26 Aug 2014
Press Trip Invite: Curious And Curiouser In Conwy

Destination Conwy

Get Curious and Curiouser in Conwy with the launch of a new Alice in Wonderland app that will see you step back into the grandeur of the Victorian era while enjoying the magic of 21st century technology.

With so much adventure and wonder to explore, during your visit we'd like to take you on a mysterious journey of the Top Ten Curious Wonders of Conwy.

From the quirky to the quaint, the surreal to the serene, our bespoke press trips can be tailored for you and your readers, ensuring you soak up the magic of Conwy in a timescale to suit your schedule.

One or two night's accommodation can be included as part of the trip.

Top Ten Curious Things to Discover in Conwy

1. 'Follow the White Rabbit' in Llandudno

You'll relive the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland through an interactive 'Follow the White Rabbit' app where you'll follow 55 bronze cast foot prints to re-trace Alice's steps around the town. Through the magic of augmented reality, characters from the book will come into view at key landmarks relating to Alice's adventures in Llandudno, featured in the classic novels.

2. Join the Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea

The St Tudno Hotel has created bespoke Alice Teas in true Victorian style. There is even a trigger mechanism on the menu whereby Alice and the Mad Hatter greet you in augmented reality. If you're a big Alice fan, you can even request to have the real characters in costumer enjoy a mad tea with you.

3. Discover what's hidden in Great Britain's Smallest House

Also known as the Quay House, this is the smallest house in Great Britain. Painted bright red, the house stands near the Conwy Castle walls. Visitors are greeted by a traditional Welsh lady before entering.

4. Ride Britain's Last Ever Road Cable-Hauled Tram

Hop aboard the vintage tramway which has been charming passengers since 1902. It is the only cable-hauled tramway running on British public roads today and is still one of the favourite ways to get to the top of the Great Orme.

                                                                                                                                               5. Maze the Medieval Streets of Conwy

Conwy's medieval walls are among the best preserved in Europe and are now accorded World Heritage status. Discover the medieval wonders of the town while following the walls which remain virtually intact.

6. Meet the Original Punch & Judy with Professor Codman's Puppet Show

The elegant Victorian promenade has all the ingredients of a good old fashioned seaside holiday, including Britain's longest-running Punch & Judy show. 

7. Buzz into the Unknown by Becoming a Bee Keeper

A state-of-the-art visitor centre here at Bodnant Welsh Food offers a unique and fascinating insight into the world of bees and beekeeping. You can visit demonstration hives to see bees and beekeepers at work, attend a workshop or simply buy a nice jar of honey to take home with you.

8. Meet the Ghost at Britain's finest surviving Elizabethan house

Deep in a town blessed with a wealth of historic houses, Plas Mawr reigns supreme. Built in the sixteenth century by a wealthy merchant, it is probably the finest surviving Elizabethan town house in Britain. The house is haunted by a former owner with a number of strange noises and happenings regularly reported.

9. Explore the Tew Dell at Bodnant Garden for the first time in 100 Years

Created by five generations of one family, the 80-acre Bodnant Garden has spectacular views of Snowdonia. What's more, for the first time in a century the Tew Dell is open to visitors. This hidden gem is a secluded valley complete with a stream, ancient trees, rare Bodnant hybrid rhododendrons and buzzing wildlife.

10. Dive into a Subterranean World of Adventure

Go underground for a completely different look at Snowdonia's great outdoors. Try abseiling, boating, climbing and zip lining through hue caverns and across blue lakes deep underground in the abandoned mines of North Wales.

For further information visit www.visitllandudno.org.uk

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For further media information please contact the Press Office:

Holly Skelton, Jenni Bamford or Anna Varley Jones

0161 238 9400

hskelton@webershandwick.com / jbamford@webershandwick.com / avarleyjones@webershandwick.com