No self-respecting holiday resort would be without boat trips around the bay. In Llandudno that…read moreservice is provided by the Llandudno Boat Company who run trips from the slipway close to the pier entrance. There are two different types of pleasure trip on offer. Firstly there's a pleasure boat which slowly makes it's way around the lower slopes of the Great Orme offering the possibility of spotting seals or dolphins. The alternative is the 'Jet Boat', a high powered speed boat which whizzes around the bay at high speed. You won't get as much chance to take in the views and the trip is much shorter but it's much more exicting. The service is seasonal and only runs during the summer (and when the tide is in).

The Great Orme Tour is one of Llandudno's most popular attractions, at least if you have silver…read morehair, and runs four times a day from the bus stop next to the pier entrance. The tour meanders slowly around Marine Drive on the edge of the Great Orme using a vintage coach and taking about an hour to complete. Amongst the points of interest along the way are St. Tudno's Church (Llandudno in English translates to 'Parish of St. Tudno'), the old lighthouse (which is now a luxury B&B with spectacular views) and the remains of a Second World War artillery school. Along the way you may spot all sorts of interesting flora and fauna, including possibly one of the Orme's herd of feral Kashmiri gosts. If you're a bit nosy you may be interested to note that the tour takes in the two most expensive streets in Wales in Marine Drive (average house price in 2008 of £897,400) and Llys Helig Drive (average price of £875,700) so you'll get a chance to see how the other half live.

The Land Train is a fairly new service in Llandudno and runs back and forth between the North and…read moreWest shores. It's really one for the tourists rather than the locals but as Llandudno is a bit lacking in providing attractions for it's visitors it's much needed. The downside is that the route it takes isn't all that interesting. It basically just plods up and down Gloddaeth Street which is a long and perfectly straight dual carriageway. It's a largely residential area so there's also not much to see along the way. Having said that if you come to Llandudno on holiday you should visit the West Shore at least once. I suspect many tourists aren't even aware that the West Shore exists so at least the Land Train is a means of getting people there.

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We noticed, on the net, a tramway in Llandudno and decided to take a trip on the Great Orme Tramway…read moreas it was a very warm, sunny, day. So dressed in shorts and t-shirt off we went for a trip along the prom. Now we must be 'thick' but not knowing the area we assumed that Great Orme was a district of Llandudno not the hill. Stepping on the cable-hauled tram we ascended the Great Orme. Halfway up, the tram reached the mid stage and we changed trams. At the top the wind was extremely blowy and cold. We were freezing but had to laugh. Thank goodness for the cafe at the top. Would we go again, most certainly. But, next time, we will take coats LOL

This is a great way to climb Great Orme. The very steep first section through upper Llandudno is…read moreamazing with fabulous views. Really like the idea that you can get on and off at the half-way station, go for a walk, the go the rest of the way. The visitor centre at half-way station is extremely good and very informative. Budding engineers will love the clear views of the workings. Cafe/centre at the top is a disappointment. This has the appearance of a motorway service station with similar choice and quality of food and drink. Take a flask and enjoy the view instead!