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After a touch of frost and a sprinkle of snow, our beautiful countryside becomes a winter wonderland. Whatever the weather, there’s always masses to do. This a great time for a fun family break or a romantic getaway with plenty of culture, activities and fine food.
1. Your dog will adore our coast and country walks
Winter may be a quiet time for nature, but for dogs, this is a time for freedom and frolics. Whether they’re trotting through frosty woodlands or tearing around like a lunatic on a huge, dog-friendly beach like Conwy Morfa, there’s loads to get your four-legged friend’s tail wagging at this time of year. Conwy has plenty of dog-friendly cafés and accommodation, too.
2. Llandudno is hosting world-class contemporary art
In winter 2023–4, as part of the Artes Mundi biennial, Llandudno’s Mostyn art gallery is spotlighting work by Taloi Havini, a Nakas/Hakö artist from Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea. She uses photography, video and audio to create large-scale, vividly colourful abstract landscapes. Gorgeous!
3. Explore unique gift shopping in Conwy
With a host of charming independent shops, Conwy County is a fun place to get some beautiful winter finds! Discover charming boutiques, local artisans and plenty of gifts and souvenirs to take home a piece of Conwy!
4. It’s the perfect season for a slap-up feast
There’s still time to plan a full-on fabulous brunch, lunch or dinner before or after the big Christmas and New Year holiday. And since many of Conwy’s best restaurants have dining areas for groups, you can make your guest list as long as you fancy, inviting all your favourite people and getting the details just right.
5. You can take the whole family to a show! - A Season of Unforgettable Entertainment!
There’s something for absolutely everyone in Conwy’s sparkling winter entertainment programme. In 2024 get ready to be transported into the mesmerizing world of "Six The Musical," where the six wives of Henry VIII take centre stage to tell their own stories through a fusion of history and pop music or an adrenaline-pumping experience at the Welsh Open Snooker tournament; to witness top-notch players showcasing their skills and strategic prowess as they compete for the prestigious title at Venue Cymru in Llandudno.
Embark on a heart-warming journey at Theatr Colwyn and join Llandudno Musical Productions as they follow the success of their 9 to 5 The Musical and present their second musical for 2024, the smash hit production of Big The Musical -Based on the classic 1988 film starring Tom Hanks - sees the story of 12 year old Josh Baskin, make a wish to be big at the carnival, come to life on stage! It is sure to be a spectacular nolgastic show!
6. You can start the year on a healthy note
What better way to boost your step count than to treat yourself to a winter walking break in Conwy’s glorious countryside? With plenty of footpaths to explore, Gwydir Forest Park would be a wonderful place to try. If you’d prefer seaside scenery and lungfuls of fresh air, you’ll be spoilt for choice on the Wales Coast Path. Winter’s a great time to enjoy our golf clubs, too, where stunning scenery is par for the course.
7. It’s a beautiful season to be in love
Wales is lucky enough to have not just one romantic winter festival, but two. Three weeks before St Valentine’s Day comes Saint Dwynwen’s Day, celebrated on 25 January. Dwynwen, a fifth century princess and healer, is the Welsh patron saint of lovers. Why not let her work her magic on your special someone by planning a romantic January getaway to Conwy for two?
8. Just think of all the delightful places you could stay!
When you’re choosing a hotel, guesthouse, B&B or cottage for a winter break, think classy, cute and cosy. Shorter days and unpredictable weather mean that you’ll be keen to spend more time snuggling up indoors than you would in summer. So why not indulge yourself: book somewhere fabulous, and really make the most of it!
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