Local Attractions
Gorse Hill’s unique location means that a range of historical, cultural, outdoor and general leisure pursuits is available on our doorstep. Some of the many local attractions include:
The Town of Conwy
Situated in the Conwy Valley, Conwy is world famous for its historical and architectural heritage. Alongside its ancient festivals and fairs, musical recitals, galleries and historical attractions there is an array of shops, restaurants and hotels. This blend of contemporary and historical makes Conwy an extremely popular place to visit. The town is a bustling centre of activity: visit and allow yourself to be beguiled by its charm.
The Castle
The first glimpse of Conwy will reveal the majestic lines of the Castle. The walls retain three of the original gateways and make an ideal spot to view the quay and attractive harbour beneath. Some of the wall can be walked upon and it provides a view of what has been called a masterpiece of military engineering.
The Marina
Conwy Marina boasts 600 berths and the recently completed Deganwy Marina has generated a further 200 berths. Conwy Farmers’ Market is held on the last Wednesday of every month at the reserve. Local fresh produce is on sale, from locally reared Welsh meat to dairy produce, jams and honeys, cakes or even local plants and wool.
The Narrow Gauge Railway
The Conwy Valley line runs alongside the Conwy River and continues along the banks of the Lledr. The journey starts in nearby Llandudno and weaves through breathtaking scenery, before finally emerging in the industrial landscape of Blaenau Ffestiniog, home to North Wales’s slate quarries and former slate capital of the world. It is one of the most beautiful railway routes anywhere
in the UK.
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Further afield, but still within easy reach there are many more attractions to be discovered including:
- Conwy Castle
- Caernarfon Castle
- Llechwedd Slate Caverns - Blaenau Ffestiniog
- Slate Museum - Llanberis
- Copper Mines - Llandudno & Beddgelert
- Welsh Mountain Zoo - Colwyn Bay
- Steam Railways - Ffestiniog Railway & Snowdon Mountain Railway
- Walking
- Pony trekking
- Golf courses - Betws-y-Coed, Llandudno & Conwy.
Why not speak to us for more information about the local area?
Call: 01492 593465
