Aberconwy House

© National Trust Photo Library / Matthew Antrobus

Castle Street
Conwy
Gwynedd
LL32 8AY

Tel: +44 (0)1492 592 246
Fax: +44 (0)1492 564 818

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Aberconwy House is a 14th-century merchant's house, it is the only medieval merchant's house in Conwy to have survived the turbulent history of this walled town over nearly six centuries. Furnished rooms and an audio-visual presentation show daily life from different periods of history.

General Information:

  • Limited electric lighting so dark on dull days
  • No WC
  • Steps to entrance and shop, no access for wheelchairs above ground floor
  • Suitable for school groups, children's quiz/trail
  • No parking on site
    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    House:
    25th March - 1st November:
    11.00am - 5.00pm Wednesday to Monday.

    Shop:
    1st to 24th March:
    10.00am - 5.00pm Daily, Sunday open at 11.00am

    25th March to 1st November:
    10.00am - 5.30pm Daily, Sunday open at 11.00am.

    2nd November to 31st December:
    10.00am - 5.00pm Daily, Sunday open at 11.00am.

    2nd January to 25th March:
    11.00am - 5.00pm Wednesday to Sunday open at 11.00am on Sunday.

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Adult £3.00; Child £1.50; Family £7.50.

    Groups: Adult £2.50; Child £1.00.

    National Trust members free.

    Directions
    At junction of Castle St. and High St.
    Bus: From surrounding areas
    Station: Conwy 300 yds.
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    Aberconwy House Postcode for SatNav: LL32 8AY

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