Llandudno Beach and Other Attractions
When you’re searching for a holiday location in North Wales choosing somewhere with a great beach is very important and there’s no better place than Llandudno. The town has lots of Victorian charm with a long promenade lined with excellent hotels and guest houses and is close to the town centre. The promenade is framed beautifully between the two headlands called the Great Orme and Little Orme. The North Shore beach stretches for well over a mile as it follows the promenade and when the sea is out has acres of golden sand to explore.
Just a short walk from the North Shore takes you to the Great Orme, which is Llandudno’s most famous landmark. The Great Orme is a wonderful place to explore with great attractions like Happy Valley and The Great Orme Visitor Centre as well as adventure locations like Ski Llandudno. There are plenty of ways to walk to the summit if you’re feeling energetic and there are some great views to enjoy where you can see as far away as Anglesey and Rhyl.
If you prefer reaching to the summit in style then two of the nicest ways are the Great Orme Tramway and the Great Orme cable car. The Great Orme Tramway has been operating for over 100 years and takes you on a steep journey towards the summit and is located just five minutes from the beach. Alternatively for stunning views take a ride on the Great Orme cable car and see Llandudno from a truly unique perspective. A great option is to get the best of both rides by taking one to the summit and the other to descend.
If you want to stay closer to the beach then Llandudno Pier will surely tempt you as it stretches out towards the Irish Sea. The Victorian pier was constructed over 100 years ago and still retains much of its original charm. There are a range of small shops and kiosks that line the pier as you walk along it and make sure you turn around and have a camera ready for some great photographs of the beach and promenade. The pier has a large play area with bouncy castles and amusement arcades to keep the children entertained when you fancy a break and a Punch and Judy show will entertain younger children by the pier entrance.
After a fun day on Llandudno beach you’ll be looking for quality refreshments and there’s plenty of places to entertain you and grab something to eat. Mostyn Street, Llandudno’s main shopping street, is only two minutes from the North Shore and is lined with cafes and coffee houses. If you’re looking for something a little more formal there are plenty of local restaurants to choose from catering for all tastes from British Cuisine to Italian and Indian or why not clean up and have a night at the North Wales Theatre which is located on the promenade.
Whatever you’re requirements if a beautiful beach is essential then Llandudno fits the bill perfectly. The beach is never far from your accommodation and there’s more than enough to keep the children entertained. After a fun day on the beach it’s just a short walk back to your hotel and then onwards to enjoy Llandudno’s nightlife.