LLANDUDNO even today retains its renound title as the 'Queen of Welsh' resorts. The town has kept it's historical posture as an elegant Victorian seaside resort as well as boasting itself as a major regional shopping capital.

The contrasting boundaries of the sea, the hills and neighbouring mountains of Snowdonia set the jewels in the crown for Llandudno which is flanked between two massive limestone headlands the Little and Great Orme, sited between two golden beaches which grant Llandudno this very unique setting on the tip of the North Wales coast with fresh sea and mountain breezes, and commanding panoramic views from the summit of the Great Orme.

For these principals the late Victorians sought Llandudno as a health resort, and today the town has flourished with the diverse love of those who have visited and frequently return.

Llandudno nowadays is frequently visited by day-shoppers, organised coach trips from all nearest reached areas, mainly areas of North and Mid-Wales, Cheshire, Shropshire and Merseyside, but still receives its fair share of those further afield staying weekend breaks and even longer over the holidays.

The town boasts many attractions including, one of the finest iron piers in the UK, the longest cable car system, and one of only few cable hauled tramways in the world. The Great Orme national park hosts many attractions of its own, including the beautiful Haulfre Gardens and Happy Valley.

By Craig Ollerton, Editor of Llandudno Enthusiasts