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Plas Mawr
Possibly the best preserved Elizabethan townhouse in Great Britain. Built by Robert Wynn between 1576 and 1585, it dominates the town with its gatehouse, stepped gables and lookout tower. The interior with its elaborately decorated plaster ceilings and fine wooden screens, reflecting the wealth and influence of the Tudor gentry in Wales, has been almost entirely restored. Site exhibition, audio-visual presentations, and audio tour (included in price).
This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 13 miles (21 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.
Contact Information
Address :
High Street
Conwy
Conwy
LL32 8DE
UK
Phone :
01492 580167
Website:
view website
Opening Times
27 Mar to 30 Sep; Tue-Sun, 9-5 (open BH Mondays).
1 Oct to 31 Oct; Tue-Sun, 9.30-4.00 (open BH Mondays). (2010)
Admission Prices
Adult £4.95. Concession £4.60. Family £14.50.
A joint ticket for Conwy Castle and Plas Mawr is available. (2010)
Eating
Restaurants, cafés and tearooms in the town (Conwy).
Transport/Access
Disabled Access :
There are steps at the front entrance, but the house can be entered by arrangement with the custodian by the side door in Crown Lane. See the website link for more info.
Public Transport :
Bus : 200mtrs/220yards, route No 5, Caernarfon-Conwy/Llandudno.
Train : 2km/1.3mls Llandudno Junction on the Crewe-Llandudno Junction/Holyhead route. Also station in Conwy.
Parking :
The castle Pay & Display car park is 300m (325 yds) from the house.
Location Map :
List of Attractions by Region
- North Wales Coast : The coastal resorts of North Wales.
- Snowdonia - North West : Llanberis and Beddgelert.
- Snowdonia - North East : The Conwy Valley including Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst.
- Snowdonia - Central : Central Snowdonia including Porthmadog, Ffestiniog, Bala, Barmouth and Harlech.
- Snowdonia - South : Southern Snowdonia inlcuding Dolgellau, Tywyn, Aberdovey and Machynlleth.
- Isle of Anglesey : Island off the north west coast of Wales.
- Lleyn Peninsula : The Lleyn Peninsula to the west of Snowdonia is famous for its beaches and coastline.
- Borderlands : The Borderlands lie between Snowdonia and England.
List of Attractions by Type
- Houses and Gardens : Historic houses and beautiful gardens.
- Transport : Steam railways and transport museums.
- Castles : Historic castles.
- Historic Sites : Historic sites including standing stones, churches and historic buildings.
- Natural : Waterfalls, forests, lakes and mountains.
- Other Attractions : Other tourist attractions.
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