Brymbo Hall, in the neighbourhood, is said to have been built from a design by Inigo Jones, as were probably Gwydyr chapel (1633) and the Conwy bridge (1636), both at Llanrwst.
The best-known streams and waterfalls are Llugwy, Lledr, with Rhaiadr y wenol (Swallow falls), Conwy and Machno falls.
Round the visit off with a delicious cake in the peaceful tearoom or garden overlooking the beautiful Conwy Valley.
Conwy castle, with its eight mighty, round towers, is not concentric and has no gatehouse or keep.
Successive wins over Conwy and Flint set the scene for the Friday night showdown with a point needed to open the safety valve.