Llandudno places to visit

Apart from its many established tourist attractions it should be noted that Llandudno was originally created as a sea side resort because of its tourist potential. The whole town provides an excellent example to witness early town planning as created by the Llandudno Pier Company in the Victorian era. The pier opened to the public in 1878 and the Grand hotel was an integral part of the project. These days, no matter what age you are, Llandudno still provides a host of things to do from the long sea front and Great Orme to the West Shore and town itself.

Visit the Great Orme summit by using the Victorian tramway, the cable car or road. Pictured here is a statue of a feral Kashmir Goat as used by the Royal Welch fusiliers as their mascot

When the pier originally began attracting tourists, local businessmen realised the potential and built the Victorian tramway which is now over a hundred years old and still travels all the way to the summit of the Great Orme which is some 600 feet high. The Orme attracts many tourists with what it has on offer. The Orme boasts a complex at its summit, copper mines which are 4000 years old, Britain's longest cable car, a wildlife visitor centre, scenic drives, wild Kashmir goats, a toboggan run, dry (300 metre) ski-slope and settlements from the stone age. On top of this, the Orme has diverse wildlife and fantastic views. It has also recently been recognised for the Great Orme Alien Abductions, Llandudno!

Listed building - Llandudno Pier

The pier itself has a small fairground, various souvenir shops, face painting, fudge shops and traditional games where cuddly toys can be won. The pier is situated between the Great Orme and the Promenade and is now a Grade II listed building. Extending over 1200 feet from the shore, it is considered by many to be the finest example of a surviving Victorian Pier in Britain.

To the other side of the Llandudno head and across the town, there is the West shore that offers a more serene atmosphere with a good sandy beach, clean water and overwhelming views of Snowdonia. If you are travelling further afield make sure to book with Bluestone Cars, the UK's first pure Internet licensed private hire company.