North Wales in Three Days

Exams season is over and let me tell you; that was the moment I knew I needed to pack up and go somewhere different. As a student, it’s important for you to unwind and take some time for yourself. This will not only boost your productivity and make you more focused and enthusiastic about your studies, but it will also refresh your mind and provide a healthy distraction, making you feel less stressed and ready to take on the day.

Once I submitted my last assignment and sat the last exam of the semester, I knew that I had to take some ME time. So, I booked a ticket to North Wales, one of Britain's oldest and established tourist regions. The past three days have made me understand why North Wales has been named the fourth best place in the world, according to Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2017 list.

With its traditional and most visited attractions, you may be fooled into thinking that this region is hard to access. It’s just over an hour’s drive from two major airports – Liverpool and Manchester. If you’ll be travelling by train, like in my case, you’ll have no problems catching a train from Leeds over to Llandudno and Conwy.

With a tremendous variety of scenery, along with large open beaches and lively sea resorts, rugged cliffs, quaint fishing villages, deep ravines and picturesque valleys, you’re in for more than just a treat. Keep reading on to learn about my favorite places and top tourist attractions to visit in North Wales.

Day 1: Enjoying the beauty of Llandudno

I didn’t hear much about Llandudno before I arrived in this great town, but now it’s become one of my favorite places in Britain. What’s not to like? The fascinating Llandudno beach, the Great Orme, the Llandudno Pier and excellent restaurants and bars attract tourists from all over the globe to visit this small town.

The Great Orme

Located on the north-west of the town of Llandudno, the Great Orme is more than 200 metres above the sea. Dating back to the Stone Age, this astonishing coastal landmark is known for its reserved wells, which were used for copper mining purposes as well as for domestic and agricultural use.

While climbing, I noticed that the Great Orme is home to a wide variety of plants and wildlife, including wild Kashmir goats, sheep and endangered species of butterflies and seabirds. While visitors can take the tramway to reach the summit, I have enjoyed the 30 minutes’ walk to the summit through the designated paths and uncovered places of natural beauty. When reaching the summit of the Orme, one can enjoy checking the tourist shop for souvenirs, have tea in the cafeteria or check the visitors' center.

Day 2: Taking a relaxing stroll along the Llandudno Pier

Considered to be one of the UK’s finest piers and Wales’ longest Pier is the splendid Llandudno Pier, stretching 2,295 feet over the sea. This pier took me back to childhood days with its ice cream kiosk, rides and attractions, many souvenir shops and food stalls serving hot and fresh food. In addition to that, there’s the Deck Arcade, located at the end of the pier, which has an amazing selection of games and slot machines providing entertainment for all age groups. If after all this expense you have a few pennies left,there is always the gambling machines and arcade games to entice you. If you’re more the relaxed type of person, the pier offers superb views of Llandudno and the Irish Sea, so all what can you do is relax, take a stroll and soak up the beauty of the spectacular scene.

Day 3: Exploring Conwy Castle, a masterpiece of medieval architecture

I arrived in Conwy in the afternoon. After having a tasty meal at a local fish & chips shop, I decided to walk around the town before visiting Conwy Castle. Apart from the castle, Conwy's best attractions include well-preserved 13th-century town walls with superb views of the surrounding area and the Smallest house in Great Britain, named in the Guinness Book of Records as The Smallest House in Great Britain, which can be found on the quay.

Now one of the best-preserved castles in the whole of North Wales, Conwy Castle is amongst the finest surviving medieval fortifications in Britain. What I really enjoyed about the castle is while I was on the top, the towers offered spectacular views of Conwyas well as surrounding coastline and country side, thanks to the absence of roofs. I have also enjoyed watching flocks of sheep roam the nearby hills.

Now you know you shouldn't pass up the opportunity to pay a visit to North Wales’ best attractions. With its scenic trails, sandy beaches, popular seaside resorts, ancient stone walls, charming little towns, superb shopping arcades and most impressive and best-preserved medieval fortresses, North Wales is well worth a visit as it will turn your holiday into a voyage of discovery.