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Conwy
Conwy is home to one of the best-preserved complete medieval town walls in the U.K. The town is dominated by the magnificent castle, which guards the Conwy estuary and the crossing of the river. The towns strategic and geographical importance has always been the main feature of Conwy - the castle and both bridges over the river testify to this.

The town itself is a very pleasant mix of the sea, history and holidays. The quay has several important attractions - including Britain's smallest house and working fishing boats that dock regularly to unload.

The most important non-military architectural feature of the town is Plas Mawr the best preserved Elizabethan town house in Britain. This restored mansion was built in the 16th century for Robert Wynn, a true Elizabethan adventurer. The house, which has been refurbished, offers an insight into the Tudor way of life. The greatest glory of the house however is the ornate plasterwork depicting heraldic symbols.

Beyond the harbour the Marine Walk follows the riverbank towards the open sea. From here visitors can cut across Bodlondeb Gardens to reach Conwy Butterfly Jungle where butterflies can be seen in all stages of their life cycle.

The town boasts a wide variety of accommodation and eating places, and has excellent road and rail links to the rest of the area.