The historic walled town of Conwy is about much more than just the castle at its centre, with there being plenty of great things to do in Conwy with kids of all ages. 

As we enter the daunting six week school holiday period, we thought it would be helpful for us to put together a list of what we consider to be the best things to do with kids in Conwy so that you don’t run out of activities to keep them busy the next time that you are staying with us as Bryn Defaid Holiday Park.

1. Conwy Castle

The town may well be about much more than the castle at its centre, but you can’t make a trip to  Conwy without visiting it. 

This 13th century castle was built by King Edward I during his conquest of Wales. It continued to play a significant role in British politics over the coming centuries including being held by forces loyal to King Charles I during the English Civil War. It was partly deconstructed by the parliamentarians on the back of this conflict to ensure that it could no longer be used against them, leaving the ruins that you can visit today. 

Nevertheless, it remains an impressive site to behold and has been officially classed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO who describe it as “the finest examples of late 13th century and early 14th century military architecture in Europe”. It is therefore well worth a visit with the rest of the family, with the views at the top of the Chapel tower being a particular highlight for the adults of the group.

2. Yesteryears Toy Shop

What kid wouldn’t want to visit a toy shop? And what is special about this one in the very centre of Conwy is that it offers more traditional children's toys from a bygone age before the advent of iPads and gaming consoles.

Here you’ll find everything from hand puppets and cuddly toys, to board games and colouring books. Some of the toys may even predate the parents era, making Yesteryears toy shop an attraction that will grab the imagination of both children and adults. 

3. Britain’s Smallest House

Also known as Quay House, this tiny building on the Conwy Quay is officially the smallest house in Great Britain. Measuring just 72 inches wide and 122 inches in height, Quay House will even feel cramped for your little ones. 

Tourists are welcome to pay a visit inside the house which has a tiny living area downstairs and a cramped bedroom upstairs. You won’t physically be able to go upstairs due to safety restrictions, but you can pop your head up and take a peek at the kind of conditions that its previous tenant had to deal with.

The building and its interiors have been maintained ever since the last tenant vacated the building in 1900, providing a fascinating insight into lifestyles at the time. Rather comically, the final resident was a fisherman called Robert Jones who was 6 feet tall!

It costs a very reasonable £1.50 for adults and £1 for children to enter the building. Just don’t expect the tour to take up too much of your time…

4. Plas Mawr

Continuing with our history theme we have Plas Mawr; an Elizabethan town house whose origins can be traced back to the 1570s.

Plas Mawr was built under the instructions of wealthy landowner Robert Wynn who worked as a diplomat during the Tudor period. This role saw him venture to some of the most prestigious courts across Europe at a time when it was in fashion for people of Wynn’s stature to invest significant amounts into the creation of lavish mansions as a demonstration of their wealth. Plas Mawr is one such example.

The building has been fantastically maintained over the years and still retains many of Wynn’s personal touches including “R.W.” inscriptions in the plasterwork. Respected historian Rick Turner has classed the residence as being “the finest surviving town house of the Elizabethan era”. It is sure to set your kids imagination running wild as they learn more about the lifestyles of the wealthy during the time. 

5. Conwy Morfa Beach

Moving out of the historic town centre and towards the coast we have the beautiful Conwy Morfa Beach. With its soft sand and low tide, it is perfect for building sandcastles, paddling and enjoying all the great things that there are to enjoy during a traditional British day at the seaside. It also tends to be far quieter than some of the most famous nearby beaches in Rhyl, Colwyn Bay and Prestatyn, ensuring that you will have plenty of room to play games with your offspring.

If you are staying at Bryn Defaid Holiday Park with your pet, then you’ll also be delighted to know that Conwy Morfa Beach is dog friendly at any time of the year. You can therefore take a stroll with your entire family and admire the glorious coastal vistas which are afforded.