Llandudno - History

Llandudno is a seaside resort situated in Conwy county borough, historic county of Denbighshire, Wales, on the Irish Sea. It fronts Llandudno Bay between the limestone headlands of Great Orme and Little Orme. The history of this magical and mystical land dates back many thousands of years. Llandudno is named after the ancient church of St. Tudno, which has its origins in the 6^th century.

Traces of prehistoric and Roman occupation have been found on Great Orme, whose summit—679 feet (207 metres) above the sea—is accessible by tramway, cable lift, road, and nature trail. Wild goats live on its slopes. There are caves around the base of Little Orme, which has an elevation of 463 feet (141 metres).

Set in a former fishing and copper-mining region, the town was developed around the railroad in the second half of the 19^th century as an elegant, dignified resort characterized by wide boulevards and gracious Victorian buildings.

Today you can take a fascinating journey through the rich strata of history that have left their visible remains throughout the region.  Bronze Age copper mines, flint arrowhead and axe head factories, stone circles and megalithic burial chambers.  You can walk across the mountains on Roman roads and drink from the health giving waters they valued so highly.  Medieval castles, elegant Tudor homes and splendid Victorian engineering are all in abundance.

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