What to do in Rowen

Activities, attractions and tours
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1. Eryri National Park

Visit Snowdonia National Park to hike up snow-capped mountains and across untamed coasts. Walk through wild woodlands alongside bubbling rivers. Explore ancient castles and underground caverns. Relax in some of the most picturesque towns in Wales.
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Snowdonia National Park featuring tranquil scenes

2. Yr Wyddfa

Choose your path and climb to the peak of spectacular Mount Snowdon. From the summit, see several parts of the British Isles, with glimpses of Ireland and England. Even Scotland is visible on a clear day.
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Mount Snowdon showing a sunset and mountains

3. Conwy Castle

Wander the halls and scale the battlements of the superb Conwy Castle to enjoy views fit for a king across the sea and mountains beyond the town. Get a sense of what it would have been like to man the walls in a time of battle at one of Wales’ most attractive castles.
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Conwy Castle which includes château or palace, a ruin and heritage elements

4. Venue Cymru

A modern building whose form echoes the heyday of Llandudno’s Victorian boardwalk, Venue Cymru is the best place in North Wales to see performing artists of all genres. From music to theater, from West End shows to some of today’s biggest pop stars, the venue and attached conference hall attract visitors from all over the United Kingdom and performers from all over the world.
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One of the United Kingdom’s foremost concert and theater venues overlooks the Irish Sea and the rocky beach of Llandudno.

5. Promenade

The Promenade wraps along the northern shore of Llandudno, providing picturesque views of the bay and the surrounding bluffs. The Victorian boulevard straddles sandy and pebbly stretches of the beach, where all types of family activities take place. Eat ice cream and join in the revelries in this traditional British seaside resort.
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The wide red boardwalk separates the road from the beach in this scenic zone, where pantomime puppets and paddling pools take prominent positions.

6. Caernarfon Castle

Make your way past the walls and towers of the historical Caernarfon Castle. Scale the Eagle Tower to see the stone heads built to fool enemies into thinking the castle was heavily guarded. Walk along the walls and climb the towers to enjoy the commanding views of Caernarfon and the surrounding countryside.
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Caernarfon Castle featuring heritage elements and château or palace

7. Rhyl Beach

Rhyl Beach, at the seaside resort of Rhyl on the north-east coast of Wales, has sand stretching about six miles along the coast to Prestatyn. There is safe bathing off most of the length of Rhyl Beach and there is a lifeguard service to guide you to the best places.
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Rhyl Beach, at the seaside resort of Rhyl on the north-east coast of Wales, has sand stretching about six miles along the coast to Prestatyn. There is safe bathing off most of the length of Rhyl Beach and there is a lifeguard service to guide you to the best places.

Popular places to visit

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Conwy Castle

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Perched atop a rocky outcrop, this fortress of dark stone dominates the landscape of Conwy and was Edward I’s most expensive castle.

Conwy Castle
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Conwy Town Walls

Stroll along the top of these medieval ramparts that surround the small town and enjoy the views of historic structures, the river and the hilly green countryside.

Conwy Town Walls
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Smallest House in Great Britain

Find out about the history of Conwy when you spend time at Smallest House in Great Britain. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Smallest House in Great Britain
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Conwy Quay

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You can take time to visit Conwy Quay during your travels to Conwy. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Conwy Quay
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Conwy Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Conwy at Conwy Golf Club. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Conwy Golf Club
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Conwy Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Conwy Mountain during your travels in Conwy. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Conwy Mountain
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Aberconwy House

You can find out about the history of Conwy when you stop by Aberconwy House. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Aberconwy House
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Conwy Visitor Centre

After visiting Conwy Visitor Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Conwy. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Conwy Visitor Centre
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Conwy Water Gardens

Enjoy an outing to Conwy Water Gardens during your stay in Caerhun. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Conwy Water Gardens

Day trip destinations from Rowen

Conwy featuring street scenes

Conwy