Plas Mawr Elizabethan Town House

High Street
Conwy
North Wales
LL32 8DE

Tel: +44 (0)1492 580 167
Fax: +44 (0)1492 580 167
Web: http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=6&PlaceID=110

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At the heart of Medieval Conwy stands Plas Mawr, the "Great Hall", built between 1576 and 1585 for the Welsh merchant, Robert Wynn. This richly decorated building is an architectural gem, possibly the best preserved Elizabethan townhouse in Great Britain. It dominates the town of Conwy with its gatehouse, stepped gables and lookout tower. This "worthy plentiful house" is especially noted for the quality and quantity of its ornamental plasterwork, now fully restored to its original splendour. Plas Mawr's authentic period atmosphere is further enhanced by furnishings, many original to the house, based on an inventory of the contents in 1665.The interior with its elaborately decorated plaster ceilings and fine wooden screens, reflects the wealth and influence of the Tudor gentry in Wales.

General Information:
  • Shop
  • Toilets
  • Parking
  • Site exhibition
  • Audio-visual presentations
  • Audio tour (included in price).



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    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    1st April to 30th September:
    Tuesday to Sunday 9.00am - 5.00pm.

    1st to 31st October:
    Tuesday to Sunday 9.30am - 4.00pm.

    Closed Mondays except on bank holiday weekends between 1st April and 31st October.

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Adult £4.95; Concession £4.60.
    Family ticket (2 adults and all children/grandchildren under 16yrs) £14.50.

    Children under 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult.
    Under 5yrs Free.

    Joint ticket with Conwy Castle available.

    Directions
    Conwy via A55 or B5106.
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    Plas Mawr Elizabethan Town House Postcode for SatNav: LL32 8DE

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