Conwy
United Kingdom · WalesGB
Walled market town in Wales
Conwy, previously known in English as Conway, is a walled market town, community and the administrative centre of Conwy County Borough in North Wales. The walled town and castle stand on the west bank of the River Conwy, facing Deganwy on the east bank. The town formerly lay in Gwynedd and prior to that in Caernarfonshire. The community, which also includes Deganwy and Llandudno Junction, had a population of 14,753 at the 2011 census.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 15,700
- Coordinates
- 53.281, -3.830
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Conwy
In Wales, United Kingdom, Conwy stands out as a small town. Some 15,700 inhabitants call it home. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include culture, adventure and water sports.
Things to do in Conwy
Culture in Conwy
(3)On the culture side, Conwy offers Castles, Historical Sites and Mines. It is a direct read of Conwy's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Conwy
(2)Adventure lovers get Abseiling and Adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Conwy is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Conwy
(2)Conwy records Paddle and Surf under water sports. It is a direct read of Conwy's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nature in Conwy
(1)Our data lists Forest as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Conwy.
Nightlife in Conwy
(1)The nightlife shortlist for Conwy: Clubs. Everything listed here comes from what Conwy is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Conwy
(1)Under sports, Conwy is tagged with Tennis. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Conwy.
Best time to visit Conwy
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Conwy through a larger town in Wales; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Conwy that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Conwy known for?
- Conwy is mainly a destination for culture, adventure and water sports, set in Wales, United Kingdom with around 15,700 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Conwy?
- You can plan around Castles, Historical Sites, Mines, Abseiling and Adventure in Conwy. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Conwy?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Conwy located?
- Administratively, Conwy sits in Wales, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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