22 Things to do with kids in Llandudno

We love visiting North Wales and Llandudno is one of our favourite seaside towns to visit. Here you’ll find all the best things to do with kids in Llandudno. I have looked at where to go and what to do and found attractions and places perfect for the kids. These are the attractions and locations that my children love and that I hope yours will too. You’re very close to Conwy which we also love, so find loads of ideas for things to do with kids in Conwy here such as Conwy castle, the smallest house in Great Britain and much more.

Last updated – April 2026

Llandudno beaches

You can’t beat a trip to the seaside when it comes to North Wales, and Llandudno has 2 great beaches to choose from. You can enjoy all of the usual fun activities on the beach and it is also a budget-friendly way to spend some time as a family.

Llandudno’s north shore is right at the heart of this seaside resort. In the summer holidays, they often have donkey rides and traditional Punch and Judy shows! Of the two beaches, this is the busiest beach as it is right by the pier.

West Shore is probably my favourite beach of the two. It is on the other side of Llandudno, further from the shops and pier. It is a fairly short walk if you do want to walk between the two. About 20 minutes.

West Shore is a large sandy beach with loads of space for families, plenty of roadside parking and a children’s play area just before the beach.

Llandudno promenade

While visiting a seaside town you have to explore the promenade and the Llandudno promenade is a lovely place to spend some time with the family. With food places and amusements, you can spend a good amount of time here. 

The promenade is along the front of the main resort at North Shore. It’s a lovely place to walk and we love spotting the Alice in Wonderland sculpture.

If you walk far enough down here you’ll soon come to the next item on my list.

Craig-y-Don paddling pool

This is a large free paddling pool which can get busy in the summer months. There is also a great play area right next to it. A great place to spend time with kids splashing around in the water.

Find out more here – Craig-Y-Don paddling pool

Llandudno Pier

Home to the original Punch and Judy show the Llandudno pier is one of the ultimate family attractions and one you should definitely consider visiting. There are also lots of fun things to do including rides and entertainment along the pier. You could easily spend an afternoon or evening there with lots to see and do. 

There are also some food and drink stalls as well as gift shops too. There are arcades and in the main season, there is a big wheel too which older kids may enjoy.

It even won pier of the year in 2025!

Llandudno mystery treasure trail

There are many fantastic treasure trails you can do all over the UK and the Llandudno “Looking for Alice” detective trail is a lot of fun for kids. It gives you the chance to get outdoors, discover new places and enjoy the local area. It’s 2.5 miles long so not too far to walk.

Your kids will love solving the clues and following the trail and it is the perfect budget-friendly thing to do in Llandudno on a nice day. It will help you discover parts of this coastal town that you might not have discovered otherwise. They’re suitable for children from age 6 so they’re great for older children.

I have done a few with my family and we love them. Buy the trail here – Treasure Trail

Bonkerz fun centre

Sometimes you can’t beat a sot play when it comes to finding something to do with the kids. This one is full of fun, slides, and lots of areas to explore. Bonkerz Fun Centre is a great option to consider in Llandudno, especially if the weather isn’t so great. There is also a cafe for the parents to relax while the kids play. 

The soft play centre has a unique medieval Castle theme that is perfect for this area of Wales.

Booking is required. Book here – Bonkerz Fun Centre

Llandudno chocolate experience

This is the perfect family attraction if you have any chocolate lovers amongst you. You will get to experience and learn all about the history, as well as enjoy samples of different chocolate. This is an indoor experience and a great option if it happens to be a rainy day.

This is a lovely family-focused attraction that is also educational and one not to be missed when looking for things to do in Llandudno with kids. It’s worth noting that they are not open all year round so do check their website before visiting.

Find out more here – Llandudno Chocolate Experience

Sightseeing hop on and off bus tour

If you want to see more of the area in a way that the kids will enjoy then getting a sightseeing hop-on and-off bus ticket is a great option. The kids will enjoy being on the bus and it will give you a chance to see different places as well as a budget-friendly way to get around the town. 

There is one that tours Llandudno and the medieval walled town of Conwy. There’s plenty there for kids too.

Find out more and book here – Llandudno Red Route Sightseeing Bus Tour

Home Front Museum

This is an attraction that is a little bit different than some of the standard family attractions but I know that older kids will love it. History is always fascinating when you can see things visually and educational attractions will always be a big hit with parents.

Home Front Museum gives you the chance to experience what life was like living through the second world war. This is an immersive indoor experience and one that you should definitely consider when looking for things to do in Llandudno with kids.

Find out more here – Home Front Museum

Great Orme copper mine

Tickets can only be purchased in person and not booked online so be mindful of this when looking to head to the Great Ormes Mines. But I urge you to go as these are some of the largest Copper mines in the world. A great attraction that the kids will enjoy exploring as much as the grown ups!

Do check the website before visiting as they aren’t open all year round.

Find out more here – Great Orme Mines

Llandudno cable car ride to the top of the Great Orme

The Great Orme is one of the big attractions in Llandudno, so you might want to head to the top by taking one of the cable cars to the top. It is a fun way to explore the area and enjoy far-reaching views. 

We usually get the cable car up and then walk back down. At the time of writing, they are a cash-only business.

Make sure you check the website to make sure the cars are running when you plan to visit. You can check it here – Llandudno Cable Cars

The Great Orme Tramway

Another fun way to travel up the Great Orme is to take the Victorian tramway. It is such a lovely way to see the area and a fun way to get there, especially if the weather doesn’t bode well for travelling via cable car. 

Check their website before visiting as they aren’t open all year round. Here is their website – Great Orme Tramway

Great Orme summit

Once at the top of the Great Orme, you can admire panoramic views across Llandudno and North Wales. There is a play area and plenty of benches for picnics.

There is a cafe, bar and gift shop in the Summit complex.

Llandudon snowsports complex

This snowsports complex is on the Great Orme and there are several fantastic activities you can enjoy. There really is something for kids of all ages.

Skiing – Here you can take skiing lessons including junior and family lessons.

Snowboarding – Again you can take part in junior and family snowboarding lessons.

Open slopes – Here you can get access to the slopes without taking a lesson.

Tobogganing – This is a fantastic activity for children over 4 years old. It is the longest Cresta Toboggan run in Wales at 575m long!

Sno-tubes – This is another fantastic, fun and safe activity for children 4 and over. Sno-tubes are large inflatable rings that can be ridden individually or linked together with other riders as you slide down the hill.

Alpine Adventure minigolf – this is a 9 holes mini golf in Alpine-themed surroundings taking you from Kitzbuhel to Lake Louise.

Find out more and book all activities here – Llandudno Snowsports Centre

Happy Valley Gardens

Happy Valley Gardens is a lovely botanical garden in Llandudno that is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. A great way to spend some relaxing time with the kids and enjoy the beautiful gardens. It’s located on the road behind the pier as you start to climb the Great Orme.

A great place to relax with a picnic or an ice cream. There is a bandstand, some mushroom and Alice in Wonderland sculptures which will entertain children for a little while.

One not to be missed when looking for things to do in Llandudno with kids. They’re also a great place to admire a sea view.

Venue Cymru

Venue Cymru is a great venue for cinema, theatre and workshops. They often have kids’ activities, films and family-friendly theatre.

Find out what’s on when you visit here – Venue Cymru

Nearby places in Conwy County

There are loads of great places to visit nearby including the seaside town of Colwyn Bay, the Welsh Mountain Zoo which my children love and the Conwy nature reserve at Llandudno junction.

If you are National Trust members you might like to visit Bodnant Gardens.

You might also want to visit nearby Anglesey where there are loads of things to do in Anglesey with kids.

Another fantastic family day out not that far from Llandudno is Greenwood family park. It’s one of my kids’ favourite days out in North Wales.

I hope this has given you lots to think about when it comes to finding things to do in Llandudno with kids.