{"id":754,"date":"2023-12-11T12:21:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T12:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/menai.cottage-search.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/16\/visit-the-conwy-valley\/"},"modified":"2024-10-23T16:42:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T15:42:18","slug":"visit-the-conwy-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/visit-the-conwy-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Great Reasons to Visit the Conwy Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>11 Reasons to visit the Conwy Valley<\/h2>\n<p>Surf Snowdonia isn&#8217;t the only reason to visit the <a title=\"Conwy Valley\" href=\"\/explore\/places\/snowdonia\/conwy-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Conwy Valley<\/a>! We&#8217;ve pinpointed another 11 great reasons why you should put this beautiful part of North Wales on your travel bucket list.<\/p>\n<h2>1. <a title=\"Bodnant Garden\" href=\"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/bodnant-gardens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bodnant Gardens <\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Owned by the National Trust, Bodnant Gardens is one of the most spectacular and admired gardens in Britain. Highlights include the famous Laburnum Arch (see below), the grand formal terraces and the vast collection of plants featuring four National Collections.<\/p>\n<p>The garden plays host to a range of events throughout the year \u2013 from guided tours with the head gardener to events for children.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 500px;height: 283.073px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/media\/the_laburnum_arch_at_bodnant_garden_-_geographorguk_-_207049.jpg?width=500&amp;height=283.0729166666667\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a title=\"Bodnant Welsh Food Centre\" href=\"\/explore\/places\/snowdonia\/conwy-valley\/bodnant-welsh-food-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2. Bodnant Welsh Food <\/a><\/h2>\n<p>A must visit for great food and wine. Visit the farm shop, wine cellar, Hayloft restaurant or cafe or book a course in the cookery school \u2013 with a range of sessions for adults &amp; children throughout the year.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zipworld.co.uk\/\">3. Zip World Fforest<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ttadventure.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Zip World Fforest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/betws-y-coed-holiday-cottages.html\">Betwys-y-Coed<\/a> is another great reason to visit the Conwy Valley. It is a great family adventure experience. This high ropes adventure course, with a lower-level section for younger explorers, is a truly year round attraction. If you want to really get your adrenaline pumping, have a go on the Power Fan Plummet and SkyRide.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 500px;height: 332.552px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/media\/tree_top_adventure.jpg?width=500&amp;height=332.55208333333337\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a title=\"Betws Y Coed\" href=\"\/explore\/places\/snowdonia\/betws-y-coed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4. Betws y Coed<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>At the bottom of the Conwy Valley, this pretty little town straddles the river and has numerous outdoor shops, cafes and restaurants. It is also home to the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.conwyrailwaymuseum.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Conwy Railway Museum<\/a> \u2013 children will love a ride on the miniature railway.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a title=\"Conwy Castle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/conwy-castle-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5. Conwy Castle <\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Built by Edward I, Conwy Castle is one of the finest surviving medieval fortifications in Britain. For the full picture, head to the battlements for spectacular views of the sea and mountains. Walking the castle walls is enough to build up an appetite, so check out our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/best-restaurants-in-conwy\/\">Best Restaurants in Conwy<\/a> for the top food spots.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a title=\"Conwy RSPB Reserve\" href=\"\/explore\/places\/snowdonia\/conwy\/conwy-rspb-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6. RSPB Conwy<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Open year-round the RSPB reserve is a great place to get close to wildlife and embrace 4,000 years of human history. The network of pushchair-friendly trails with viewpoints and hides, information boards, visitor centre, cafe and children\u2019s activities means there are plenty of opportunities for wildlife discovery and natural play.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 500px;height: 281.25px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/media\/rspb_conwy.jpg?width=500&amp;height=281.25\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.welshart.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7. Ffin y Parc Art Gallery<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The Gallery at Ffin y Parc features a series of exhibitions throughout the year from some of the finest artists work in Wales as well as contemporary 20<sup>th<\/sup> century art. Their tea room also sells some rather lovely homemade cakes!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.t-w-m.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8. Trefriw Woollen Mills<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>See weaving demonstrations and watch the water turbine at this traditional woollen mill (please check opening dates\/times), where you can purchase your very own Welsh blanket.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.trefriwwalkingfestival.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">9. Trefriw Walking Festival<\/a> <strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This year\u2019s festival takes place from 15<sup>th<\/sup>-17<sup>th<\/sup> May \u2013 three days of wonderful walking experiences, from leisurely riverside rambles to more challenging walks, including Tryfan and the Glyders, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/greatoutdooradventures.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gorge Scrambling<\/a> and Foraging in Nature for Families.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitconwy.org.uk\/things-to-do\/the-smallest-house-in-great-britain-p277171#:~:text=The%20Smallest%20House%20in%20Great%20Britain%20can%20be%20found%20nestled,few%20minutes%20of%20your%20time.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10. Smallest House in Britain<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Nestled at the end of a terrace of cottages on the quayside in Conwy is The Smallest House in Great Britain. The smallest house is impossible to miss, and it would be foolish of you to pass by without stopping to take a peek.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conwygolfclub.com\/\"><strong>11. Conwy Golf Course<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>As one of the finest link <a href=\"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/best-golf-courses-in-north-wales\/\">courses in North Wales<\/a>, Conwy Golf Course has played host to a number of major tournaments over the years. Tee off in style as this popular course.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Plan your next North Wales&#8217; holiday in Conwy<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you are planning to visit the Conwy Valley we have a number of lovely\u00a0<a title=\"Conwy Valley\" href=\"\/cottages\/area\/snowdonia\/conwy-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">holiday cottages<\/a> to stay in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>11 Reasons to visit the Conwy Valley Surf Snowdonia isn&#8217;t the only reason to visit the Conwy Valley! We&#8217;ve pinpointed another 11 great reasons why you should put this beautiful part of North Wales on your travel bucket list. 1. Bodnant Gardens Owned by the National Trust, Bodnant Gardens is one of the most spectacular [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":907,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1455],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-754","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-day-out-guides","location-conwy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/754","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/58"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=754"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/754\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9570,"href":"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/754\/revisions\/9570"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/907"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=754"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=754"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.menaiholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=754"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}