So, school’s broken up and you’re thinking of an outdoor-focused, family-friendly break beside the seaside?
What you need is a base for your explorations, a hotel with everything you need to rest, refuel and entertain the whole family so you can adventure wide and far and then return to the comforts of home. It’s time to discover our Llandudno hotel, on the beautiful coastline of North Wales – just waiting for your summer escapades!
North Wales and the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, offers spectacular landscapes and endless outdoor activities; a playground for young and old, teenagers or toddlers, and there’s something to capture the heart of any kind of explorer, and our Llandudno hotel, will put you at the centre of it all.
On the coast for seaside days and beach walks, near captivating castles and historical sites and at the edge of Eryri, when the mountains call or the lakes need paddling on.
Venture on Foot
Llandudno Pier
A special attraction that draws many of our guests is just a 15-minute walk from our seafront hotel. Walk along the picturesque Victorian promenade to our wonderful Llandudno Pier. Its 700 metres stretches out into the Irish Sea, ‘making it Wales’s longest Pier, and the fifth longest in the UK.’
Visit the food stalls, fun family-friendly funfair rides and classic seaside attractions and shops along the way, stop for ice-cream or a refreshment at the Pier Head Café or sit and listen to live music at the Oceansbar.
Llandudno’s Beaches
Head to North Shore, the closest to your North Wales accommodation – on the doorstep of our hotel. A lovely sheltered area with a designated bathing zone, making it the perfect spot for family paddling or a relaxing swim.
Fly kites at West Shore in Llandudno, a 25-minute walk from our seafront hotel. It’s considered quieter than the more popular North Shore, offering a beautiful sandy beach facing Conwy Bay. At low tide it reveals a large stretch of sand
The Alice in Wonderland Trail
Our family-friendly seaside town of Llandudno has a wonderful connection to Alice in Wonderland, and it’s through this connection that the wonderful family-friendly walking trail was created. Set off from our hotel door, call in at the Llandudno Tourist Information Centre in the Victoria Shopping Centre to buy the leaflet and trail map and then head to Llandudno Town Hall, a short 8-minute walk from our hotel, where the adventure begins!
The Great Orme
A true highlight of Llandudno, the Great Orme and the Little Orme are limestone headlands that stand either side of our Victorian resort town of Llandudno. Our guests love to venture up The Great Orme which stands at 679 feet (207m) above sea level, is a nature reserve and Country Park with a fascinating and rich history, boasting diverse wildlife and stunning views for whomever wishes to get to the top. Or you can hop on the Tramway – ‘Britain’s only funicular, or cable-hauled, tramway that travels on public roads.’
Happy Valley Botanical Gardens
When it’s time to slow down a little and enjoy a gentle walk from our hotel, find a peaceful place to sit and take in the view at the Happy Valley Botanical Gardens, a 4-minute walk from our Llandudno hotel. Or perhaps little legs still have some energy to burn off; discover this unique family-friendly green space on the seafront, perfect for picnics and playtimes or relaxing seaside strolls.
Hop in the Car
Explore Castles
Known by many as ‘the land of castles,’ Wales is a wonderful place to visit impressive medieval strongholds and ancient fortresses.
Conwy Castle is just a 15-minute drive away and is one of the best-preserved examples of medieval architecture – the whole family will love a visit to Conwy, climb the steps up and walk around the castle walls, taking in magnificent coastal views. Then, wander around Conwy, stop for a spot of lunch or a walk along the coast.
Walk Up Mountains
When you’re looking for outdoor adventures for the whole family, you can’t visit North Wales without at least a day spent walking or seeing the mountains.
Maybe your goal as a family is to tackle a particular walk, or challenge, like walking to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)(Wales’ highest mountain) or maybe little legs are dictating a shorter, less extreme challenge.
Whatever you wish to do, you can do it in the safe hands of an expert guide. There are walking experiences to suit every level of hiker, or perhaps simply driving along the winding roads and seeing Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park’s mountains is enough of an adventure. If that’s the case, stop in one of the local villages or towns for an ice-cream or coffee and take in the views.
Wander Around Amazing Gardens
A short drive from our Llandudno hotel is Bodnant Garden, Conwy. In just 15-minutes you and the family could be wandering and exploring the wonderful 80 acres of the National Trust owned Bodnant Garden; with play zones, woodlands, meadows and plenty of places to picnic and play.
Paddle Away the Day
Journey to the town of Llanberis, at the edge of Llyn Padarn (Lake Padarn) where you can discover a hub of water-based activities. Snowdonia Watersports can kit you out with everything you need for a fun day on the lake, from single and tandem kayaks to XL paddleboards.
You can spend a whole family bed and breakfast break playing outside, but when it is time to rest and relax, retreat to our Llandudno hotel, your home from home, perfectly located near Snowdonia and all the outdoor activities you and the family have been dreaming of.