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Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum
Compact museum on the castle's royal links and ceremony history, with displays that add context to a visit to the fortress.
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Compact museum on the castle's royal links and ceremony history, with displays that add context to a visit to the fortress.
Small museum and gallery in the old courthouse, presenting local heritage, art and changing exhibitions in a central historic building.
Arts centre gallery with rotating exhibitions, cinema and performances. Useful for seeing current local and regional visual art.
The harbourfront promenade offers castle views, water scenery and easy walking. A pleasant place for photos and a relaxed stroll.
Historic square beside the castle, surrounded by civic buildings and monuments. A natural meeting point and good base for exploring the centre.
Characterful old street with independent shops and historic buildings leading through the walled town. Ideal for browsing on foot.
Traditional Welsh broth of lamb or beef with root vegetables. A warming staple of north-west Wales, long linked with farmhouse cooking.
Rich fruit loaf baked with tea, dried fruit and spice. A classic Welsh teatime bake, often sliced and served buttered.
Seaweed purée cooked slowly, often served at breakfast. A distinctive Welsh speciality from coastal gathering traditions.
Well-known casual spot for hearty Welsh breakfasts, lunches and homemade cakes with a friendly town-centre atmosphere.
Popular harbour-side restaurant known for fresh seafood and Welsh dishes in a relaxed setting near the waterfront.
Traditional inn dining with Welsh produce, local ales and classic pub dishes in a historic, characterful setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels can rise in peak season, but dining is fairly reasonable and the town is walkable, keeping local transport costs low.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Taxi fares are often rounded up. No tip is expected in cafés, but small change is welcome.
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