
| number of berths | 165 |
| facilities for children | yes |
The marina at Deganwy Quay lies on the River Conwy, under the old Deganwy Castle and faces the town of Conwy with its castle.The marina stands where the quays once played a major role in ships exporting cargoes over the centuries.Today the maritime theme continues with a modern marina completed in 2004.
The facility offers berths for 165 craft on floating concrete pontoons attached to piles and is entered via an automatic tidal gate allowing unrestricted access into the estuary. Holding pontoons are located at the seaward northern end of the Conwy Harbour pontoons, should the marina entrance be closed.
The town at Deganwy Quay directly faces the impressive and imposing world heritage site of the Norman castle of King Edward I in Conwy. Deganwy itself was once a Roman stronghold at the river mouth and a working dock can be traced back to the 12th century. In the 1880's a railway was built to the quay initially to export coal and slate. Overlooking the town is Vardre Hill which has antique and designer fashion boutiques, some fronted with Victorian and Edwardian verandas that add to the overall ambiance.
Within the town walls of Conwy are a jumble of narrow quaint streets with shops, pubs and restaurants.At the centre is the Plas Mawr (The Great Hall) claimed by many to be the finest surviving Elizabethan town house in Britain.The quay at the Old Harbour is host to an active fishing fleet and a series of bridges span the river, including Telford's suspension bridge and Robert Stephenson's splendid railway bridge.
Apart from Conwy's immense history, Deganwy is close to Llandudno, Colwyn Bay and Rhos-on-Sea, popular seaside resorts where a variety of entertainment from theatres, cinemas and restaurants can be found.The natural beauty of the Snowdonia National Park forms a backdrop and is to where many outdoor pursuits can be undertaken.
Tourist Information
Conwy TIC, Tel: (01492) 592248 and Snowdonia Mountains and Coast
Tel: (01341) 423558 (24hrs)
www.gwynedd.gov.uk
Activity and Leisure
Queen Victoria Cruises Tel: (01492) 592284
Great Orme Tramway Tel: (01492) 575275
www.greatormetramway.com
Llandudno Cable Car: Great Orme summit
Llandudno Junction Sports Centre Tel: (01492) 583592
Llandudno Ski & Snowboard Centre, Great Orme Tel: (01492) 874707
Tyred Out & Ultimate High, Penmacho Tel: (01690) 760181
Walking:
North Wales Path: coastal 60-mile walk stretching from Bangor to Rhyl via Conwy.
Conwy Countryside Service Tel: (01341) 423558
Cycling:
The National Cycle Network includes the Millennium route from Holyhead to Chester, linking towns and villages along north Wales Tel: 0845 1130065
Golfing:
Conwy Tel: (01492) 592423
Llandudnno Tel: (01492) 876450
Llanfairfeechan Tel: (01248) 680524
North Wales (Llandudno), Tel: (01492) 875325
Penmaenmawr Tel: (01492) 622105
Parks / Facilities for children:
Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay, Tel: (01492) 530498
www.welshmountainzoo.org
Beaches:
Old Colwyn, Llandudno West Shore and Penmaenmawr
Heritage, Castles & Museums:
Aberconwy House: 14th century townhouse, Tel: (01492) 592246
Conwy Castle:Tel: (01492) 592358
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Conwy Suspension Bridge & Toll House, Tel: (01492) 573282
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Conwy Visitor Centre, Tel: (01942) 596288
Llandudno Pier & Shops
Houses, Parks & Gardens:
Bodnant Garden,Tal y Cafn, Colwyn Bay, Tel: (01492) 650460
www.bodnantgarden.co.uk
Great Orme Country Park, Tel: (01492) 874151
Plas Mawr: preserved Elizabethan townhouse, Conwy, Tel: (01492) 580167
Culture & Entertainment:
Cineworld Cinema, Llandudno Junction Tel: (01492) 580503
North Wales Theatre, Llandudno, Tel: (01492) 872000
www.nwtheatre.co.uk
Events & Festivals:
April/May - Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza Tel: (01492) 545053
Llandudno Transport Festival Tel: (01492) 545053
www.llantransfest.co.uk
May - RFA Town Show: promenade air display Tel: (01492) 575943
July - Conwy Valley Vehicle Rally Tel: (01492) 575943
Conwy's Walking Week Tel: (01492) 575200
www.conwy.gov.uk/countryside
Llandudno Fun Day Tel: (01492) 540846
Aug - Conwy River Festival Tel: (01492) 596253
www.conwyriverfestival.org
Gwledd Conwy Midsummer Feast
www.conwyfeast.co.uk
Deganwy Quay Marina
Deganwy, Conwydi
LL31 9DJ,
Conwy
T • (01492) 576888
F • (01492) 580066
deganwymarina@tiscali.co.uk
www.deganwymarina.com