24 things to do in Llandudno with Kids: The Ultimate Family Guide
Updated: Oct 29
Llandudno is known as the Queen of the Welsh seaside resorts and is one of our favourite places for a family day out in North Wales. With its Victorian promenade, traditional pier and the Great Orme overlooking the town, there’s plenty to see and do with kids.
Explore Llandudno by Area
One of the best things about Llandudno is that lots of the attractions are within a fairly small area, so it’s easy to explore on foot without spending half the day getting from one place to another. There’s also a good mix of things to do for different ages, from toddlers and younger children through to teens.
Spring and summer are great times to visit, especially if you want to make the most of the beach and outdoor attractions, but there are plenty of things to do in Llandudno in autumn and winter too. You’ll also find several indoor options for those inevitable rainy North Wales days.
So whether you’re visiting for the day, staying for a weekend or spending a family holiday in the area, we’ve put together some of the best things to do in Llandudno with kids.
Kid friendly things to do in Llandudno town centre
Take a chocolate tour
Got a family of chocolate lovers? The Llandudno Chocolate Experience takes you through 5,000 years of chocolate history, with some samples to try along the way!
The self-guided experience takes you through a series of themed rooms, starting with the Mayans and Aztecs before moving through different periods in chocolate’s history.
It’s all indoors, making this a good one to keep in mind if you’re looking for things to do in Llandudno with kids on a rainy day.
Accessibility: The experience is located above the chocolate factory and is only accessible via stairs, with no lift available. Unfortunately, this means it isn’t wheelchair accessible.
Go climbing at the Boathouse Climbing Centre
For kids who seem determined to climb every wall, tree and piece of furniture they encounter, an actual climbing centre might be the answer.
The Boathouse Climbing Centre has activities for different ages, including sessions aimed at very young children (crawlers and walkers) as well as climbing for older kids.
Being indoors, it's also one to keep in mind when you're searching for things to do in Llandudno in the rain.
Discover Llandudno Museum
For older children who enjoy finding out about the places they visit, Llandudno Museum gives you a little more of the history behind the town.
The collections cover different periods of local history and the development of Llandudno as the seaside town we know today. It also has exhibitions covering prehistoric and Roman finds through to medieval history.
There is an admission charge, and we’d probably put this one on the list for school-aged children and teens rather than toddlers.
It’s also one to remember if you’re looking for indoor things to do in Llandudno on a rainy day.
Try axe throwing at Johnny Throws
This is definitely one of the more unusual things to do with kids in Llandudno.
Johnny Throws offers axe throwing, with an adapted version available for younger children aged 5–11 and regular axe throwing for ages 12+.
It could be a good one if you’re visiting Llandudno with children or teenagers and they want to do something a little different – particularly if you’re trying to find activities that aren’t aimed at younger kids.
Be inspired at MOSTYN Art Gallery
Got an arty child or teen? MOSTYN is Llandudno’s contemporary art gallery and is just a short walk from the promenade and railway station. This small but mighty art gallery is free to enter.
The exhibitions change throughout the year and it’s easy to pop in while exploring the town centre rather than needing to set aside a whole day for it.
There’s also a café on the first floor.
Burn off some energy at Bonkerz soft play
Sometimes you just need somewhere the kids can run around for an hour or two, particularly when it’s raining.
Bonkerz is an indoor soft play centre in Llandudno, unusually housed inside an old church. There’s a larger play frame for children as well as a separate area for babies and toddlers.
It’s mainly one for toddlers and primary-school-aged children, rather than somewhere we’d suggest for older kids and teens.
They also run sessions for children with additional needs, so it’s worth checking what's coming up if your family would benefit from one of these.
Step back in time at Llandudno’s Home Front Museum
The Home Front Museum is another one for families with children who enjoy history, this time focusing on life during the Second World War.
Inside, you’ll find recreated rooms and displays showing what everyday life was like during the war. Parts of it feel much more immersive than simply looking at objects behind glass, with wartime sights and sounds helping to bring the period to life.
We’d suggest this one for older children and teenagers. There are sounds including air-raid sirens, which some younger or more sensitive children may find a bit much.
Being indoors, it’s another handy place to know about when the North Wales weather isn’t on your side.
This is a privately run museum and there is a charge to enter.
Browse Acme Games
If you’ve got a Warhammer, Pokémon, Dungeons & Dragons or general gaming fan in the family, Acme Games might be worth adding to your wander around town.
There’s plenty for hobbyists and gamers to browse, and they also hold games and events upstairs at various times.
This is definitely more of a quick stop than a full family attraction, but it could earn you some serious parent points with the right child or teenager!
Stop for an ice cream
Ice cream is practically compulsory on a family day out in Llandudno.
There are plenty of places to grab a cone around the town and promenade. If you fancy a more traditional sit-down ice cream parlour, Forte's on Mostyn Street is a long-standing Llandudno favourite.
Or grab a cone, head back towards the sea and once again prepare to defend your food from the local seagulls.
Things to do with kids around Llandudno Promenade, North Shore and Pier
Walk, scoot or cycle along North Shore Promenade
You don’t need to spend money to keep the kids entertained in Llandudno.
The wide promenade along North Shore is great for a family walk and works well with pushchairs, scooters and balance bikes too. It runs alongside the beach, so you can easily stop for a paddle, hunt for interesting stones or see who can skim a pebble the furthest.
Add the pier and an ice cream and you’ve got a very easy few hours without needing much of a plan.
Top tip: If you’re visiting around Christmas, take a walk along the promenade after dark. It’s lovely seeing all the hotel Christmas trees lit up and glistening in the windows.
Watch Punch and Judy on the promenade – seasonal
For something that feels like a proper old-fashioned seaside day out, stop and watch the Punch and Judy show on the North Shore.
Codman’s Punch and Judy is easy to spot thanks to its red-and-white striped booth on the promenade. During the main season, performance times are displayed outside, so you can check when the next show is due while you’re passing.
It’s outdoors, children can sit and watch, and optional donations are collected after the performance to help keep the show running.
This is an easy one to combine with Llandudno Pier, the beach and a walk along the promenade. It is, however, seasonal.
Walk along Llandudno Pier and play in the arcades
You can’t really have a family day out in Llandudno without a walk along the pier. At 700 metres long, Llandudno Pier is the longest in Wales, with arcades at both ends, traditional 2p machines, grabbers, ticket games and little rides for younger children.
During busier months, you’ll often find extra attractions along the pier too. Most are individually priced, so costs can soon add up if the kids want to have a go on everything!
It’s free to walk along the pier, with plenty of places to grab something to eat or drink and enjoy the views along the way.
And if you’re visiting with your four-legged family member, dogs are welcome on the pier and even on the Big Wheel, but aren’t allowed inside attractions such as the arcades.
Take a boat trip around the Great Orme – seasonal
Fancy seeing Llandudno from the sea?
During the warmer months you’ll find boat trips leaving from the North Shore area near the pier, including sightseeing trips around the Great Orme and faster rides for families looking for a little more excitement. You pay on the day.
As with most activities involving the sea, trips depend on the weather and conditions on the day and run during peak season only.
Have fish and chips by the sea
You can’t visit the seaside without having fish and chips at least once.
There are several fish and chip shops around Llandudno. One of the best known is Fish Tram Chips, which you'll find near the bottom of the Great Orme Tramway.
Or just grab a takeaway and find somewhere with a sea view. Our only advice? Guard them from the seagulls. They know exactly what they're doing.
Things to do with kids at Happy Valley and the Great Orme
Have a picnic in Happy Valley Botanical Gardens
Happy Valley Botanical Gardens is a lovely spot when you want to get away from the busier promenade for a bit.
View from Happy Garden's Llandudno
Bring a picnic blanket and find a spot overlooking the sea and pier, or let the kids explore the paths and gardens and Alice in Wonderland carvings that sit there – you can get some really fun photos here! There’s lots of greenery and, depending on the time of year, you may spot tadpoles, newts and other wildlife.
If you’ve got children who love exploring, see if you can find Elephant’s Cave while you’re there.
Happy Valley also sits just below several of the Great Orme attractions, so it’s easy to include as part of a day exploring this side of Llandudno.
Ride the Great Orme toboggan
This is always a fun one!
Sitting above Happy Valley at the Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Centre is the Great Orme toboggan run, where you can whizz your way down the hillside while controlling the speed of your own toboggan.
Children from age 4 can ride with an adult, while older children can ride independently once they meet the age requirements.
The toboggan only runs when conditions allow, so if this is high on your kids’ list, check before heading up the Orme. There’s adventure golf here too, so you can easily combine the two.
Go snow tubing or learn to ski
Skiing (or snowboarding) probably isn’t the first activity that comes to mind when planning a family trip to Llandudno, but you can do exactly that on the Great Orme.
Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Centre has a dry ski slope with sessions for different ages and abilities, including younger children, beginners and families.
For something that requires considerably less skill, there’s snow tubing. Kids sit in a large inflatable tube and head down the slope – simple, but lots of fun.
Activities are weather dependent and generally need dry conditions, so it’s worth checking ahead.
Head to the Great Orme Summit
Drive, hike, take the cable car or the tram to the top of the Orme. Once you reach the summit there are huge views across Llandudno, the sea and the surrounding North Wales coast.
You can visit the summit visitor centre to learn a little more about the history, geology and wildlife of the Great Orme, and there’s also a playground for younger children.
And, of course, keep an eye out for Llandudno’s famous Kashmiri goats. You’ll often spot them wandering around the Great Orme, although they occasionally decide to head into town too!
The café and visitor centre are seasonal, so it’s worth checking if they're open before you head up if you’re planning to visit them in particular. Even when they’re closed, it’s still well worth heading to the summit for a walk, some fresh air and the views.
Take the cable car up the Great Orme – seasonal
One way to reach the Orme's summit is by cable car, with its base at Happy Valley.
The journey takes you high above Happy Valley and up towards the Great Orme Summit, with some brilliant views over Llandudno and the bay as you go.
It’s very weather dependent and won’t operate when conditions are too windy, which is worth remembering before promising the kids a ride!
Ride the Great Orme Tramway – seasonal
Another fun way to get up the Great Orme with kids is on the Great Orme Tramway.
The historic tram takes you from the town up towards the summit in two stages, changing trams at Halfway Station along the way (where you can stop for the bronze age mines). For younger children in particular, getting there can be just as exciting as reaching the top.
It runs seasonally, so it’s worth checking operating dates before you visit.
Explore the Great Orme Mines – seasonal
Bronze Age mines probably aren't what you expect to find on a seaside day out, but hidden beneath the Great Orme is an enormous network of prehistoric copper mines.
At the Great Orme Mines you can head underground and discover how people were mining here thousands of years ago.
It’s a good choice for school-aged children who enjoy history and exploring somewhere a little unusual. As you’d expect from an ancient mine, there are uneven surfaces, steps and some confined spaces, so it won’t suit every family. The attraction is also welcoming of dogs.
This one is seasonal and open during the spring and summer months.
Walk up or around the Great Orme
You don't have to take the tram, cable car or drive to explore the Great Orme. If your family enjoys walking, there are several routes that let you see a completely different side of Llandudno.
Expect sea views, wildlife and plenty of places where you'll want to stop for photos.
With older children and teens, you can make a longer walk of it. With younger kids, we'd stick to one of the shorter routes and leave plenty of time for stopping and exploring.
You can also do a nice walk along the West Shore to North Shore path, where you’ll pass a very nice tea room along the way which is a favorite for tourists and locals to stop at.
Visit Llandudno's West Shore Beach with kids
Build sandcastles, or fly a kite on West Shore Beach
If the kids want proper sand, head over to West Shore.
At low tide there’s plenty of space for sandcastles, digging and beach games, and the open location also makes West Shore popular for kite flying.
It tends to feel quieter than North Shore and you get some lovely views towards Conwy and the mountains, so it’s definitely worth a visit year-round.
If you're visiting specifically for a beach day, check the tide times beforehand – the beach looks very different depending on where the tide is!
Head towards Craig-y-Don and the Little Orme (Angel Bay)
Things to do
Splash in the paddling pool – seasonal
On warmer, summer days, the outdoor paddling pool is a simple but fun option for younger children.
You’ll find it towards the Craig-y-Don end of the promenade, so it’s easy to combine with a walk along North Shore.
It's seasonal, so definitely one to save for summer.
Explore the Little Orme
The Great Orme gets most of the attention, but at the other end of Llandudno Bay you’ll find the Little Orme.
It’s much quieter and a lovely choice for families with children who enjoy walking and wildlife. You can often spot seals resting on the beach below (if they’re not out at sea), and there are some great coastal views too.
We’ve done this walk several times with a pushchair, but it does mean sticking to the main path, which makes for a fairly short walk. If you want to explore higher up or head off the main path, it isn’t really suitable for pushchairs or little legs.
More ways to explore Llandudno with kids
Things to do
Follow the Alice in Wonderland Trail
If you’ve spotted Alice in Wonderland characters around Llandudno and wondered why they’re there, there’s a reason.
Alice Liddell, who inspired Lewis Carroll’s Alice stories, spent childhood holidays in Llandudno with her family. Today, you can find sculptures and characters inspired by the stories dotted around the town.
Looking out for all the Alice and Wonderland carvings is a fun way to explore Llandudno with children – especially if you turn it into a challenge to see who can spot the characters first.
Hop on an open-top bus – seasonal
Little kids + open-top double-decker bus = usually a winner.
Llandudno’s sightseeing buses are an easy way to see more of the town, surrounding areas and Great Orme while giving everyone’s legs a rest.
They can be particularly useful if you’re visiting Llandudno for the first time, as you’ll get a better idea of where everything is – although younger children will probably just be excited about sitting upstairs!
The attraction is seasonal, running from 16th March to 1st November 2026.
Ride the land train – seasonal
For those who love trains, look out for Llandudno’s land train.
It’s a fun way to see a little more of the area while giving small (and big!) legs a break from walking – and sometimes simply getting on the little train is enough of an attraction.
There are two trains: one offers a guided tour around the headland of the Great Orme, while another provides a hop-on, hop-off service around the town.
It operates seasonally, so check what's running when you visit.
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What are your favourite things to do in Llandudno with kids?
One of the best things about Llandudno for families is that you really don't have to spend a fortune to have a good day out.
You could spend the morning exploring the Great Orme, have a picnic in Happy Valley, walk along the pier, play on the beach and finish with an ice cream. Or, if the weather isn't playing ball, there are museums, soft play and other indoor activities to fall back on.
If you're staying in Llandudno for a few days, there's easily enough to mix and match depending on the weather and the ages of your children.
Quite a few attractions in Llandudno and on the Great Orme are seasonal or weather dependent, so we'd always recommend checking what's running before promising the kids anything!
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