Don't Miss - Conwy Autumn Highlights

Seven reasons why autumn is a great time to visit Conwy County

With the leaves turning golden and a festive buzz in the air, autumn is one of our favourite seasons. Here are a few reasons why.

1. Autumn’s cooler temperatures are perfect for cycling

Cycling is an invigorating way to explore. From coastal to cross-country, North Wales has plenty of enticing routes. The one that’s got the bike brigade really excited is Traws Eryri, a new trans-Snowdonia trail. Bring your own hardtail mountain bike, or hire one locally, and let the adventure begin.

2. On coast and country walks, there are seals, fungi and birds to spot

Spring brings fresh growth, summer brings flowers, but autumn brings something just as wonderful to Conwy County: ripe fruit and fungi. As you stroll through the woods and open countryside, you’ll see berries in the hedgerows and toadstools peeping though the leaves. Songbirds are trilling after their late summer lull, and at RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve, seasonal migrants such as wigeons and teals start to arrive. Stride along the Conwy section of the Wales Coast Path, and you may be lucky enough to see a seal pup. Grey seals breed in North Wales every year.

3. The season’s best shows come to Llandudno and Colwyn Bay

October heralds the welcome return of Welsh National Opera to Venue Cymru in Llandudno. In 2023, they’re presenting three rousing productions: the sultry, flamenco-inspired Ainadamar; Play Opera Live, a fun show for kids; and their sumptuous staging of Verdi’s La Traviata. Autumn is always a busy time of year for Theatr Colwyn in Colwyn Bay, too, with a great range of entertainment, including blockbuster movies and family-friendly live shows.

4. Conwy’s spookiest attractions come alive for Halloween

As Halloween draws closer, ghouls and ghosts start appearing in Conwy’s historic buildings. It’s all part of the fun. To join in, tackle The Mad Monk’s Chamber of Doom Escape Room at Conwy Castle, follow the Spooky Halloween trail at Plas Mawr, explore a creepy castle on an Escape Alive ghost tour or set off on a real-life Gwrych Castle Ghost Hunt. To really test your nerve, try dodging the terrifying zombie clowns on the rides at Zip World Betws-y-Coed’s Ffear Fforest – if you dare.

5. If it’s chilly, you can warm up on yummy comfort food and drink

Ready to relax after a lovely long walk? It’s hard to beat a cosy gastropub with a roaring fire. Many of the best restaurants and pubs in Conwy offer game, mushrooms and autumn veggies at this time of year. In Llandudno, you can toast the season with something truly warming at Penderyn Distillery. Famous for its award-winning single malt Welsh whisky, Penderyn offers short tours and in-depth masterclasses, focused on the art and science of production.

6. You can watch fireworks on the beach

While many parts of the UK celebrate Bonfire Night on 5 November, in Llandudno there’s a twist. The famous Llandudno Fireworks Display takes place on North Shore Beach, which means that the date is determined by the tides. In 2023, weather permitting, it will be on Sunday 29 October. Expect to ooh and aah at every whoosh and bang.

7. Even though summer’s over, there are still loads of great places to stay

Conwy County is truly an all-season destination, with plenty of hotels, guest-houses, B&Bs and self-catering properties staying open throughout the year. If you fancy a cultural break with some museums, galleries and shopping thrown in, a townhouse hotel could be just the thing. But if snuggling up in the countryside is more your style, you’ll love Conwy’s cosy country cottages, where you can kick off your boots and feel at home.

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Llandudno Heritage Trail

Address

Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2RP

Llandudno

The brand new Llandudno Heritage Trail takes in 15 locations, from promenade to pier, shopping streets to sandy beaches, gardens to the Great Orme headland.
Llandudno West Shore Beach

Address

West Shore, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2AG

Telephone
01492 596253

harbour@conwy.gov.uk

Llandudno

West Shore beach in Llandudno is much quieter than the bustling North Shore. This is a sandy beach which is popular with holidaymakers.
Llandudno Chocolate Experience

Address

John Street Cocoa Works, John Street, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2AB

Telephone
01492 339507

llandudnochocolateexperience@gmail.com

Llandudno

Take a chocolatey journey 5,000 years in the making! Starting in a Mayan hut you will weave your way through nine eras, exploring how chocolate has ingrained itself into our society.
Clocaenog Forest

Address

Clocaenog, Corwen, Conwy

Corwen

Clocaenog Forest lies at the heart of the Mynydd Hiraethog and covers 6,000 hectares (15,000 acres). It is home to one of the last remaining populations of red squirrel in Wales, and an ideal location for family cycling, walking and horse riding.
Oriel Colwyn

Address

Upstairs at Theatr Colwyn, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7RU

Telephone
01492 556677

curator@orielcolwyn.org

Colwyn Bay

Oriel Colwyn is a gallery space dedicated to showcasing photography and photographic works.
Boutique Tours of North Wales

Address

Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2RP

Telephone
07500 209464

info@boutiquetours.wales

Llandudno

We invite you to join us on one of the best rated private driver guided tour experiences in Britain. We specialise in private custom driver guided tours of the North Wales area, the Snowdonia National Park and the Isle of Anglesey.
Craig-y-Don Bowling Club

Address

Queens Road, Craig-y-Don, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1UD

Telephone
07393 896851

Llandudno

The bowling club, situated in the pleasant Craig-y-Don area of Llandudno, provides crown green facilities for members and non-members.
The Olde Victorian Picture House

Address

Llandudno Pier, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LP

Telephone
01492 860870

info@theoldevictorianpicturehouse.co.uk

Llandudno

Old fashioned sepia photographers. Have your likeness reproduced with a sepia picture. Have your friends guessing if it's you, or your ancestor!
Snowdonia Bikes

Address

The Old Tannery, Willow Street, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0ES

Telephone
07908 813308

info@snowdoniabikes.co.uk

Llanrwst

E-bike hire in Llanrwst with great access to Gwydir Forest, Conwy Valley and Snowdonia.
Gwinllan Conwy Vineyard

Address

Y Gwinwydd, Llangwstenin, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, LL31 9JF

Telephone
01492 545596

conwyvineyard@btinternet.com

Llandudno Junction

Colin and Charlotte invite you to join them for a unique vineyard experience in a beautiful part of North Wales.
Pwllycrochan Woods Local Nature Reserve Walks

Address

Pwllycrochan Avenue, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7BT

Telephone
01492 575337

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

A series of 4 circular routes ranging from .075 miles to 1.25 miles in length stretching across the slopes behind the town of Colwyn Bay.
Silver Birch Footgolf Club

Address

Silver Birch Golf Club, Betws-yn-Rhos, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8BZ

Telephone
01492 680690

enquiries@silverbirchgolfclub.co.uk

Abergele

Footgolf - it’s golf with bigger balls! Footgolf combines the best of two national sports, football and golf.
Tan-y-Mynydd Trout Fishery

Address

Moelfre, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 9RF

Telephone
01745 826722

fishinglodge@tan-y-mynydd.co.uk

Abergele

Tan-y-Mynydd (meaning “under the mountain”) is a trout fishing haven. The immaculately cared for grounds are set in the easily accessible, beautiful and tranquil North Wales countryside.
Royal Cambrian Academy of Art

Address

Crown Lane, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8AN

Telephone
01492 593413

rca@rcaconwy.org

Conwy

The Royal Cambrian Academy is a unique institution in Wales, an independent charity supporting Welsh art and artists, where art is encouraged, made, exhibited and debated.
Penmaenmawr Sailing Club

Address

Club House, Promenade, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6NJ

Telephone
07812 367740

pensailingsecretaries@outlook.com

Penmaenmawr

Fantastic sailing club facility with 18 club boats available to try sailing. Regular sailing on Saturday and Sunday from April.
Summit Guides

Address

Conwy

Telephone
07943 962 865

info@summitguides.com

Conwy

Summit Guides provide exceptional small group climbing and mountaineering courses and expeditions in Eryri/Snowdonia
Pensychnant Nature Conservation Centre

Address

Sychnant Pass, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8BJ

Telephone
01492 592595

jpt.pensychnant@btinternet.com

Conwy

On 150-acres of ground, you can enjoy the peace of Pensychnant. Built within the Sychnant Pass with views of the Carneddau Mountains, you can walk medieval ruins, heathland and enjoy the song of choughs and skylarks above.
West Shore Miniature Railway

Address

Dale Road, West Shore, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2PQ

Telephone
01492 546717

enquiries@nwmes.org.uk

Llandudno

The West Shore Miniature Railway: young and old alike can enjoy a ride behind both steam and electric locomotives on our track at West Shore.
Bodafon Farm Park

Address

Bodafon Road, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 3BB

Telephone
01492 549060

info@bodafonfarmpark.com

Llandudno

Situated in Llandudno with beautiful views of the bay and Ormes, Bodafon Farm Park is the perfect family day out. Still a working farm, get close to pigs, chickens and watch out for the hungry goats!
Bod Petryal Biking Route

Address

Bod Petryal Picnic Site, Clocaenog Forest, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy

Cerrigydrudion

This route meanders through the Clocaenog Forest and at 3.5km long (total climb 60m), it's the perfect route for families and beginners.