Great Orme Ancient Mines

A prominent limestone headland on the north coast of Wales, the Great Orme has mystified historians and archaeologists for centuries.

North Wales is probably not the first destination that comes to mind when you think of skiing but Llandudno ski slope offers exactly that, in this charming resort town.

Travel back in time to the Iron Age, as you imagine the hill forts that once stood on this dramatic bluff overlooking Llandudno Bay.

The only cable-hauled tramway in Britain, and in fact one of the last remaining in the world, the Great Orme Tramway is one of the most beloved heritage attractions in Wales, carrying in the region of 160,000 passengers every year from Victoria Station in Llandudno to the Summit Station, a distance of around a mile. First opened at the turn of the 20th Century, and preserved in part through funding from the National Lottery and the EU, the tramway operates on a funicular system, whereby each car is attached to the cable that is winched up the hill, the weight of the descending car helping to pull up the one ascending.

You can learn about the history of Llandudno with a stop at Bodnant Garden. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Artifacts from pre-history and Rome, historical photographs and a small but interesting art collection crowd into a beautiful Edwardian townhouse.