Llandudno - Llandudno

Llandudno is a city of Wales.

To know

Geographical notes

Llandudno is a seaside town dating back to the Victorian era in North Wales.

How to orient yourself

How to get

By plane

The nearest airports are:

• 53.336653-2.8574941 Liverpool Airport, Liverpool (Take a bus to Liverpool Lime Street station, then a train.). On which the low cost airline Ryanair operates. Italian destinations are Naples is Pisa. 
• 53.358774-2.2727732 Manchester Airport, Manchester (The only one directly connected by train to Llandudno.). Among the Italian destinations we remember Milan, Rome Ciampino, Bergamo-Orio al Serio, Bologna 

By car

FromEngland: from M6 take the M56 towards Chester, in North Wales. At the end of the M56 take the M53 in the direction ofA55. There M53 it will enter on A55, stay on this until you see the signs for the A470. At this point follow the signs for Llandudno.

On the train

LLandudno has its own railway station connected to all major cities of the UK:

• London Euston: 6 trains per day with one change at Llandudno Junction;
• Manchester: every hour during the week (the trip takes about 2 hours and thirty minutes);
• Liverpool: with a change or a Chester or a Llandudno Junction (the trip takes about 2/2 and a half hours);
• Crewe: every hour with a change or a Chester or a Llandudno Junction;
• Cardiff: every two hours with a change a Llandudno Junction;
• Holyhead: every hour with a change a Llandudno Junction;

By bus

Local buses operate from Rhyl (every 12 minutes), Bangor (four per hour), Caernarfon, Llanberis is Llangollen, but there are no long-distance buses from LlandudnoThe private company National Express [1] has a daily connection between London is Llandudno Junction (3 miles from the village) and one weekly (on Sundays) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

How to get around

By public transport

• The Gwynedd Red Rover Tickets[2]^{[link not working]} costs £ 5.50 for an unlimited day pass on the trains Conwy Valley, on all buses of Snowdonia, of the Conwy Valley, western Conwy, Gwynedd is Anglesey.

What see

• Bronze Age Copper Mines, ☎ 44 1492 870 447. They have recently been discovered on the higher parts of the Great Orme of the copper mines of the Bronze Age. The tours begin with a short talk about the mine and with the opportunity to see the artifacts found during the excavations, to continue with a visit to the actual mine. 
• Fossils in the limestone rocks of the Bishop's Quarry (literally Quarry of the Bishop) near the top of the promontory.
• Oriel Mostyn Gallery, 12 Vaughan Street (200 m from the train station). Contemporary art exhibition 
• Victorian Pier. The most beautiful pier in the Wales and second for length of the whole Great Britain. 

Events and parties

What to do

• Take a ride on the Traditional Tram. Built in 1902, it leads to the Great Orme. Visit the visitor center at Randolf Turpin's in Summit Complex. 
• To do walks on the Great Orme, perhaps by visiting the church of Saint Tudno [3].
• Walking, cycling or driving in the Marine Drive. There is a 2.5 pound toll for cars, but it also includes the price of the parking at the top, which can be reached via the church of Saint Tudno. The toll is generally not paid after 7pm.
• Take the cable car (cable car) from Happy Valley at the top of the Great Orme.
• Walk into the Happy Valley and inHaulfre Gardens enjoying the amazing views.
• Go to the Happy Valley artificial ski slope [4].
• Ride a donkey along Llandudno's two beaches (North Beach is West Shore) or simply sunbathe on one of them.
• Visit the Bodafon Farm Park, [5]^{[link not working]}.

Shopping

• Llandudno has long been considered one of the premier shopping spots of the North Wales. There are two modern shopping malls just behind venue cymru.

• In the wide streets of the town there are numerous independent shops.

• ^{[link not working]}Portfolio Local Photography, Llandudno Pier (at the end of the pier). The small photo gallery displays and sells the photographs on the North Wales by photographer Geoff Steen. 

How to have fun

In recent years, a number of stylish bars and cafes have opened in Llandudno European, the main of which are:

• Cafe Culture. 
• Waterstone's Cafe. 
• Upstairs At Clair's. 
• Fortes. 
• Badgers. Specializing in traditional British dishes 

Night clubs

Although not on par with other cities of the Wales, Llandudno has a vibrant nightlife with numerous bars and clubs. The nightlife becomes more crowded in the summer when the citizens of the town are joined by tourists, but throughout the year it is possible to spend a nice night out.

The busiest days are obviously Fridays and Saturdays, but also Wednesdays when many mightclubs offer reduced admission prices. The trendiest clubs can be found on Mostyn Street.

• Venue Cymru. In a modern building on the waterfront, it has a stage for musical performances and a theater for major shows. When planning your visit, remember to check what's on in this pub to be able to choose the evening that best suits your tastes. 
• Fountains. Popular bar with a multitude of drinks on the menu. Quieter atmosphere in the raised section, live DJ on the ground floor. 
• The Fat Cat. Great food and cocktails. 
• Club 147. Very popular on Friday and Saturday nights when club 147 is transformed into a real night club. The venue also shows football and rugby matches, attention: the team cheering here is the Wales and not theEngland. 
• The Palladium, 7 Gloddaeth Street, ☎ 44 01492 863920. Monday to Sunday from 8.00 to 23.00. This pub can be considered the flagship of the chain J.D. Wetherspoon chainVery busy on weekends, it is known by locals as Wethers. 
• The Cottage Loaf. A key point of Llandudno's nightlife for decades, the Loaf it is located behind the secondary entrance of the Palladium. In the pub you can enjoy local beer, listen to live music and breathe a great atmosphere! 
• The King's Head (Located next to the tram station). It offers a wide range of drinks and live music. Popular with both young people and older people. During the summer it organizes outdoor concerts. 

Llandudno has a night club located approximately one mile from the city center.

• Broadway Boulevard. Very popular with the locals, the Broadwayis a large nightclub that hosts very well known DJs. 

Gay clubs

Llandudno can definitely be considered a Gay-friendly city.

Where to eat

In Llandudno there are numerous restaurants and places where you can eat good food at reasonable prices.

Moderate prices

• Fortes ice cream parlor, 45 Mostyn Avenue, @[email protected]. To enjoy good ice cream, go to this ice cream parlor that has served artisan ice cream for the past century. 
• The Palladium. Pub / Bistro of the J. D. Wetherspoon chain. Keep in mind that there is often a very long wait for food at peak times due to the popularity and size of the venue. 
• Fortes. Italian cuisine and Bristot 
• Fountains. Bar / Bristot with a wide range of sandwiches and pizzas. 

Average prices

Most of the restaurants in this category offer Italian or other ethnic cuisine.

• The Albert, 56 Madoc St. 
• Mama Rosa, Craig-y-don (Close to Venue Cymru and Boulevards). As you can guess from the name, the restaurant offers Italian cuisine. 
• Romeos, Lloyd Street. Italian. 
• Candles (On the corner of Lloyd Street and Madoc Street). 
• The Bengal Dynasty (On the corner of Upper Mostyn Street and Prince Edward Square). Kitchen of Bangladesh. 
• Taste of India. Indian cuisine. 
• Home Cookin. Bistro. 
• The Fat Cat. Bar / bistro offering medium priced dishes, but also sandwiches and lunches at reduced prices. 
• Jasmine House (Opposite Trinity Church - above KFC). Chinese. 
• East (In front of the train station). Chinese with a touch of Japanese. 

High prices

• The Empire Hotel. 
• The Seahorse. 
• No.1s Bistro. 

Where stay

Llandudno has a multitude of hotels and B & Bs of all types and price ranges. The main ones are listed below.

Moderate prices

• Llandudno Hostel (4 Star). 

Average prices

• The Royal Hotel. Victorian building close to all of the town's major attractions. The hotel offers a wifi internet connection and private parking. 
• Cae Mor Hotel Llandudno. 
• Elm Tree Hotel Llandudno. Hotel with a garden overlooking the pier. 
• The Broadway Hotel. Built in 1865 this hotel stands on the edge of the historic center and 200 yards from the sea. 
• Llymar Hotel. 
• Kensington Hotel Llandudno. 
• ^{[link not working]}Bella Vista Hotel. 
• Elsinore Hotel. 
• Lauriston Court Hotel. 
• ^{[link not working]}Heatherdale Guest House, 30 St Davids Road, ☎ 44 1492 877362, @[email protected]. £ 27 - 30 per person. Wi-fi, garden and homemade jams. 

High prices

• The Empire. 
• St Georges Hotel, The Promenade (On the Promenade in Llandudno), ☎ 44 1492 877544. Check in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. 

Safety

Llandudno is considered a safe city, but like any medium-sized city it can have some problems, most of which are related to nightlife, although thanks to the work of the police these problems have been considerably reduced.

The areas tourists should avoid are:

• The area around and behind the ASDA supermarket, opposite Parc Llandudno;
• The common area behind Llandudno Rugby Club;
• Part of the West Shore, especially King's Road;
• The area around the hospital;

Respect

The local population has become accustomed to the huge influx of tourists, and generally has a welcoming and friendly attitude and aware of the economic return due to tourists.

During rugby or football matches it is good to remember that the local population is Welsh and not English and therefore will often cheer for the opposing team of theEngland.

How to keep in touch

Post office

• Llandudno post office, 14 Vaughan Street. Open Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 17.30, Saturdays from 9.00 to 12.30. 

Around

• Conwy (city) - city with a fantastic castle and walls that surround it just 5 miles from Llandudno.
• Chester - Roman city surrounded by walls 50 miles away from Llandudno (1 hour by train).

Other projects

• Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Llandudno
• Commons contains images or other files on Llandudno

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