef and his establishment were AA Restaurant of the year for Wales Award 2019/20 whilst also retaining the Bib Gourmand by Michelin for a third year for their "exceptionally good food at moderate prices"
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Bryn Williams Porth Eirias
PromenadeBryn Williams at Porth Eirias is a go to place - the famous chef and his establishment were AA Restaurant of the year for Wales Award 2019/20 whilst also retaining the Bib Gourmand by Michelin for a third year for their "exceptionally good food at moderate prices"
Less than 5 minutes walk, Marmalade Kitchen where you can have breakfast, afternoon tea, daily specials or even order a beach brunch box, all wonderful. Its where we always go at least once when we stay!
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Marmalade
14 Rhos RdLess than 5 minutes walk, Marmalade Kitchen where you can have breakfast, afternoon tea, daily specials or even order a beach brunch box, all wonderful. Its where we always go at least once when we stay!
The Galleon Fish and Chips does this classic to perfection, winner of many awards and often with a small queue of locals, says everything really.
The Galleon Fish & Chip Shop
34-36 Colwyn AvenueThe Galleon Fish and Chips does this classic to perfection, winner of many awards and often with a small queue of locals, says everything really.
The Toad, a highly rated pub with sea view beer garden. For £5 you can indulge in The Toads Beans on Toast with 5 beans, roasted tomato, garlic and basil sauce, pesto & parmesan drizzled with balsamic on toasted bloomer. A Pina Colada should go just right with that!
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The Toad
West PromenadeThe Toad, a highly rated pub with sea view beer garden. For £5 you can indulge in The Toads Beans on Toast with 5 beans, roasted tomato, garlic and basil sauce, pesto & parmesan drizzled with balsamic on toasted bloomer. A Pina Colada should go just right with that!
Great terrace, great food and a great view of the marina, sea and surrounding seas. Great beaches also nearby.
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The Mulberry
Great terrace, great food and a great view of the marina, sea and surrounding seas. Great beaches also nearby.
Family Entertainment
The first and only permanent Puppet Theatre to be built in Britain. It opened in 1958, is privately owned, and runs without subsidy or grants of any kind. It opens during all school holiday periods throughout the year and presents delightful entertainment for a family audience. Give Netflix the night off and support our/your new neighbours, you will have a great time.
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
Cayley PromenadeThe first and only permanent Puppet Theatre to be built in Britain. It opened in 1958, is privately owned, and runs without subsidy or grants of any kind. It opens during all school holiday periods throughout the year and presents delightful entertainment for a family audience. Give Netflix the night off and support our/your new neighbours, you will have a great time.
All weather fun
Adventure Park Snowdonia - Surf, Zip-line, Climb, Ninja, SUP and Indoor Caving (who knew!) are but a few of the activities at this all weather attraction for the odd day our glorious weather fails to impress;-)
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Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadAdventure Park Snowdonia - Surf, Zip-line, Climb, Ninja, SUP and Indoor Caving (who knew!) are but a few of the activities at this all weather attraction for the odd day our glorious weather fails to impress;-)
Golf
Conwy Golf Club offers spectacular championship links also on the coast. Near the marina.
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Conwy Caernarvonshire Golf Club
Beacons WayConwy Golf Club offers spectacular championship links also on the coast. Near the marina.
Rhos-on-Sea Golf Club is – as you would expect – a friendly, welcoming club . This 18-hole parkland course with superb sea views is billed as being ‘at the forefront – and on the seafront – of golfing in North Wales’
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Rhos on Sea Golf Club
Rhos-on-Sea Golf Club is – as you would expect – a friendly, welcoming club . This 18-hole parkland course with superb sea views is billed as being ‘at the forefront – and on the seafront – of golfing in North Wales’