The Holy Trinity Church, presiding over Trinity Square in central Llandudno, is testimony to Llandudno’s glorious past. It was built in 1872 to cater to the increasing numbers of English-speaking tourists who descended on the town each summer to take in the waters. From a unique carved angel to the work of one of the region’s most famous wood carvers, the church is also now filled with uniquely Welsh craftsmanship that speaks to the breadth and depth of Welsh religious tradition.
On your way in to the church, grab the leaflet that provides an instructional tour of the church’s history and how it is reflected in its architecture and decoration. Look for the tiny carved mouse in the south aisle, the maker’s mark of famous woodworker Robert Thompson, whose work can be seen in the elaborately carved screens throughout the church.
Go on a tour of the stained-glass windows, which depict scenes from the childhood of Christ alongside some of the Welsh saints like St. Tudno, the patron saint of Llandudno who founded the original parish church. Make a prayer at the pebble pool and deposit a glass stone into the water.
Enter the nearby Memorial Chapel, which was added in 1924 to commemorate the 219 men of the town who lost their lives during World War I. Read the names of those men on the marble plaques, then sit in quiet contemplation in the chapel’s calm atmosphere. On Sundays, linger after the service for a tea or coffee with the welcoming parish, who are perfect guides to the hidden gems of Llandudno.
Llandudno’s Holy Trinity Church is located near the town center, a 3-minute walk from the main train station. Walk to the pier in 13 minutes, or drive in 4 minutes. Drive to Llandudno from Liverpool in 90 minutes. Metered parking is available in an on-site lot or there is limited free street parking nearby. The church is open to visitors every day from early morning to early evening, with services taking place most days of the week.
